Match Report


PortsmouthPortsmouth     AFC Rushden & DiamondsAFC Rushden & Diamonds
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Robert AdamsR. Adams60
G
captain1captain
G
66Eddie BarrettE. Barrett
Frank BarryF. Barry50
D
2
D
55Taiga OkamotoT. Okamoto
Andy ElliottA. Elliott50
D
3
D
52Brian MckayB. Mckay
Luke ScalesL. Scales47
D
4
D
48Les OwenL. Owen
Arthur BloomerA. Bloomer42
D
5
M
67Chris ClemenceC. Clemence
William DzodicW. Dzodic63
M
6
M
66Gary DrydenG. Dryden
Tony CleggT. Clegg63
M
7
M
56Tommy PriorT. Prior
Glynn BeckhamG. Beckham63
A
8
M
54Neil GreigN. Greig
Niccolo HurstN. Hurst44
A
9
M
49Martin LightfootM. Lightfoot
David BishopD. Bishop44
A
10
A
66Jacob PowellJ. Powell
Dean HaynesD. Haynes39
A
11
A
63Ben PlowrightB. Plowright
 
Armin SachsA. Sachs61
M
12
A
60Aaron CookeA. Cooke
Damien BrownD. Brown56
M
13
A
60Omer MilliganO. Milligan
Ashley GriffinA. Griffin55
M
14
A
54Adam WiseA. Wise

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Fratton Park where Portsmouth play host to AFC Rushden & Diamonds. A crowd of 4,615 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Portsmouth are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while AFC Rushden & Diamonds appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Bould.


0.00
AFC Rushden & Diamonds start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.37
Frank Barry pushes up the pitch. Frank Barry threads a neat ball through to Dean Haynes. Dean Haynes shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
8.02
Tony Clegg flicks the ball to his team mate, Glynn Beckham. Glynn Beckham shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Eddie Barrett.
9.35
Tony Clegg takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Ben Plowright gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
10.14
Taiga Okamoto hacks David Bishop from behind! The referee calls over Taiga Okamoto and warns him to calm down! David Bishop runs off the knock.
15.10
Tony Clegg threads a neat ball through to Glynn Beckham. Glynn Beckham knocks in a cross ball towards David Bishop. David Bishop is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
18.54
Brian Mckay brings the ball forward. Brian Mckay knocks the ball forward to Jacob Powell. Jacob Powell shoots from 20 yards but somehow Robert Adams manages to keep it out.
20.52
William Dzodic knocks the ball forward to Glynn Beckham. Glynn Beckham shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
21.23
Luke Scales makes a probing pass to Tony Clegg. Tony Clegg deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Glynn Beckham. Glynn Beckham lofts in a cross ball towards Niccolo Hurst. Niccolo Hurst flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
24.30
William Dzodic flicks a high pass forward. Dean Haynes collects the pass. Dean Haynes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Taiga Okamoto.
28.38
Tony Clegg knocks the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Hurst. Niccolo Hurst skips past Brian Mckay! Niccolo Hurst strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but Eddie Barrett is on top of it.
33.47
Tony Clegg brings the ball forward. Tony Clegg lofts in a cross ball towards Dean Haynes. Dean Haynes flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
34.07
Seeing a gap ahead, William Dzodic plays the ball forward to Dean Haynes. Dean Haynes lofts in a cross ball towards Niccolo Hurst. Niccolo Hurst beats his man to it with a header. Eddie Barrett manages to gather it.
36.29
Andy Elliott takes it forward alone. Andy Elliott knocks the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Hurst. Niccolo Hurst whips in a cross ball towards Dean Haynes. Dean Haynes heads the ball goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
Tony Clegg catches Gary Dryden on the ankles. Tony Clegg is warned by the referee! Gary Dryden runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Portsmouth kick off the second half!
47.22
Gary Dryden flicks a high ball forward to Jacob Powell who takes it down. Jacob Powell cuts inside the box! Jacob Powell comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it whistles just wide of the post!
49.59
Tony Clegg takes it forward alone. Tony Clegg finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Eddie Barrett.
54.52
Seeing a gap ahead, Arthur Bloomer plays the ball forward to Tony Clegg. Tony Clegg makes an attacking run forward. Tony Clegg shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
55.53
Neil Greig makes a probing pass to Jacob Powell. Jacob Powell shoots from outside the area. Robert Adams gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
61.46
Neil Greig chips the ball to his team mate, Ben Plowright. Ben Plowright knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Robert Adams who gathers it comfortably.
63.05
Brian Mckay passes the ball forward to Tommy Prior. Tommy Prior deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jacob Powell. Jacob Powell chips the ball to his team mate, Ben Plowright. Ben Plowright shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ben Plowright!
69.54
Andy Elliott pushes mid-way up the pitch. Andy Elliott darts forward. Andy Elliott shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
71.03
Taiga Okamoto receives the ball from a throw-in from Brian Mckay. Taiga Okamoto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Lightfoot. Martin Lightfoot passes the ball forward to Ben Plowright. Ben Plowright knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Robert Adams who gathers it comfortably.
72.24
Tony Clegg flicks the ball to his team mate, Dean Haynes. Dean Haynes shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
77.07
AFC Rushden & Diamonds have made a substitution with Omer Milligan replacing Gary Dryden .
78.15
Tony Clegg threads the ball through to Dean Haynes. Dean Haynes lofts in a cross ball towards David Bishop. David Bishop finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
87.36
Tony Clegg controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Niccolo Hurst. Niccolo Hurst shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
89.53
Neil Greig flicks a high pass forward to Ben Plowright who brings the ball under control. Ben Plowright edges inside the box! Ben Plowright shoots from just inside the box but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Chris Clemence flicks a high pass forward. Jacob Powell controls it well on his chest. Jacob Powell shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Portsmouth

AFC Rushden & Diamonds
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
9
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.6%
42.4%
Play Area
25.9%
43.5%
30.6%

Scorers
David Bishop 15, 78
Ben Plowright 63

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to David Bishop of Portsmouth

Match Ratings
1.Robert Adams (GK)
6
2.Frank Barry (DEF)
6
3.Andy Elliott (DEF)
7
4.Luke Scales (DEF)
6
5.Arthur Bloomer (DEF)
6
6.William Dzodic (MID)
6
7.Tony Clegg (MID)
9
8.Glynn Beckham (ATT)
7
9.Niccolo Hurst (ATT)
7
10.David Bishop (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Dean Haynes (ATT)
7
 
12.Armin Sachs (MID)
0
13.Damien Brown (MID)
0
14.Ashley Griffin (MID)
0

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