Match Report
| Torquay United | Torquay United |  |  | Grimsby Town | Grimsby Town | ||||||||||||||||
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| Colin Lua-Lua | C. Lua-Lua |  | 52 | G |  | 1 | | G | 50 | | David Burbage | D. Burbage | |||||||||
| James Hitchcock | J. Hitchcock | | 57 | D |  |  | 2 |  | | D | 51 | | Damien Robinson | D. Robinson | |||||||
| Adrian Ward | A. Ward | | 48 | D | | 3 | | D | 50 | | Dean Harrison | D. Harrison | |||||||||
| Noel Westwood | N. Westwood | | 37 | D | | 4 | | D | 36 | | John Dean | J. Dean | |||||||||
| Norman Sharpe | N. Sharpe | | 66 | M | | 5 | | M | 41 |  | Gary Young | G. Young | |||||||||
| Billy Smithe | B. Smithe | | 54 | M | | 6 | | M | 40 | | Matthew Pearson | M. Pearson | |||||||||
| Simon Bishop | S. Bishop | | 54 | M | | 7 | | M | 37 | | Lomano Fortune | L. Fortune | |||||||||
| Mark Robson | M. Robson | | 52 | M | | 8 | | M | 36 | | Daniel Carter | D. Carter | |||||||||
| Brian Howells | B. Howells | | 52 | A | | 9 | | A | 51 | | Steve Jess | S. Jess | |||||||||
| Brendan Tolley | B. Tolley | | 50 | A | | 10 | | A | 50 | | Marvin Owen | M. Owen | |||||||||
| Reinier Hendriks | R. Hendriks |  | 48 | A | | 11 | | A | 48 | | Fredrik Heskey | F. Heskey | |||||||||
| Ben Weaver | B. Weaver | | 51 | M | | 12 | | G | 49 | | Ian Lockley | I. Lockley | |||||||||
| Morris Walker | M. Walker | | 48 | M | | 13 | | G | 48 | | Simon Kasper | S. Kasper | |||||||||
| Paolo Owen | P. Owen | | 48 | A | | 14 | | A | 39 | | Joe Swift | J. Swift | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Plainmoor Ground where Torquay United play host to Grimsby Town. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Torquay United and Grimsby Town are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ben Bower.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Torquay United and Grimsby Town are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ben Bower.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Torquay United get the match underway!
2.01
0-0Mark Robson knocks the ball to his team mate, Brendan Tolley. Brendan Tolley finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
8.50
0-0Damien Robinson brings the ball forward. Damien Robinson plays the ball forward to Steve Jess. Steve Jess knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.23
0-0Matthew Pearson makes a simple pass to Fredrik Heskey. Fredrik Heskey plays a quick one-two with Marvin Owen and rushes in on goal... Fredrik Heskey tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Colin Lua-Lua effortlessly smothers it!
14.30
Adrian Ward deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Smithe. Billy Smithe flicks a high pass forward. Brendan Tolley controls it well on his chest. Brendan Tolley shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
16.50
Matthew Pearson makes an attacking run forward. Matthew Pearson chips the ball to his team mate, Steve Jess. Steve Jess cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
21.11
Noel Westwood knocks the ball forward to Simon Bishop. Simon Bishop flicks a high pass forward. Brian Howells holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Brian Howells flicks the ball to his team mate, Reinier Hendriks. Reinier Hendriks shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
26.48
Billy Smithe runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Billy Smithe threads a neat ball through to Reinier Hendriks. Reinier Hendriks rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
28.25
0-0Gary Young flicks a high pass forward. Steve Jess controls it well on his chest. Steve Jess deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marvin Owen but the linesman indicates offside!
