Match Report
| Scunthorpe United | Scunthorpe United |  |  | Portsmouth | Portsmouth | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Jonathan Riza | J. Riza |  | 66 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 60 | | Robert Adams | R. Adams | ||||||||
| Darren Crooks | D. Crooks | | 59 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 50 | | Frank Barry | F. Barry | |||||||||
| Carlton Oakley | C. Oakley | | 58 | D | | 3 | | D | 50 |  | Andy Elliott | A. Elliott | |||||||||
| Anthony Jobson | A. Jobson | | 52 | D | | 4 | | D | 47 | | Luke Scales | L. Scales | |||||||||
| Ledley Rowett | L. Rowett | | 50 | D | | | 5 | | D | 42 | | Arthur Bloomer | A. Bloomer | ||||||||
| Michael Mccann | M. Mccann | | 54 | M | | 6 | | M | 63 |  | William Dzodic | W. Dzodic | |||||||||
| Omer Andrews | O. Andrews | | 53 | M | | 7 | | M | 63 | | Tony Clegg | T. Clegg | |||||||||
| Alex Ferguson | A. Ferguson | | 48 | A | | 8 | | A | 63 | | Glynn Beckham | G. Beckham | |||||||||
| Stan Godber | S. Godber | | 48 | A | | 9 | | A | 51 | | David Christie | D. Christie | |||||||||
| Arthur Milburn | A. Milburn | | 41 | A | | 10 | | A | 44 | | Niccolo Hurst | N. Hurst | |||||||||
| Sylvain Salako | S. Salako | | 37 | A | | 11 | | A | 39 | | Dean Haynes | D. Haynes | |||||||||
| Martin Barton | M. Barton | | 53 | G | | 12 | | M | 61 |  | Armin Sachs | A. Sachs | |||||||||
| Chris Banks | C. Banks | | 50 | D | | 13 | | M | 56 | | Damien Brown | D. Brown | |||||||||
| Brendan Fletcher | B. Fletcher | | 50 | M | | 14 | | M | 55 | | Ashley Griffin | A. Griffin | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Glanford Park where Scunthorpe United play host to Portsmouth. A crowd of 4,387 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Scunthorpe United and Portsmouth are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Middleton.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Scunthorpe United and Portsmouth are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Middleton.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Portsmouth kick off!
3.26
0-0Omer Andrews clumsily knocks into Andy Elliott. The referee warns Omer Andrews to calm down! Andy Elliott hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.13
0-0Tony Clegg makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dean Haynes. Dean Haynes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
9.30
Carlton Oakley passes the ball forward to Michael Mccann. Michael Mccann sees Sylvain Salako in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sylvain Salako whips in a cross ball towards Stan Godber. With a superhuman jump, Stan Godber connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it whistles just wide of the post!
10.47
0-0Tony Clegg decides to run forward with the ball. Tony Clegg sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
12.01
With imagination, Tony Clegg laces a through ball forward to Niccolo Hurst. Niccolo Hurst sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
14.03
William Dzodic knocks the ball forward to Niccolo Hurst. Niccolo Hurst tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
15.03
William Dzodic barges into Omer Andrews. William Dzodic is warned by the referee! Omer Andrews stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.11
0-0Omer Andrews makes a high pass forward. Alex Ferguson shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Alex Ferguson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Luke Scales.
22.24
Michael Mccann barges into Tony Clegg. Michael Mccann is given a warning by the referee! Tony Clegg hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.53
0-1Without breaking stride, Tony Clegg plays the ball forward to Dean Haynes. Dean Haynes knocks in a cross ball towards Niccolo Hurst. Niccolo Hurst makes a looping header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
34.50
William Dzodic decides to run forward with the ball. William Dzodic knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Darren Crooks.
39.03
Tony Clegg makes a probing pass to Niccolo Hurst. Niccolo Hurst shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
40.27
Michael Mccann chips the ball to his team mate, Arthur Milburn. Arthur Milburn knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Luke Scales.
42.03
Michael Mccann threads a neat ball through to Stan Godber. Stan Godber controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Scunthorpe United appear unchanged since the first half. Portsmouth also appear unchanged since the first half. The Scunthorpe United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Scunthorpe United kick off!
49.41
Anthony Jobson knocks the ball forward to Michael Mccann. Seeing a gap ahead, Michael Mccann plays the ball forward to Arthur Milburn. Arthur Milburn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.23
Omer Andrews plays the ball forward to Stan Godber. Stan Godber plays a scrappy one-two with Arthur Milburn and stumbles forward towards the goal... Stan Godber side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
57.53
Omer Andrews surges forward with the ball. Omer Andrews edges inside the box! Omer Andrews shoots from just inside the box but it's a lousy effort!
60.54
0-1Scunthorpe United appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
66.14
Carlton Oakley knocks the ball forward to Michael Mccann. With a delightful solo run, Michael Mccann stretches the opposition's defence. Michael Mccann shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
69.29
Michael Mccann threads a neat ball through to Sylvain Salako. Sylvain Salako controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Sylvain Salako scores for Scunthorpe United!! That brings them back into the game!
72.39
Andy Elliott runs forward with the ball. With imagination, Andy Elliott laces a through ball forward to David Christie. David Christie sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
75.05
Tony Clegg chips the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Hurst. Niccolo Hurst shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
77.44
1-1Scunthorpe United have made a substitution with Chris Banks replacing Arthur Milburn .
83.25
William Dzodic deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Hurst. Niccolo Hurst controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Jonathan Riza. What a great pair of hands!
85.36
Arthur Bloomer flicks a high pass forward. William Dzodic controls it well on his chest. William Dzodic kicks a strong pass forward to David Christie. David Christie whips in a cross ball towards Niccolo Hurst. With a superhuman jump, Niccolo Hurst connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Wonderful reactions from Jonathan Riza keeps it out!
90.00
Glynn Beckham catches Anthony Jobson on the ankles. The referee brings Glynn Beckham to one side and gives him a warning! Anthony Jobson runs off the knock.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
5
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45%
55%
Play Area
31.2%
48.8%
20%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Niccolo Hurst of Portsmouth |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jonathan Riza (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Darren Crooks (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Carlton Oakley (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Anthony Jobson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ledley Rowett (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Michael Mccann (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Omer Andrews (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Alex Ferguson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Stan Godber (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Arthur Milburn (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Sylvain Salako (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Martin Barton (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Chris Banks (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Brendan Fletcher (MID) | 0 | |
| 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) | 7 | |
| 7. | Tony Clegg (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Glynn Beckham (ATT) | 5 | |
| 9. | David Christie (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Niccolo Hurst (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Dean Haynes (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Armin Sachs (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Damien Brown (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ashley Griffin (MID) | 0 | |