Match Report


Macclesfield TownMacclesfield Town     Grimsby TownGrimsby Town
Computer Player Computer Player Davis Kalkerts Davis Kalkerts
Ledley EdwardsL. Edwards52
G
1
G
51Henry McManamanH. McManaman
Darius McgrealD. Mcgreal62
D
2
D
58Robert HuckerbyR. Huckerby
Kemal ThompsonK. Thompson61
D
3
D
50Patrick CutlerP. Cutler
Ruel McgrealR. Mcgreal58
D
captain4
D
46Syd Le TissierS. Le Tissier
Peter BarryP. Barry52
D
5
M
59Hugo LeonH. Leon
Jon PeckhamJ. Peckham64
M
6
M
59Roberto ValenteR. Valente
Joe DeaneJ. Deane60
M
7
M
49Eoin Lua-LuaE. Lua-Lua
Simon SmitheS. Smithe57
M
8
M
49Colin FerdinandC. Ferdinand
Xavier RodriguezX. Rodriguez69
A
9
A
67Danny FinneyD. Finney
Norman StandingN. Standing64
A
10captain
A
53Nicholas MidgleyN. Midgley
Edward PowerE. Power58
A
11
A
39Seth JamesS. James
 
Craig ClaphamC. Clapham54
M
12
D
46Joe SummerbellJ. Summerbell
Colin McinnesC. Mcinnes52
M
13
G
45Wayne BrandW. Brand
Nicholas DrydenN. Dryden51
G
14
M
44James SouthgateJ. Southgate

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Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Moss Rose where Macclesfield Town play host to Grimsby Town. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Macclesfield Town are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Grimsby Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dave Bolton.


0.00
The whistle blows and Grimsby Town get the match underway!
3.06
Roberto Valente makes an attacking run forward. Roberto Valente lofts in a cross ball towards Danny Finney. Danny Finney flicks the ball with his head but Ledley Edwards reads it well. Superb keeping!
6.08
Eoin Lua-Lua makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Seth James. Seth James knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.55
Eoin Lua-Lua knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Midgley. Nicholas Midgley whips in a cross ball towards Danny Finney. Danny Finney outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball comes off Darius Mcgreal and the loose ball is cleared up field.
9.09
Colin Ferdinand comes in with a late challenge on Jon Peckham. Colin Ferdinand is warned by the referee! Jon Peckham hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.54
Kemal Thompson advances with the ball. Kemal Thompson chips the ball to his team mate, Norman Standing. Norman Standing tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
20.45
Jon Peckham comes in with a late challenge on Colin Ferdinand. Jon Peckham is warned by the referee! Colin Ferdinand stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.10
With great vision, Peter Barry plays the ball forward to Simon Smithe. Simon Smithe knocks the ball to his team mate, Norman Standing. Norman Standing shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
24.04
Hugo Leon flicks a high pass forward. Seth James holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Seth James controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
28.37
Joe Deane sees Edward Power in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Edward Power knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Robert Huckerby.
30.23
Patrick Cutler catches Joe Deane on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Joe Deane stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.15
Colin Ferdinand deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Seth James. Seth James knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Darius Mcgreal.
38.33
Patrick Cutler flicks a high pass forward. Eoin Lua-Lua collects the pass. Eoin Lua-Lua deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Danny Finney. Danny Finney knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ledley Edwards who gathers it comfortably.
40.52
Hugo Leon brings the ball forward. Hugo Leon lofts in a cross ball towards Seth James. Seth James outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it rises well off target!
45.00
Simon Smithe hits a low pass to Xavier Rodriguez. Xavier Rodriguez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Robert Huckerby.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Macclesfield Town appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-2-1 formation. Grimsby Town appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Macclesfield Town kick off!
49.20
Kemal Thompson comes in with a high challenge, catching Danny Finney with his studs. Kemal Thompson is shown the red card!! Danny Finney runs off the knock.
60.42
Macclesfield Town have made 2 substitutions with Colin Mcinnes replacing Xavier Rodriguez and Nicholas Dryden replacing Joe Deane .
63.36
Edward Power makes a simple pass to Jon Peckham. Jon Peckham flicks a high pass forward. Norman Standing holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Norman Standing lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Mcinnes. Syd Le Tissier barges into Colin Mcinnes. Colin Mcinnes appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
65.56
Eoin Lua-Lua flicks a high pass forward. Nicholas Midgley holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nicholas Midgley knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ruel Mcgreal.
67.07
With great vision, Jon Peckham plays the ball forward to Norman Standing. Norman Standing edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Norman Standing provides some space. He shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
69.42
Nicholas Dryden deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Norman Standing. Norman Standing knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Mcinnes. Colin Mcinnes shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
72.19
Edward Power flicks a high ball forward to Jon Peckham who takes it down. Jon Peckham runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jon Peckham plays a one-two with Norman Standing and advances towards the goal... Jon Peckham shoots from just inside the box. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
81.45
Eoin Lua-Lua threads a neat ball through to Nicholas Midgley. Nicholas Midgley tries a spectacular long range effort but Ledley Edwards is on top of it.
87.21
Jon Peckham decides to run forward with the ball. Jon Peckham whips in a cross ball towards Colin Mcinnes. Colin Mcinnes directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
Roberto Valente flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Midgley. Nicholas Midgley knocks in a cross ball towards Seth James. Seth James connects with a diving header but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Macclesfield Town

Grimsby Town
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
52.5%
47.5%
Play Area
32.5%
46.2%
21.2%

Scorers
Jon Peckham 72

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jon Peckham of Macclesfield Town

Match Ratings
1.Ledley Edwards (GK)
6
2.Darius Mcgreal (DEF)
6
3.Kemal Thompson (DEF)red card
3
4.Ruel Mcgreal (DEF)
6
5.Peter Barry (DEF)
6
6.Jon Peckham (MID)goal scored
9
7.Joe Deane (MID)
6
8.Simon Smithe (MID)
6
9.Xavier Rodriguez (ATT)
6
10.Norman Standing (ATT)
7
11.Edward Power (ATT)
7
 
12.Craig Clapham (MID)
0
13.Colin Mcinnes (MID)
6
14.Nicholas Dryden (GK)
6

1.Henry McManaman (GK)
6
2.Robert Huckerby (DEF)
6
3.Patrick Cutler (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Syd Le Tissier (DEF)
6
5.Hugo Leon (MID)
6
6.Roberto Valente (MID)
6
7.Eoin Lua-Lua (MID)
7
8.Colin Ferdinand (MID)
6
9.Danny Finney (ATT)
6
10.Nicholas Midgley (ATT)
6
11.Seth James (ATT)
6
 
12.Joe Summerbell (DEF)
0
13.Wayne Brand (GK)
0
14.James Southgate (MID)
0