Match Report


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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Colchester Community Stadium where Colchester United play host to Kidderminster Harriers. A crowd of 8,548 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Colchester United and Kidderminster Harriers are lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Winston Varkevisser.


0.00
Colchester United kick off!
4.21
Stuart Ritchie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Youcef Boumedienne. Youcef Boumedienne makes a probing pass to Marcus Potts but he's offside!
6.41
Gavin Gordon flicks a high pass forward. Marcus Potts collects the pass. Marcus Potts puts a great ball through. Youcef Boumedienne runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
9.42
Tommy Mann threads a neat ball through to Brendan Naylor. Brendan Naylor cuts inside the box! Brendan Naylor muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Brendan Naylor scores for Kidderminster Harriers!!
15.54
Spencer Milligan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Jobson. Craig Jobson takes it forward alone. Craig Jobson runs straight at the defence! Craig Jobson shoots from just inside the box which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
21.37
Mauricio Cortes breaks forward. Mauricio Cortes threads a neat ball through to Max Brown. Max Brown shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
22.50
Danny King flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Ritchie holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stuart Ritchie chips the ball to his team mate, Edward Newton. Edward Newton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcus Potts but the linesman indicates offside!
26.22
Gavin Gordon flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Ritchie holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stuart Ritchie threads a neat ball through to Youcef Boumedienne. Youcef Boumedienne lofts in a cross ball towards Mamadou Boumnijel. Mamadou Boumnijel heads the ball goalwards. It's miles wide!
27.11
Stuart Ritchie makes a probing pass to Edward Newton. Edward Newton threads the ball through to Mamadou Boumnijel but he's offside!
28.35
Lukas Madrid hits a low pass to Youcef Boumedienne. Youcef Boumedienne knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bas Janssen who gathers it comfortably.
32.19
Stephen Moffat sees Tommy Mann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tommy Mann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.55
Nicky Delaney passes the ball forward to Brendan Naylor. Brendan Naylor lofts in a cross ball towards Tommy Mann. Tommy Mann heads the ball goalwards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
38.31
Marino Ferrara comes in with a late challenge on Max Brown. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Max Brown runs off the knock.
39.15
Tommy Mann flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Moffat controls it well on his chest. Stephen Moffat edges inside the box! Stephen Moffat rockets a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
40.59
Seeing Tommy Mann's attacking run, Nicky Delaney quickly throws the ball into his path. Tommy Mann knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicky Delaney. Nicky Delaney knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Lukas Madrid.
42.55
Lukas Madrid barges into Stephen Moffat. The referee brings Lukas Madrid to one side and gives him a warning! Stephen Moffat stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.58
Tommy Mann threads a neat ball through to Tim Summerbell. Tim Summerbell shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Rafael Caballero easily smothers it!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Colchester United appear unchanged since the first half. Kidderminster Harriers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Kidderminster Harriers kicking off!
47.22
Spencer Milligan kicks a strong pass forward to Marino Ferrara. Marino Ferrara changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Marino Ferrara plays a one-two with Brendan Naylor and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Marino Ferrara provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
49.44
Danny King threads a neat ball through to Edward Newton. Edward Newton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcus Potts. Marcus Potts makes a great pass forward. Max Brown runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
53.47
Gavin Gordon comes in with a late challenge on Sylvain Prior. The referee warns Gavin Gordon to calm down! Sylvain Prior runs off the knock.
54.27
Tommy Mann catches Stuart Ritchie on the ankles. The referee calls over Tommy Mann and shows him a yellow card! Stuart Ritchie hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.49
Lukas Madrid chips the ball to his team mate, Edward Newton. Edward Newton surges forward with the ball. Edward Newton advances inside the box! Edward Newton side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball strikes Marino Ferrara's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
60.55
It's a corner kick. Stuart Ritchie kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Some silky footwork from Mauricio Cortes provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
60.55
Kidderminster Harriers have made 3 substitutions with Dean Pallister replacing Spencer Milligan, Robert Ball replacing Gareth Oakes and Alun Burbage replacing Stephen Moffat .
61.22
Edward Newton plays the ball forward to Mamadou Boumnijel. Mamadou Boumnijel threads the ball through to Youcef Boumedienne but he's offside!
65.43
Edward Newton flicks a high pass forward. Marcus Potts holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marcus Potts runs straight at the defence! Marcus Potts strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
67.59
Lukas Madrid flicks a high pass forward. Edward Newton collects the pass. Edward Newton knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Ritchie. Stuart Ritchie hits a low pass to Max Brown. Marino Ferrara comes in with a late challenge on Max Brown. Max Brown appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
71.25
Danny King knocks the ball forward to Youcef Boumedienne. Youcef Boumedienne plays a perfect one-two with Mamadou Boumnijel and rushes in on goal... Youcef Boumedienne takes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
75.29
Stuart Ritchie chips the ball to his team mate, Youcef Boumedienne. Youcef Boumedienne flicks a high pass forward. Mamadou Boumnijel controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Mamadou Boumnijel comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it is tipped over by Bas Janssen.
76.26
It's a corner kick. Youcef Boumedienne kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Danny King makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
79.20
Lukas Madrid sees Stuart Ritchie in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stuart Ritchie passes the ball forward to Youcef Boumedienne. Youcef Boumedienne shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Bas Janssen smothers it!
83.27
Marino Ferrara flicks a high pass forward. Tommy Mann collects the pass. Tommy Mann threads the ball through to Tim Summerbell. Tim Summerbell lofts in a cross ball towards Tommy Mann. Tommy Mann jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
84.05
Max Brown barges into Tommy Mann. The referee brings Max Brown to one side and gives him a warning! Tommy Mann stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.13
Max Brown chips the ball to his team mate, Mamadou Boumnijel. Mamadou Boumnijel knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Ritchie. Stuart Ritchie is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Colchester United are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
87.48
Nicky Delaney hacks Lukas Madrid from behind! The referee brings Nicky Delaney to one side and gives him a warning! Lukas Madrid stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Gavin Gordon makes a beautiful solo run. Gavin Gordon flicks a high pass forward. Marcus Potts controls it well on his chest. Marcus Potts rushes past Dean Pallister! Marcus Potts muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
6
0
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.8%
44.2%
Play Area
26.7%
43%
30.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Craig Jobson of Kidderminster Harriers

Match Ratings
1.Rafael Caballero (GK)
6
2.Danny King (DEF)
6
3.Mauricio Cortes (DEF)
6
4.Lukas Madrid (DEF)
6
5.Gavin Gordon (DEF)
7
6.Stuart Ritchie (MID)
7
7.Edward Newton (MID)
7
8.Youcef Boumedienne (ATT)goal scored
9
9.Marcus Potts (ATT)
6
10.Max Brown (ATT)
6
11.Mamadou Boumnijel (ATT)
7
 
12.Ighli Scarpi (DEF)
0
13.Gerard Giresse (MID)
0
14.Leonardo Romero (DEF)
0

1.Bas Janssen (GK)
7
2.Sylvain Prior (DEF)
7
3.Spencer Milligan (DEF)
7
4.Marino Ferrara (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Craig Jobson (DEF)goal scored
9
6.Nicky Delaney (MID)
6
7.Tommy Mann (MID)yellow card
7
8.Tim Summerbell (ATT)
6
9.Brendan Naylor (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Gareth Oakes (ATT)
6
11.Stephen Moffat (ATT)
6
 
12.Dean Pallister (MID)
6
13.Robert Ball (ATT)
6
14.Alun Burbage (GK)
6