Match Report


DarlingtonDarlington     Tottenham HotspurTottenham Hotspur
Computer Player Computer Player Barry Skinner Barry Skinner
Ashley SouthgateA. Southgate58
G
1
G
65Tony BellamyT. Bellamy
Alfred ClemenceA. Clemence72
D
2
D
59Brian HitchcockB. Hitchcock
Titus WilliamsonT. Williamson60
D
captain3
D
65Gary McallisterG. Mcallister
Robert BeyeR. Beye60
D
4
D
65Richard JohnstoneR. Johnstone
Gavin DelaneyG. Delaney68
M
5
D
62Alfred HoweyA. Howey
Kelvin SalmonK. Salmon64
M
6
M
60Billy ElliottB. Elliott
Ben BestB. Best59
M
7
M
63Tommy PottsT. Potts
Artur FariaA. Faria42
M
8captain
A
60Billy InglisB. Inglis
Tony GalliT. Galli59
A
9
M
59Nicky BaileyN. Bailey
Nick BoatengN. Boateng53
A
10
A
58Damien FormonD. Formon
Glynn FroggattG. Froggatt45
A
11
A
64Greg CortG. Cort
 
Benoit RicchiutiB. Ricchiuti53
G
12
G
58Craig ClelandC. Cleland
Frank CarragherF. Carragher52
D
13
D
58Billy MayB. May
Alexander MaddisonA. Maddison52
D
14
A
59Andy PearceA. Pearce

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at The Northern Echo Darlington Arena where Darlington play host to Tottenham Hotspur. A crowd of 8,523 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Darlington are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Tottenham Hotspur appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Les Jess.


0.00
The first half starts with Tottenham Hotspur kicking off!
3.07
Kelvin Salmon makes a simple pass to Tony Galli. Tony Galli controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
4.00
Tommy Potts brings the ball forward. Tommy Potts shoots from outside the area. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
10.54
Artur Faria threads a neat ball through to Nick Boateng. Nick Boateng shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Tony Bellamy!
12.48
Gary Mcallister flicks a high pass forward to Billy Elliott who brings the ball under control. With some swift thinking, Billy Elliott plays the ball forward to Damien Formon. Damien Formon shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
16.33
Tommy Potts flicks a high pass forward. Greg Cort holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Greg Cort plays a one-two with Billy Inglis and advances towards the goal... Alfred Clemence comes in with a late challenge on Greg Cort. Penalty not given!!
18.25
Alfred Clemence flicks a high pass forward to Ben Best who brings the ball under control. Ben Best plays the ball forward to Glynn Froggatt. Glynn Froggatt knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Richard Johnstone.
20.39
Tommy Potts threads a neat ball through to Nicky Bailey. Nicky Bailey controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
27.33
Tommy Potts hits a low pass to Billy Inglis. Billy Inglis whips in a cross ball towards Greg Cort. Greg Cort heads the ball goalwards but it's a woeful effort!
30.53
Richard Johnstone darts forward. Richard Johnstone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicky Bailey. Nicky Bailey shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
32.03
Tommy Potts makes a beautiful solo run. Tommy Potts shoots from long range. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
45.00
Artur Faria flicks a high pass forward. Nick Boateng collects the pass. Nick Boateng cuts inside the box! Nick Boateng side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Alfred Howey.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
Darlington kick off the second half!
48.20
Kelvin Salmon makes a simple pass to Nick Boateng. Nick Boateng shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
49.21
Tommy Potts plays the ball forward to Nicky Bailey. Nicky Bailey whips in a cross ball towards Damien Formon. Damien Formon rises majestically and gets a header on goal but somehow Ashley Southgate manages to keep it out.
53.35
Tommy Potts surges forward with the ball. Tommy Potts shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
54.50
Gary Mcallister kicks a strong pass forward to Tommy Potts. Tommy Potts threads the ball through to Billy Inglis. Billy Inglis whips in a cross ball towards Greg Cort. Greg Cort is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies well off target!
66.17
Tommy Potts makes an attacking run forward. Tommy Potts shoots from long range. Ashley Southgate easily gets down and covers it.
71.35
Seeing Gary Mcallister's run, Richard Johnstone quickly throws the ball into his path. Gary Mcallister makes a simple pass to Tommy Potts. Tommy Potts makes a beautiful solo run. Tommy Potts shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
78.05
Alfred Howey threads a neat ball through to Tommy Potts. Tommy Potts flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicky Bailey. Nicky Bailey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.21
With imagination, Kelvin Salmon plays the ball forward to Tony Galli. Tony Galli runs straight at the defence! Tony Galli rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
84.06
Kelvin Salmon threads a neat ball through to Nick Boateng. Nick Boateng lofts in a cross ball towards Glynn Froggatt. Glynn Froggatt makes a deft header. Magnificent save by Tony Bellamy!
85.01
Seeing a gap ahead, Billy Elliott plays the ball forward to Nicky Bailey. Nicky Bailey passes the ball forward but Billy Inglis is offside!
87.46
Tommy Potts passes the ball forward to Greg Cort. Greg Cort shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
89.36
Billy Elliott chips the ball to his team mate, Greg Cort. Greg Cort shoots from distance but somehow Ashley Southgate manages to keep it out.
90.00
Billy Elliott flicks a high ball forward to Billy Inglis who takes it down. Billy Inglis lofts in a cross ball towards Nicky Bailey. Nicky Bailey rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it flies wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Darlington

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

Possession
37.6%
62.4%
Play Area
27.1%
45.9%
27.1%

Scorers
Tony Galli 81
Tommy Potts 4

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

Match Ratings
1.Ashley Southgate (GK)
7
2.Alfred Clemence (DEF)
6
3.Titus Williamson (DEF)
6
4.Robert Beye (DEF)
6
5.Gavin Delaney (MID)
6
6.Kelvin Salmon (MID)
7
7.Ben Best (MID)
6
8.Artur Faria (MID)
6
9.Tony Galli (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Nick Boateng (ATT)
6
11.Glynn Froggatt (ATT)
6
 
12.Benoit Ricchiuti (GK)
0
13.Frank Carragher (DEF)
0
14.Alexander Maddison (DEF)
0

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