Match Report
| Torquay United | Torquay United |  |  | Doncaster Rovers | Doncaster Rovers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Graham Grantt | G. Grantt |  | 47 | G |  | 1 | | G | 54 |  | Albert Gimenez | A. Gimenez | |||||||||
| James Hitchcock | J. Hitchcock | | 57 | D |  |  | 2 |  | D | 49 |  | Joao Vieira | J. Vieira | ||||||||
| Syd Edworthy | S. Edworthy | | 51 | D | | 3 | | D | 45 |  | Yohann Padovani | Y. Padovani | |||||||||
| Adrian Ward | A. Ward | | 48 | D | | 4 | | D | 44 | | Tim Powell | T. Powell | |||||||||
| Norman Sharpe | N. Sharpe | | 66 | M | | 5 | | D | 42 | | Anthony Stuart | A. Stuart | |||||||||
| Billy Smithe | B. Smithe | | 54 | M | | 6 | | M | 51 | | Titus Hurst | T. Hurst | |||||||||
| Simon Bishop | S. Bishop | | 54 | M | | 7 | | | M | 50 | | James Batty | J. Batty | ||||||||
| Mark Robson | M. Robson | | 52 | M | | 8 | | M | 45 | | Dean Power | D. Power | |||||||||
| Brian Howells | B. Howells | | 53 | A | | 9 | | A | 50 |  | Giampaolo De Palma | G. De Palma | |||||||||
| Brendan Tolley | B. Tolley | | 51 | A | | 10 | | A | 48 | | Steve Galli | S. Galli | |||||||||
| Reinier Hendriks | R. Hendriks |  | 50 | A | | 11 | | A | 46 | | James Newby | J. Newby | |||||||||
| Ben Weaver | B. Weaver | | 51 | M | | 12 | | G | 51 | | Brendan Benali | B. Benali | |||||||||
| Morris Walker | M. Walker | | 48 | M | | 13 | | G | 45 | | Fredrik Kitson | F. Kitson | |||||||||
| Gilles Kahn | G. Kahn | | 46 | D | | 14 | | A | 43 | | Frank Cooke | F. Cooke | |||||||||
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Match Report
The weather is mixed here at Plainmoor Ground where Torquay United play host to Doncaster Rovers. A crowd of 4,596 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Torquay United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Doncaster Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Daniel Harrison.
The pitch is in good condition.
Torquay United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Doncaster Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Daniel Harrison.
0.00
0-0Torquay United kick off and get the first half underway!
2.27
0-0Dean Power hacks Billy Smithe from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Billy Smithe gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
8.06
Reinier Hendriks hacks Anthony Stuart from behind! The referee warns Reinier Hendriks to calm down! Anthony Stuart gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
14.12
0-0Dean Power comes in with a late challenge on Norman Sharpe. Dean Power is shown his second yellow card!! He leaves the field in disgrace!! Norman Sharpe runs off the knock.
15.21
0-0Adrian Ward receives the ball from a throw-in from James Hitchcock. Adrian Ward sees Billy Smithe in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Billy Smithe threads a neat ball through to Brian Howells. Brian Howells shoots from 25 yards. Albert Gimenez gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
21.29
0-0James Newby makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steve Galli. Steve Galli plays a one-two with Giampaolo De Palma and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Steve Galli provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
28.43
James Hitchcock flicks a high pass forward to Mark Robson who brings the ball under control. Mark Robson makes an attacking run forward. Mark Robson finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
32.38
Tim Powell decides to run forward with the ball. With some swift thinking, Tim Powell plays the ball forward to Giampaolo De Palma. Giampaolo De Palma shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
36.33
James Newby hits a low pass to Giampaolo De Palma. Giampaolo De Palma finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
40.43
Norman Sharpe flicks a high pass forward. Brian Howells holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Brian Howells tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
42.37
0-0James Hitchcock makes a probing pass to Billy Smithe. Billy Smithe makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Reinier Hendriks. Reinier Hendriks puts a great ball through. Brian Howells runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Torquay United appear unchanged since the first half. Doncaster Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Doncaster Rovers kick off and get the second half underway!
53.01
0-0Titus Hurst clumsily knocks into Mark Robson. The referee brings Titus Hurst to one side and gives him a warning! Mark Robson runs off the knock.
59.56
0-0Yohann Padovani catches Brian Howells on the ankles. The referee calls over Yohann Padovani and shows him a yellow card! Brian Howells runs off the knock.
60.50
0-0James Newby hits a low pass to Steve Galli. Steve Galli knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Syd Edworthy.
63.57
Simon Bishop threads a neat ball through to Brendan Tolley. Brendan Tolley shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
65.32
Tim Powell sees space and advances. Tim Powell takes it forward alone. Tim Powell shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
66.10
1-0Adrian Ward pushes up the pitch. Adrian Ward chips the ball to his team mate, Brian Howells. Brian Howells plays a scrappy one-two with Brendan Tolley and stumbles forward towards the goal... Brian Howells comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's there!! Albert Gimenez has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
73.08
Titus Hurst makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Giampaolo De Palma. Giampaolo De Palma cuts inside the box! Giampaolo De Palma rockets a shot on goal but somehow Graham Grantt manages to keep it out.
75.08
Yohann Padovani kicks a strong pass forward to Titus Hurst. Titus Hurst changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Titus Hurst shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
79.11
Titus Hurst threads the ball through to Giampaolo De Palma. Giampaolo De Palma sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Graham Grantt reads it well. Fabulous stop!
83.04
1-0Syd Edworthy makes a beautiful solo run. With some swift thinking, Syd Edworthy plays the ball forward to Brian Howells. Brian Howells skips past Tim Powell! Brian Howells tries a spectacular strike but is denied by Joao Vieira. Excellent block.
84.25
Norman Sharpe passes the ball forward to Brendan Tolley. Brendan Tolley deftly passes the ball to Brian Howells, releasing him through on goal. Brian Howells looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's miles wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
24.7%
46.9%
28.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Brian Howells of Torquay United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Graham Grantt (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | James Hitchcock (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Syd Edworthy (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Adrian Ward (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Norman Sharpe (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Billy Smithe (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Simon Bishop (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Mark Robson (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Brian Howells (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Brendan Tolley (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Reinier Hendriks (ATT) | 5 | |
| 12. | Ben Weaver (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Morris Walker (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gilles Kahn (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Albert Gimenez (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Joao Vieira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Yohann Padovani (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Tim Powell (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Anthony Stuart (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Titus Hurst (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | James Batty (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Dean Power (MID) |  | 3 |
| 9. | Giampaolo De Palma (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Steve Galli (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | James Newby (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Brendan Benali (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Fredrik Kitson (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Frank Cooke (ATT) | 0 | |