Welcome to the match between Colchester F.C. and Southend-on-Sea forest

1'

Georgie Seabrooke was shown a yellow card.

Pacey Witherspoon attempted a thunderous drive from 35 yards but Drummond Carl blocked the shot.

2'

Aaren Paternoster tried to jink past Fletcher Nathanson but Fletcher Nathanson blocked Aaren Paternoster.

3'

Ferdie Tupper attempted to chip the ball forward but Eliott Dukeson got in the way of the ball.

4'

Aaren Paternoster lifted the ball forward for Billy Way, Billy Way brought the ball down well before Kelsey Hardy could intercept.

Billy Way drove the ball at goal but Terrell Scrivens threw himself in front of the shot.

5'

Kelsey Hardy delivered a long ball for Rastus Hackett, Rastus Hackett picked up on the ball before Cheyenne Virgo could intercept.

Rastus Hackett tried an optimistic effort at goal. Zane Polley couldn't reach it.

Alan Adkins was badly positioned ... Rastus Hackett scored a superb effort !!! ... He was outstretching both arms and running around, changing the angle of his arms while mimicking an airplane !

Colchester F.C. 1 - 0 Southend-on-Sea forest

6'

Gareth Knight twisted past Erle Harley.

Gareth Knight moved the ball forward for Drummond Carl, Drummond Carl took it in his stride before Pacey Witherspoon could cut it out.

Drummond Carl tried to square the ball from the wing but The ball struck Erle Harley.

7'

Aaren Paternoster made an attempt to move the ball forward but Kelsey Hardy cut it out easily.

9'

Terrell Scrivens tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Ferdie Tupper read the game well to intercept the ball.

10'

Kelsey Hardy knocked a lovely ball for Fletcher Nathanson, Fletcher Nathanson trapped the ball nicely before Aaren Paternoster could intercept.

Cheyenne Virgo block tackled Fletcher Nathanson before Fletcher Nathanson could pass the ball.

11'

Drummond Carl whipped in the freekick. But Drummond Carl put it wide of the goal.

12'

Laz Seabrooke made an attempt to move the ball forward but Kelsey Hardy intercepted but couldn't control.

13'

Georgie Seabrooke tried to sprint past Laz Seabrooke but Laz Seabrooke block tackled Georgie Seabrooke.

14'

Aaren Paternoster tried to get onto the pass but Fletcher Nathanson closed in and intercepted the ball.

18'

Aaren Paternoster picked up Cheyenne Virgo's excellent ball, Fletcher Nathanson couldn't cut it.

Aaren Paternoster lifted the ball forward for Emil Daniell, Emil Daniell controlled the ball when bringing it down before Kelsey Hardy could cut it out.

Emil Daniell found a perfect spot and struck the ball with fury. Rastus Hackett didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Elias Murray shouldn't have been beaten from that angle ... Emil Daniell scored an excellent goal !!! ... The fans were dancing in jubilation !

Colchester F.C. 1 - 1 Southend-on-Sea forest

19'

Drummond Carl aimed the corner at the far post.

Thorburn Vincent won the ball in the air from Terrell Scrivens, then connected with a looping header for the goal.

Elias Murray was badly positioned ... Thorburn Vincent finished a fine move. GOAL!!! ... He slided on his knees !

Colchester F.C. 1 - 2 Southend-on-Sea forest

20'

Pacey Witherspoon put some curve on the shot from long range. Drummond Carl couldn't reach it.

Alan Adkins could only parry it.

21'

Thorburn Vincent sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

24'

Gareth Knight laid it forward to Drummond Carl, Drummond Carl trapped the ball nicely before Pacey Witherspoon could intercept.

Drummond Carl tried to pass the ball forward but The ball came off Erle Harley.

25'

Laz Seabrooke evaded the challenge of Eliott Dukeson and tried his luck from 30 yards.

But Laz Seabrooke scooped it well over the crossbar ... It was a poor effort from Laz Seabrooke. He was lacking match sharpness.

27'

Drummond Carl fed the ball forward to Aaren Paternoster, Aaren Paternoster picked up on the ball before Kelsey Hardy could cut it out.

Aaren Paternoster tried to get onto the pass but The ball bounced off Fletcher Nathanson.

28'

Kelsey Hardy played a great ball for Pacey Witherspoon, Pacey Witherspoon latched onto the ball before Cheyenne Virgo could cut it out.

Pacey Witherspoon tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but his possession was lost through a tackle by Aaren Paternoster.

30'

Kelsey Hardy played a pinpoint pass to Fletcher Nathanson, Fletcher Nathanson took it in his stride before Cheyenne Virgo could cut it out.

Fletcher Nathanson tried to get onto the pass but Aaren Paternoster cut it out.

31'

Eliott Dukeson executed a block tackle on Ferdie Tupper before Ferdie Tupper attempted to pass the ball.

