Match Report


York CityYork City     AFC Rushden & DiamondsAFC Rushden & Diamonds
Chris WoodChris Wood Computer Player Computer Player
Rio MilliganR. Milligan42
G
1captain
G
66Eddie BarrettE. Barrett
Brian BarmbyB. Barmby57
D
2
D
55Taiga OkamotoT. Okamoto
Eoin BeckhamE. Beckham51
D
3
D
52Brian MckayB. Mckay
Chris VernazzaC. Vernazza47
D
4
D
48Les OwenL. Owen
Syd BarryS. Barry46
D
5
M
67Chris ClemenceC. Clemence
Stanley WetherallS. Wetherall58
M
6
M
66Gary DrydenG. Dryden
Lomano WhelanL. Whelan47
M
captain7
M
56Tommy PriorT. Prior
Jermaine SturridgeJ. Sturridge51
M
8
M
54Neil GreigN. Greig
Leon GriffinL. Griffin44
A
9
M
49Martin LightfootM. Lightfoot
Rio BeagrieR. Beagrie47
A
10
A
66Jacob PowellJ. Powell
Eoin CooperE. Cooper52
A
11
A
63Ben PlowrightB. Plowright
 
Neil TaylorN. Taylor51
A
12
A
60Aaron CookeA. Cooke
Brian HenryB. Henry40
M
13
A
60Omer MilliganO. Milligan
Danny PearceD. Pearce45
A
14
A
54Adam WiseA. Wise

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at LNER Community Stadium where York City play host to AFC Rushden & Diamonds. A crowd of 3,974 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
York City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while AFC Rushden & Diamonds appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Middleton.


0.00
AFC Rushden & Diamonds kick off!
3.22
Eoin Beckham makes a simple pass to Stanley Wetherall. Stanley Wetherall threads a neat ball through to Rio Beagrie. Rio Beagrie lofts in a cross ball towards Eoin Cooper. Eoin Cooper makes a convincing header but it flies wide!
4.28
Martin Lightfoot deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ben Plowright. Ben Plowright controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
9.28
Lomano Whelan threads the ball through to Eoin Cooper. Eoin Cooper shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
14.43
Chris Vernazza breaks forward. Chris Vernazza threads the ball through to Eoin Cooper. Eoin Cooper finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
16.50
Chris Clemence chips the ball to his team mate, Ben Plowright. Ben Plowright lofts in a cross ball towards Jacob Powell. Jacob Powell finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
21.59
Brian Barmby controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stanley Wetherall. Stanley Wetherall hits a low pass to Eoin Cooper. Eoin Cooper whips in a cross ball towards Rio Beagrie. Brian Mckay catches Rio Beagrie on the ankles. Rio Beagrie appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
24.24
Stanley Wetherall passes the ball forward to Leon Griffin. Leon Griffin lofts in a cross ball towards Rio Beagrie. Rio Beagrie heads the ball goalwards but it's a lousy effort!
33.44
Lomano Whelan knocks the ball forward to Rio Beagrie. Rio Beagrie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.13
Eoin Cooper comes in with a late challenge on Taiga Okamoto. Eoin Cooper is shown the yellow card! Taiga Okamoto hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.34
Jacob Powell barges into Chris Vernazza. Jacob Powell is given a warning by the referee! Chris Vernazza stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.23
Chris Clemence threads a neat ball through to Ben Plowright. Ben Plowright shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
40.03
Eoin Beckham plays the ball forward to Lomano Whelan. Lomano Whelan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rio Beagrie. Rio Beagrie shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
44.21
Eoin Beckham makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lomano Whelan. Lomano Whelan makes a simple pass to Leon Griffin. Leon Griffin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eddie Barrett who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
York City start the second half!
48.36
Tommy Prior darts forward. Tommy Prior sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Rio Milligan.
49.12
It's a corner kick. Ben Plowright loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Eoin Beckham comes in with a tackle and wins the ball, clearing it upfield.
53.15
Chris Vernazza makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jermaine Sturridge. Jermaine Sturridge makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eoin Cooper. Eoin Cooper whips in a cross ball towards Leon Griffin. Les Owen hacks Leon Griffin from behind! Leon Griffin appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
57.49
Chris Vernazza flicks a high ball forward to Stanley Wetherall who takes it down. Stanley Wetherall flicks a high ball forward to Rio Beagrie who takes it down. Rio Beagrie lofts in a cross ball towards Leon Griffin. Leon Griffin connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for York City!
60.55
Stanley Wetherall flicks a high pass forward. Eoin Cooper holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eoin Cooper passes the ball forward but Rio Beagrie is offside!
61.44
Jermaine Sturridge hacks Chris Clemence from behind! The referee calls over Jermaine Sturridge and warns him to calm down! Chris Clemence hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.14
Brian Mckay makes a simple pass to Tommy Prior. Tommy Prior controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jacob Powell. Jacob Powell advances inside the box! Jacob Powell strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It's there!! Rio Milligan has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
66.20
Chris Vernazza passes the ball forward to Stanley Wetherall. Stanley Wetherall hits a low pass to Rio Beagrie. Rio Beagrie knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eddie Barrett who gathers it comfortably.
67.21
Eoin Beckham makes a probing pass to Stanley Wetherall. Stanley Wetherall flicks the ball to his team mate, Leon Griffin. Leon Griffin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Brian Mckay.
69.42
Lomano Whelan makes a simple pass to Eoin Cooper. Eoin Cooper shoots from distance but it is miles over!
77.31
AFC Rushden & Diamonds have made a substitution with Omer Milligan replacing Gary Dryden .
78.32
Chris Clemence clumsily knocks into Jermaine Sturridge. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jermaine Sturridge stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.30
Martin Lightfoot flicks a high ball forward to Jacob Powell who takes it down. Jacob Powell shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
Stanley Wetherall brings the ball forward. Stanley Wetherall whips in a cross ball towards Eoin Cooper. Eoin Cooper jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

York City

AFC Rushden & Diamonds
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62.7%
37.3%
Play Area
26.5%
45.8%
27.7%

Scorers
Leon Griffin 57
Jacob Powell 63

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stanley Wetherall of York City

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

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