Match Report


Tottenham HotspurTottenham Hotspur     Plymouth ArgylePlymouth Argyle
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Demetrio FerroD. Ferro73
G
1
G
67Aniello CesariA. Cesari
Alexandre AlmeidaA. Almeida72
D
2
D
68Mark JohnsonM. Johnson
Camel BourmaudC. Bourmaud70
D
3
D
62Robin HouttuinR. Houttuin
Brian JohnsonB. Johnson69
D
captain4
D
62Stuart GuppyS. Guppy
Nwankwo MiddletonN. Middleton75
M
5
M
75Pablo MoyaP. Moya
Jason StandingJ. Standing70
M
6
M
72Ottavio MaregginiO. Mareggini
Abel ValenteA. Valente69
M
7
M
69Ralph SerrantR. Serrant
Ruel CraddockR. Craddock67
M
8
M
60Philipp GerlachP. Gerlach
Paulo BarbosaP. Barbosa76
A
9captain
A
76Rainer VogelR. Vogel
Richard Van VeenR. Van Veen72
A
10
A
74Carlos AchardC. Achard
Samuel TavaresS. Tavares69
A
11
A
74Rio WetherallR. Wetherall
 
Aldo BotticellaA. Botticella69
D
12
A
73Seb DucheminS. Duchemin
Darren MatthewsD. Matthews69
D
13
A
68Manuel NascimentoM. Nascimento
Jermaine MasonJ. Mason69
D
14
G
62Terry JeffersT. Jeffers

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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium where Tottenham Hotspur play host to Plymouth Argyle. A crowd of 20,534 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Tottenham Hotspur and Plymouth Argyle are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Malcolm Thatcher.


