Match Report


Macclesfield TownMacclesfield Town     Queens Park RangersQueens Park Rangers
Computer Player Computer Player Steve Little Steve Little
Omer VernazzaO. Vernazza59
G
1captain
G
61Adam GoodwinA. Goodwin
Ashley WiseA. Wise51
D
2
D
43Steve ShiltonS. Shilton
Duncan SimonsenD. Simonsen45
D
captain3
D
50Dave DixonD. Dixon
Thierry CadamarteriT. Cadamarteri45
D
4
D
54Scott TerryS. Terry
Arthur MarsdenA. Marsden42
D
5
M
49Jakob BeckJ. Beck
Eugenio MunozE. Munoz59
M
6
M
54Neil ColeN. Cole
Tim MontagueT. Montague53
M
7
M
53Paolo CroftP. Croft
Terry NaylorT. Naylor59
A
8
M
43Kieron MarrK. Marr
Jody VenusJ. Venus59
A
9
A
36Simon PerryS. Perry
Neil CharlesN. Charles46
A
10
A
48Graham InceG. Ince
Dennis BrambleD. Bramble44
A
11
A
44Carl MortensenC. Mortensen
 
Dale KanuD. Kanu49
M
12
G
55David KneisslD. Kneissl
Nicky ThatcherN. Thatcher48
G
13
M
40Eddie BrambleE. Bramble
Alun OwenA. Owen47
M
14
A
53Ivan MersonI. Merson

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Moss Rose where Macclesfield Town play host to Queens Park Rangers. A crowd of 4,827 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Macclesfield Town are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Queens Park Rangers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Warren Middleton.


