Match Report


Stockport CountyStockport County     Colchester UnitedColchester United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Danny GilchristD. Gilchrist62
G
1
G
54Aaron BarryA. Barry
Noel BanksN. Banks65
D
2
D
70Sebastian MöllerS. Möller
Mervin ArmstrongM. Armstrong60
D
captain3
D
69Don StrachanD. Strachan
Rio SheringhamR. Sheringham45
D
4
D
63Mick FinneyM. Finney
Jason PottsJ. Potts65
M
5
M
54Uwe JanesU. Janes
Robbie FowlerR. Fowler57
M
6
M
52Alfred LjungbergA. Ljungberg
Des SalmonD. Salmon53
M
7
M
46Alfredo LilloA. Lillo
Brian DefoeB. Defoe51
M
8
M
46Billy GoughB. Gough
Dennis BartonD. Barton61
A
9
A
75Jan BackesJ. Backes
David MoncurD. Moncur59
A
10
A
54Danny TolleyD. Tolley
Tommy SheringhamT. Sheringham55
A
11captain
A
45Peter WeaverP. Weaver
 
Frank DavisF. Davis60
G
12
D
58Gennaro MicilloG. Micillo
Ben WoodgateB. Woodgate51
A
13
D
55Adam JoachimA. Joachim
Francis YoudsF. Youds50
A
14
G
48Malcolm MooreM. Moore

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Edgeley Park where Stockport County play host to Colchester United. A crowd of 4,511 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Stockport County and Colchester United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Graham Konchesky.


0.00
The first half starts with Colchester United kicking off!
2.26
Des Salmon surges forward with the ball. Des Salmon threads a neat ball through to Tommy Sheringham. Tommy Sheringham strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
6.16
Rio Sheringham picks a pass forward to Des Salmon. Des Salmon picks a pass forward to Dennis Barton. Dennis Barton shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
14.43
Des Salmon advances with the ball. Des Salmon plays a scrappy one-two with Dennis Barton and stumbles forward towards the goal... Des Salmon shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Superb reactions from Aaron Barry. What a save!
15.35
Des Salmon threads a neat ball through to Tommy Sheringham. Tommy Sheringham plays a scrappy one-two with David Moncur and stumbles forward towards the goal... Tommy Sheringham shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball is deflected off Mick Finney and goes out of play.
16.48
Corner kick to Stockport County. Brian Defoe plays it to the far post. Alfred Ljungberg reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
22.24
Robbie Fowler comes in with a late challenge on Billy Gough. The referee calls over Robbie Fowler and warns him to calm down! Billy Gough grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
27.32
Billy Gough flicks a high pass forward to Jan Backes who brings the ball neatly under control. Jan Backes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Noel Banks.
28.07
Billy Gough passes the ball forward to Jan Backes. Jan Backes shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
30.35
Alfred Ljungberg flicks a high ball forward to Peter Weaver who takes it down. Peter Weaver shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
33.14
Robbie Fowler flicks a high pass forward. Dennis Barton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dennis Barton plays a one-two with Tommy Sheringham and advances towards the goal... Dennis Barton looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. What a cracker!! Aaron Barry had no chance!! Goal for Stockport County!
36.54
Alfredo Lillo knocks the ball to his team mate, Peter Weaver. Peter Weaver knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Noel Banks.
39.12
Uwe Janes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Danny Tolley. Danny Tolley lofts in a cross ball towards Peter Weaver. Peter Weaver flicks the ball with his head. Danny Gilchrist manages to gather it.
42.33
Sebastian Möller hits a low pass to Alfred Ljungberg. Alfred Ljungberg advances with the ball. Alfred Ljungberg whips in a cross ball towards Danny Tolley. Danny Tolley makes a convincing header. What a cracker!! Danny Gilchrist had no chance!! Goal for Colchester United!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
The second half starts with Stockport County kicking off!
48.18
Uwe Janes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Peter Weaver. Peter Weaver knocks in a cross ball towards Jan Backes. Jan Backes connects with a diving header but it flies just off target!
55.38
Mervin Armstrong plays the ball forward to Robbie Fowler. Robbie Fowler threads a neat ball through to Dennis Barton. Dennis Barton plays a scrappy one-two with Tommy Sheringham and stumbles forward towards the goal... Dennis Barton takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
60.47
Stockport County have made a substitution with Francis Youds replacing David Moncur .Colchester United have made 2 substitutions with Gennaro Micillo replacing Sebastian Möller and Malcolm Moore replacing Peter Weaver .
65.34
Brian Defoe passes the ball forward to Francis Youds. Francis Youds knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mick Finney.
66.34
Des Salmon makes an attacking run forward. Des Salmon whips in a cross ball towards Tommy Sheringham. Tommy Sheringham flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
69.58
With vision, Billy Gough laces a weighted ball forward to Danny Tolley. Danny Tolley cuts inside the box! Danny Tolley looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Danny Gilchrist with no chance!! Goal for Colchester United!
72.06
Gennaro Micillo passes the ball forward to Adam Joachim. Adam Joachim makes a simple pass to Malcolm Moore. Malcolm Moore whips in a cross ball towards Danny Tolley. Danny Tolley is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it rises well off target!
78.20
Robbie Fowler sees Francis Youds in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francis Youds runs straight at the defence! Francis Youds side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
79.54
Des Salmon kicks a strong pass forward to Francis Youds. Francis Youds plays a scrappy one-two with Dennis Barton and advances towards the goal... Francis Youds shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Stockport County

Colchester United
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.8%
42.2%
Play Area
23.4%
46.9%
29.7%

Scorers
Dennis Barton 33
Danny Tolley 42, 70

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Danny Tolley of Colchester United

Match Ratings
1.Danny Gilchrist (GK)
6
2.Noel Banks (DEF)
6
3.Mervin Armstrong (DEF)
6
4.Rio Sheringham (DEF)
6
5.Jason Potts (MID)
6
6.Robbie Fowler (MID)
6
7.Des Salmon (MID)
8
8.Brian Defoe (MID)
6
9.Dennis Barton (ATT)goal scored
8
10.David Moncur (ATT)
6
11.Tommy Sheringham (ATT)
7
 
12.Frank Davis (GK)
0
13.Ben Woodgate (ATT)
0
14.Francis Youds (ATT)
6

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