Match Report


Grimsby TownGrimsby Town     Torquay UnitedTorquay United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
John MilburnJ. Milburn47
G
1
G
43Chris ThatcherC. Thatcher
Robert HuckerbyR. Huckerby59
D
2
D
57Darius UnsworthD. Unsworth
Patrick CutlerP. Cutler50
D
3
D
55Peter MacleanP. Maclean
Syd Le TissierS. Le Tissier47
D
4
D
53Warren GordonW. Gordon
Hugo LeonH. Leon59
M
5
D
51Alexander HöferA. Höfer
Don NaysmithD. Naysmith47
M
6
M
51Anthony GordonA. Gordon
James SouthgateJ. Southgate45
M
7
M
51Adam BrownA. Brown
Neil BarrettN. Barrett38
M
8
M
42Alex McallisterA. Mcallister
Nicholas MidgleyN. Midgley57
A
9
A
57Damien McleodD. Mcleod
Kai PrantlK. Prantl45
A
captain10captain
A
54Craig StandingC. Standing
Seth JamesS. James40
A
11
A
49Paul DuberryP. Duberry
 
Joe SummerbellJ. Summerbell47
D
12
D
51Gary PalmerG. Palmer
Wayne BrandW. Brand45
G
13
D
48Jose SemedoJ. Semedo
Norman StampN. Stamp43
D
14
D
45Edward CleggE. Clegg

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Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Blundell Park where Grimsby Town play host to Torquay United. A crowd of 2,871 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Grimsby Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Torquay United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Simon Stockdale.


0.00
Grimsby Town start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.44
Warren Gordon threads a neat ball through to Adam Brown. Adam Brown sees space and advances. Adam Brown makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Paul Duberry. Paul Duberry tries a spectacular strike but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
6.44
Warren Gordon threads a neat ball through to Alex Mcallister. Alex Mcallister flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Duberry. Paul Duberry flicks a high pass forward. Craig Standing controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Craig Standing takes a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
10.13
Peter Maclean makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alex Mcallister. Alex Mcallister makes a simple pass to Paul Duberry. Paul Duberry shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
16.09
Robert Huckerby takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Syd Le Tissier. Syd Le Tissier drives a long ball upfield. Seth James shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
21.27
James Southgate makes a probing pass to Seth James. Seth James shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
22.30
Seth James barges into Alexander Höfer. The referee calls over Seth James and warns him to calm down! Alexander Höfer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.22
Anthony Gordon passes the ball forward to Craig Standing. Craig Standing lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Duberry. Paul Duberry finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by John Milburn!
34.42
Neil Barrett flicks a high pass forward to Kai Prantl who brings the ball under control. Kai Prantl controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
38.18
Robert Huckerby knocks the ball forward to Neil Barrett. Neil Barrett makes a simple pass to Nicholas Midgley. Nicholas Midgley sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
39.11
Robert Huckerby makes a strong solo run forward. Robert Huckerby passes the ball forward to Kai Prantl. Kai Prantl whips in a cross ball towards Seth James. Seth James rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's miles wide!
40.15
Hugo Leon decides to run forward with the ball. Hugo Leon whips in a cross ball towards Kai Prantl. Kai Prantl gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's there!! Chris Thatcher has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
44.20
Anthony Gordon flicks a high pass forward to Damien Mcleod who brings the ball under control. Damien Mcleod shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Grimsby Town appear unchanged since the first half. Torquay United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Torquay United players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Torquay United start the second half!
54.28
Adam Brown sees space and advances. Adam Brown makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Damien Mcleod. Damien Mcleod tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
57.43
James Southgate hits a low pass to Nicholas Midgley. Nicholas Midgley finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
60.12
Torquay United have made a substitution with Edward Clegg replacing Damien Mcleod .
66.13
Anthony Gordon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Duberry. Paul Duberry shoots from outside the area but John Milburn reads it well. Good keeping!
67.15
Alex Mcallister chips the ball to his team mate, Edward Clegg. Edward Clegg controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
69.39
Peter Maclean sees Alex Mcallister in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alex Mcallister surges forward with the ball. Alex Mcallister runs straight at the defence! Alex Mcallister looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
72.17
Don Naysmith passes the ball forward to Kai Prantl. Kai Prantl lofts in a cross ball towards Nicholas Midgley. Nicholas Midgley makes a looping header on goal. Chris Thatcher manages to gather it effortlessly.
73.08
James Southgate catches Adam Brown on the ankles. The referee warns James Southgate to calm down! Adam Brown hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.49
Syd Le Tissier runs forward with the ball. Syd Le Tissier kicks a strong pass forward to Kai Prantl. Kai Prantl shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
79.47
Patrick Cutler kicks a strong pass forward to Don Naysmith. With imagination, Don Naysmith plays the ball forward to Nicholas Midgley. Nicholas Midgley knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Chris Thatcher who gathers it comfortably.
83.19
Peter Maclean threads a neat ball through to Adam Brown. Adam Brown brings the ball forward. Adam Brown plays a scrappy one-two with Paul Duberry and advances towards the goal... Adam Brown shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but John Milburn manages to gather it.
87.23
Adam Brown passes the ball forward to Paul Duberry. Paul Duberry shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
Patrick Cutler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hugo Leon. Hugo Leon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicholas Midgley. Nicholas Midgley shoots from long range but it flies wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Grimsby Town

Torquay United
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
7
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.1%
51.9%
Play Area
30.9%
42%
27.2%

Scorers
Kai Prantl 40
Damien Mcleod 54

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Adam Brown of Torquay United

Match Ratings
1.John Milburn (GK)
7
2.Robert Huckerby (DEF)
7
3.Patrick Cutler (DEF)
6
4.Syd Le Tissier (DEF)
7
5.Hugo Leon (MID)
7
6.Don Naysmith (MID)
6
7.James Southgate (MID)
6
8.Neil Barrett (MID)
6
9.Nicholas Midgley (ATT)
6
10.Kai Prantl (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Seth James (ATT)
5
 
12.Joe Summerbell (DEF)
0
13.Wayne Brand (GK)
0
14.Norman Stamp (DEF)
0

1.Chris Thatcher (GK)
7
2.Darius Unsworth (DEF)
6
3.Peter Maclean (DEF)
6
4.Warren Gordon (DEF)
7
5.Alexander Höfer (DEF)
6
6.Anthony Gordon (MID)
7
7.Adam Brown (MID)
9
8.Alex Mcallister (MID)
8
9.Damien Mcleod (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Craig Standing (ATT)
6
11.Paul Duberry (ATT)
6
 
12.Gary Palmer (DEF)
0
13.Jose Semedo (DEF)
0
14.Edward Clegg (DEF)
6