Match Report


Torquay UnitedTorquay United     Doncaster RoversDoncaster Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Chris ThatcherC. Thatcher43
G
1
G
52Martin WeirM. Weir
Darius UnsworthD. Unsworth57
D
2
D
55Clive DraperC. Draper
Peter MacleanP. Maclean55
D
3
D
45Denny HuizinghD. Huizingh
Warren GordonW. Gordon53
D
4
D
43Duncan MortensenD. Mortensen
Alexander HöferA. Höfer51
D
5
D
43Robbie MendoncaR. Mendonca
Anthony GordonA. Gordon51
M
6
M
46Kelvin PerryK. Perry
Adam BrownA. Brown51
M
7captain
M
46Kemal ImpeyK. Impey
Alex McallisterA. Mcallister42
M
8
M
40Simon LindnerS. Lindner
Damien McleodD. Mcleod57
A
9
A
55Simon PlattS. Platt
Craig StandingC. Standing54
A
captain10
A
54Anthony GardnerA. Gardner
Paul DuberryP. Duberry49
A
11
A
45David CarrickD. Carrick
 
Gary PalmerG. Palmer51
D
12
D
42Ross LockleyR. Lockley
Jose SemedoJ. Semedo48
D
13
D
41Dominic MorrisonD. Morrison
Edward CleggE. Clegg45
D
14
G
41John RobsonJ. Robson

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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Plainmoor Ground where Torquay United play host to Doncaster Rovers. A crowd of 2,991 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Torquay United and Doncaster Rovers are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Michael Coppinger.


0.00
Torquay United kick off!
6.21
Craig Standing catches Robbie Mendonca on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Robbie Mendonca hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.31
Alex Mcallister makes a probing pass to Damien Mcleod. Damien Mcleod plays a scrappy one-two with Craig Standing and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Damien Mcleod provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Martin Weir smothers it!
12.05
Alex Mcallister flicks a high pass forward. Craig Standing controls it well on his chest. Craig Standing shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
14.07
Alex Mcallister darts forward. Alex Mcallister edges inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Alex Mcallister provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
20.06
Anthony Gordon flicks a high pass forward to Paul Duberry who brings the ball under control. Paul Duberry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.42
Kelvin Perry flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Gardner controls it well on his chest. Anthony Gardner knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Chris Thatcher who gathers it comfortably.
26.21
Robbie Mendonca deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Lindner. Simon Lindner flicks a high ball forward to David Carrick who takes it down. David Carrick sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
30.55
Anthony Gordon chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Standing. Craig Standing shoots from long range. Good keeping from Martin Weir as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
32.11
Corner kick to Torquay United. Adam Brown chips it to the near post. Kelvin Perry reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
33.04
Damien Mcleod barges into Robbie Mendonca. The referee calls over Damien Mcleod and warns him to calm down! Robbie Mendonca stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.06
With great imagination, Kemal Impey plays the ball forward to Anthony Gardner. Anthony Gardner whips in a cross ball towards David Carrick. David Carrick makes a deft header. Chris Thatcher manages to gather it.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Torquay United appear unchanged since the first half. Doncaster Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Doncaster Rovers kick off the second half!
47.29
David Carrick comes in with a late challenge on Peter Maclean. The referee warns David Carrick to calm down! Peter Maclean runs off the knock.
48.31
Robbie Mendonca flicks a high pass forward. Kemal Impey easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kemal Impey sees space and advances. Kemal Impey knocks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Gardner. Anthony Gardner cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
49.10
Anthony Gordon threads a neat ball through to Damien Mcleod. Damien Mcleod lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Standing. Craig Standing makes a looping header on goal. The ball strikes Duncan Mortensen's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
50.35
It's a corner kick which Adam Brown takes quickly, playing the ball short to Damien Mcleod. Damien Mcleod flicks the ball on with his first touch. Martin Weir punches the ball out of the danger area!
51.05
Adam Brown flicks a high pass forward. Craig Standing controls it well on his chest. Craig Standing skips past Clive Draper! Craig Standing tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
53.54
Robbie Mendonca flicks a high ball forward to Kemal Impey who takes it down. Kemal Impey kicks a strong pass forward to David Carrick. David Carrick chips the ball to his team mate, Anthony Gardner. Anthony Gardner rockets a shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
55.07
Alex Mcallister picks a pass forward to Craig Standing. Craig Standing knocks in a cross ball towards Damien Mcleod. Damien Mcleod rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
59.20
Alex Mcallister flicks a high ball forward to Craig Standing who takes it down. Craig Standing passes the ball forward but Paul Duberry is offside!
65.36
Seeing a gap ahead, Warren Gordon laces a weighted ball forward to Alex Mcallister. Alex Mcallister flicks a high pass forward. Damien Mcleod controls it well on his chest. Damien Mcleod whips in a cross ball towards Craig Standing. Craig Standing finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Torquay United!
69.25
Alex Mcallister chips the ball to his team mate, Damien Mcleod. Damien Mcleod sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper, Martin Weir, sees it late!! Goal for Torquay United!
72.28
Peter Maclean hits a low pass to Adam Brown. Adam Brown flicks a high ball forward to Paul Duberry who takes it down. Paul Duberry chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Standing. Craig Standing tries a spectacular strike. Martin Weir gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
73.40
Duncan Mortensen threads a neat ball through to Simon Lindner. Simon Lindner passes the ball forward to David Carrick. David Carrick knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Chris Thatcher who gathers it comfortably.
77.30
Doncaster Rovers have made a substitution with John Robson replacing Anthony Gardner .
79.32
Anthony Gordon threads a neat ball through to Damien Mcleod. Damien Mcleod shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Torquay United

Doncaster Rovers
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
8
1
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60%
40%
Play Area
20%
40%
40%

Scorers
Alex Mcallister 14
Damien Mcleod 55, 69
Craig Standing 65

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Damien Mcleod of Torquay United

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

1.Martin Weir (GK)
6
2.Clive Draper (DEF)
6
3.Denny Huizingh (DEF)
6
4.Duncan Mortensen (DEF)
6
5.Robbie Mendonca (DEF)
6
6.Kelvin Perry (MID)
6
7.Kemal Impey (MID)
6
8.Simon Lindner (MID)
6
9.Simon Platt (ATT)
6
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