Match Report


Torquay UnitedTorquay United     Macclesfield TownMacclesfield Town
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Chris ThatcherC. Thatcher43
G
1
G
52Ledley EdwardsL. Edwards
Darius UnsworthD. Unsworth57
D
2
D
62Darius McgrealD. Mcgreal
Peter MacleanP. Maclean54
D
3
D
61Kemal ThompsonK. Thompson
Warren GordonW. Gordon52
D
4captain
D
58Ruel McgrealR. Mcgreal
Gary PalmerG. Palmer51
D
5
D
52Peter BarryP. Barry
Anthony GordonA. Gordon51
M
6
M
64Jon PeckhamJ. Peckham
Adam BrownA. Brown51
M
7
M
61Joe DeaneJ. Deane
Neil HendryN. Hendry44
M
8
M
57Simon SmitheS. Smithe
Damien McleodD. Mcleod57
A
9
A
69Xavier RodriguezX. Rodriguez
Craig StandingC. Standing54
A
captain10
A
64Norman StandingN. Standing
Paul DuberryP. Duberry49
A
11
A
58Edward PowerE. Power
 
Alexander HöferA. Höfer51
D
12
M
54Craig ClaphamC. Clapham
Carl ElliottC. Elliott49
D
13
M
52Colin McinnesC. Mcinnes
Jose SemedoJ. Semedo47
D
14
G
51Nicholas DrydenN. Dryden

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Plainmoor Ground where Torquay United play host to Macclesfield Town. A crowd of 4,523 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Torquay United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Macclesfield Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Gareth Atherton.


0.00
Torquay United get the match underway!
3.05
Peter Maclean threads a neat ball through to Anthony Gordon. Anthony Gordon sees Damien Mcleod in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Damien Mcleod controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Ledley Edwards is on top of it.
12.41
Adam Brown flicks a high pass forward. Craig Standing controls it well on his chest. Craig Standing knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.09
Neil Hendry brings the ball forward. Neil Hendry kicks a strong pass forward to Damien Mcleod but the referee indicates it's offside!
16.40
Darius Unsworth flicks a high ball forward to Neil Hendry who takes it down. Neil Hendry threads a neat ball through to Craig Standing. Craig Standing shoots from outside the area. Ledley Edwards is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
22.58
Gary Palmer hacks Jon Peckham from behind! Gary Palmer is warned by the referee! Jon Peckham stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.21
Joe Deane flicks a high pass forward. Edward Power collects the pass. Edward Power knocks in a cross ball towards Xavier Rodriguez. Xavier Rodriguez makes a deft header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
28.50
Joe Deane threads a neat ball through to Norman Standing. Norman Standing finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
32.01
Adam Brown sees Paul Duberry in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Duberry shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
36.22
Simon Smithe hits a low pass to Edward Power. Edward Power shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
40.45
Jon Peckham flicks a high pass forward. Xavier Rodriguez collects the pass. Xavier Rodriguez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
44.21
Neil Hendry makes a simple pass to Craig Standing. Craig Standing knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Peter Barry flicks a high pass forward. Joe Deane holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Joe Deane threads a neat ball through to Edward Power. Edward Power knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Chris Thatcher who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
Macclesfield Town start the second half!
47.06
Anthony Gordon sees space and advances. Anthony Gordon knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Standing. Craig Standing powers a header at goal. Ledley Edwards manages to gather it.
51.10
Simon Smithe threads a neat ball through to Norman Standing. Norman Standing puts a great ball through. Edward Power runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
53.06
Kemal Thompson makes a probing pass to Joe Deane. With vision, Joe Deane laces a weighted ball forward to Xavier Rodriguez. Xavier Rodriguez lofts in a cross ball towards Norman Standing. Norman Standing makes a looping header on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
54.56
Adam Brown runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Adam Brown knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Craig Standing is offside!
55.05
Gary Palmer decides to run forward with the ball. Gary Palmer threads the ball through to Craig Standing. Craig Standing knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ledley Edwards who gathers it comfortably.
57.58
Adam Brown sees Craig Standing in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Standing shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
59.50
Adam Brown decides to run forward with the ball. Adam Brown makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Duberry but he's offside!
60.55
Macclesfield Town have made 2 substitutions with Colin Mcinnes replacing Xavier Rodriguez and Nicholas Dryden replacing Joe Deane .
63.05
Kemal Thompson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Smithe. Simon Smithe kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Mcinnes. Colin Mcinnes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gary Palmer.
67.22
Neil Hendry advances with the ball. Neil Hendry threads the ball through to Craig Standing but he's offside!
72.46
Simon Smithe takes it forward alone. Simon Smithe whips in a cross ball towards Norman Standing. Norman Standing is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it rises well off target!
77.51
Macclesfield Town have made a substitution with Craig Clapham replacing Norman Standing .
87.04
Without breaking stride, Jon Peckham plays the ball forward to Craig Clapham. Craig Clapham shoots from 20 yards. Chris Thatcher comfortably gets down and covers it.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Torquay United

Macclesfield Town
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
4
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60.8%
39.2%
Play Area
26.6%
45.6%
27.8%

Scorers
Craig Standing 16

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Neil Hendry 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)
8
8.Neil Hendry (MID)
9
9.Damien Mcleod (ATT)
6
10.Craig Standing (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Paul Duberry (ATT)
6
 
12.Alexander Höfer (DEF)
0
13.Carl Elliott (DEF)
0
14.Jose Semedo (DEF)
0

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