Match Report


Torquay UnitedTorquay United     Cardiff CityCardiff City
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Chris ThatcherC. Thatcher43
G
1captain
G
52Neil OwenN. Owen
Darius UnsworthD. Unsworth57
D
2
D
67Samuel MoullecS. Moullec
Peter MacleanP. Maclean54
D
3
D
60Pegguy BoutoilleP. Boutoille
Warren GordonW. Gordon52
D
4
D
53Alistair MowbrayA. Mowbray
Gary PalmerG. Palmer51
D
5
D
48Nils VogelN. Vogel
Anthony GordonA. Gordon51
M
6
M
58Duncan BrandD. Brand
Adam BrownA. Brown51
M
7
M
54Rafael OliveiraR. Oliveira
Neil HendryN. Hendry44
M
8
A
72Bill MasonB. Mason
Damien McleodD. Mcleod57
A
9
A
66Alistair BarmbyA. Barmby
Craig StandingC. Standing54
A
captain10
A
58Henry PallisterH. Pallister
Paul DuberryP. Duberry49
A
11
A
46Thierry WilliamsT. Williams
 
Alexander HöferA. Höfer51
D
12
M
53Marvin StockdaleM. Stockdale
Carl ElliottC. Elliott49
D
13
M
53David BowerD. Bower
Jose SemedoJ. Semedo47
D
14
M
49John StandingJ. Standing

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Plainmoor Ground where Torquay United play host to Cardiff City. A crowd of 4,356 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Torquay United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Cardiff City appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Luke Summerbee.


0.00
Torquay United start the match!
4.24
Rafael Oliveira hits a low pass to Thierry Williams. Thierry Williams knocks in a cross ball towards Alistair Barmby. Alistair Barmby finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Chris Thatcher. Excellent save.
14.18
Peter Maclean knocks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Gordon. Anthony Gordon knocks the ball to his team mate, Damien Mcleod. Damien Mcleod shoots from distance. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
20.07
Adam Brown threads a neat ball through to Paul Duberry. Paul Duberry shoots from 25 yards but it's drastically wayward!
21.26
Pegguy Boutoille barges into Craig Standing. Pegguy Boutoille is given a warning by the referee! Craig Standing runs off the knock.
27.13
Anthony Gordon threads a neat ball through to Craig Standing. Craig Standing knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.48
Rafael Oliveira chips the ball to his team mate, Henry Pallister. Henry Pallister lofts in a cross ball towards Bill Mason. Bill Mason rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is on top of it. Great save!
34.44
Alistair Mowbray knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Brand. Duncan Brand passes the ball forward to Henry Pallister. Henry Pallister knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.24
Neil Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Paul Duberry collects the pass. Paul Duberry shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Torquay United appear unchanged since the first half. Cardiff City also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Cardiff City kicking off!
47.02
Neil Hendry flicks the ball to his team mate, Damien Mcleod. Damien Mcleod finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
51.52
Neil Hendry makes a probing pass to Craig Standing. Craig Standing makes a defence splitting pass to Damien Mcleod. Damien Mcleod rockets a shot on goal. Neil Owen is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
54.31
Adam Brown deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Damien Mcleod. Damien Mcleod knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.21
Neil Hendry passes the ball forward to Craig Standing. Craig Standing threads the ball through into the box. Damien Mcleod cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but slams it into the crowd!
60.40
Peter Maclean passes the ball forward to Adam Brown. Adam Brown threads a neat ball through to Craig Standing. Craig Standing lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Duberry. Paul Duberry is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Neil Owen didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
61.13
Paul Duberry comes in with a late challenge on Alistair Mowbray. Paul Duberry is shown the yellow card! Alistair Mowbray hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.25
Pegguy Boutoille knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Oliveira. Rafael Oliveira makes a probing pass to Henry Pallister. Henry Pallister lofts in a cross ball towards Bill Mason. Bill Mason powers a header at goal. Chris Thatcher gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
67.41
Damien Mcleod clumsily knocks into Pegguy Boutoille. Damien Mcleod is warned by the referee! Pegguy Boutoille hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.44
Samuel Moullec threads a neat ball through to Rafael Oliveira. Rafael Oliveira threads a neat ball through to Thierry Williams. Thierry Williams shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
75.55
Neil Hendry knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Duberry. Paul Duberry rushes past Alistair Mowbray! Paul Duberry takes a shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
78.31
Rafael Oliveira hacks Anthony Gordon from behind! The referee calls over Rafael Oliveira and warns him to calm down! Anthony Gordon stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.07
Adam Brown threads the ball through to Paul Duberry. Paul Duberry plays a one-two with Damien Mcleod and advances towards the goal... Paul Duberry muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Magnificent block by Pegguy Boutoille!
87.04
With a delightful solo run, Duncan Brand stretches the opposition's defence. Duncan Brand lofts in a cross ball towards Alistair Barmby. Alistair Barmby makes a convincing header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
Neil Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Craig Standing collects the pass. Craig Standing shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Torquay United

Cardiff City
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.2%
38.8%
Play Area
19.4%
44.8%
35.8%

Scorers
Damien Mcleod 14, 52

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Damien Mcleod of Torquay United

Match Ratings
1.Chris Thatcher (GK)
7
2.Darius Unsworth (DEF)
6
3.Peter Maclean (DEF)
6
4.Warren Gordon (DEF)
6
5.Gary Palmer (DEF)
6
6.Anthony Gordon (MID)
7
7.Adam Brown (MID)
7
8.Neil Hendry (MID)
8
9.Damien Mcleod (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Craig Standing (ATT)
8
11.Paul Duberry (ATT)yellow card
6
 
12.Alexander Höfer (DEF)
0
13.Carl Elliott (DEF)
0
14.Jose Semedo (DEF)
0

1.Neil Owen (GK)
6
2.Samuel Moullec (DEF)
6
3.Pegguy Boutoille (DEF)
6
4.Alistair Mowbray (DEF)
6
5.Nils Vogel (DEF)
6
6.Duncan Brand (MID)
7
7.Rafael Oliveira (MID)
6
8.Bill Mason (ATT)
6
9.Alistair Barmby (ATT)
6
10.Henry Pallister (ATT)
6
11.Thierry Williams (ATT)
6
 
12.Marvin Stockdale (MID)
0
13.David Bower (MID)
0
14.John Standing (MID)
0