Match Report
| Cheltenham Town | Cheltenham Town |  |  | Torquay United | Torquay United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Peter Platt | P. Platt |  | 47 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 52 | | Colin Lua-Lua | C. Lua-Lua | ||||||||
| Stan Hunt | S. Hunt | | 39 | D |  | 2 |  | | D | 57 | | James Hitchcock | J. Hitchcock | ||||||||
| Del Hall | D. Hall | | 37 | D | | 3 | | D | 48 | | Adrian Ward | A. Ward | |||||||||
| John Summerbee | J. Summerbee | | 36 | D | | 4 | | D | 37 | | Noel Westwood | N. Westwood | |||||||||
| Ugo Walsh | U. Walsh | | 46 | M | | 5 | | M | 66 | | Norman Sharpe | N. Sharpe | |||||||||
| Scott Laver | S. Laver | | 46 | M | | 6 | | M | 54 | | Billy Smithe | B. Smithe | |||||||||
| Lomano Brighton | L. Brighton | | 45 | M | | 7 | | M | 54 | | Simon Bishop | S. Bishop | |||||||||
| Michael Pallister | M. Pallister | | 44 | M | | 8 | | M | 52 | | Mark Robson | M. Robson | |||||||||
| Seth Venus | S. Venus | | 58 | A | | 9 | | A | 52 | | Brian Howells | B. Howells | |||||||||
| Scott Kitson | S. Kitson | | 52 | A | | 10 | | A | 50 | | Brendan Tolley | B. Tolley | |||||||||
| Dean Gerrard | D. Gerrard | | 50 | A | | 11 | | A | 48 |  | Reinier Hendriks | R. Hendriks | |||||||||
| Gilles Young | G. Young | | 41 | A | | 12 | | M | 51 | | Ben Weaver | B. Weaver | |||||||||
| Mark George | M. George | | 40 | G | | 13 | | M | 48 | | Morris Walker | M. Walker | |||||||||
| Niccolo Hendrie | N. Hendrie | | 39 | M | | 14 | | A | 48 | | Paolo Owen | P. Owen | |||||||||
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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Abbey Business Stadium where Cheltenham Town play host to Torquay United. A crowd of 2,959 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Cheltenham Town and Torquay United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Daniele Dodd.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Cheltenham Town and Torquay United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Daniele Dodd.
0.00
0-0Torquay United kick off and get the match underway!
3.54
0-0Billy Smithe kicks a strong pass forward to Brendan Tolley. Brendan Tolley plays a quick one-two with Brian Howells and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Brendan Tolley provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
6.31
Simon Bishop kicks a strong pass forward to Brian Howells. Brian Howells cuts inside the box! Brian Howells tries a spectacular strike but he balloons it over the crossbar!
9.10
James Hitchcock pushes mid-way up the pitch. James Hitchcock chips the ball to his team mate, Reinier Hendriks. Reinier Hendriks tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
10.49
0-0Stan Hunt comes in with a late challenge on Simon Bishop. Stan Hunt is warned by the referee! Simon Bishop hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.02
0-0Without breaking stride, Noel Westwood plays the ball forward to Norman Sharpe. Norman Sharpe makes a beautiful solo run. Norman Sharpe passes the ball forward but Brendan Tolley is offside!
16.44
James Hitchcock hacks Scott Kitson from behind! The referee brings James Hitchcock to one side and gives him a warning! Scott Kitson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.17
Michael Pallister runs straight at the opposition's defence. Michael Pallister lofts in a cross ball towards Seth Venus. Seth Venus beats his man to it with a header but slams it into the crowd!
20.29
0-0Scott Laver flicks a high pass forward. Seth Venus holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Seth Venus knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Noel Westwood.
21.01
0-0Stan Hunt hits a low pass to Scott Laver. Scott Laver hits a low pass to Seth Venus. Seth Venus tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
22.09
Stan Hunt comes in with a late challenge on Reinier Hendriks. The referee brings Stan Hunt to one side and gives him another warning! Reinier Hendriks hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.48
Norman Sharpe passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Brendan Tolley. Brendan Tolley knocks the ball forward, putting Reinier Hendriks through on goal. Reinier Hendriks shoots from just inside the box but is denied by Peter Platt. Excellent save.
27.32
0-0Lomano Brighton barges into Norman Sharpe. Lomano Brighton is shown the yellow card! Norman Sharpe runs off the knock.
28.17
0-0Noel Westwood powers a long ball forward. Reinier Hendriks knocks in a cross ball towards Brendan Tolley. Brendan Tolley directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but Stan Hunt is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
29.05
0-0Corner kick to Torquay United. Simon Bishop plays it out to the edge of the box. John Summerbee steps in with a tackle, taking the ball and clearing it up the pitch.
30.47
John Summerbee threads a neat ball through to Lomano Brighton. Lomano Brighton knocks the ball forward to Scott Kitson. Scott Kitson shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
38.10
Michael Pallister flicks the ball to his team mate, Seth Venus. Seth Venus knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Colin Lua-Lua who gathers it comfortably.