30.17
James Hitchcock deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Smithe. With vision, Billy Smithe laces a weighted ball forward to Brendan Tolley. Brendan Tolley shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
32.27
James Hitchcock passes the ball forward to Billy Smithe. Billy Smithe threads the ball through to Brendan Tolley. Brendan Tolley makes a great pass forward. Reinier Hendriks runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
33.56
James Hitchcock deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Bishop. Simon Bishop flicks a high pass forward. Brendan Tolley holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Brendan Tolley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.30
James Hitchcock sees Norman Sharpe in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Norman Sharpe makes a beautiful solo run. Norman Sharpe controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
36.07
Matthew Pearson threads the ball through to Steve Jess. Steve Jess whips in a cross ball towards Fredrik Heskey. Fredrik Heskey makes a looping header on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
Billy Smithe flicks the ball to his team mate, Brendan Tolley. Brendan Tolley lofts in a cross ball towards Brian Howells. Brian Howells jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Torquay United appear unchanged since the first half. Grimsby Town also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Grimsby Town kicking off!
48.48
0-0Lomano Fortune clumsily knocks into Norman Sharpe. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Norman Sharpe hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.28
John Dean barges into Brendan Tolley. The referee calls over John Dean and shows him a yellow card! Brendan Tolley stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.40
James Hitchcock flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy Smithe. With great vision, Billy Smithe plays the ball forward to Brian Howells. Brian Howells sees Reinier Hendriks just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Reinier Hendriks tries a spectacular strike but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
57.37
0-1Matthew Pearson flicks a high pass forward. Steve Jess controls it well on his chest. Steve Jess edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Steve Jess provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Grimsby Town!
60.05
Mark Robson flicks a high pass forward. Brian Howells controls it well on his chest. Brian Howells knocks in a cross ball towards Reinier Hendriks. Reinier Hendriks connects with a diving header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
61.27
James Hitchcock runs forward with the ball. James Hitchcock threads a neat ball through to Brendan Tolley. Brendan Tolley shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
69.15
0-1With imagination, Noel Westwood laces a through ball forward to Simon Bishop. Simon Bishop knocks the ball forward to Brendan Tolley. Brendan Tolley lofts in a cross ball towards Reinier Hendriks. Reinier Hendriks outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The shot is on target but blocked by John Dean. That should have been a goal!
71.08
With great vision, James Hitchcock plays the ball forward to Billy Smithe. Billy Smithe plays the ball forward to Brian Howells. Brian Howells makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Reinier Hendriks. Reinier Hendriks side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
72.23
0-1Billy Smithe flicks the ball to his team mate, Brendan Tolley. Brendan Tolley cuts inside the box! Damien Robinson clumsily knocks into Brendan Tolley. Penalty not given!!
75.06
James Hitchcock threads the ball through to Norman Sharpe. Norman Sharpe makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brendan Tolley. Brendan Tolley plays a one-two with Brian Howells and advances towards the goal... Brendan Tolley makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow David Burbage manages to keep it out.
78.35
Simon Bishop flicks the ball to his team mate, Reinier Hendriks. Reinier Hendriks edges inside the box! Reinier Hendriks takes a shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
87.38
0-1Mark Robson clumsily knocks into Gary Young. The referee warns Mark Robson to calm down! Gary Young gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
10
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
68.2%
31.8%
Play Area
26.1%
44.3%
29.5%
Scorers
| Steve Jess 57 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Steve Jess of Grimsby Town |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Colin Lua-Lua (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | James Hitchcock (DEF) | 8 | |
| 3. | Adrian Ward (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Noel Westwood (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Norman Sharpe (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Billy Smithe (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Simon Bishop (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Mark Robson (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Brian Howells (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Brendan Tolley (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Reinier Hendriks (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Ben Weaver (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Morris Walker (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Paolo Owen (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | David Burbage (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Damien Robinson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dean Harrison (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | John Dean (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Gary Young (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Matthew Pearson (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Lomano Fortune (MID) | | 5 |
| 8. | Daniel Carter (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Steve Jess (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Marvin Owen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Fredrik Heskey (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ian Lockley (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Simon Kasper (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Joe Swift (ATT) | 0 | |