Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Moss Rose where Macclesfield Town play host to Stockport County. A crowd of 8,922 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Macclesfield Town are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Stockport County appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matthew Marsden.
The pitch is in good condition.
Macclesfield Town are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Stockport County appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matthew Marsden.
0.00
0-0Macclesfield Town start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.17
0-0Jason Potts flicks a high ball forward to Graham Stewart who takes it down. Graham Stewart controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
4.50
0-0Simon Scales catches Noel Banks on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Noel Banks runs off the knock.
16.11
Jon Newton threads the ball through to Graham Stewart. Graham Stewart lofts in a cross ball towards David Moncur. David Moncur outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
21.38
Robbie Fowler flicks a high pass forward to Francis Youds who brings the ball under control. Francis Youds finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
22.34
Jon Newton takes it forward alone. Jon Newton shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
28.51
Nick Dodd controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Scales. Simon Scales knocks the ball forward to Michael Williamson. Michael Williamson knocks in a cross ball towards Ronnie Simonsen. Ronnie Simonsen connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
33.46
0-0Simon Scales flicks a high pass forward. Mick Fortune controls it well on his chest. Mick Fortune knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Frank Davis who gathers it comfortably.
39.42
Mervin Armstrong threads the ball through to Jason Potts. Jason Potts hits a low pass to Francis Youds. Francis Youds sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
44.12
0-0Simon Scales takes a quick throw-in. Nigel Robson plays the ball forward to Mick Fortune. Mick Fortune whips in a cross ball towards Michael Williamson. Michael Williamson powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but Noel Banks is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
45.00
0-0Corner kick to Macclesfield Town. Danny Parker chips it to the near post. Ronnie Simonsen tries a spectacular strike but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Macclesfield Town appear unchanged since the first half. Stockport County also appear unchanged since the first half. The Macclesfield Town players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Stockport County start the second half!
47.15
0-0Simon Scales plays the ball forward to Ronnie Simonsen. Ronnie Simonsen shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
48.17
1-0Nick Dodd threads the ball through to Simon Scales. Simon Scales knocks the ball to his team mate, Luke Crooks. Luke Crooks lofts in a cross ball towards Ronnie Simonsen. Ronnie Simonsen is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
54.44
Cristiano Valente threads a neat ball through to Nigel Robson. Nigel Robson passes the ball forward to Michael Williamson. Michael Williamson knocks in a cross ball towards Mick Fortune. Mick Fortune makes a deft header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
55.22
Noel Banks flicks a high ball forward to Jason Potts who takes it down. Jason Potts flicks a high pass forward. Graham Stewart comfortably collects the pass. Graham Stewart sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
60.49
1-1Stockport County have made a substitution with Rio Sheringham replacing Francis Youds .
61.56
Des Salmon chips the ball to his team mate, Rio Sheringham. Rio Sheringham whips in a cross ball towards Graham Stewart. Graham Stewart gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Franco Franchi didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
63.25
Robbie Fowler flicks a high pass forward. David Moncur collects the pass. David Moncur knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nick Dodd.
65.04
Simon Scales changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Simon Scales whips in a cross ball towards Mick Fortune. Mick Fortune connects with a diving header but it is tipped over by Frank Davis.
66.37
It's a corner kick. Danny Parker loops the ball over to the far post. Mick Fortune side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
69.36
Simon Scales flicks a high ball forward to Ronnie Simonsen who takes it down. Ronnie Simonsen advances inside the box! Ronnie Simonsen cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
75.20
Without breaking stride, Nigel Robson plays the ball forward to Mick Fortune. Mick Fortune knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.29
Macclesfield Town have made a substitution with Eric Eberle replacing Nigel Robson .
78.30
1-1Luke Crooks comes in with a late challenge on Neil Benali. Luke Crooks is warned by the referee! Neil Benali grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
79.46
Des Salmon chips the ball to his team mate, Rio Sheringham. Rio Sheringham shoots from long range. Wonderful reactions from Franco Franchi keeps it out!
83.32
1-1Neil Benali hacks Simon Scales from behind! Neil Benali is warned by the referee! Simon Scales runs off the knock.
84.12
Des Salmon chips the ball to his team mate, Graham Stewart. Graham Stewart plays a scrappy one-two with Rio Sheringham and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Graham Stewart provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
89.20
Cristiano Valente flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Scales. Simon Scales flicks a high pass forward. Ronnie Simonsen controls it well on his chest. Ronnie Simonsen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Simon Scales makes a probing pass to Michael Williamson. Michael Williamson whips in a cross ball towards Ronnie Simonsen. Ronnie Simonsen outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.2%
52.8%
Play Area
29.2%
45.8%
25%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ronnie Simonsen of Macclesfield Town |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Franco Franchi (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Richard Wilcox (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Cristiano Valente (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nick Dodd (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Danny Parker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nigel Robson (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Simon Scales (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Ronnie Simonsen (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Mick Fortune (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Michael Williamson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Luke Crooks (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Neil Pearce (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Eric Eberle (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Henry Unsworth (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Frank Davis (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Noel Banks (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Mervin Armstrong (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Neil Benali (DEF) | 5 | |
| 5. | Jason Potts (MID) | 8 | |
| 6. | Jon Newton (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Robbie Fowler (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Des Salmon (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | David Moncur (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Francis Youds (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Graham Stewart (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Brian Defoe (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | David Campos (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Rio Sheringham (DEF) | 6 | |