Post-Match Thread and Ratings Southend United 2-1 Darlington F.A Trophy

[Cricko]

Nice to see Cardwell on the score sheet twice after his long lay off. We could of had a hatfull today but at least we are through to the last 16.

Well done to the travelling Darlington fans.

 

[Suffolk Shrimper In Dorset]

This keeps our away match at Wrexham on Sat Mar 11 in doubt - if we win in Round 5 then the QF will be on that day instead. Don't book your hotels for a North Wales weekender just yet!

 

[Cricko]

Attendance: 2,741 (332 away fans)

 

[Maldon Shrimper]

Dorking away will now be postponed

 

[Evening Echo]

A STOPPAGE time strike from Harry Cardwell secured Southend United a dramatic 2-1 victory against Darlington in the FA Trophy at Roots Hall this afternoon.

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[rayleigh dan]

I thought it was going to be one if those days, we missed so many chances. Great to score the winner on injury time, it seems like ages since we did that.

Overall, an entertaining match, Darlington certainly went for it and had their moments. MOM Bridge, particularly for a 20 min spell early in the second half where he looked fantastic. Honorable mentions to Blondy (his best performance so far?), Cardwell and Husin, a great ball in from him for the late winner.

 

[THE SEVENTIES NORTH BANK]

Cardwell is now showing his true potential. He hasn't got the greatest scoring record, but the games I've seen him, you could see he should be scoring more goals. Perhaps one of those late developers in footballing terms. Lets hope he's injury free and the goals keep coming.

 

[WickfordShrimper]

Dorking away will now be postponed

Was this Dorking Game going to be live on BT Sport ?

 

[GBJ]

That’ll do.

Was expecting more from Darlo tbh, but we bossed every aspect of the game and never really looked in any danger.

Their goal was a clear and obvious offside & apart from that we really didn’t have to deal with much.

On another day we score 4-5 goals (feel like I’m saying that too often lately), but either way a win is a win.

One step closer to Wembley.

BLUE ARMY

 

[BoyWonder2]

Didn’t make the game today, not been for a while due to various things, but just wanted to check if certain posters are still slating Cardwell?

 

[WickfordShrimper]

Good Result today... turned the corner IMHO

Onwards and Upwards

Happy Saturdays all :-)

One team In Essex !!

 

[Cricko]

Didn’t make the game today, not been for a while due to various things, but just wanted to check if certain posters are still slating Cardwell?

Slightly pointless. Even if they were they would hardly be doing it after he just scored twice,

 

[Maldon Shrimper]

Was this Dorking Game going to be live on BT Sport ?

Yes

 

[kaymac]

A deserved win albeit made hard work of it. Possibly the worst error by a lino I’ve ever seen at a game.

 

[piersend]

When’s the draw for the next round?

 

[Dutch Branch]

Great to see Cardwell notch two, Blondie had a decent game too. Kept pressing right to end too. How their goal wasn’t offside is beyond me. East stand was a tight squeeze and a decent away following. Four forward back to fitness too is massive for us now.

 

[shrimper-james]

When’s the draw for the next round?

3pm on Monday

 

[Murkey_Mouse]

I am happy to avoid penalty shoot out, Cardwell is MOM, if we get Hungerford at home, I fancies us going all the way and win it. I be a Maidstone fan tomorrow at Notts.

 

[piersend]

3pm on Monday

Cheers

 

[Sufc.2008]

Blondy - 7 - some fantastic saves and brave moments today. Kicking still pretty poor but a much improved performance!

Demetriou - 7 - solid enough game
Kensdale - 7 - played well, some nice runs forwards. Couple of wayward long balls.
Lopata - 7 - similar comments to Kensdale, played well.
Ralph - 6 - thought he was a little weaker today. Would have liked to see a little more going forward from him.

Husin - 6 - plenty of energy, would have liked him to be a little more positive in possession.
Miley - 6 - done pretty well, similar to Husin - I’d like our midfield to create more chances in general.
Bridge - 9 - our main attacking threat as always. Looks like creating something everytime he has the ball. We need to get the ball to him quicker!
Taylor - 6 - done okay, got stuck in and played some good balls.

Powell - 4 - Mr. Invisible. Looked disinterested, didn’t have his usual energy and missed another decent chance. Not sure he’s what we need up there to be honest.
Cardwell - 8 - put himself about, had some great chances with two goals… can’t ask much more from a forward.

Subs - nothing massive to mention aside from being good to see Murphy and Hyde getting some minutes. Thought Murphy looked sharp.

Ref - 2 - some atrocious decisions for both teams. Blatant throw ins given the wrong way all afternoon and had zero control of the game.