Match Report


BlackpoolBlackpool     Stockport CountyStockport County
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Tommy GranvilleT. Granville63
G
1
G
60Frank DavisF. Davis
Stanislas CapronS. Capron57
D
2
D
65Noel BanksN. Banks
Stephen FlintlockS. Flintlock56
D
3captain
D
60Mervin ArmstrongM. Armstrong
Chris BoertienC. Boertien55
D
4
D
49Neil BenaliN. Benali
Simon ShiltonS. Shilton53
D
5
M
65Jason PottsJ. Potts
Steve SheringhamS. Sheringham49
M
6
M
59Jon NewtonJ. Newton
Sergio LoureiroS. Loureiro46
M
captain7
M
57Robbie FowlerR. Fowler
Kevin GemmellK. Gemmell45
M
8
M
53Des SalmonD. Salmon
Peter PerryP. Perry60
A
9
A
58David MoncurD. Moncur
Noel HeskeyN. Heskey60
A
10
A
51Ben WoodgateB. Woodgate
Duncan HenryD. Henry57
A
11
A
50Francis YoudsF. Youds
 
Graeme CarragherG. Carragher53
A
12
M
51Brian DefoeB. Defoe
Bill WilliamsonB. Williamson51
D
13
G
47David CamposD. Campos
Achille JörgensenA. Jörgensen45
G
14
A
47Graham StewartG. Stewart

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Bloomfield Road where Blackpool play host to Stockport County. A crowd of 8,764 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Blackpool are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Stockport County appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Francis Naylor.


0.00
Blackpool kick off and get the first half underway!
4.36
Des Salmon threads a neat ball through to David Moncur. David Moncur skips past Stanislas Capron! David Moncur comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it whistles just wide of the post!
14.21
Mervin Armstrong comes in with a late challenge on Sergio Loureiro. Mervin Armstrong is shown the yellow card! Sergio Loureiro grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
18.20
Kevin Gemmell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Peter Perry. Peter Perry whips in a cross ball towards Noel Heskey. With a superhuman jump, Noel Heskey connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
24.39
Neil Benali makes a simple pass to Jason Potts. Jason Potts sees a break and surges forward. Jason Potts edges inside the box! Jason Potts tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
28.19
Steve Sheringham hits a low pass to Peter Perry. Peter Perry whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Henry. Duncan Henry finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
30.30
Steve Sheringham threads the ball through to Peter Perry. Peter Perry knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Noel Banks.
38.57
Jason Potts makes a beautiful solo run. Jason Potts lofts in a cross ball towards Francis Youds. Francis Youds whips the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
39.07
David Moncur catches Chris Boertien on the ankles. David Moncur is shown the yellow card! Chris Boertien hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.30
Jon Newton sees David Moncur in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Moncur plays a quick one-two with Ben Woodgate and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from David Moncur provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's there!! Tommy Granville has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
Noel Banks takes it forward alone. Noel Banks makes a simple pass to Ben Woodgate. Ben Woodgate shoots from distance. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Blackpool appear unchanged since the first half. Stockport County also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Stockport County kick off!
48.49
Des Salmon darts forward. Des Salmon whips in a cross ball towards Ben Woodgate. Ben Woodgate finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
49.12
Noel Banks controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Des Salmon. Des Salmon takes it forward alone. Des Salmon flicks the ball to his team mate, Francis Youds. Chris Boertien comes in with a late challenge on Francis Youds. Francis Youds appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
53.16
Sergio Loureiro makes a simple pass to Duncan Henry. Duncan Henry runs straight at the defence! Duncan Henry cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!
60.17
Stockport County have made a substitution with Graham Stewart replacing Ben Woodgate .
63.53
Steve Sheringham sees a break and surges forward. Steve Sheringham plays a scrappy one-two with Peter Perry and stumbles forward towards the goal... Steve Sheringham cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
67.58
Simon Shilton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Gemmell. Kevin Gemmell flicks a high pass forward. Noel Heskey holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Noel Heskey sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
75.49
Robbie Fowler brings the ball forward. Robbie Fowler threads a neat, attacking ball through to Francis Youds. Francis Youds shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
77.15
Blackpool have made 3 substitutions with Graeme Carragher replacing Stanislas Capron, Bill Williamson replacing Kevin Gemmell and Achille Jörgensen replacing Peter Perry .
84.33
Robbie Fowler runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Robbie Fowler tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
87.27
Jon Newton sees Graham Stewart in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Graham Stewart rushes past Chris Boertien! Some silky footwork from Graham Stewart provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Blackpool

Stockport County
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
0
4
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.6%
57.4%
Play Area
35.3%
42.6%
22.1%

Scorers
Jason Potts 24
David Moncur 42
Ben Woodgate 45

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jason Potts of Stockport County

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

1.Frank Davis (GK)
6
2.Noel Banks (DEF)
7
3.Mervin Armstrong (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Neil Benali (DEF)
7
5.Jason Potts (MID)goal scored
9
6.Jon Newton (MID)
7
7.Robbie Fowler (MID)
7
8.Des Salmon (MID)
7
9.David Moncur (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
8
10.Ben Woodgate (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Francis Youds (ATT)
6
 
12.Brian Defoe (MID)
0
13.David Campos (GK)
0
14.Graham Stewart (ATT)
6