32'

Fletcher Nathanson tried to lift the corner into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

33'

Eliott Dukeson sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

34'

Kelsey Hardy turned on the ball to leave Cheyenne Virgo standing.

Fletcher Nathanson picked up Kelsey Hardy's excellent ball, Aaren Paternoster couldn't reach it.

Fletcher Nathanson tried to use his skill to go past Cheyenne Virgo but Cheyenne Virgo blocked Fletcher Nathanson.

36'

Aaren Paternoster tried to twist past Fletcher Nathanson but Fletcher Nathanson took the ball away from Aaren Paternoster.

37'

Ferdie Tupper tried to pass it high to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Pacey Witherspoon.

38'

Poor corner kick delivered by Billy Way that went straight to the opposition.

39'

Georgie Seabrooke directed the ball nicely to Eliott Dukeson, Laz Seabrooke missed his interception.

Eliott Dukeson got the float cross in from the wing, Ferdie Tupper couldn't cut it.

Hubert Victors got up above Zane Polley, then nodded the ball forward.

Rastus Hackett was able to make space and fired in a curving shot at goal. Thorburn Vincent didn't read the game well enough to block it.

It went close from Rastus Hackett ... A wasted opportunity.

40'

Pacey Witherspoon laid it forward to Erle Harley, Erle Harley trapped the ball nicely before Gareth Knight could intercept.

Erle Harley had the strength to hold off Drummond Carl.

Erle Harley was through on goal.

Erle Harley was one on one with Alan Adkins and smashed the ball towards the top corner. That was a truly unstoppable shot by Erle Harley. GOAL!!!

Colchester F.C. 2 - 2 Southend-on-Sea forest

41'

Ferdie Tupper tried to hit it long to a team-mate but his possession was lost through a tackle by Georgie Seabrooke.

42'

The referee showed Drummond Carl a yellow card.

Drummond Carl swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

44'

Drummond Carl tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Pacey Witherspoon did well to pick out and intercept that pass.

45'

Zane Polley tried to get past Kelsey Hardy but Zane Polley lost the ball to Kelsey Hardy's block tackle.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Both teams went in for their half-time break which and we are all square. .Colchester F.C. maintained 43% of possession and 57% for Southend-on-Sea forest. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Georgie Seabrooke passed along the floor for Eliott Dukeson to pick it up, Eliott Dukeson latched onto the ball before Cheyenne Virgo could cut it out.

Eliott Dukeson tried to deliver a low cross but Laz Seabrooke coolly intercepted the cross.

47'

Gareth Knight tried to dribble past Erle Harley but it failed.

48'

Erle Harley played a great ball for Pacey Witherspoon, Pacey Witherspoon took it in his stride before Drummond Carl could reach it.

Pacey Witherspoon whipped in a float cross, Gareth Knight missed his interception.

Fletcher Nathanson connected with a diving header for a goal but Thorburn Vincent headed clear the danger.

50'

Fletcher Nathanson sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards but Cheyenne Virgo cleared the ball.

51'

The referee showed Eliott Dukeson a yellow card.

Laz Seabrooke picked up Ferdie Tupper's superb pass, Eliott Dukeson couldn't cut out the pass.

The ball was curled in from Laz Seabrooke, Georgie Seabrooke couldn't cut it.

Billy Way jumped with Rastus Hackett and won the ball, then performed a glancing header for the goal.

Elias Murray failed to save ... A great goal from a fine move by Billy Way !!! ... He slided on his knees !

Colchester F.C. 2 - 3 Southend-on-Sea forest

52'

Gareth Knight tried to get onto the pass but Erle Harley came close and blocked it.

53'

Kelsey Hardy attempted to lift the ball forward but Cheyenne Virgo closed in and intercepted the ball.

56'

Aaren Paternoster played a lovely ball for Cheyenne Virgo, Cheyenne Virgo picked up on the ball before Kelsey Hardy could reach it.

Cheyenne Virgo tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but his possession was lost through a tackle by Fletcher Nathanson.

57'

Aaren Paternoster evaded the challenge of Fletcher Nathanson and shot a knuckle shot from 30 yards.

Elias Murray elected to fist the ball to safety.

58'

Kelsey Hardy searched out Hubert Victors, the ball was picked up by Hubert Victors before Cheyenne Virgo could intercept.

Hubert Victors found a perfect spot and had a crack at goal. Zane Polley couldn't reach it.

But Hubert Victors put it well wide ... It was an epic miss.

60'

Aaren Paternoster tried to pass it long to a team-mate but Fletcher Nathanson made a great interception.

61'

Aaren Paternoster tried to dribble past Fletcher Nathanson but Fletcher Nathanson won the ball from Aaren Paternoster.

64'

Billy Way tried to float the ball over into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

65'

Gareth Knight passed the ball to Drummond Carl, Drummond Carl latched onto the ball before Erle Harley could reach it.

