Match Report


Luton TownLuton Town     Colchester UnitedColchester United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Ledley CutlerL. Cutler60
G
1
G
54Aaron BarryA. Barry
Ashley WeirA. Weir49
D
2
D
69Sebastian MöllerS. Möller
Richard MasonR. Mason48
D
captain3
D
68Don StrachanD. Strachan
Warren ScowcroftW. Scowcroft48
D
4
D
63Mick FinneyM. Finney
Alan CadamarteriA. Cadamarteri65
M
5
M
73Claudio M. Di StefanoC. Di Stefano
Anthony GilchristA. Gilchrist63
M
6
M
52Alfred LjungbergA. Ljungberg
Ronnie StuartR. Stuart51
M
7
M
46Alfredo LilloA. Lillo
Graeme EhioguG. Ehiogu48
M
8
M
43Francis GodberF. Godber
Simon SeibertS. Seibert59
A
9
A
75Jan BackesJ. Backes
Francis NevilleF. Neville52
A
10
A
45Peter WeaverP. Weaver
Dean DrydenD. Dryden51
A
11captain
A
44Dion AndertonD. Anderton
 
Dion Wright-PhillipsD. Wright-Phillips47
G
12
D
58Gennaro MicilloG. Micillo
Chris BeckhamC. Beckham44
M
13
D
55Adam JoachimA. Joachim
Craig FormonC. Formon44
A
14
G
48Malcolm MooreM. Moore

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Kenilworth Road where Luton Town play host to Colchester United. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Luton Town and Colchester United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Graham Konchesky.


0.00
Colchester United kick off!
2.27
Alfred Ljungberg sees Peter Weaver in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Peter Weaver knocks in a cross ball towards Dion Anderton. Dion Anderton rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
10.14
Alfred Ljungberg brings the ball forward. Alfred Ljungberg whips in a cross ball towards Peter Weaver. Peter Weaver finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
18.08
Claudio M. Di Stefano threads the ball through to Peter Weaver. Peter Weaver tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
22.40
Ashley Weir flicks a high pass forward. Alan Cadamarteri holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alan Cadamarteri flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Seibert. Simon Seibert plays a quick one-two with Dean Dryden and rushes in on goal... Some awkward footwork from Simon Seibert provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
26.05
Warren Scowcroft brings the ball forward. Warren Scowcroft kicks a strong pass forward to Dean Dryden. Dean Dryden sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
30.47
Mick Finney makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alfredo Lillo. Alfredo Lillo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jan Backes. Jan Backes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Warren Scowcroft.
33.20
Ronnie Stuart flicks a high pass forward to Francis Neville who brings the ball under control. Francis Neville skips past Mick Finney! Some silky footwork from Francis Neville provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
42.20
Ashley Weir flicks a high pass forward to Ronnie Stuart who brings the ball under control. Ronnie Stuart flicks the ball to his team mate, Dean Dryden. Dean Dryden advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Dean Dryden provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's a woeful effort!
44.34
Alfred Ljungberg deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Peter Weaver. Peter Weaver shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Ledley Cutler!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Luton Town appear unchanged since the first half. Colchester United have changed their lineup with Adam Joachim replacing Alfredo Lillo.

45.00
Luton Town kick off and get the second half underway!
47.14
Adam Joachim runs straight at the opposition's defence. Adam Joachim knocks in a cross ball towards Jan Backes. Jan Backes rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Ledley Cutler with no chance!! Goal for Colchester United!
51.58
Sebastian Möller brings the ball forward. Sebastian Möller knocks the ball to his team mate, Dion Anderton. Dion Anderton knocks in a cross ball towards Jan Backes. Jan Backes makes a deft header but it's a lousy effort!
55.33
Sebastian Möller runs forward with the ball. Sebastian Möller makes a simple pass to Peter Weaver. Peter Weaver knocks in a cross ball towards Dion Anderton. Dion Anderton connects with a diving header. Ledley Cutler manages to gather it comfortably.
57.52
Without breaking stride, Adam Joachim plays the ball forward to Jan Backes. Jan Backes tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
60.12
Luton Town have made 3 substitutions with Dion Wright-Phillips replacing Ashley Weir, Chris Beckham replacing Ronnie Stuart and Craig Formon replacing Francis Neville .Colchester United have made 2 substitutions with Gennaro Micillo replacing Sebastian Möller and Malcolm Moore replacing Dion Anderton .
63.44
Alan Cadamarteri makes a simple pass to Craig Formon. Craig Formon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.34
Anthony Gilchrist threads a neat ball through to Simon Seibert. Simon Seibert knocks the ball forward to Dean Dryden but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
66.22
Adam Joachim flicks a high ball forward to Peter Weaver who takes it down. Peter Weaver knocks in a cross ball towards Malcolm Moore. Malcolm Moore is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies well off target!
69.41
Warren Scowcroft deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anthony Gilchrist. Anthony Gilchrist threads a neat ball through to Simon Seibert. Simon Seibert knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.05
Claudio M. Di Stefano makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jan Backes. Jan Backes tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
72.09
Alfred Ljungberg flicks a high pass forward. Jan Backes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jan Backes shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
77.39
Francis Godber knocks the ball forward to Peter Weaver. Peter Weaver knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.41
Simon Seibert hacks Mick Finney from behind! The referee brings Simon Seibert to one side and gives him a warning! Mick Finney carries on, but is struggling a bit.
84.28
Adam Joachim hits a low pass to Jan Backes. Jan Backes lofts in a cross ball towards Malcolm Moore. Malcolm Moore finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Ledley Cutler.
85.51
Corner kick to Colchester United. Francis Godber plays it to the far post. Don Strachan strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
87.58
Adam Joachim flicks a high pass forward. Malcolm Moore collects the pass. Malcolm Moore runs straight at the defence! Malcolm Moore takes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
90.00
Adam Joachim passes the ball forward to Peter Weaver. Peter Weaver chips the ball to his team mate, Malcolm Moore. Malcolm Moore rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Luton Town

Colchester United
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
1
8
Shots off Target
3
7
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.1%
57.9%
Play Area
35.5%
43.4%
21.1%

Scorers
Dion Anderton 2
Peter Weaver 10
Jan Backes 47

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Peter Weaver of Colchester United

Match Ratings
1.Ledley Cutler (GK)
7
2.Ashley Weir (DEF)
6
3.Richard Mason (DEF)
6
4.Warren Scowcroft (DEF)
6
5.Alan Cadamarteri (MID)
6
6.Anthony Gilchrist (MID)
6
7.Ronnie Stuart (MID)
6
8.Graeme Ehiogu (MID)
6
9.Simon Seibert (ATT)
6
10.Francis Neville (ATT)
6
11.Dean Dryden (ATT)
6
 
12.Dion Wright-Phillips (GK)
6
13.Chris Beckham (MID)
6
14.Craig Formon (ATT)
6

1.Aaron Barry (GK)
6
2.Sebastian Möller (DEF)
7
3.Don Strachan (DEF)
6
4.Mick Finney (DEF)
6
5.Claudio M. Di Stefano (MID)
6
6.Alfred Ljungberg (MID)
8
7.Alfredo Lillo (MID)
6
8.Francis Godber (MID)
6
9.Jan Backes (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Peter Weaver (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Dion Anderton (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Gennaro Micillo (DEF)
6
13.Adam Joachim (DEF)
8
14.Malcolm Moore (GK)
6