Match Report


Doncaster RoversDoncaster Rovers     Northampton TownNorthampton Town
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Martin WeirM. Weir52
G
1
G
53Henry DuberryH. Duberry
Clive DraperC. Draper55
D
2
D
49Damien OakesD. Oakes
Denny HuizinghD. Huizingh45
D
3
D
48James CotteeJ. Cottee
Duncan MortensenD. Mortensen43
D
4
D
47Tony MilburnT. Milburn
Robbie MendoncaR. Mendonca43
D
5
M
51Paul HitchcockP. Hitchcock
Kemal ImpeyK. Impey46
M
6
M
44Arthur DaviesA. Davies
Kelvin PerryK. Perry45
M
captain7
M
43Brendan WeaverB. Weaver
Simon LindnerS. Lindner40
M
8captain
M
43Marvin GreavesM. Greaves
Simon PlattS. Platt55
A
9
A
44Darren BeagrieD. Beagrie
Anthony GardnerA. Gardner54
A
10
A
43Teddy WoodcockT. Woodcock
David CarrickD. Carrick45
A
11
A
36Alberto WallworkA. Wallwork
 
Ross LockleyR. Lockley42
D
12
M
43Scott MiddletonS. Middleton
Dominic MorrisonD. Morrison41
D
13
D
41Neil GoodwinN. Goodwin
John RobsonJ. Robson41
G
14
G
41Eoin BowyerE. Bowyer

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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Keepmoat Stadium where Doncaster Rovers play host to Northampton Town. A crowd of 2,828 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Doncaster Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Northampton Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Anthony Wetherall.


0.00
Northampton Town kick off the first half!
2.06
Kemal Impey comes in with a late challenge on Tony Milburn. Kemal Impey is given a warning by the referee! Tony Milburn gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
4.09
Duncan Mortensen flicks the ball to his team mate, Kelvin Perry. Kelvin Perry flicks a high pass forward. Simon Platt controls it well on his chest. Simon Platt makes a probing pass to David Carrick but he's offside!
10.46
Kelvin Perry flicks a high pass forward to Simon Platt who brings the ball under control. Simon Platt knocks the ball to his team mate, David Carrick. Some good footwork from David Carrick provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
14.28
Damien Oakes sees space and advances. Damien Oakes sees Alberto Wallwork in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alberto Wallwork threads a neat ball through to Darren Beagrie. Some good footwork from Darren Beagrie provides some space. He shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
22.07
James Cottee comes in with a late challenge on Simon Platt. James Cottee is given a warning by the referee! Simon Platt stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.32
Clive Draper laces a weighted ball forward to Kemal Impey. Kemal Impey flicks a high pass forward. Simon Platt collects the pass. Simon Platt shoots from long range. What a cracker!! Henry Duberry had no chance!! Goal for Doncaster Rovers!
36.03
Simon Lindner flicks a high pass forward. Simon Platt controls it well on his chest. Simon Platt kicks a strong pass forward to David Carrick but the referee indicates it's offside!
40.53
Marvin Greaves controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Darren Beagrie. Darren Beagrie shoots from 20 yards but Martin Weir reads it well. Fabulous stop!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Doncaster Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Northampton Town have changed their lineup with Eoin Bowyer replacing Brendan Weaver.

45.00
The whistle blows and Doncaster Rovers get the second half underway!
51.02
Eoin Bowyer passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Darren Beagrie. Darren Beagrie knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Clive Draper.
54.46
Teddy Woodcock barges into Duncan Mortensen. The referee calls over Teddy Woodcock and shows him a yellow card! Duncan Mortensen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.56
With imagination, Kelvin Perry plays the ball forward to David Carrick. David Carrick plays a scrappy one-two with Simon Platt and stumbles forward towards the goal... David Carrick takes a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
63.25
Kemal Impey hacks Marvin Greaves from behind! Kemal Impey is shown the yellow card! Marvin Greaves grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
67.34
Damien Oakes kicks a strong pass forward to Eoin Bowyer. Eoin Bowyer plays the ball forward to Alberto Wallwork. Alberto Wallwork shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
69.04
Seeing a gap ahead, Marvin Greaves plays the ball forward to Darren Beagrie. Darren Beagrie whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Wallwork. Alberto Wallwork makes a deft header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Northampton Town!
72.39
Seeing a gap ahead, Simon Lindner laces a weighted ball forward to David Carrick. David Carrick shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
77.14
Doncaster Rovers have made a substitution with John Robson replacing Anthony Gardner .
81.02
Simon Lindner passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of David Carrick. David Carrick makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Platt but he's offside!
84.47
Denny Huizingh threads the ball through to Simon Lindner. Simon Lindner makes a simple pass to David Carrick. David Carrick plays a one-two with Simon Platt and advances towards the goal... David Carrick shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Henry Duberry.
85.17
Kemal Impey takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Tony Milburn gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
89.40
With a delightful solo run, Eoin Bowyer stretches the opposition's defence. Eoin Bowyer shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Doncaster Rovers

Northampton Town
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.3%
55.7%
Play Area
27.9%
47.5%
24.6%

Scorers
Simon Platt 32
Alberto Wallwork 69

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alberto Wallwork of Northampton Town

Match Ratings
1.Martin Weir (GK)
7
2.Clive Draper (DEF)
6
3.Denny Huizingh (DEF)
6
4.Duncan Mortensen (DEF)
6
5.Robbie Mendonca (DEF)
6
6.Kemal Impey (MID)yellow card
6
7.Kelvin Perry (MID)
6
8.Simon Lindner (MID)
7
9.Simon Platt (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Anthony Gardner (ATT)
6
11.David Carrick (ATT)
6
 
12.Ross Lockley (DEF)
0
13.Dominic Morrison (DEF)
0
14.John Robson (GK)
6

1.Henry Duberry (GK)
6
2.Damien Oakes (DEF)
8
3.James Cottee (DEF)
5
4.Tony Milburn (DEF)
7
5.Paul Hitchcock (MID)
6
6.Arthur Davies (MID)
6
7.Brendan Weaver (MID)
6
8.Marvin Greaves (MID)
6
9.Darren Beagrie (ATT)
7
10.Teddy Woodcock (ATT)yellow card
5
11.Alberto Wallwork (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Scott Middleton (MID)
0
13.Neil Goodwin (DEF)
0
14.Eoin Bowyer (GK)
8