Match Report
| Blackpool | Blackpool |  |  | Luton Town | Luton Town | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Stephen Monk | S. Monk |  | 44 | G |  | 1 | | G | 50 | | Warren Le Tissier | W. Le Tissier | |||||||||
| Wes Burgess | W. Burgess | | 53 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 46 | | Kieron Riza | K. Riza | |||||||||
| Robbie Murray | R. Murray | | 52 | D | | 3 | | D | 46 | | Max Barrett | M. Barrett | |||||||||
| Darren Moncur | D. Moncur | | 51 | D | | 4 | | D | 42 | | Marc Green | M. Green | |||||||||
| Alistair Dean | A. Dean | | 48 | D | | 5 | | D | 38 | | Scott Dublin | S. Dublin | |||||||||
| Sol Kanu | S. Kanu | | 47 | D | | 6 | | M | 51 | | Richard Mustoe | R. Mustoe | |||||||||
| Patrick Konchesky | P. Konchesky | | 51 | M | | 7 | | M | 49 | | Des Edghill | D. Edghill | |||||||||
| Adam Eustace | A. Eustace | | 46 | M | | 8 | | M | 45 | | Jonathan Granville | J. Granville | |||||||||
| Dale Hendrie | D. Hendrie | | 58 | A | | 9 | |  | M | 36 | | Anthony Power | A. Power | ||||||||
| Steven Ince | S. Ince | | 56 | A | | 10 | | A | 45 | | Ruel Mccann | R. Mccann | |||||||||
| Warren Woodgate | W. Woodgate | | 48 | A | | | 11 | | A | 40 | | Richard Jack | R. Jack | ||||||||
| Ruel Adams | R. Adams | | 45 | M | | 12 | | G | 44 | | Andy Monk | A. Monk | |||||||||
| Carl Shields | C. Shields | | 42 | G | | 13 | | G | 40 | | Ugo Shields | U. Shields | |||||||||
| Robbie Rankin | R. Rankin | | 40 | A | | 14 | | D | 38 | | Colin Mason | C. Mason | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Bloomfield Road where Blackpool play host to Luton Town. A crowd of 2,550 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Blackpool are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Luton Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Thierry Lumsdon.
The pitch is in good condition.
Blackpool are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Luton Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Thierry Lumsdon.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Blackpool kick off!
9.52
0-0Adam Eustace takes a quick throw-in. Wes Burgess threads the ball through to Alistair Dean. Alistair Dean sees Dale Hendrie in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dale Hendrie whips in a cross ball towards Steven Ince. Steven Ince whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
16.57
0-0Patrick Konchesky sees Warren Woodgate in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Warren Woodgate knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.39
0-0Blackpool's packed defence is making it hard for their opposition to score.
27.28
Robbie Murray pushes up the pitch. Robbie Murray flicks the ball to his team mate, Warren Woodgate. Warren Woodgate runs straight at the defence! Warren Woodgate muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
28.27
Robbie Murray flicks a high pass forward. Darren Moncur collects the pass. Darren Moncur flicks the ball to his team mate, Dale Hendrie. Dale Hendrie knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Warren Le Tissier who gathers it comfortably.
34.01
With great vision, Adam Eustace plays the ball forward to Warren Woodgate. Warren Woodgate knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kieron Riza.
39.39
0-0Jonathan Granville barges into Patrick Konchesky. Jonathan Granville is shown the yellow card! Patrick Konchesky hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Patrick Konchesky makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Warren Woodgate. Warren Woodgate shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Blackpool appear unchanged since the first half. Luton Town also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Luton Town kick off the second half!
51.45
With great vision, Sol Kanu plays the ball forward to Adam Eustace. Adam Eustace knocks the ball to his team mate, Dale Hendrie. Dale Hendrie shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
54.10
Robbie Murray makes a strong solo run forward. Robbie Murray controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steven Ince. Steven Ince edges inside the box! Some superb footwork from Steven Ince provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it's well over the bar!
63.46
Patrick Konchesky controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Warren Woodgate. Warren Woodgate sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
66.12
Des Edghill chips the ball to his team mate, Anthony Power. Anthony Power runs straight at the opposition's defence. Anthony Power finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
67.11
Richard Mustoe passes the ball forward to Des Edghill. Des Edghill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.04
Patrick Konchesky flicks a high pass forward. Steven Ince holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Steven Ince knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Warren Le Tissier who gathers it comfortably.
71.08
Patrick Konchesky passes the ball forward to Adam Eustace. Adam Eustace lofts in a cross ball towards Dale Hendrie. Dale Hendrie whips the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
72.45
Adam Eustace threads a neat ball through to Patrick Konchesky. Patrick Konchesky kicks a strong pass forward to Steven Ince. Steven Ince runs straight at the defence! Steven Ince muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
77.00
Anthony Power hits a low pass to Richard Jack. Richard Jack whips in a cross ball towards Ruel Mccann. Ruel Mccann outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but he balloons it over the crossbar!
79.36
Adam Eustace flicks a high ball forward to Dale Hendrie who takes it down. Dale Hendrie plays a scrappy one-two with Steven Ince and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Dale Hendrie provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
81.46
Blackpool are in full control of this game.
85.35
Adam Eustace takes a quick throw-in. Patrick Konchesky makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steven Ince. Steven Ince knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
0
0
Shots off Target
9
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
70.5%
29.5%
Play Area
20.5%
50%
29.5%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Adam Eustace of Blackpool |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Stephen Monk (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Wes Burgess (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Robbie Murray (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Darren Moncur (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alistair Dean (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Sol Kanu (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Patrick Konchesky (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Adam Eustace (MID) | 9 | |
| 9. | Dale Hendrie (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Steven Ince (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Warren Woodgate (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ruel Adams (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Carl Shields (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Robbie Rankin (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Warren Le Tissier (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Kieron Riza (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Max Barrett (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Marc Green (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Scott Dublin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Richard Mustoe (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Des Edghill (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jonathan Granville (MID) |  | 4 |
| 9. | Anthony Power (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Ruel Mccann (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Richard Jack (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Andy Monk (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ugo Shields (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Colin Mason (DEF) | 0 | |