Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Dog & Duck ground where AFC Rushden & Diamonds play host to Everton. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AFC Rushden & Diamonds are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Everton appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Brian Standing.


0.00
Everton get the match underway!
14.21
Gary Dryden advances with the ball. Gary Dryden shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
15.28
Antonio Serrano controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Moritz Wieczorek. Moritz Wieczorek controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Eddie Barrett manages to gather it comfortably.
16.57
Antonio Serrano flicks the ball to his team mate, Giampiero Bonadei. Giampiero Bonadei makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt Hutchison but he's offside!
20.25
Taiga Okamoto flicks a high pass forward. Neil Greig controls it well on his chest. Neil Greig sees Jacob Powell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jacob Powell tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Gavin Wainwright manages to keep it out.
22.48
Gary Dryden passes the ball forward to Ben Plowright. Ben Plowright shoots from distance. Gavin Wainwright gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
26.05
Chris Clemence flicks a high pass forward to Jacob Powell who brings the ball under control. Jacob Powell tries a spectacular long range effort but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
27.15
Neil Greig flicks a high pass forward. Ben Plowright controls it well on his chest. Ben Plowright skips past Aaron Cutler! Jermaine Whelan clumsily knocks into Ben Plowright. Ben Plowright appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
28.47
Gary Dryden flicks a high pass forward. Ben Plowright holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ben Plowright advances inside the box! Ben Plowright makes some space for himself and shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
30.47
Tom van der Wal hits a low pass to Antonio Serrano. Antonio Serrano kicks a strong pass forward to Matt Hutchison. Matt Hutchison sees Giampiero Bonadei just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Giampiero Bonadei provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it flies wide!
33.28
Jermaine Whelan flicks a high ball forward to Antonio Serrano who takes it down. Antonio Serrano flicks a high pass forward. Moritz Wieczorek collects the pass. Moritz Wieczorek plays a one-two with Matt Hutchison and advances towards the goal... Moritz Wieczorek rockets a shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
34.29
Antonio Serrano threads a neat ball through to Giampiero Bonadei. Giampiero Bonadei shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Eddie Barrett effortlessly smothers it!
36.16
Antonio Serrano threads a neat ball through to Moritz Wieczorek. Moritz Wieczorek makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt Hutchison but he's offside!
38.27
Tom van der Wal plays the ball forward to Antonio Serrano. Antonio Serrano deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Giampiero Bonadei. Giampiero Bonadei finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Everton are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
42.42
Antonio Serrano makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt Hutchison. Matt Hutchison knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Frank Whelan is offside!
44.47
Rafael Marquitos kicks a strong pass forward to Matt Hutchison. Matt Hutchison shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
45.00
Antonio Serrano flicks a high pass forward to Frank Whelan who brings the ball under control. Frank Whelan lofts in a cross ball towards Matt Hutchison. With a superhuman jump, Matt Hutchison connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Eddie Barrett is on top of it.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. AFC Rushden & Diamonds appear unchanged since the first half. Everton also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and AFC Rushden & Diamonds get the second half underway!
49.37
Antonio Serrano controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Moritz Wieczorek. Moritz Wieczorek finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
51.42
Taiga Okamoto flicks a high pass forward. Gary Dryden holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gary Dryden makes an attacking run forward. Gary Dryden shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
54.37
Gary Dryden deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jacob Powell. Jacob Powell rushes past Dominique Mauricio! Jacob Powell tries a spectacular strike. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
57.44
Antonio Serrano flicks a high pass forward. Matt Hutchison holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matt Hutchison knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Les Owen.
60.31
Martin Lightfoot sees Ben Plowright in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ben Plowright knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Jacob Powell is offside!
63.26
Aaron Cutler sees Antonio Serrano in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Antonio Serrano makes a simple pass to Moritz Wieczorek. Moritz Wieczorek knocks the ball forward, putting Frank Whelan through on goal. Frank Whelan side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
69.08
Chris Clemence sees Jacob Powell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jacob Powell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dominique Mauricio.
75.25
Tommy Prior kicks a strong pass forward to Jacob Powell. Jacob Powell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Wainwright who gathers it comfortably.
77.14
AFC Rushden & Diamonds have made a substitution with Omer Milligan replacing Gary Dryden .
78.24
Antonio Serrano passes the ball forward to Moritz Wieczorek. Moritz Wieczorek finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
87.20
Tom van der Wal decides to run forward with the ball. Tom van der Wal flicks a high pass forward. Matt Hutchison collects the pass. Matt Hutchison plays a one-two with Giampiero Bonadei and rushes in on goal... Matt Hutchison muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Eddie Barrett!
90.00
Antonio Serrano comes in with a late challenge on Tommy Prior. Antonio Serrano is warned by the referee! Tommy Prior runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
1
4
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.7%
46.3%
Play Area
25.6%
51.2%
23.2%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jacob Powell of AFC Rushden & Diamonds

Match Ratings
1.Eddie Barrett (GK)
8
2.Taiga Okamoto (DEF)
6
3.Brian Mckay (DEF)
6
4.Les Owen (DEF)
6
5.Chris Clemence (MID)
6
6.Gary Dryden (MID)
8
7.Tommy Prior (MID)
6
8.Neil Greig (MID)
6
9.Martin Lightfoot (MID)
6
10.Jacob Powell (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Ben Plowright (ATT)
7
 
12.Aaron Cooke (ATT)
0
13.Omer Milligan (ATT)
6
14.Adam Wise (ATT)
0