39.13
Mark Robson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brendan Tolley. Brendan Tolley knocks in a cross ball towards Reinier Hendriks. Reinier Hendriks makes a convincing header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
42.44
Stan Hunt threads a neat ball through to Ugo Walsh. Ugo Walsh knocks the ball to his team mate, Seth Venus. Seth Venus sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Colin Lua-Lua comfortably smothers it!
44.17
James Hitchcock flicks a high pass forward. Norman Sharpe controls it well on his chest. Norman Sharpe threads the ball through to Brian Howells. Brian Howells finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Cheltenham Town have changed their lineup with Mark George replacing Scott Laver. Torquay United appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Cheltenham Town kick off!
47.45
0-1Mark Robson passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Brian Howells. Brian Howells knocks in a cross ball towards Brendan Tolley. Brendan Tolley jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
53.37
Adrian Ward boots it upfield. Brian Howells cuts inside the box! Brian Howells tries a spectacular strike but it goes wide for a goal kick.
54.49
John Summerbee passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Mark George. Mark George kicks a strong pass forward to Dean Gerrard. Dean Gerrard tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
55.23
Lomano Brighton takes it forward alone. Lomano Brighton lofts in a cross ball towards Seth Venus. Seth Venus heads the ball goalwards. Colin Lua-Lua manages to gather it effortlessly.
57.43
Lomano Brighton threads the ball through to Scott Kitson. Scott Kitson knocks in a cross ball towards Dean Gerrard. Dean Gerrard gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
59.39
Noel Westwood passes the ball forward to Simon Bishop. Simon Bishop threads a neat ball through to Brian Howells. Brian Howells knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Summerbee.
60.58
0-1Cheltenham Town have made 2 substitutions with Gilles Young replacing Stan Hunt and Niccolo Hendrie replacing Dean Gerrard .
61.65
Del Hall pushes mid-way up the pitch. Del Hall threads a neat ball through to Niccolo Hendrie. Niccolo Hendrie knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Kitson. Scott Kitson powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
63.12
Gilles Young threads the ball through to Mark George. Mark George makes a simple pass to Scott Kitson. Scott Kitson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Colin Lua-Lua who gathers it comfortably.
66.45
Michael Pallister flicks a high pass forward. Seth Venus collects the pass. Seth Venus knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by James Hitchcock.
71.49
Adrian Ward flicks a high ball forward to Billy Smithe who takes it down. Billy Smithe threads a neat ball through to Reinier Hendriks. Reinier Hendriks makes a probing pass to Brendan Tolley but he's offside!
75.48
Mark George hits a low pass to Seth Venus. Seth Venus knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Kitson. Scott Kitson makes a convincing header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
79.49
Mark George plays the ball forward to Seth Venus. Seth Venus knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Colin Lua-Lua who gathers it comfortably.
83.30
Adrian Ward flicks a high pass forward. Billy Smithe holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Billy Smithe chips the ball to his team mate, Reinier Hendriks. Reinier Hendriks knocks the ball forward to Brian Howells but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
84.24
0-1Simon Bishop chips the ball to his team mate, Brendan Tolley. Brendan Tolley makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Reinier Hendriks. Del Hall clumsily knocks into Reinier Hendriks. Reinier Hendriks appeals for a penalty! Given!!
84.24
0-1The referee points to the spot..
85.18
Brendan Tolley takes a slow run up. The keeper is sent the wrong way and the ball is placed inside the left post. Goal!
87.17
Adrian Ward knocks the ball forward to Mark Robson. Mark Robson flicks a high ball forward to Brian Howells who takes it down. Brian Howells threads the ball through to Brendan Tolley but he's offside!
89.33
Michael Pallister receives the ball from a throw-in from Lomano Brighton. Michael Pallister controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Seth Venus. Seth Venus lofts in a cross ball towards Niccolo Hendrie. Niccolo Hendrie finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
6
6
Offsides
0
4
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41.5%
58.5%
Play Area
29.2%
40.6%
30.2%
Scorers
| Brendan Tolley 47, 85 (p) |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Brendan Tolley of Torquay United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Peter Platt (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Stan Hunt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Del Hall (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | John Summerbee (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Ugo Walsh (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Scott Laver (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Lomano Brighton (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Michael Pallister (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Seth Venus (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Scott Kitson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Dean Gerrard (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gilles Young (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Mark George (GK) | 7 | |
| 14. | Niccolo Hendrie (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Colin Lua-Lua (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | James Hitchcock (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Adrian Ward (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Noel Westwood (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Norman Sharpe (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Billy Smithe (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Simon Bishop (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Mark Robson (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Brian Howells (ATT) | 8 | |
| 10. | Brendan Tolley (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Reinier Hendriks (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Ben Weaver (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Morris Walker (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Paolo Owen (ATT) | 0 | |