Match Report


Cheltenham TownCheltenham Town     York CityYork City
Computer Player Computer Player Chris Wood Chris Wood
Ralph ShieldsR. Shields47
G
1
G
42Rio MilliganR. Milligan
Alexander SchnellingerA. Schnellinger64
D
2
D
57Brian BarmbyB. Barmby
Tony BarryT. Barry61
D
3
D
51Eoin BeckhamE. Beckham
Chris DichioC. Dichio56
D
4
D
47Chris VernazzaC. Vernazza
Ledley FoxL. Fox51
D
5
D
46Syd BarryS. Barry
Anton RöhligA. Röhlig64
M
6
M
58Stanley WetherallS. Wetherall
Jason MikeJ. Mike62
M
captain7captain
M
47Lomano WhelanL. Whelan
Eoin MowbrayE. Mowbray55
A
8
M
51Jermaine SturridgeJ. Sturridge
Morris ShearerM. Shearer54
A
9
A
44Leon GriffinL. Griffin
Chris BowerC. Bower47
A
10
A
47Rio BeagrieR. Beagrie
Bill LeeB. Lee46
A
11
A
52Eoin CooperE. Cooper
 
Titus WalshT. Walsh58
M
12
A
51Neil TaylorN. Taylor
Wayne RichardsW. Richards49
M
13
M
40Brian HenryB. Henry
Sieb NelisseS. Nelisse48
M
14
A
45Danny PearceD. Pearce

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Abbey Business Stadium where Cheltenham Town play host to York City. A crowd of 4,739 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cheltenham Town are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while York City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Titus Gilchrist.


0.00
The whistle blows and York City get the match underway!
3.55
Lomano Whelan chips the ball to his team mate, Leon Griffin. Leon Griffin shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
4.07
Without breaking stride, Lomano Whelan plays the ball forward to Eoin Cooper. Eoin Cooper shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
6.40
Ledley Fox flicks a high ball forward to Jason Mike who takes it down. Jason Mike kicks a strong pass forward to Morris Shearer. Morris Shearer skips past Chris Vernazza! Morris Shearer side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
8.23
Jason Mike flicks a high pass forward. Bill Lee collects the pass. Bill Lee knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Brian Barmby.
12.42
Chris Vernazza hacks Eoin Mowbray from behind! The referee warns Chris Vernazza to calm down! Eoin Mowbray hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.13
Lomano Whelan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leon Griffin. Leon Griffin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eoin Cooper but he's offside!
24.10
Jermaine Sturridge sees a break and surges forward. Jermaine Sturridge knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alexander Schnellinger.
26.47
Syd Barry hits a low pass to Lomano Whelan. Seeing a gap ahead, Lomano Whelan plays the ball forward to Leon Griffin. Leon Griffin lofts in a cross ball towards Rio Beagrie. Rio Beagrie rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball is well placed but Alexander Schnellinger blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
28.33
Chris Vernazza knocks the ball forward to Lomano Whelan. Lomano Whelan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leon Griffin. Leon Griffin knocks in a cross ball towards Rio Beagrie. Rio Beagrie finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
36.49
Brian Barmby catches Eoin Mowbray on the ankles. Brian Barmby is warned by the referee! Eoin Mowbray stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.18
Jermaine Sturridge flicks a high pass forward to Eoin Cooper who brings the ball under control. Eoin Cooper sees Leon Griffin just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Leon Griffin makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
Brian Barmby knocks the ball to his team mate, Lomano Whelan. Lomano Whelan flicks the ball to his team mate, Rio Beagrie. Rio Beagrie knocks in a cross ball towards Eoin Cooper. Eoin Cooper gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies just off target!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Cheltenham Town appear unchanged since the first half. York City also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Cheltenham Town kick off and get the second half underway!
51.07
With some swift thinking, Jermaine Sturridge plays the ball forward to Leon Griffin. Leon Griffin lofts in a cross ball towards Rio Beagrie. Rio Beagrie beats his man to it with a header but Ralph Shields is on top of it.
53.57
Chris Dichio makes a probing pass to Anton Röhlig. Anton Röhlig flicks a high pass forward. Eoin Mowbray controls it well on his chest. Eoin Mowbray advances inside the box! Eoin Mowbray cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Eoin Mowbray!
61.25
Ledley Fox makes a simple pass to Anton Röhlig. Anton Röhlig deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eoin Mowbray. Eoin Mowbray makes a probing pass to Bill Lee but he's offside!
63.18
Jermaine Sturridge flicks a high pass forward to Eoin Cooper who brings the ball under control. Eoin Cooper shoots from outside the area. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
65.39
Jermaine Sturridge deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leon Griffin. Leon Griffin plays a one-two with Eoin Cooper and advances towards the goal... Leon Griffin shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
69.46
Jason Mike catches Jermaine Sturridge on the ankles. The referee calls over Jason Mike and warns him to calm down! Jermaine Sturridge stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.32
Alexander Schnellinger hits a low pass to Jason Mike. Jason Mike makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Morris Shearer. Morris Shearer shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
77.03
Cheltenham Town have made a substitution with Sieb Nelisse replacing Chris Bower .
84.45
Jason Mike knocks the ball forward to Bill Lee. Bill Lee shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
85.10
Lomano Whelan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eoin Cooper. Eoin Cooper lofts in a cross ball towards Rio Beagrie. Rio Beagrie flicks the ball with his head. Good keeping from Ralph Shields as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Cheltenham Town

York City
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
1
6
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.6%
54.4%
Play Area
26.6%
48.1%
25.3%

Scorers
Eoin Mowbray 54
Rio Beagrie 28
Leon Griffin 38

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Leon Griffin of York City

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

1.Rio Milligan (GK)
6
2.Brian Barmby (DEF)
6
3.Eoin Beckham (DEF)
6
4.Chris Vernazza (DEF)
6
5.Syd Barry (DEF)
6
6.Stanley Wetherall (MID)
6
7.Lomano Whelan (MID)
7
8.Jermaine Sturridge (MID)
7
9.Leon Griffin (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Rio Beagrie (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Eoin Cooper (ATT)
7
 
12.Neil Taylor (ATT)
0
13.Brian Henry (MID)
0
14.Danny Pearce (ATT)
0