Match Report


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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at LNER Community Stadium where York City play host to Yeovil Town. A crowd of 4,622 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
York City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Yeovil Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Bould.


0.00
The first half starts with Yeovil Town kicking off!
4.09
Marcus Jeffers flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Owen collects the pass. Alberto Owen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Clive Davies who gathers it comfortably.
6.46
Lomano Whelan threads a neat ball through to Rio Beagrie. Rio Beagrie controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Neil Taylor through on goal. Neil Taylor cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Neil Taylor scores for York City!!
10.24
Nick Black makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lomano Whelan. Lomano Whelan knocks the ball to his team mate, Eoin Cooper. Eoin Cooper knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.08
Richard Lowe catches Eoin Cooper on the ankles. Richard Lowe is shown the yellow card! Eoin Cooper hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.55
Lomano Whelan flicks the ball to his team mate, Rio Beagrie. Rio Beagrie knocks in a cross ball towards Eoin Cooper. Eoin Cooper powers a header at goal. Steve Owen manages to gather it.
20.27
Chris Vernazza knocks the ball forward to Jermaine Sturridge. Jermaine Sturridge hits a low pass to Rio Beagrie. Rio Beagrie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.56
Jermaine Sturridge threads a neat ball through to Eoin Cooper. Eoin Cooper knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steve Owen who gathers it comfortably.
26.39
Norman Lawrence sees space and advances. Norman Lawrence flicks a high pass forward. Frank Vickers controls it well on his chest. Frank Vickers lofts in a cross ball towards Wes Kerr. Wes Kerr connects with a diving header but it flies just off target!
32.46
Eoin Beckham passes the ball forward to Lomano Whelan. Lomano Whelan flicks a high pass forward. Eoin Cooper collects the pass. Eoin Cooper controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
39.21
Norman Lawrence makes a strong solo run forward. Norman Lawrence flicks the ball to his team mate, Wes Kerr. Wes Kerr knocks in a cross ball towards Frank Vickers. Frank Vickers finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Clive Davies gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
42.19
Marcus Jeffers knocks the ball forward to Alberto Owen. Alberto Owen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Chris Vernazza.
44.18
Richard Lowe makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jermaine Jess. Without breaking stride, Jermaine Jess plays the ball forward to Wes Kerr. Wes Kerr shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Clive Davies effortlessly smothers it!
45.00
Peter Lumsdon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alberto Owen. Alberto Owen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. York City appear unchanged since the first half. Yeovil Town also appear unchanged since the first half. The Yeovil Town players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The second half starts with York City kicking off!
49.24
Nick Black hacks Wes Kerr from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Wes Kerr hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.24
Free kick to Yeovil Town just outside the area...
50.36
Peter Lumsdon calmly steps up but the ball clips the wall and is cleared by the defence.
51.34
Nick Black sees Stanley Wetherall in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stanley Wetherall changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Stanley Wetherall shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
65.39
Lomano Whelan knocks the ball forward to Neil Taylor. Neil Taylor finds some space and shoots from distance. Steve Owen gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
69.12
Lomano Whelan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rio Beagrie. Rio Beagrie knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Norman Lawrence.
71.21
Stanley Wetherall threads the ball through to Rio Beagrie. Rio Beagrie knocks in a cross ball towards Eoin Cooper. Eoin Cooper finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
72.53
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
78.54
Lomano Whelan runs straight at the opposition's defence. Lomano Whelan hits a low pass to Neil Taylor. Neil Taylor side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
79.36
Jermaine Jess makes a simple pass to Wes Kerr. Wes Kerr shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
81.51
Norman Lawrence receives the ball from a throw-in from Emile Lockley. Seeing a gap ahead, Norman Lawrence plays the ball forward to Jermaine Jess. Jermaine Jess flicks the ball to his team mate, Frank Vickers. Frank Vickers shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
83.45
Emile Lockley hits a low pass to Jermaine Jess. Jermaine Jess controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wes Kerr. Wes Kerr knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Owen. Alberto Owen finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Alberto Owen scores for Yeovil Town!!
90.00
Richard Lowe sees Andy Henry in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With a delightful solo run, Andy Henry stretches the opposition's defence. Andy Henry lofts in a cross ball towards Wes Kerr. Wes Kerr makes a convincing header. Clive Davies didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

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

Possession
48.4%
51.6%
Play Area
23.2%
44.2%
32.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Norman Lawrence of Yeovil Town

Match Ratings
1.Clive Davies (GK)
7
2.Brian Barmby (DEF)
6
3.Nick Black (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Eoin Beckham (DEF)
7
5.Chris Vernazza (DEF)
6
6.Stanley Wetherall (MID)
7
7.Jermaine Sturridge (MID)
7
8.Lomano Whelan (MID)
9
9.Eoin Cooper (ATT)
6
10.Neil Taylor (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Rio Beagrie (ATT)
8
 
12.Syd Barry (DEF)
0
13.Danny Pearce (ATT)
0
14.Carl Benali (MID)
0

1.Steve Owen (GK)
7
2.Richard Lowe (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Norman Lawrence (DEF)
9
4.Emile Lockley (DEF)
6
5.Andy Henry (MID)
7
6.Peter Lumsdon (MID)
6
7.Jermaine Jess (MID)
7
8.Marcus Jeffers (MID)
6
9.Frank Vickers (ATT)
6
10.Alberto Owen (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Wes Kerr (ATT)
8
 
12.Eoin Roberts (GK)
0
13.Emile Newby (DEF)
0
14.Adam Davies (DEF)
0