Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Glanford Park where Scunthorpe United play host to AFC Rushden & Diamonds. A crowd of 4,724 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Scunthorpe United 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 John Hitchcock.
The pitch is in good condition.
Scunthorpe United 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 John Hitchcock.
0.00
0-0Scunthorpe United kick off the first half!
3.46
0-0Brian Mckay controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gary Dryden. Gary Dryden knocks the ball to his team mate, Jacob Powell. Jacob Powell shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
6.14
0-0Neil Greig advances with the ball. Neil Greig knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.25
Anthony Jobson sees space and advances. Anthony Jobson plays the ball forward to Arthur Milburn. Arthur Milburn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Brian Mckay.
20.16
Neil Greig flicks a high pass forward to Ben Plowright who brings the ball under control. Ben Plowright shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
38.26
Omer Andrews kicks a strong pass forward to Arthur Milburn. Arthur Milburn flicks a high pass forward. Alex Ferguson controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Alex Ferguson shows great control and tries a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
Gary Dryden sees space and advances. Gary Dryden plays a quick one-two with Jacob Powell and rushes in on goal... Gary Dryden muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Scunthorpe United appear unchanged since the first half. AFC Rushden & Diamonds 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
AFC Rushden & Diamonds kick off!
54.52
0-0Omer Andrews catches Tommy Prior on the ankles. The referee brings Omer Andrews to one side and gives him a warning! Tommy Prior grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
59.20
0-0Omer Andrews knocks the ball forward to Arthur Milburn. Arthur Milburn shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Eddie Barrett.
60.10
0-0Corner kick to Scunthorpe United. Alex Ferguson plays it out to the edge of the box. Chris Clemence gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
61.31
Omer Andrews sees Sylvain Salako in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sylvain Salako knocks in a cross ball towards Stan Godber. Stan Godber finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
65.20
Anthony Jobson knocks the ball to his team mate, Michael Mccann. Michael Mccann kicks a strong pass forward to Alex Ferguson. Alex Ferguson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Eddie Barrett is on top of it.
67.52
Michael Mccann takes it forward alone. Michael Mccann shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
69.06
Omer Andrews hits a low pass to Stan Godber. Stan Godber plays a one-two with Arthur Milburn and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Stan Godber provides some space. He shoots at goal. Solid save from Eddie Barrett. What a great pair of hands!
72.19
Carlton Oakley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Omer Andrews. Showing composure, Omer Andrews plays the ball forward to Arthur Milburn. Arthur Milburn shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Eddie Barrett.
73.09
0-0Alex Ferguson takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Ben Plowright reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
77.43
0-0Scunthorpe United have made a substitution with Chris Banks replacing Arthur Milburn .AFC Rushden & Diamonds have made a substitution with Omer Milligan replacing Gary Dryden .
78.50
Omer Milligan darts forward. Omer Milligan knocks in a cross ball towards Jacob Powell. Jacob Powell gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but somehow Jonathan Riza manages to keep it out.
81.19
Martin Lightfoot hits a low pass to Jacob Powell. Jacob Powell advances inside the box! Jacob Powell muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
83.51
0-0AFC Rushden & Diamonds are playing deep, stifling the play and making it hard for their opposition to score.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.7%
49.3%
Play Area
31%
47.9%
21.1%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Eddie Barrett of AFC Rushden & Diamonds |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jonathan Riza (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Darren Crooks (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Carlton Oakley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Anthony Jobson (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Ledley Rowett (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Michael Mccann (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Omer Andrews (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Alex Ferguson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Stan Godber (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Arthur Milburn (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Sylvain Salako (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Martin Barton (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Chris Banks (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Brendan Fletcher (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Eddie Barrett (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Taiga Okamoto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Martin Redknapp (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Brian Mckay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Chris Clemence (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gary Dryden (MID) | 9 | |
| 7. | Tommy Prior (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Neil Greig (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Martin Lightfoot (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jacob Powell (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Ben Plowright (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Aaron Cooke (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Omer Milligan (ATT) | 7 | |
| 14. | Adam Wise (ATT) | 0 | |