0.00
Queens Park Rangers kick off the first half!
3.29
Scott Terry chips the ball to his team mate, Simon Perry. Simon Perry kicks a strong pass forward to Carl Mortensen. Carl Mortensen shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
8.29
Arthur Marsden breaks forward. Arthur Marsden knocks the ball to his team mate, Jody Venus. Jody Venus lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Charles. Neil Charles knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
10.36
Tim Montague threads the ball through to Neil Charles. Neil Charles kicks a strong pass forward to Jody Venus but the referee indicates it's offside!
12.49
Duncan Simonsen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tim Montague. Tim Montague knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Charles. Neil Charles plays a quick one-two with Tim Montague and rushes in on goal... Neil Charles comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it is tipped over by Adam Goodwin.
13.25
Tim Montague takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Thierry Cadamarteri takes a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
14.58
Terry Naylor sees Tim Montague in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tim Montague lofts in a cross ball towards Dennis Bramble. Dennis Bramble connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
18.04
Tim Montague threads a neat ball through to Jody Venus. Jody Venus lofts in a cross ball towards Dennis Bramble. Steve Shilton makes a lunging tackle for the ball. Dennis Bramble goes down holding his ankles. Penalty for Macclesfield Town!!
18.04
The referee points to the spot..
19.57
Dennis Bramble steps up. He curls the ball into the bottom right corner - goal!!
32.25
Tim Montague barges into Steve Shilton. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Steve Shilton runs off the knock.
33.40
Steve Shilton flicks a high pass forward to Simon Perry who brings the ball under control. Simon Perry shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
36.59
With great vision, Dave Dixon plays the ball forward to Neil Cole. Neil Cole threads a neat ball through to Simon Perry. Simon Perry knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duncan Simonsen.
38.38
With a delightful solo run, Eugenio Munoz stretches the opposition's defence. Eugenio Munoz shoots from long range but it flies wide!
39.52
Without breaking stride, Arthur Marsden plays the ball forward to Eugenio Munoz. Eugenio Munoz passes the ball forward to Jody Venus. Jody Venus whips in a cross ball towards Eugenio Munoz. Eugenio Munoz knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Adam Goodwin didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
44.26
Tim Montague threads a neat ball through to Neil Charles. Neil Charles whips in a cross ball towards Tim Montague. Tim Montague knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
45.00
Ashley Wise deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tim Montague. With great vision, Tim Montague plays the ball forward to Eugenio Munoz. Eugenio Munoz whips in a cross ball towards Terry Naylor. Terry Naylor connects with a diving header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Macclesfield Town appear unchanged since the first half. Queens Park Rangers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Macclesfield Town kicking off!
48.27
Ashley Wise threads a neat ball through to Eugenio Munoz. Eugenio Munoz flicks a high pass forward. Tim Montague collects the pass. Tim Montague knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Neil Charles is offside!
51.13
Neil Cole threads the ball through to Graham Ince. Graham Ince knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arthur Marsden.
53.34
Neil Cole sees a break and surges forward. Neil Cole shoots from outside the area but is denied by Omer Vernazza. Excellent save.
54.35
Steve Shilton threads a neat ball through to Neil Cole. Neil Cole makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Perry. Simon Perry lofts in a cross ball towards Graham Ince. Graham Ince flicks the ball with his head. Omer Vernazza gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
57.40
Tim Montague threads a neat ball through to Dennis Bramble. Dennis Bramble tries a spectacular long range effort. It's there!! Adam Goodwin has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
60.54
Duncan Simonsen flicks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Munoz. Eugenio Munoz knocks the ball to his team mate, Jody Venus. Jody Venus whips in a cross ball towards Eugenio Munoz. Eugenio Munoz outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies just off target!
61.44
Eugenio Munoz runs straight at the opposition's defence. Eugenio Munoz knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Neil Charles is offside!
63.29
Kieron Marr flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Cole. Neil Cole knocks in a cross ball towards Graham Ince. Graham Ince is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
73.55
With a delightful solo run, Eugenio Munoz stretches the opposition's defence. Eugenio Munoz plays a scrappy one-two with Tim Montague and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Eugenio Munoz provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but is denied by Steve Shilton. Excellent block.
75.52
Tim Montague makes a probing pass to Dennis Bramble. Dennis Bramble plays a one-two with Tim Montague and advances towards the goal... Some superb footwork from Dennis Bramble provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it slams into the crowd!
77.47
Graham Ince catches Thierry Cadamarteri on the ankles. Graham Ince is shown the yellow card! Thierry Cadamarteri carries on, but is struggling a bit.
79.09
Duncan Simonsen flicks a high ball forward to Jody Venus who takes it down. Jody Venus hits a low pass to Tim Montague. Tim Montague makes a probing pass between the defence to Terry Naylor. Some good footwork from Terry Naylor provides some space. He shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
85.07
Tim Montague takes it forward alone. Tim Montague sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Adam Goodwin reads it well. Well saved!
89.52
Scott Terry decides to run forward with the ball. Scott Terry flicks a high pass forward. Neil Cole controls it well on his chest. Neil Cole lofts in a cross ball towards Jakob Beck. Jakob Beck powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
90.00
Thierry Cadamarteri makes a high pass forward. Eugenio Munoz shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Eugenio Munoz plays the ball forward to Tim Montague. Tim Montague knocks in a cross ball towards Eugenio Munoz. Eugenio Munoz gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies well off target!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Macclesfield Town

Queens Park Rangers
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
10
4
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
64.8%
35.2%
Play Area
27.3%
40.9%
31.8%

Scorers
Dennis Bramble 20 (p), 57

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Eugenio Munoz of Macclesfield Town

Match Ratings
1.Omer Vernazza (GK)
6
2.Ashley Wise (DEF)
6
3.Duncan Simonsen (DEF)
6
4.Thierry Cadamarteri (DEF)
6
5.Arthur Marsden (DEF)
6
6.Eugenio Munoz (MID)
9
7.Tim Montague (MID)yellow card
9
8.Terry Naylor (ATT)
6
9.Jody Venus (ATT)
7
10.Neil Charles (ATT)
6
11.Dennis Bramble (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
 
12.Dale Kanu (MID)
0
13.Nicky Thatcher (GK)
0
14.Alun Owen (MID)
0

1.Adam Goodwin (GK)
7
2.Steve Shilton (DEF)
7
3.Dave Dixon (DEF)
6
4.Scott Terry (DEF)
7
5.Jakob Beck (MID)
6
6.Neil Cole (MID)
7
7.Paolo Croft (MID)
6
8.Kieron Marr (MID)
6
9.Simon Perry (ATT)
6
10.Graham Ince (ATT)yellow card
5
11.Carl Mortensen (ATT)
6
 
12.David Kneissl (GK)
0
13.Eddie Bramble (MID)
0
14.Ivan Merson (ATT)
0