Match Report


Scunthorpe UnitedScunthorpe United     Macclesfield TownMacclesfield Town
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Jonathan RizaJ. Riza66
G
1
G
52Ledley EdwardsL. Edwards
Darren CrooksD. Crooks59
D
2
D
62Kemal ThompsonK. Thompson
Neil NaysmithN. Naysmith52
D
3
D
62Darius McgrealD. Mcgreal
Philipp KaiserP. Kaiser52
D
4captain
D
58Ruel McgrealR. Mcgreal
Anthony JobsonA. Jobson52
D
captain5
D
52Peter BarryP. Barry
Michael MccannM. Mccann54
M
6
M
65Jon PeckhamJ. Peckham
Omer AndrewsO. Andrews53
M
7
M
61Joe DeaneJ. Deane
Isaiah WrightI. Wright48
A
8
M
54Craig ClaphamC. Clapham
Alex FergusonA. Ferguson48
A
9
A
69Xavier RodriguezX. Rodriguez
Stan GodberS. Godber48
A
10
A
65Norman StandingN. Standing
Marcus CleggM. Clegg43
A
11
A
58Edward PowerE. Power
 
Chris BanksC. Banks50
D
12
A
53Luke DaviesL. Davies
Brendan FletcherB. Fletcher50
M
13
A
52Alan BenaliA. Benali
Luke ThirlwellL. Thirlwell49
M
14
M
52Colin McinnesC. Mcinnes

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Glanford Park where Scunthorpe United play host to Macclesfield Town. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Scunthorpe United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Macclesfield Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Peter Eustace.


0.00
Macclesfield Town start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.54
Jon Peckham flicks a high pass forward. Xavier Rodriguez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Xavier Rodriguez whips in a cross ball towards Edward Power. Edward Power knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Macclesfield Town!
10.21
Joe Deane flicks the ball to his team mate, Edward Power. Edward Power knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Neil Naysmith.
21.19
Jon Peckham takes it forward alone. Jon Peckham knocks in a cross ball towards Norman Standing. Norman Standing makes a looping header on goal but it flies well off target!
22.08
Craig Clapham sees space and advances. Craig Clapham knocks the ball to his team mate, Edward Power. Edward Power muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but is denied by Jonathan Riza. Excellent save.
24.36
Jon Peckham flicks a high pass forward to Edward Power who brings the ball under control. Edward Power shoots from long range but it flies wide!
26.51
Jon Peckham sees Norman Standing in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Norman Standing tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Jonathan Riza!
27.05
Michael Mccann threads a neat ball through to Alex Ferguson. Alex Ferguson finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
30.19
Omer Andrews controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stan Godber. Stan Godber sees Marcus Clegg just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Marcus Clegg makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
33.22
Jon Peckham changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jon Peckham shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
36.15
Joe Deane takes it forward alone. Joe Deane makes a probing pass to Norman Standing but he's offside!
38.25
Darren Crooks makes a simple pass to Michael Mccann. Seeing a gap ahead, Michael Mccann plays the ball forward to Stan Godber. Stan Godber knocks the ball forward to Marcus Clegg but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
39.02
Michael Mccann flicks a high ball forward to Marcus Clegg who takes it down. Marcus Clegg controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
40.21
Darius Mcgreal knocks the ball to his team mate, Joe Deane. Joe Deane flicks the ball to his team mate, Edward Power. Edward Power controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
42.32
Without breaking stride, Neil Naysmith plays the ball forward to Omer Andrews. Omer Andrews passes the ball forward to Marcus Clegg. Marcus Clegg knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.15
Omer Andrews barges into Jon Peckham. The referee brings Omer Andrews to one side and gives him a warning! Jon Peckham stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Scunthorpe United appear unchanged since the first half. Macclesfield Town appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-2-1 formation. The Scunthorpe United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Scunthorpe United kick off the second half!
55.24
Anthony Jobson comes in with a late challenge on Norman Standing. The referee calls over Anthony Jobson and warns him to calm down! Norman Standing runs off the knock.
59.13
With a delightful solo run, Omer Andrews stretches the opposition's defence. Omer Andrews lofts in a cross ball towards Stan Godber. Stan Godber flicks the ball with his head but it's well over the bar!
60.31
Scunthorpe United appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. Macclesfield Town have made 2 substitutions with Alan Benali replacing Xavier Rodriguez and Colin Mcinnes replacing Joe Deane .
61.38
Darius Mcgreal pushes mid-way up the pitch. Darius Mcgreal controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edward Power. Edward Power shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
72.15
Philipp Kaiser controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Michael Mccann. Michael Mccann sees a break and surges forward. Michael Mccann whips in a cross ball towards Marcus Clegg. Marcus Clegg finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Ledley Edwards!
73.35
With a delightful solo run, Craig Clapham stretches the opposition's defence. Craig Clapham shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Jonathan Riza.
75.47
Peter Barry plays the ball forward to Craig Clapham. Craig Clapham passes the ball forward to Alan Benali. Alan Benali controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
78.46
Stan Godber hacks Kemal Thompson from behind! Stan Godber is shown the yellow card! Kemal Thompson runs off the knock.
83.36
Omer Andrews hacks Colin Mcinnes from behind! Omer Andrews is given another warning by the referee! Colin Mcinnes stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.10
Isaiah Wright passes the ball forward to Stan Godber. Stan Godber knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.00
Jon Peckham plays the ball forward to Alan Benali. Alan Benali knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.50
Kemal Thompson hits a low pass to Jon Peckham. Jon Peckham threads a neat ball through to Norman Standing. Norman Standing lofts in a cross ball towards Edward Power. Edward Power heads the ball goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Scunthorpe United

Macclesfield Town
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
4
7
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
4
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.6%
55.4%
Play Area
36.1%
43.4%
20.5%

Scorers
Edward Power 4

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

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

1.Ledley Edwards (GK)
6
2.Kemal Thompson (DEF)
6
3.Darius Mcgreal (DEF)
7
4.Ruel Mcgreal (DEF)
6
5.Peter Barry (DEF)
6
6.Jon Peckham (MID)
9
7.Joe Deane (MID)
7
8.Craig Clapham (MID)
8
9.Xavier Rodriguez (ATT)
7
10.Norman Standing (ATT)
6
11.Edward Power (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Luke Davies (ATT)
0
13.Alan Benali (ATT)
6
14.Colin Mcinnes (MID)
6