Match Report


BlackpoolBlackpool     Tottenham HotspurTottenham Hotspur
Computer Player Computer Player Barry Skinner Barry Skinner
Tommy GranvilleT. Granville63
G
1
G
65Tony BellamyT. Bellamy
Stanislas CapronS. Capron57
D
2
D
39Stuart KeeganS. Keegan
Stephen FlintlockS. Flintlock56
D
3
D
59Andy MatthewsA. Matthews
Chris BoertienC. Boertien54
D
4
D
65Richard JohnstoneR. Johnstone
Simon ShiltonS. Shilton53
D
5
D
62Alfred HoweyA. Howey
Ledley NichollsL. Nicholls59
M
6
M
62Nick PowellN. Powell
Steve SheringhamS. Sheringham49
M
captain7
M
63Tommy PottsT. Potts
Sergio LoureiroS. Loureiro46
M
8captain
A
60Billy InglisB. Inglis
Peter PerryP. Perry60
A
9
M
59Nicky BaileyN. Bailey
Noel HeskeyN. Heskey60
A
10
A
58Damien FormonD. Formon
Duncan HenryD. Henry57
A
11
A
59Andy PearceA. Pearce
 
Graeme CarragherG. Carragher53
A
12
G
58Craig ClelandC. Cleland
Bill WilliamsonB. Williamson51
D
13
D
58Billy MayB. May
Achille JörgensenA. Jörgensen45
G
14
A
64Greg CortG. Cort

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Bloomfield Road where Blackpool play host to Tottenham Hotspur. A crowd of 9,484 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Blackpool are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Tottenham Hotspur appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Adams.


