Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Colchester Community Stadium where Colchester United play host to Doncaster Rovers. A crowd of 9,761 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Colchester United and Doncaster Rovers are lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Thierry Salako.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Colchester United and Doncaster Rovers are lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Thierry Salako.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Colchester United kick off!
2.17
0-0Dirk Schulpen clumsily knocks into Carlos Dario Simeone. The referee calls over Dirk Schulpen and shows him a yellow card! Carlos Dario Simeone runs off the knock.
3.08
0-0Gerard Giresse makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Youcef Boumedienne. Youcef Boumedienne knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.47
0-0With great vision, Dirk Schulpen plays the ball forward to Remco van Beek. Remco van Beek plays a scrappy one-two with Dirk Schulpen and advances towards the goal... Gavin Gordon catches Remco van Beek on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
10.02
0-0Gerard Giresse sees Carlos Dario Simeone in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carlos Dario Simeone plays a scrappy one-two with Youcef Boumedienne and stumbles forward towards the goal... Carlos Dario Simeone strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It curls slightly but Tomas Oliveira manages to gather it easily.
14.34
Leonardo Romero flicks the ball to his team mate, Max Brown. Max Brown laces a weighted ball forward to Carlos Dario Simeone. Carlos Dario Simeone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.09
0-1Ian Formon surges forward with the ball. Ian Formon changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ian Formon plays a one-two with Dirk Schulpen and advances towards the goal... Ian Formon comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ian Formon!
24.21
0-1Leonardo Romero sees Gerard Giresse in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gerard Giresse flicks a high pass forward to Max Brown who brings the ball under control. Max Brown lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Dario Simeone. Carlos Dario Simeone gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
26.12
Henry Flintlock deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dirk Schulpen. Dirk Schulpen chips the ball to his team mate, Alec Elliott. Alec Elliott controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
27.09
Oleg Finney knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Colonnese. Martin Colonnese flicks a high pass forward. Tony Beattie controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Tony Beattie shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
28.50
Glynn Gray barges into Oleg Finney. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Oleg Finney runs off the knock.
30.18
With vision, Dirk Schulpen plays the ball forward to Martin Colonnese. Martin Colonnese rushes past Gavin Gordon! Martin Colonnese takes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
34.15
0-1Leonardo Romero advances with the ball. Leonardo Romero makes a probing pass to Youcef Boumedienne. Youcef Boumedienne knocks the ball forward to Carlos Dario Simeone but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
36.46
Henry Flintlock threads the ball through to Dirk Schulpen. Dirk Schulpen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oleg Finney. Oleg Finney knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.55
Gerard Giresse flicks a high ball forward to Glynn Gray who takes it down. Glynn Gray makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Shearer but he's offside!
39.14
Dirk Schulpen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oleg Finney. Oleg Finney makes a probing pass to Tony Beattie but he's offside!
40.08
Gerard Giresse plays the ball forward to Glynn Gray. Glynn Gray knocks in a cross ball towards Max Brown. Max Brown makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
42.41
Gerard Giresse flicks a high ball forward to Youcef Boumedienne who takes it down. Youcef Boumedienne finds some space and shoots from distance. It's there!! Tomas Oliveira has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Colchester United appear unchanged since the first half. Doncaster Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Doncaster Rovers kick off!
47.55
Alec Elliott flicks a high ball forward to Tony Beattie who takes it down. Tony Beattie puts a great ball through. Alec Elliott runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
48.17
Larry Lewis catches Gerard Giresse on the ankles. Larry Lewis is shown the yellow card! Gerard Giresse hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.40
1-1Billy Shearer catches Henry Flintlock on the ankles. Billy Shearer is given a warning by the referee! Henry Flintlock runs off the knock.
55.41
Dirk Schulpen makes a simple pass to Remco van Beek. Remco van Beek tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
59.46
Gerard Giresse makes a simple pass to Youcef Boumedienne. Youcef Boumedienne cuts inside the box! Youcef Boumedienne looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies just off target!
60.56
1-1Doncaster Rovers appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
65.50
Henry Flintlock threads a neat ball through to Martin Colonnese. Martin Colonnese flicks a high pass forward. Remco van Beek collects the pass. Remco van Beek whips in a cross ball towards Martin Colonnese. Martin Colonnese powers a header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Rafael Caballero with no chance!! Goal for Doncaster Rovers!
72.32
Dirk Schulpen threads a neat ball through to Martin Colonnese. Martin Colonnese controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
79.16
Oleg Finney catches Gerard Giresse on the ankles. Oleg Finney is given a warning by the referee! Gerard Giresse runs off the knock.
81.33
Glynn Gray threads a neat ball through to Gerard Giresse. Gerard Giresse lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Dario Simeone. Carlos Dario Simeone outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
89.17
Gerard Giresse controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Youcef Boumedienne. Youcef Boumedienne plays a one-two with Max Brown and rushes in on goal... Youcef Boumedienne cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
3
2
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.9%
48.1%
Play Area
22.2%
46.9%
30.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ian Formon of Doncaster Rovers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Rafael Caballero (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ighli Scarpi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Des Clemence (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gavin Gordon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Leonardo Romero (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Glynn Gray (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Gerard Giresse (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Youcef Boumedienne (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Carlos Dario Simeone (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Max Brown (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Billy Shearer (ATT) | 5 | |
| 12. | Danny King (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Edward Newton (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Mauricio Cortes (DEF) | 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) | | 9 |
| 6. | Oleg Finney (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Dirk Schulpen (MID) | | 7 |
| 8. | Alec Elliott (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Martin Colonnese (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Tony Beattie (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Remco van Beek (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Gareth Beresford (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Vincenzo Weigel (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Dave Serrant (MID) | 0 | |