Match Report


Scunthorpe UnitedScunthorpe United     Cheltenham TownCheltenham Town
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Jonathan RizaJ. Riza66
G
1
G
55Frank MiddletonF. Middleton
Darren CrooksD. Crooks59
D
2
D
64Alexander SchnellingerA. Schnellinger
Philipp KaiserP. Kaiser52
D
3
D
61Tony BarryT. Barry
Anthony JobsonA. Jobson52
D
4
D
56Chris DichioC. Dichio
Neil NaysmithN. Naysmith51
D
captain5
D
51Ledley FoxL. Fox
Michael MccannM. Mccann53
M
6
M
63Anton RöhligA. Röhlig
Omer AndrewsO. Andrews53
M
7captain
M
61Jason MikeJ. Mike
Daniele MillsD. Mills51
A
8
A
54Morris ShearerM. Shearer
Isaiah WrightI. Wright48
A
9
A
54Eoin MowbrayE. Mowbray
Alex FergusonA. Ferguson48
A
10
A
46Chris BowerC. Bower
Stan GodberS. Godber47
A
11
A
45Bill LeeB. Lee
 
Alec BurleyA. Burley53
G
12
M
59Matthew CharltonM. Charlton
Chris BanksC. Banks50
D
13
M
57Titus WalshT. Walsh
Brendan FletcherB. Fletcher50
M
14
M
49Wayne RichardsW. Richards

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Match Report
The weather is mixed here at Glanford Park where Scunthorpe United play host to Cheltenham Town. A crowd of 4,660 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Scunthorpe United and Cheltenham Town are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jason Fletcher.


0.00
Scunthorpe United start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.59
Anthony Jobson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Omer Andrews. Omer Andrews threads the ball through to Alex Ferguson. Alex Ferguson whips in a cross ball towards Isaiah Wright. Isaiah Wright directs the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
6.20
Jason Mike takes it forward alone. Jason Mike finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
8.54
Chris Dichio decides to run forward with the ball. Chris Dichio flicks a high pass forward to Chris Bower who brings the ball under control. Chris Bower plays a one-two with Eoin Mowbray and advances towards the goal... Chris Bower looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Chris Bower scores for Cheltenham Town!!
12.19
Neil Naysmith breaks forward. Neil Naysmith hits a low pass to Alex Ferguson. Alex Ferguson knocks in a cross ball towards Stan Godber. Stan Godber gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Frank Middleton gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
16.58
Omer Andrews makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniele Mills. Daniele Mills knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tony Barry.
20.22
Ledley Fox deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anton Röhlig. Anton Röhlig flicks a high pass forward. Chris Bower collects the pass. Chris Bower lofts in a cross ball towards Bill Lee. Bill Lee directs the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
21.31
Darren Crooks passes the ball forward to Michael Mccann. Michael Mccann makes a probing pass to Isaiah Wright. Isaiah Wright knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Frank Middleton who gathers it comfortably.
22.05
Michael Mccann comes in with a late challenge on Anton Röhlig. The referee brings Michael Mccann to one side and gives him a warning! Anton Röhlig hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.59
Jason Mike kicks a strong pass forward to Morris Shearer. Morris Shearer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Darren Crooks.
33.42
Omer Andrews controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Isaiah Wright. Isaiah Wright knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Daniele Mills is offside!
34.44
Alexander Schnellinger comes in with a late challenge on Stan Godber. Alexander Schnellinger is given a warning by the referee! Stan Godber gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
40.15
Jason Mike catches Omer Andrews on the ankles. Jason Mike is warned by the referee! Omer Andrews runs off the knock.
42.30
Michael Mccann threads a neat ball through to Isaiah Wright. Isaiah Wright knocks in a cross ball towards Stan Godber. Stan Godber powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
44.31
Tony Barry knocks the ball forward to Jason Mike. Jason Mike knocks the ball to his team mate, Chris Bower. Chris Bower tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Scunthorpe United appear unchanged since the first half. Cheltenham Town also appear unchanged since the first half. The Scunthorpe United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Cheltenham Town kick off!
47.54
Omer Andrews knocks the ball forward to Stan Godber. Stan Godber knocks in a cross ball towards Alex Ferguson. With a superhuman jump, Alex Ferguson connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Frank Middleton with no chance!! Goal for Scunthorpe United! That brings them level!
51.55
Omer Andrews kicks a strong pass forward to Stan Godber. Stan Godber knocks in a cross ball towards Daniele Mills. Daniele Mills jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
55.40
Omer Andrews controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Isaiah Wright. Isaiah Wright sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Frank Middleton manages to keep it out.
57.56
Chris Dichio pushes mid-way up the pitch. With a delightful solo run, Chris Dichio stretches the opposition's defence. Chris Dichio advances inside the box! Philipp Kaiser catches Chris Dichio on the ankles. Chris Dichio appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
69.15
Stan Godber clumsily knocks into Chris Dichio. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Chris Dichio hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.40
Without breaking stride, Philipp Kaiser plays the ball forward to Omer Andrews. Omer Andrews darts forward. Omer Andrews lofts in a cross ball towards Isaiah Wright. Isaiah Wright makes a looping header on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
72.09
Tony Barry pushes up the pitch. Tony Barry knocks the ball forward to Chris Bower. Chris Bower skips past Philipp Kaiser! Chris Bower makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
77.38
Scunthorpe United have made a substitution with Chris Banks replacing Alex Ferguson .Cheltenham Town have made a substitution with Wayne Richards replacing Chris Bower .
84.25
Anton Röhlig sees a break and surges forward. Anton Röhlig knocks in a cross ball towards Wayne Richards. Wayne Richards heads the ball goalwards but it slams into the crowd!
85.01
Neil Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Omer Andrews controls it well on his chest. Omer Andrews deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniele Mills. Daniele Mills shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
89.22
Jason Mike threads a neat ball through to Bill Lee. Bill Lee whips in a cross ball towards Morris Shearer. Morris Shearer connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Jonathan Riza is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Scunthorpe United

Cheltenham Town
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.1%
47.9%
Play Area
21.9%
45.2%
32.9%

Scorers
Alex Ferguson 48
Chris Bower 9
Morris Shearer 89

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Chris Bower of Cheltenham Town

Match Ratings
1.Jonathan Riza (GK)
6
2.Darren Crooks (DEF)
6
3.Philipp Kaiser (DEF)
6
4.Anthony Jobson (DEF)
6
5.Neil Naysmith (DEF)
7
6.Michael Mccann (MID)
6
7.Omer Andrews (MID)
8
8.Daniele Mills (ATT)
6
9.Isaiah Wright (ATT)
6
10.Alex Ferguson (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Stan Godber (ATT)yellow card
6
 
12.Alec Burley (GK)
0
13.Chris Banks (DEF)
6
14.Brendan Fletcher (MID)
0

1.Frank Middleton (GK)
7
2.Alexander Schnellinger (DEF)
5
3.Tony Barry (DEF)
7
4.Chris Dichio (DEF)
8
5.Ledley Fox (DEF)
6
6.Anton Röhlig (MID)
7
7.Jason Mike (MID)
7
8.Morris Shearer (ATT)goal scored
8
9.Eoin Mowbray (ATT)
6
10.Chris Bower (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Bill Lee (ATT)
7
 
12.Matthew Charlton (MID)
0
13.Titus Walsh (MID)
0
14.Wayne Richards (MID)
6