0.00
Blackpool kick off and get the match underway!
3.08
Andy Matthews makes a probing pass to Nick Powell. Nick Powell decides to run forward with the ball. Nick Powell finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
8.26
Tommy Potts makes a simple pass to Damien Formon. Damien Formon knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Inglis. Some good footwork from Billy Inglis provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
12.57
Richard Johnstone deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tommy Potts. Tommy Potts controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy Pearce. Andy Pearce tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Tommy Granville.
15.39
Tommy Potts flicks a high pass forward. Nicky Bailey controls it well on his chest. Nicky Bailey tries a spectacular long range effort. Good keeping from Tommy Granville as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
16.11
It's a corner kick. Tommy Potts loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Noel Heskey reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
24.48
Steve Sheringham passes the ball forward to Duncan Henry. Duncan Henry controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
26.51
Tommy Potts deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Pearce. Andy Pearce knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.14
Tommy Potts controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy Inglis. Billy Inglis controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
28.23
Chris Boertien threads a neat ball through to Ledley Nicholls. Ledley Nicholls flicks a high pass forward. Peter Perry collects the pass. Peter Perry shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
30.04
Nick Powell hacks Ledley Nicholls from behind! The referee calls over Nick Powell and warns him to calm down! Ledley Nicholls grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
32.39
Nick Powell flicks a high pass forward. Billy Inglis holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Billy Inglis tries a spectacular long range effort. Tommy Granville gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
33.10
Sergio Loureiro makes a probing pass to Noel Heskey. Noel Heskey skips past Stuart Keegan! Noel Heskey shoots from just inside the box. The ball strikes Andy Matthews's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
34.14
It's a corner kick which Simon Shilton takes quickly, playing the ball short to Chris Boertien. Some awkward footwork from Chris Boertien provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Tony Bellamy had no chance!! Goal for Blackpool!
36.47
Peter Perry catches Richard Johnstone on the ankles. Peter Perry is shown the yellow card! Richard Johnstone runs off the knock.
38.28
Richard Johnstone makes a simple pass to Tommy Potts. Tommy Potts flicks a high pass forward. Andy Pearce holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andy Pearce sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Tommy Granville.
39.58
Nick Powell sees space and advances. Nick Powell tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Tommy Granville manages to gather it easily.
40.32
From the throw-in, Steve Sheringham picks out Sergio Loureiro. Sergio Loureiro kicks a strong pass forward to Peter Perry. Peter Perry knocks in a cross ball towards Noel Heskey. Noel Heskey beats his man to it with a header. Magnificent save by Tony Bellamy!
42.51
Tommy Potts surges forward with the ball. Tommy Potts tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Tommy Granville.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Blackpool appear unchanged since the first half. Tottenham Hotspur also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Tottenham Hotspur get the second half underway!
47.33
Tommy Potts hacks Steve Sheringham from behind! The referee calls over Tommy Potts and warns him to calm down! Steve Sheringham carries on, but is struggling a bit.
48.33
Alfred Howey hits a low pass to Tommy Potts. Tommy Potts makes a probing pass to Andy Pearce. Andy Pearce controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
51.38
Nick Powell passes the ball forward to Billy Inglis. Billy Inglis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Simon Shilton.
55.10
Peter Perry barges into Andy Matthews. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's another yellow card! It's an early bath for Peter Perry!! Andy Matthews runs off the knock.
60.39
Tommy Potts makes a simple pass to Billy Inglis. Billy Inglis shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
63.07
Andy Matthews flicks a high pass forward. Tommy Potts collects the pass. Tommy Potts controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy Pearce. Andy Pearce shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
65.04
Andy Matthews threads the ball through to Tommy Potts. Showing composure, Tommy Potts plays the ball forward to Nicky Bailey. Nicky Bailey passes the ball forward but Damien Formon is offside!
66.48
Richard Johnstone takes the throw-in. Alfred Howey knocks the ball to his team mate, Tommy Potts. Tommy Potts sees Damien Formon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Damien Formon whips in a cross ball towards Andy Pearce. Andy Pearce rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
69.34
Stanislas Capron knocks the ball to his team mate, Steve Sheringham. Steve Sheringham sees a break and surges forward. Steve Sheringham lofts in a cross ball towards Noel Heskey. Andy Matthews comes in with a late challenge on Noel Heskey. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
73.57
Tommy Potts takes it forward alone. Tommy Potts lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Inglis. Stanislas Capron hacks Billy Inglis from behind! Billy Inglis appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
75.16
Nick Powell sees a break and surges forward. Nick Powell shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
77.19
Blackpool have made 2 substitutions with Graeme Carragher replacing Stanislas Capron and Bill Williamson replacing Sergio Loureiro .
84.36
Alfred Howey decides to run forward with the ball. Alfred Howey advances with the ball. Alfred Howey shoots from distance. Alfred Howey scores for Tottenham Hotspur!!
89.51
Graeme Carragher knocks the ball forward to Bill Williamson. Bill Williamson makes a probing pass to Noel Heskey. Noel Heskey shoots from long range. Fantastic reaction save from Tony Bellamy!
90.00
Steve Sheringham plays the ball forward to Noel Heskey. Noel Heskey knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andy Matthews.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Blackpool

Tottenham Hotspur
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
4
10
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
34.6%
65.4%
Play Area
35.8%
40.7%
23.5%

Scorers
Chris Boertien 34
Billy Inglis 8
Andy Pearce 48
Alfred Howey 84

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Tommy Potts of Tottenham Hotspur

Match Ratings
1.Tommy Granville (GK)
7
2.Stanislas Capron (DEF)
6
3.Stephen Flintlock (DEF)
6
4.Chris Boertien (DEF)goal scored
7
5.Simon Shilton (DEF)
6
6.Ledley Nicholls (MID)
6
7.Steve Sheringham (MID)
6
8.Sergio Loureiro (MID)
6
9.Peter Perry (ATT)red card
3
10.Noel Heskey (ATT)
6
11.Duncan Henry (ATT)
6
 
12.Graeme Carragher (ATT)
6
13.Bill Williamson (DEF)
6
14.Achille Jörgensen (GK)
0

1.Tony Bellamy (GK)
6
2.Stuart Keegan (DEF)
6
3.Andy Matthews (DEF)
6
4.Richard Johnstone (DEF)
6
5.Alfred Howey (DEF)goal scored
8
6.Nick Powell (MID)
7
7.Tommy Potts (MID)
8
8.Billy Inglis (ATT)goal scored
7
9.Nicky Bailey (MID)
6
10.Damien Formon (ATT)
6
11.Andy Pearce (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Craig Cleland (GK)
0
13.Billy May (DEF)
0
14.Greg Cort (ATT)
0