0.00
Tottenham Hotspur start the match!
3.21
Paulo Barbosa catches Stuart Guppy on the ankles. Paulo Barbosa is given a warning by the referee! Stuart Guppy runs off the knock.
6.52
Stuart Guppy launches a long ball forward into the other half. Rainer Vogel plays a scrappy one-two with Carlos Achard and stumbles forward towards the goal... Rainer Vogel rockets a shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
8.41
Brian Johnson comes in with a late challenge on Pablo Moya. Brian Johnson is shown the yellow card! Pablo Moya runs off the knock.
12.23
Brian Johnson flicks the ball to his team mate, Jason Standing. Jason Standing threads a neat ball through to Paulo Barbosa. Paulo Barbosa passes the ball forward to Richard Van Veen. Richard Van Veen side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's there!! Aniello Cesari has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
16.03
Jason Standing knocks the ball to his team mate, Samuel Tavares. Samuel Tavares shoots from 20 yards. Aniello Cesari easily gets down and covers it.
22.35
Abel Valente flicks a high pass forward. Richard Van Veen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Richard Van Veen shoots from distance but is denied by Aniello Cesari. Excellent save.
26.27
Jason Standing flicks a high pass forward. Paulo Barbosa holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paulo Barbosa whips in a cross ball towards Richard Van Veen. Richard Van Veen outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is tipped over by Aniello Cesari.
27.42
Jason Standing takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Stuart Guppy reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
30.48
Pablo Moya makes a simple pass to Rainer Vogel. Rainer Vogel controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
32.44
Jason Standing sees Samuel Tavares in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Samuel Tavares shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
33.03
Jason Standing knocks the ball forward to Samuel Tavares. Samuel Tavares sees Paulo Barbosa just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some awkward footwork from Paulo Barbosa provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Aniello Cesari with no chance!! Goal for Tottenham Hotspur!
36.34
Jason Standing flicks the ball to his team mate, Paulo Barbosa. Paulo Barbosa knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stuart Guppy.
40.52
Jason Standing sees a break and surges forward. Jason Standing finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Aniello Cesari smothers it!
45.00
Mark Johnson threads the ball through to Philipp Gerlach. Philipp Gerlach plays the ball forward to Rio Wetherall. Rio Wetherall whips in a cross ball towards Rainer Vogel. Rainer Vogel directs the ball goalwards with his head. Demetrio Ferro gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Tottenham Hotspur appear unchanged since the first half. Plymouth Argyle also appear unchanged since the first half. The Plymouth Argyle players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Plymouth Argyle kick off!
47.54
Jason Standing hacks Philipp Gerlach from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Philipp Gerlach stretches but gets up unharmed.
48.34
Philipp Gerlach threads a neat ball through to Rainer Vogel. Rainer Vogel plays a scrappy one-two with Carlos Achard and stumbles forward towards the goal... Rainer Vogel shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Demetrio Ferro gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
49.34
Camel Bourmaud plays the ball forward to Jason Standing. Jason Standing threads the ball through to Paulo Barbosa. Paulo Barbosa controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
55.38
Ralph Serrant threads the ball through to Rainer Vogel. Rainer Vogel tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
57.22
Pablo Moya passes the ball forward to Carlos Achard. Carlos Achard knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alexandre Almeida.
59.10
Robin Houttuin passes the ball forward to Ottavio Mareggini. Ottavio Mareggini sees Rainer Vogel in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rainer Vogel puts a great ball through. Rio Wetherall runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
60.51
Robin Houttuin knocks the ball forward to Pablo Moya. Pablo Moya takes it forward alone. Pablo Moya shoots from long range which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
65.40
Ottavio Mareggini flicks a high pass forward. Rainer Vogel collects the pass. Rainer Vogel plays a scrappy one-two with Carlos Achard and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Rainer Vogel provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Demetrio Ferro is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
69.46
Alexandre Almeida comes in with a late challenge on Rainer Vogel. Alexandre Almeida is warned by the referee! Rainer Vogel hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.16
Alexandre Almeida controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Abel Valente. Abel Valente threads the ball through to Paulo Barbosa. Paulo Barbosa knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Robin Houttuin.
72.13
Mark Johnson makes a probing pass to Ottavio Mareggini. Ottavio Mareggini flicks the ball to his team mate, Rainer Vogel. Rainer Vogel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.16
Pablo Moya flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Achard holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carlos Achard plays a one-two with Rainer Vogel and advances towards the goal... Carlos Achard cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
77.13
Ottavio Mareggini surges forward with the ball. Ottavio Mareggini edges inside the box! Camel Bourmaud hacks Ottavio Mareggini from behind! Ottavio Mareggini appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
90.00
Abel Valente makes a simple pass to Paulo Barbosa. Paulo Barbosa plays a one-two with Samuel Tavares and rushes in on goal... Paulo Barbosa tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Aniello Cesari manages to gather it easily.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Tottenham Hotspur

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

Possession
37.6%
62.4%
Play Area
28.2%
43.5%
28.2%

Scorers
Richard Van Veen 12
Paulo Barbosa 33
Pablo Moya 61
Rainer Vogel 65
Carlos Achard 73

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rainer Vogel of Plymouth Argyle

Match Ratings
1.Demetrio Ferro (GK)
6
2.Alexandre Almeida (DEF)
6
3.Camel Bourmaud (DEF)
6
4.Brian Johnson (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Nwankwo Middleton (MID)
6
6.Jason Standing (MID)yellow card
7
7.Abel Valente (MID)
6
8.Ruel Craddock (MID)
6
9.Paulo Barbosa (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Richard Van Veen (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Samuel Tavares (ATT)
6
 
12.Aldo Botticella (DEF)
0
13.Darren Matthews (DEF)
0
14.Jermaine Mason (DEF)
0

1.Aniello Cesari (GK)
7
2.Mark Johnson (DEF)
6
3.Robin Houttuin (DEF)
7
4.Stuart Guppy (DEF)
6
5.Pablo Moya (MID)goal scored
8
6.Ottavio Mareggini (MID)
7
7.Ralph Serrant (MID)
6
8.Philipp Gerlach (MID)
6
9.Rainer Vogel (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Carlos Achard (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Rio Wetherall (ATT)
6
 
12.Seb Duchemin (ATT)
0
13.Manuel Nascimento (ATT)
0
14.Terry Jeffers (GK)
0