Match Report


Macclesfield TownMacclesfield Town     Bristol RoversBristol Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Ledley EdwardsL. Edwards52
G
1
G
51Mike Lua-LuaM. Lua-Lua
Kemal ThompsonK. Thompson62
D
2
D
53Stephen CharltonS. Charlton
Darius McgrealD. Mcgreal62
D
3
D
50Jody PearceJ. Pearce
Ruel McgrealR. Mcgreal58
D
captain4
D
48Duncan LampardD. Lampard
Peter BarryP. Barry52
D
5
D
46Edward WallworkE. Wallwork
Jon PeckhamJ. Peckham65
M
6
M
54John SwiftJ. Swift
Joe DeaneJ. Deane61
M
7
M
53Greg SalmonG. Salmon
Craig ClaphamC. Clapham54
M
8
A
56Alistair JeffersA. Jeffers
Xavier RodriguezX. Rodriguez69
A
9captain
A
56Simon MikeS. Mike
Norman StandingN. Standing65
A
10
A
51Mick WiltordM. Wiltord
Edward PowerE. Power58
A
11
A
48Dominic MckinlayD. Mckinlay
 
Luke DaviesL. Davies53
A
12
G
48Noel HuckerbyN. Huckerby
Alan BenaliA. Benali52
A
13
M
48Guilherme GomesG. Gomes
Colin McinnesC. Mcinnes52
M
14
M
46Stanley GranttS. Grantt

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Moss Rose where Macclesfield Town play host to Bristol Rovers. A crowd of 4,834 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Macclesfield Town are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Middleton.


0.00
The whistle blows and Macclesfield Town kick off!
2.26
Kemal Thompson threads a neat ball through to Joe Deane. Joe Deane passes the ball forward to Xavier Rodriguez. Xavier Rodriguez lofts in a cross ball towards Edward Power. Edward Power makes a convincing header. It's there!! Mike Lua-Lua has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
6.09
Jody Pearce clumsily knocks into Xavier Rodriguez. The referee calls over Jody Pearce and shows him a yellow card! Xavier Rodriguez runs off the knock.
8.37
John Swift controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alistair Jeffers. Alistair Jeffers shoots from outside the area. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
14.29
Peter Barry kicks a strong pass forward to Jon Peckham. Jon Peckham kicks a strong pass forward to Xavier Rodriguez. Xavier Rodriguez plays a one-two with Norman Standing and advances towards the goal... Duncan Lampard hacks Xavier Rodriguez from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
15.12
Jody Pearce catches Peter Barry on the ankles. Jody Pearce is shown his second yellow card!! He leaves the field in disgrace!! Peter Barry stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.58
Seeing a gap ahead, Joe Deane plays the ball forward to Xavier Rodriguez. Xavier Rodriguez passes the ball forward but Edward Power is offside!
18.02
Craig Clapham flicks a high ball forward to Norman Standing who takes it down. Norman Standing knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Duncan Lampard.
21.05
Craig Clapham knocks the ball to his team mate, Norman Standing. Norman Standing shoots from long range. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Norman Standing!
24.37
Craig Clapham passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Edward Power. Edward Power shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
27.48
Peter Barry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joe Deane. Joe Deane passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Norman Standing. Norman Standing plays a quick one-two with Xavier Rodriguez and rushes in on goal... Norman Standing shoots from just inside the box but it's well over the bar!
32.12
Greg Salmon plays the ball forward to Simon Mike. Simon Mike shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
38.43
John Swift comes in with a late challenge on Craig Clapham. The referee brings John Swift to one side and gives him a warning! Craig Clapham stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.25
Darius Mcgreal threads a neat ball through to Joe Deane. Joe Deane knocks the ball forward to Norman Standing. Norman Standing shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Macclesfield Town appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-2-1 formation. Bristol Rovers have changed their lineup with Guilherme Gomes replacing Dominic Mckinlay and Stanley Grantt replacing Mick Wiltord.

45.00
The whistle blows and Bristol Rovers kick off!
51.45
Greg Salmon knocks the ball to his team mate, Stanley Grantt. Stanley Grantt lofts in a cross ball towards Alistair Jeffers. Ruel Mcgreal clumsily knocks into Alistair Jeffers. Alistair Jeffers appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
53.10
Darius Mcgreal takes the throw-in. Kemal Thompson hits a low pass to Joe Deane. Joe Deane runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Joe Deane shoots from outside the area. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.43
Macclesfield Town have made 2 substitutions with Alan Benali replacing Xavier Rodriguez and Colin Mcinnes replacing Joe Deane .
63.46
Alistair Jeffers barges into Darius Mcgreal. Alistair Jeffers is warned by the referee! Darius Mcgreal grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
66.57
Jon Peckham changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jon Peckham shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
71.34
John Swift chips the ball to his team mate, Simon Mike. Simon Mike shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
75.16
Colin Mcinnes makes a beautiful solo run. Colin Mcinnes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Mike Lua-Lua smothers it!
77.54
Craig Clapham plays the ball forward to Edward Power. Edward Power whips in a cross ball towards Alan Benali. Alan Benali beats his man to it with a header. The ball is well placed but Duncan Lampard blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
78.19
Colin Mcinnes sees Norman Standing in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Norman Standing shoots from 20 yards but Mike Lua-Lua is on top of it.
81.53
Greg Salmon runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Greg Salmon knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kemal Thompson.
84.29
Kemal Thompson flicks a high pass forward. Colin Mcinnes controls it well on his chest. Colin Mcinnes knocks the ball forward to Edward Power. Edward Power knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Jon Peckham flicks a high ball forward to Norman Standing who gracefully takes it down. Norman Standing shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Macclesfield Town

Bristol Rovers
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
7
1
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
67.6%
32.4%
Play Area
21.1%
43.7%
35.2%

Scorers
Edward Power 2
Norman Standing 21
Joe Deane 53
Alistair Jeffers 8

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Joe Deane of Macclesfield Town

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

1.Mike Lua-Lua (GK)
6
2.Stephen Charlton (DEF)
6
3.Dominic Mckinlay (ATT)
6
4.Duncan Lampard (DEF)
6
5.Edward Wallwork (DEF)
6
6.John Swift (MID)
6
7.Greg Salmon (MID)
6
8.Alistair Jeffers (ATT)goal scored
7
9.Simon Mike (ATT)
6
10.Mick Wiltord (ATT)
6
11.Guilherme Gomes (MID)
6
 
12.Noel Huckerby (GK)
0
13.Jody Pearce (DEF)red card
3
14.Stanley Grantt (MID)
6