Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Plainmoor Ground where Torquay United play RBC Roosendaal in this Inter Cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Torquay United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while RBC Roosendaal appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by .


0.00
The whistle blows and Torquay United kick off!
6.14
Robin Mans sees Ivar Karelse in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ivar Karelse knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.38
Raymond Bisseling knocks the ball forward to Dennis Monteiro. Dennis Monteiro makes a simple pass to Sander Lindenbergh. Sander Lindenbergh knocks the ball forward to Shaun Mccann but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
14.41
Alexander Höfer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anthony Gordon. With a delightful solo run, Anthony Gordon stretches the opposition's defence. Anthony Gordon sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
15.14
Dominique Latuheru makes a simple pass to Robin Mans. Robin Mans makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rene Hilgerink. Rene Hilgerink shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
20.37
Kees Nok makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dennis Monteiro. Dennis Monteiro surges forward with the ball. Dennis Monteiro shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
22.09
Anthony Gordon surges forward with the ball. Anthony Gordon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kamal Neveu who gathers it comfortably.
24.39
Kees Nok hits a low pass to Dennis Monteiro. Dennis Monteiro sees a break and surges forward. Dennis Monteiro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Shaun Mccann but he's offside!
26.38
Warren Gordon threads the ball through to Alex Mcallister. 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 but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
32.49
Dennis Monteiro chips the ball to his team mate, Ivar Karelse. Ivar Karelse knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Darius Unsworth.
33.44
Robin Mans sees Rene Hilgerink in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rene Hilgerink flicks a high pass forward. Ivar Karelse controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Ivar Karelse takes a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
34.12
Dennis Monteiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sander Lindenbergh. Sander Lindenbergh shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Sander Lindenbergh!
42.21
Guillermo Gerritsen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dennis Monteiro. Dennis Monteiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Shaun Mccann. Shaun Mccann advances inside the box! Shaun Mccann comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but somehow Warren Gordon happens to be in the right place to block it.
44.08
Robin Mans kicks a strong pass forward to Sander Lindenbergh. Sander Lindenbergh advances inside the box! Sander Lindenbergh makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Torquay United appear unchanged since the first half. RBC Roosendaal also appear unchanged since the first half. The Torquay United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and RBC Roosendaal kick off!
48.53
Dennis Monteiro hits a low pass to Ivar Karelse. Ivar Karelse plays a one-two with Rene Hilgerink and rushes in on goal... Ivar Karelse cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Chris Thatcher comfortably smothers it!
53.40
Adam Brown takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Anthony Gordon. Anthony Gordon threads the ball through to Paul Duberry. Paul Duberry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.25
Adam Brown makes a simple pass to Craig Standing. Craig Standing shoots from 25 yards but Kamal Neveu reads it well. Nice keeping!
57.06
Anthony Gordon sees Craig Standing in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Standing knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Duberry. Paul Duberry is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Solid save from Kamal Neveu.
60.42
Torquay United have made a substitution with Anthony Howells replacing Damien Mcleod .
65.29
Dennis Monteiro chips the ball to his team mate, Shaun Mccann. Shaun Mccann lofts in a cross ball towards Rene Hilgerink. Rene Hilgerink gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies well off target!
67.20
Anthony Howells barges into Kees Nok. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kees Nok hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.01
Paul Duberry barges into Dominique Latuheru. Paul Duberry is shown the yellow card! Dominique Latuheru hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.26
Warren Gordon hoofs the ball up the pitch. Craig Standing threads a neat, attacking ball through to Paul Duberry. Paul Duberry cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Paul Duberry!
84.49
Alex Mcallister clumsily knocks into Dennis Monteiro. Alex Mcallister is shown the yellow card! Dennis Monteiro stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.49
Gary Palmer kicks a strong pass forward to Alex Mcallister. Alex Mcallister runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Alex Mcallister makes a defence splitting pass to Craig Standing. Craig Standing makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Craig Standing!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.9%
53.1%
Play Area
29.6%
40.7%
29.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Craig Standing of Torquay United

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