Match Report


BlackpoolBlackpool     Colchester UnitedColchester United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Tommy GranvilleT. Granville63
G
1
G
54Aaron BarryA. Barry
Stanislas CapronS. Capron57
D
2
D
70Sebastian MöllerS. Möller
Simon ShiltonS. Shilton53
D
3
D
69Don StrachanD. Strachan
Bill WilliamsonB. Williamson51
D
4
D
63Mick FinneyM. Finney
Scott AthertonS. Atherton49
D
5
M
52Alfred LjungbergA. Ljungberg
Ledley NichollsL. Nicholls59
M
6
M
46Alfredo LilloA. Lillo
Sergio LoureiroS. Loureiro47
M
captain7
M
46Billy GoughB. Gough
Titus JacobsT. Jacobs47
M
8
M
43Mark MccannM. Mccann
Noel HeskeyN. Heskey60
A
9
A
75Jan BackesJ. Backes
Lomano FlintlockL. Flintlock60
A
10
A
54Danny TolleyD. Tolley
Duncan HenryD. Henry57
A
11captain
A
45Peter WeaverP. Weaver
 
Kevin GemmellK. Gemmell46
M
12
D
58Gennaro MicilloG. Micillo
Achille JörgensenA. Jörgensen45
G
13
D
55Adam JoachimA. Joachim
Kevin FroggattK. Froggatt41
M
14
G
48Malcolm MooreM. Moore

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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Bloomfield Road where Blackpool play host to Colchester United. A crowd of 4,794 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Blackpool are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Colchester United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Emile Lawton.


0.00
The whistle blows and Blackpool kick off!
4.01
Simon Shilton barges into Danny Tolley. The referee brings Simon Shilton to one side and gives him a warning! Danny Tolley runs off the knock.
9.39
Alfredo Lillo flicks a high ball forward to Peter Weaver who takes it down. Peter Weaver shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
12.14
Sebastian Möller makes a strong solo run forward. Sebastian Möller makes a probing pass to Danny Tolley. Danny Tolley knocks in a cross ball towards Jan Backes. Jan Backes connects with a diving header. The ball strikes Scott Atherton's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
13.28
Corner kick to Colchester United. Mark Mccann plays it short to Don Strachan. Don Strachan knocks the ball into the box. Ledley Nicholls chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
15.48
Ledley Nicholls knocks the ball forward to Duncan Henry. Duncan Henry tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
16.17
Ledley Nicholls threads the ball through to Duncan Henry. Duncan Henry sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Duncan Henry scores for Blackpool!!
20.48
Alfredo Lillo takes a long throw-in. Alfred Ljungberg deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Peter Weaver. Peter Weaver knocks in a cross ball towards Jan Backes. Jan Backes outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Tommy Granville reads it well. Good save!
24.14
Ledley Nicholls flicks a high pass forward. Lomano Flintlock holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lomano Flintlock lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Henry. Duncan Henry connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Aaron Barry picks it out of the air!
30.20
Sergio Loureiro flicks a high pass forward to Noel Heskey who brings the ball under control. Noel Heskey lofts in a cross ball towards Lomano Flintlock. Lomano Flintlock directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
39.14
Billy Gough chips the ball to his team mate, Danny Tolley. Danny Tolley rushes past Simon Shilton! Danny Tolley makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!
42.06
Billy Gough threads a neat ball through to Jan Backes. Jan Backes knocks in a cross ball towards Peter Weaver. Peter Weaver gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it goes wide for a goal kick.
44.52
Bill Williamson passes the ball forward to Ledley Nicholls. Ledley Nicholls advances with the ball. Ledley Nicholls shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
45.00
Billy Gough flicks a high ball forward to Jan Backes who takes it down. Jan Backes whips in a cross ball towards Peter Weaver. Peter Weaver flicks the ball with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
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. Colchester United have changed their lineup with Adam Joachim replacing Billy Gough.

45.00
Colchester United kick off!
47.36
With great vision, Alfredo Lillo plays the ball forward to Jan Backes. Jan Backes shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
49.25
Scott Atherton threads a neat ball through to Ledley Nicholls. Ledley Nicholls decides to run forward with the ball. Ledley Nicholls lofts in a cross ball towards Lomano Flintlock. Lomano Flintlock makes a convincing header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
53.13
Stanislas Capron sweeps the ball long. Lomano Flintlock knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Henry. Duncan Henry beats his man to it with a header but it curls horrendously wide!
60.30
Colchester United have made 2 substitutions with Gennaro Micillo replacing Sebastian Möller and Malcolm Moore replacing Peter Weaver .
69.53
Ledley Nicholls controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Noel Heskey. Noel Heskey lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Henry. Duncan Henry fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
73.53
Mick Finney deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adam Joachim. Adam Joachim flicks a high pass forward. Malcolm Moore controls it well on his chest. Malcolm Moore knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.29
Alfredo Lillo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jan Backes. Jan Backes knocks in a cross ball towards Malcolm Moore. Malcolm Moore flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
77.00
Blackpool have made 3 substitutions with Kevin Gemmell replacing Stanislas Capron, Achille Jörgensen replacing Titus Jacobs and Kevin Froggatt replacing Noel Heskey .
78.09
Don Strachan passes the ball forward to Mark Mccann. Mark Mccann flicks a high pass forward. Danny Tolley collects the pass. Danny Tolley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.19
Bill Williamson threads a neat ball through to Sergio Loureiro. Sergio Loureiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lomano Flintlock. Lomano Flintlock shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
85.34
Without breaking stride, Mark Mccann plays the ball forward to Danny Tolley. Danny Tolley shoots from 20 yards but somehow Tommy Granville manages to keep it out.
87.38
Ledley Nicholls darts forward. Ledley Nicholls cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Ledley Nicholls provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it is miles over!
89.37
Ledley Nicholls changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ledley Nicholls lofts in a cross ball towards Lomano Flintlock. Lomano Flintlock powers a header at goal. Aaron Barry didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
90.00
Bill Williamson sees Achille Jörgensen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Achille Jörgensen makes a simple pass to Lomano Flintlock. Lomano Flintlock flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Henry controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Duncan Henry muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Blackpool

Colchester United
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
7
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52%
48%
Play Area
32%
40%
28%

Scorers
Duncan Henry 16, 70

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ledley Nicholls of Blackpool

Match Ratings
1.Tommy Granville (GK)
6
2.Stanislas Capron (DEF)
6
3.Simon Shilton (DEF)
5
4.Bill Williamson (DEF)
6
5.Scott Atherton (DEF)
6
6.Ledley Nicholls (MID)
10
7.Sergio Loureiro (MID)
6
8.Titus Jacobs (MID)
6
9.Noel Heskey (ATT)
6
10.Lomano Flintlock (ATT)
6
11.Duncan Henry (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Kevin Gemmell (MID)
6
13.Achille Jörgensen (GK)
6
14.Kevin Froggatt (MID)
6

1.Aaron Barry (GK)
7
2.Sebastian Möller (DEF)
7
3.Don Strachan (DEF)
7
4.Mick Finney (DEF)
6
5.Alfred Ljungberg (MID)
6
6.Alfredo Lillo (MID)
6
7.Billy Gough (MID)
6
8.Mark Mccann (MID)
6
9.Jan Backes (ATT)
6
10.Danny Tolley (ATT)
6
11.Peter Weaver (ATT)
6
 
12.Gennaro Micillo (DEF)
6
13.Adam Joachim (DEF)
6
14.Malcolm Moore (GK)
6