Southend United 1:1 West Ham United — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Southend United and West Ham United shared a 1-1 draw in a Club Friendly, with West Ham defender Konstantinos Mavropanos the standout player as his equaliser set the Shrimpers up for a friendly against Northampton Town next. Harry Cardwell had given the non-league hosts a surprise lead, but Mavropanos struck just before the break to ensure parity at the interval.

The turning point came in the 15th minute when Cardwell put Southend ahead, a lead they held until the 45th minute when Mavropanos levelled for West Ham. Mohamadou Kanté was booked for the visitors in the 56th minute, but there were no further cards or VAR interventions to disturb the deadlock.

Despite the draw, the statistics show a balanced contest: possession was split at 50% each, though West Ham dominated corners five to zero, indicating they created more pressure. Mavropanos earned the man-of-the-match honours with a 7.89 rating and a goal from his centre-back position. CheckLive's model rated Southend United the stronger side, but the draw proved it wrong. Southend United's next fixture is a home friendly against Northampton Town on 22 July.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Southend United vs West Ham United?

Southend United 1-1 West Ham United (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Harry Cardwell (15') for Southend United; Konstantinos Mavropanos (45') for West Ham United.

Were there any cards in Southend United vs West Ham United?

Yellow cards: Mohamadou Kanté (West Ham United).

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