Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Dog & Duck ground where AFC Rushden & Diamonds play host to Wolverhampton Wanderers. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
AFC Rushden & Diamonds are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Wolverhampton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Bould.
The pitch is in good condition.
AFC Rushden & Diamonds are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Wolverhampton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Bould.
0.00
0-0Wolverhampton Wanderers kick off and get the match underway!
4.48
0-0Matt Cutler barges into Ben Plowright. The referee calls over Matt Cutler and warns him to calm down! Ben Plowright runs off the knock.
6.58
0-0Chris Clemence clumsily knocks into Henry Maclean. Chris Clemence is given a warning by the referee! Henry Maclean carries on, but is struggling a bit.
16.29
0-0Neil Greig surges forward with the ball. Neil Greig shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
21.23
0-0Gary Dryden flicks a high pass forward. Ben Plowright collects the pass. Ben Plowright advances inside the box! Ben Plowright strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but is denied by Darren Copping. Excellent save.
24.24
0-0Greg Huckerby controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paolo Marshall. Paolo Marshall chips the ball to his team mate, Isaiah Hapgood. Isaiah Hapgood knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eddie Barrett who gathers it comfortably.
26.18
Showing composure, Martin Redknapp laces a through ball forward to Gary Dryden. Gary Dryden controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ben Plowright. Ben Plowright knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.10
Gary Dryden chips the ball to his team mate, Jacob Powell. Jacob Powell shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
34.45
Greg Huckerby flicks a high pass forward to Wes Goldberg who brings the ball under control. Wes Goldberg makes a simple pass to Ruben Fonseca. Ruben Fonseca knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Martin Redknapp.
40.19
Brian Mckay makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Chris Clemence. Showing composure, Chris Clemence plays the ball forward to Ben Plowright. Ben Plowright edges inside the box! Ben Plowright comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
44.54
0-0Martin Lightfoot hits a low pass to Jacob Powell. Jacob Powell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ben Plowright but he's offside!
45.00
Paolo Marshall deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ruben Fonseca. Ruben Fonseca sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. AFC Rushden & Diamonds appear unchanged since the first half. Wolverhampton Wanderers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
AFC Rushden & Diamonds kick off the second half!
47.54
0-0Martin Redknapp catches Isaiah Hapgood on the ankles. The referee calls over Martin Redknapp and shows him a yellow card! Isaiah Hapgood stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.39
Neil Greig decides to run forward with the ball. Neil Greig sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
54.20
Chris Clemence chips the ball to his team mate, Ben Plowright. Ben Plowright knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matt Cutler.
65.21
1-0Chris Robson takes it forward alone. Chris Robson whips in a cross ball towards Ben Plowright. Ben Plowright fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
75.13
Isaiah Hapgood clumsily knocks into Brian Mckay. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Brian Mckay gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
77.33
1-0AFC Rushden & Diamonds have made a substitution with Omer Milligan replacing Gary Dryden .
81.27
Chris Clemence flicks a high pass forward. Jacob Powell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jacob Powell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Darren Copping who gathers it comfortably.
89.55
Ross Armstrong knocks the ball to his team mate, Isaiah Hapgood. Isaiah Hapgood shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
Chris Clemence flicks a high pass forward to Ben Plowright who brings the ball under control. Ben Plowright sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
0
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
63.8%
36.2%
Play Area
21.7%
47.8%
30.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ben Plowright of AFC Rushden & Diamonds |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Eddie Barrett (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Taiga Okamoto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Martin Redknapp (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Brian Mckay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Chris Clemence (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gary Dryden (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Neil Greig (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Martin Lightfoot (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Chris Robson (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Jacob Powell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ben Plowright (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Aaron Cooke (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Omer Milligan (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Adam Wise (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Darren Copping (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Robbie Wilcox (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Matt Cutler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Greg Huckerby (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Wes Goldberg (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Paolo Marshall (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ross Armstrong (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Henry Maclean (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ruben Fonseca (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Liam Serrant (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Isaiah Hapgood (ATT) | | 5 |
| 12. | Frank Chadwick (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Andy Green (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alfred Dixon (MID) | 0 | |