Match Report


Crystal PalaceCrystal Palace     Doncaster RoversDoncaster Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Richard WestwoodR. Westwood69
G
1
G
52Tomas OliveiraT. Oliveira
Marco CampedelliM. Campedelli71
D
2
D
66Ledley GascoigneL. Gascoigne
Steve VieiraS. Vieira67
D
3
D
64Larry LewisL. Lewis
Brenny van DijkB. van Dijk64
D
captain4
D
63Henry FlintlockH. Flintlock
Oleg InceO. Ince57
D
5
D
63Ian FormonI. Formon
Steve SalakoS. Salako72
M
6
M
74Oleg FinneyO. Finney
David RoyceD. Royce63
M
7captain
M
63Dirk SchulpenD. Schulpen
Robbie BestR. Best58
M
8
A
71Alec ElliottA. Elliott
Duncan JacobsD. Jacobs45
M
9
A
64Martin ColonneseM. Colonnese
Des MurrinD. Murrin70
A
10
A
62Tony BeattieT. Beattie
Dave HarrisonD. Harrison57
A
11
A
59Remco van BeekR. van Beek
 
Trevor MakinT. Makin66
G
12
D
63Gareth BeresfordG. Beresford
Harvey ClarkeH. Clarke58
G
13
M
60Vincenzo WeigelV. Weigel
Aldo BellavistaA. Bellavista55
A
14
A
58Adrian VieiraA. Vieira

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Selhurst Park where Crystal Palace play host to Doncaster Rovers. A crowd of 9,471 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Crystal Palace are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Doncaster Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Gemmell.


0.00
Crystal Palace get the match underway!
16.55
Seeing a gap ahead, Dirk Schulpen laces a weighted ball forward to Remco van Beek. Remco van Beek threads the ball through to Dirk Schulpen but he's offside!
18.16
With vision, Steve Salako plays the ball forward to Des Murrin. Des Murrin knocks the ball forward, putting Dave Harrison through on goal. Dave Harrison cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
20.29
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
21.04
Ian Formon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oleg Finney. Oleg Finney passes the ball forward to Remco van Beek. Remco van Beek shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Richard Westwood. What a great pair of hands!
28.48
With a delightful solo run, David Royce stretches the opposition's defence. David Royce plays a quick one-two with Robbie Best and rushes in on goal... David Royce cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
32.32
Brenny van Dijk threads the ball through to Steve Vieira. Steve Vieira flicks the ball to his team mate, Robbie Best. Robbie Best knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.20
David Royce flicks a high pass forward. Des Murrin controls it well on his chest. Des Murrin kicks a strong pass forward to Dave Harrison but the referee indicates it's offside!
40.19
Oleg Ince flicks a high pass forward. David Royce controls it well on his chest. David Royce deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Jacobs. Duncan Jacobs shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
45.00
Oleg Finney barges into Duncan Jacobs. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Duncan Jacobs stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Crystal Palace appear unchanged since the first half. Doncaster Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Doncaster Rovers kick off the second half!
47.25
With great vision, Dirk Schulpen plays the ball forward to Tony Beattie. Tony Beattie lofts in a cross ball towards Remco van Beek. Remco van Beek rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Richard Westwood manages to gather it easily.
51.52
Oleg Finney flicks a high pass forward to Alec Elliott who brings the ball under control. Alec Elliott knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Steve Vieira.
54.19
Henry Flintlock flicks a high ball forward to Martin Colonnese who takes it down. Martin Colonnese shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
55.36
Marco Campedelli makes a beautiful solo run. Marco Campedelli kicks a strong pass forward to Des Murrin. Des Murrin plays a quick one-two with Dave Harrison and rushes in on goal... Des Murrin shoots from just inside the box but Ian Formon is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
57.18
Henry Flintlock comes in with a late challenge on David Royce. The referee calls over Henry Flintlock and warns him to calm down! David Royce stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.18
Free kick to Crystal Palace just outside the area...
58.40
Des Murrin steps up and curls the ball around the wall. It's too high and doesn't trouble the keeper.
60.48
Crystal Palace have made 2 substitutions with Trevor Makin replacing Dave Harrison and Harvey Clarke replacing Marco Campedelli .Doncaster Rovers appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
63.01
Oleg Finney knocks the ball forward to Tony Beattie. Tony Beattie advances inside the box! Tony Beattie looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Richard Westwood gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
65.51
Steve Salako knocks the ball to his team mate, Trevor Makin. Trevor Makin whips in a cross ball towards Robbie Best. Robbie Best powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
66.44
Duncan Jacobs makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Des Murrin. Des Murrin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tomas Oliveira who gathers it comfortably.
72.53
Dirk Schulpen threads a neat ball through to Alec Elliott. Alec Elliott rushes past Oleg Ince! Alec Elliott takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Richard Westwood!
75.14
Oleg Ince hits a low pass to Robbie Best. Robbie Best flicks a high pass forward. Des Murrin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Des Murrin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tomas Oliveira who gathers it comfortably.
77.53
Dirk Schulpen flicks a high ball forward to Oleg Finney who takes it down. Oleg Finney knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Colonnese. Martin Colonnese makes a convincing header. Magnificent save by Richard Westwood!
81.29
Brenny van Dijk hits a low pass to Des Murrin. Des Murrin shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
85.55
Steve Salako hacks Oleg Finney from behind! The referee warns Steve Salako to calm down! Oleg Finney stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Ian Formon sees a break and surges forward. Ian Formon controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Richard Westwood effortlessly smothers it!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Crystal Palace

Doncaster Rovers
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.9%
43.1%
Play Area
27.8%
47.2%
25%

Scorers
David Royce 28

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to David Royce of Crystal Palace

Match Ratings
1.Richard Westwood (GK)
9
2.Marco Campedelli (DEF)
6
3.Steve Vieira (DEF)
6
4.Brenny van Dijk (DEF)
7
5.Oleg Ince (DEF)
6
6.Steve Salako (MID)
6
7.David Royce (MID)goal scored
9
8.Robbie Best (MID)
7
9.Duncan Jacobs (MID)
6
10.Des Murrin (ATT)
6
11.Dave Harrison (ATT)
6
 
12.Trevor Makin (GK)
6
13.Harvey Clarke (GK)
6
14.Aldo Bellavista (ATT)
0

1.Tomas Oliveira (GK)
6
2.Ledley Gascoigne (DEF)
6
3.Larry Lewis (DEF)
6
4.Henry Flintlock (DEF)
6
5.Ian Formon (DEF)
7
6.Oleg Finney (MID)yellow card
6
7.Dirk Schulpen (MID)
6
8.Alec Elliott (ATT)
6
9.Martin Colonnese (ATT)
6
10.Tony Beattie (ATT)
7
11.Remco van Beek (ATT)
6
 
12.Gareth Beresford (DEF)
0
13.Vincenzo Weigel (MID)
0
14.Adrian Vieira (ATT)
0