Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Moss Rose where Macclesfield Town play host to Grimsby Town. A crowd of 4,685 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Macclesfield Town are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Grimsby Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gareth Atherton.


0.00
Macclesfield Town get the match underway!
3.15
Jon Peckham knocks the ball to his team mate, Edward Power. Edward Power shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
6.52
With vision, Ruel Mcgreal plays the ball forward to Craig Clapham. Craig Clapham passes the ball forward to Edward Power. Edward Power knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Wayne Brand who gathers it comfortably.
15.22
Syd Le Tissier makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Ferdinand. Colin Ferdinand runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Colin Ferdinand lofts in a cross ball towards Nicholas Midgley. Nicholas Midgley connects with a diving header. Ledley Edwards gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
16.22
Jon Peckham makes an attacking run forward. Jon Peckham whips in a cross ball towards Norman Standing. Norman Standing flicks the ball with his head. Wayne Brand comfortably punches it away to safety.
20.01
Eoin Lua-Lua flicks the ball to his team mate, Ben Bastin. Ben Bastin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ledley Edwards who gathers it comfortably.
21.02
Robert Huckerby flicks a high pass forward. Colin Ferdinand holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Colin Ferdinand flicks a high pass forward. Ben Bastin collects the pass. Ben Bastin plays a scrappy one-two with Seth James and stumbles forward towards the goal... Ben Bastin shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
22.14
Jon Peckham threads the ball through to Xavier Rodriguez. Xavier Rodriguez whips in a cross ball towards Edward Power. Edward Power makes a looping header on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
26.07
Eoin Lua-Lua knocks the ball forward to Ben Bastin. Ben Bastin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ledley Edwards who gathers it comfortably.
27.32
With some swift thinking, Colin Ferdinand plays the ball forward to Seth James. Seth James whips in a cross ball towards Nicholas Midgley. Nicholas Midgley powers a header at goal. It's there!! Ledley Edwards has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
32.37
Syd Le Tissier hacks Norman Standing from behind! The referee calls over Syd Le Tissier and warns him to calm down! Norman Standing runs off the knock.
32.37
Free kick to Macclesfield Town just outside the area...
33.15
Craig Clapham takes a long run up and lifts the ball high over the wall. Too high. What a wasted chance.
34.10
Patrick Cutler threads a neat ball through to Don Naysmith. Don Naysmith threads a neat ball through to Ben Bastin. Ben Bastin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ledley Edwards who gathers it comfortably.
38.51
Kemal Thompson flicks a high pass forward. Craig Clapham easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Craig Clapham flicks the ball to his team mate, Xavier Rodriguez. Xavier Rodriguez edges inside the box! Xavier Rodriguez cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
Robert Huckerby sees space and advances. Robert Huckerby makes a simple pass to Nicholas Midgley. Nicholas Midgley knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Peter Barry.
45.00
The referee whistles 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. Grimsby Town appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Grimsby Town kick off!
47.41
Craig Clapham runs straight at the opposition's defence. Craig Clapham shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
49.55
With a delightful solo run, Jon Peckham stretches the opposition's defence. Jon Peckham knocks in a cross ball towards Norman Standing. Norman Standing beats his man to it with a header. Magnificent save by Wayne Brand!
51.15
Robert Huckerby kicks a strong pass forward to Eoin Lua-Lua. Eoin Lua-Lua deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Midgley. Nicholas Midgley finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
55.50
Jon Peckham surges forward with the ball. Jon Peckham shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
57.28
Ruel Mcgreal kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Clapham. Craig Clapham sees Xavier Rodriguez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Xavier Rodriguez shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
59.26
Eoin Lua-Lua deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Seth James. Seth James knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Darius Mcgreal.
60.06
Macclesfield Town have made 2 substitutions with Alan Benali replacing Xavier Rodriguez and Colin Mcinnes replacing Joe Deane .
61.12
Hugo Leon hacks Craig Clapham from behind! Hugo Leon is given a warning by the referee! Craig Clapham hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.08
Don Naysmith threads a neat ball through to Nicholas Midgley. Nicholas Midgley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.56
Syd Le Tissier threads the ball through to Don Naysmith. Don Naysmith threads the ball through to Seth James. Seth James knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ledley Edwards who gathers it comfortably.
69.15
Colin Ferdinand brings the ball forward. Colin Ferdinand whips in a cross ball towards Seth James. Seth James connects with a diving header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
71.51
Craig Clapham flicks the ball to his team mate, Edward Power. Edward Power shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
72.12
With vision, Colin Mcinnes laces a through ball forward to Edward Power. Edward Power passes the ball forward to Alan Benali. Alan Benali makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
75.40
Eoin Lua-Lua kicks a strong pass forward to Ben Bastin. Ben Bastin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.34
Peter Barry knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Mcinnes. Colin Mcinnes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alan Benali. Alan Benali finds some space and shoots from distance. Wayne Brand gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
79.15
Patrick Cutler knocks the ball forward to Hugo Leon. Hugo Leon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicholas Midgley. Nicholas Midgley shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Ledley Edwards smothers it!
81.04
Nicholas Midgley clumsily knocks into Darius Mcgreal. The referee brings Nicholas Midgley to one side and gives him a warning! Darius Mcgreal runs off the knock.
83.23
Jon Peckham hacks Eoin Lua-Lua from behind! The referee warns Jon Peckham to calm down! Eoin Lua-Lua hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.05
Peter Barry comes in with a late challenge on Seth James. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Seth James hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.53
Darius Mcgreal makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Clapham. Craig Clapham flicks the ball to his team mate, Norman Standing. Norman Standing knocks in a cross ball towards Edward Power. Edward Power gets a glancing touch on the cross ball which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.3%
54.7%
Play Area
29.1%
41.9%
29.1%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Edward Power of Macclesfield Town

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

1.Wayne Brand (GK)
7
2.Robert Huckerby (DEF)
6
3.Patrick Cutler (DEF)
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)goal scored
7
10.Ben Bastin (ATT)
6
11.Seth James (ATT)
6
 
12.Joe Summerbell (DEF)
0
13.James Southgate (MID)
0
14.Norman Stamp (DEF)
0