Drummond Carl sent the ball flying over Pacey Witherspoon towards goal from distance.

It went just wide by Drummond Carl ... He dropped to his knees.

66'

Thorburn Vincent had shrugged off the challenge of Fletcher Nathanson and tried an audacious lob from 30 yards.

Elias Murray managed to get a hand to it and turn it behind.

67'

Georgie Seabrooke played a high ball forward for Hubert Victors to run onto, Hubert Victors controlled the ball when bringing it down before Ferdie Tupper could reach it.

Hubert Victors was able to make space and drove the ball at goal. Zane Polley wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Alan Adkins had no chance to save it ... A great goal from a fine move by Hubert Victors !!! ... He sent the fans into raptures !

Colchester F.C. 3 - 3 Southend-on-Sea forest

69'

Aaren Paternoster fed the ball forward to Cheyenne Virgo, Fletcher Nathanson tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Cheyenne Virgo tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Kelsey Hardy got to the ball first.

71'

Thorburn Vincent tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Georgie Seabrooke cut it out.

73'

Georgie Seabrooke dribbled past Ferdie Tupper.

Georgie Seabrooke got the float cross in from the wing, Laz Seabrooke couldn't cut it.

Fletcher Nathanson got above Thorburn Vincent to win the ball, then cushioned a headed pass.

Rastus Hackett lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and tried to lob the ball at goal. Zane Polley approached too late to clear the danger.

But Rastus Hackett couldn't direct it goalwards ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

74'

Fletcher Nathanson played the ball to Kelsey Hardy's feet, Cheyenne Virgo missed his interception.

Kelsey Hardy hit the ball forward to Cedric Clarke, Cedric Clarke took it in his stride before Aaren Paternoster could intercept.

Cedric Clarke had a crack at goal but Zane Polley got himself between the ball and goal.

77'

Pacey Witherspoon put some curve on the shot from long range. Cheyenne Virgo approached too late to block it.

But Pacey Witherspoon blazed it over the bar ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

78'

Gareth Knight hit a hopeful looking shot from 30 yards. Hubert Victors failed to block the shot.

The ball hit the net after Elias Murray failed to save ... Gareth Knight scored a superb effort !!! ... He ran over to the fans with his arms aloft !

Colchester F.C. 3 - 4 Southend-on-Sea forest

79'

Drummond Carl gave the corner straight to the opposition.

81'

Pass by Georgie Seabrooke to Eliott Dukeson, Eliott Dukeson trapped the ball nicely before Emil Daniell could cut it out.

Eliott Dukeson tried to play it past Laz Seabrooke but Laz Seabrooke succesfully won the ball from Eliott Dukeson.

83'

Eliott Dukeson span past Drummond Carl.

Eliott Dukeson sent in a low cross, Gareth Knight missed his interception.

Fletcher Nathanson ran onto the ball and swiftly shot on the ball, Zane Polley couldn't reach it.

Fletcher Nathanson left Alan Adkins with an easy save.

85'

Eliott Dukeson hit the ball forward to Erle Harley, Laz Seabrooke tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Erle Harley played it confidently past Ferdie Tupper.

Erle Harley smashed the ball towards the top corner but Thorburn Vincent blocked the shot.

86'

Thorburn Vincent could not stop a confident Georgie Seabrooke going past him.

Georgie Seabrooke tried to swing in a float cross but his possession was lost through a tackle by Laz Seabrooke.

88'

Poor corner kick by Fletcher Nathanson. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

89'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Zane Polley.

Laz Seabrooke attempted to feed the high ball but The ball was touched on by Eliott Dukeson.

90'

Kelsey Hardy played a pinpoint pass to Fletcher Nathanson, Fletcher Nathanson took it in his stride before Cheyenne Virgo could cut it out.

Fletcher Nathanson lofted the ball high towards Cedric Clarke, Cedric Clarke brought the ball down well before Aaren Paternoster could reach it.

Cedric Clarke played a lovely ball for Fletcher Nathanson, Zane Polley failed to reach the ball.

Fletcher Nathanson made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Thorburn Vincent.

91'

Aaren Paternoster passed along the floor for Cheyenne Virgo to pick it up, Cheyenne Virgo latched onto the ball before Fletcher Nathanson could intercept.

Cheyenne Virgo tried to pass the ball forward but Kelsey Hardy cut it out easily.

92'

Pacey Witherspoon went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

93'

Eliott Dukeson lost the ball to Emil Daniell's block tackle before Eliott Dukeson tried to get onto the pass.

94'

Ferdie Tupper easily got past the challenge of Eliott Dukeson.

Georgie Seabrooke blocked Ferdie Tupper in a good, clean tackle before Ferdie Tupper could pass the ball.

End Match Colchester F.C. 3 - 4 Southend-on-Sea forest