Match Report


Scunthorpe UnitedScunthorpe United     Grimsby TownGrimsby Town
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Jonathan RizaJ. Riza66
G
1
G
45Wayne BrandW. Brand
Darren CrooksD. Crooks59
D
2
D
58Robert HuckerbyR. Huckerby
Neil NaysmithN. Naysmith52
D
3
D
50Patrick CutlerP. Cutler
Philipp KaiserP. Kaiser52
D
4
D
47Syd Le TissierS. Le Tissier
Anthony JobsonA. Jobson52
D
captain5
M
59Hugo LeonH. Leon
Michael MccannM. Mccann54
M
6
M
50Colin FerdinandC. Ferdinand
Omer AndrewsO. Andrews53
M
7
M
49Eoin Lua-LuaE. Lua-Lua
Isaiah WrightI. Wright48
A
8
M
47Don NaysmithD. Naysmith
Alex FergusonA. Ferguson48
A
9
A
56Nicholas MidgleyN. Midgley
Stan GodberS. Godber48
A
10captain
A
47Ben BastinB. Bastin
Marcus CleggM. Clegg43
A
11
A
40Seth JamesS. James
 
Chris BanksC. Banks50
D
12
D
47Joe SummerbellJ. Summerbell
Brendan FletcherB. Fletcher50
M
13
M
45James SouthgateJ. Southgate
Ledley RowettL. Rowett50
D
14
D
42Norman StampN. Stamp

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Match Report
The weather is mixed here at Glanford Park where Scunthorpe United play host to Grimsby Town. A crowd of 4,653 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Scunthorpe United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Grimsby Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gareth Atherton.


0.00
Grimsby Town kick off the first half!
14.46
Patrick Cutler takes a short throw-in bringing Syd Le Tissier into play. Syd Le Tissier flicks a high ball forward to Eoin Lua-Lua who takes it down. With vision, Eoin Lua-Lua picks a pass forward to Seth James. Seth James knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.21
Colin Ferdinand deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Midgley. Nicholas Midgley whips in a cross ball towards Seth James. Seth James directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
20.22
Anthony Jobson launches a long ball forward into the other half. Alex Ferguson knocks the ball forward to Marcus Clegg but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
26.30
Seth James clumsily knocks into Philipp Kaiser. Seth James is warned by the referee! Philipp Kaiser hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.58
Michael Mccann kicks a strong pass forward to Marcus Clegg. Marcus Clegg knocks the ball forward to Alex Ferguson but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
30.11
Michael Mccann chips the ball to his team mate, Isaiah Wright. Isaiah Wright deftly passes the ball to Marcus Clegg, releasing him through on goal. Marcus Clegg muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
34.28
Patrick Cutler clumsily knocks into Isaiah Wright. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Isaiah Wright stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.28
Free kick to Scunthorpe United just outside the area...
35.10
Marcus Clegg steps up and whips a curling shot around the wall. The keeper stretches and manages to keep it out. So close!
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. Grimsby Town also appear unchanged since the first half. The Scunthorpe United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The second half starts with Scunthorpe United kicking off!
53.03
Michael Mccann catches Eoin Lua-Lua on the ankles. Michael Mccann is given a warning by the referee! Eoin Lua-Lua stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.09
Michael Mccann passes the ball forward to Stan Godber. Stan Godber makes a simple pass, allowing Marcus Clegg to run into the box. Some good footwork from Marcus Clegg provides some space. He shoots at goal but is denied by Patrick Cutler. Excellent block.
67.12
Colin Ferdinand threads a neat ball through to Seth James. Seth James knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jonathan Riza who gathers it comfortably.
71.52
Alex Ferguson barges into Patrick Cutler. The referee brings Alex Ferguson to one side and gives him a warning! Patrick Cutler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.07
Scunthorpe United have made a substitution with Brendan Fletcher replacing Stan Godber .
79.27
Michael Mccann knocks the ball to his team mate, Isaiah Wright. Isaiah Wright knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Patrick Cutler.
84.17
Anthony Jobson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Omer Andrews. Omer Andrews flicks a high ball forward to Isaiah Wright who takes it down. Isaiah Wright knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Syd Le Tissier.
85.24
Syd Le Tissier comes in with a late challenge on Omer Andrews. The referee warns Syd Le Tissier to calm down! Omer Andrews runs off the knock.
87.57
Omer Andrews flicks the ball to his team mate, Alex Ferguson. Alex Ferguson knocks in a cross ball towards Isaiah Wright. Isaiah Wright flicks the ball with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
89.54
Philipp Kaiser plays the ball forward to Omer Andrews. Omer Andrews threads a neat ball through to Marcus Clegg. Marcus Clegg lofts in a cross ball towards Brendan Fletcher. Syd Le Tissier catches Brendan Fletcher on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
90.00
Patrick Cutler flicks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Leon. Hugo Leon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicholas Midgley. Nicholas Midgley lofts in a cross ball towards Seth James. Seth James powers a header at goal but it rises well off target!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Scunthorpe United

Grimsby Town
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.4%
48.6%
Play Area
28.6%
41.4%
30%

Scorers
Marcus Clegg 30
Seth James 16

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Marcus Clegg of Scunthorpe United

Match Ratings
1.Jonathan Riza (GK)
6
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)
8
8.Isaiah Wright (ATT)
7
9.Alex Ferguson (ATT)
6
10.Stan Godber (ATT)
6
11.Marcus Clegg (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Chris Banks (DEF)
0
13.Brendan Fletcher (MID)
6
14.Ledley Rowett (DEF)
0

1.Wayne Brand (GK)
6
2.Robert Huckerby (DEF)
6
3.Patrick Cutler (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Syd Le Tissier (DEF)
6
5.Hugo Leon (MID)
6
6.Colin Ferdinand (MID)
7
7.Eoin Lua-Lua (MID)
6
8.Don Naysmith (MID)
6
9.Nicholas Midgley (ATT)
7
10.Ben Bastin (ATT)
6
11.Seth James (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Joe Summerbell (DEF)
0
13.James Southgate (MID)
0
14.Norman Stamp (DEF)
0