Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Home Park where Plymouth Argyle play host to AFC Rushden & Diamonds. A crowd of 9,281 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Plymouth Argyle are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while AFC Rushden & Diamonds appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Jonathan Wright-Phillips.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Plymouth Argyle are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while AFC Rushden & Diamonds appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Jonathan Wright-Phillips.
0.00
0-0AFC Rushden & Diamonds kick off and get the match underway!
3.33
0-0Leonardo Verges knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Basler. Martin Basler surges forward with the ball. Martin Basler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
6.05
0-0Kevin Gilchrist threads a neat ball through to Neil Greig. Neil Greig flicks a high pass forward to John Benjamin who brings the ball under control. John Benjamin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fredrik Ehiogu.
12.38
0-0Stuart Guppy kicks a strong pass forward to Ottavio Mareggini. Ottavio Mareggini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlos Achard. Carlos Achard finds some space and shoots from distance. Adam Barrett gets down and covers it.
38.54
Leonardo Verges sees Martin Basler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Martin Basler knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Achard. Carlos Achard shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
40.51
0-1Ray Del Nero sees a break and surges forward. Ray Del Nero runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ray Del Nero plays a one-two with Aaron Cooke and rushes in on goal... Ray Del Nero tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for AFC Rushden & Diamonds!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Plymouth Argyle appear unchanged since the first half. AFC Rushden & Diamonds also appear unchanged since the first half. The Plymouth Argyle players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Plymouth Argyle start the second half!
53.14
Martin Basler makes a probing pass to Rainer Vogel. Rainer Vogel whips in a cross ball towards Seb Duchemin. Seb Duchemin makes a convincing header but it misses the target by a large margin!
60.19
0-1Plymouth Argyle have made a substitution with Harry Powell replacing Martin Basler .
63.38
Harry Powell threads a neat ball through to Carlos Achard. Carlos Achard knocks in a cross ball towards Seb Duchemin. Seb Duchemin flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
65.57
Fredrik Ehiogu knocks the ball forward to Harry Powell. Harry Powell knocks the ball forward to Rainer Vogel. Rainer Vogel lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Achard. Carlos Achard outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Solid save from Adam Barrett.
66.40
0-1Plymouth Argyle are keeping most of the possession.
75.53
Stuart Guppy lofts the ball long. Seb Duchemin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ray Del Nero.
77.52
AFC Rushden & Diamonds have made a substitution with Terry Murray replacing Gary Dryden .
78.57
0-1Stuart Guppy flicks the ball to his team mate, Julian Neuhaus. Julian Neuhaus flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Achard holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carlos Achard lofts in a cross ball towards Seb Duchemin. Taiga Okamoto hacks Seb Duchemin from behind! Penalty not given!!
81.46
Ray Del Nero flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Greig. Neil Greig picks a pass forward to John Benjamin. John Benjamin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.26
Fredrik Ehiogu makes a probing pass to Ottavio Mareggini. Ottavio Mareggini knocks the ball forward to Rainer Vogel. Rainer Vogel whips in a cross ball towards Seb Duchemin. Seb Duchemin jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Plymouth Argyle are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
84.15
Julian Neuhaus threads a neat ball through to Seb Duchemin. Seb Duchemin shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
89.12
Stuart Guppy threads a neat ball through to Ottavio Mareggini. Ottavio Mareggini hits a low pass to Rainer Vogel. Rainer Vogel lofts in a cross ball towards Seb Duchemin. Seb Duchemin beats his man to it with a header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
5
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.1%
37.9%
Play Area
27.3%
43.9%
28.8%
Scorers
| Seb Duchemin 89 | Ray Del Nero 41 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ray Del Nero of AFC Rushden & Diamonds |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Anatoliy Kopolovets (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Fredrik Ehiogu (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Leonardo Verges (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Stuart Guppy (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Robin Houttuin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ottavio Mareggini (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Martin Basler (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Julian Neuhaus (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Carlos Achard (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Rainer Vogel (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Seb Duchemin (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Manuel Nascimento (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Harry Powell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Gavin Bishop (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Adam Barrett (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Ray Del Nero (DEF) | | 9 |
| 3. | Kevin Gilchrist (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Taiga Okamoto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Chris Clemence (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gary Dryden (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Tommy Prior (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Neil Greig (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Martin Lightfoot (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | John Benjamin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Aaron Cooke (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Eddie Barrett (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Terry Murray (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Fadel Bedrossian (ATT) | 0 | |