Match Report


Huddersfield TownHuddersfield Town     WalsallWalsall
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Paolo InceP. Ince65
G
captain1
G
72Eoin BrandE. Brand
Daniel EadieD. Eadie67
D
2
D
69Jody HulmeJ. Hulme
James BoertienJ. Boertien64
D
3
D
65Kewullay Di LivioK. Di Livio
Eddie HigginbothamE. Higginbotham60
D
4
D
53Francis MoncurF. Moncur
Jermaine VickersJ. Vickers49
D
5
M
69Rafael MartinR. Martin
Rafael AndresR. Andres71
M
6
M
68Morris SeamanM. Seaman
Gary GodberG. Godber69
M
7
M
61Dean MarshallD. Marshall
Frederico CostaF. Costa65
M
8
M
61Alfred DaviesA. Davies
Callum ClelandC. Cleland64
A
9
A
69Oscar Jr. GissiO. Gissi
Kemal HitchcockK. Hitchcock62
A
10captain
A
63Brendan BenjaminB. Benjamin
Darren BurgessD. Burgess61
A
11
A
57Daniel GoodwinD. Goodwin
 
Artur NevesA. Neves62
M
12
G
63Giovanni GanciG. Ganci
Arthur TilerA. Tiler61
G
13
A
54Neil BrookingN. Brooking
Adrian RufusA. Rufus61
M
14
D
51James VenusJ. Venus

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at John Smiths Stadium where Huddersfield Town play host to Walsall. A crowd of 8,925 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Huddersfield Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Walsall appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Edworthy.


0.00
Walsall kick off the first half!
3.53
Brendan Benjamin threads the ball through to Dean Marshall. Dean Marshall whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Goodwin. Daniel Goodwin finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Paolo Ince didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
4.33
Francis Moncur knocks the ball forward to Dean Marshall. Dean Marshall knocks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Jr. Gissi. Oscar Jr. Gissi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
6.43
Rafael Andres comes in with a late challenge on Dean Marshall. The referee warns Rafael Andres to calm down! Dean Marshall stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.16
Rafael Martin darts forward. Rafael Martin lofts in a cross ball towards Oscar Jr. Gissi. Oscar Jr. Gissi beats his man to it with a header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Oscar Jr. Gissi!
18.53
Dean Marshall takes it forward alone. Dean Marshall knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by James Boertien.
21.19
Jody Hulme comes in with a late challenge on Kemal Hitchcock. Jody Hulme is shown the yellow card! Kemal Hitchcock grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
26.12
Gary Godber threads a neat ball through to Callum Cleland. Callum Cleland shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
27.07
Rafael Andres flicks a high ball forward to Gary Godber who takes it down. Gary Godber controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Darren Burgess through on goal. Darren Burgess comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's there!! Eoin Brand has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
30.30
Brendan Benjamin comes in with a late challenge on James Boertien. The referee calls over Brendan Benjamin and warns him to calm down! James Boertien hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.41
Jody Hulme controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dean Marshall. Dean Marshall threads a neat ball through to Brendan Benjamin. Brendan Benjamin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Daniel Eadie.
33.37
Jody Hulme barges into Darren Burgess. Jody Hulme is warned by the referee! Darren Burgess gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
38.53
Daniel Eadie threads a neat ball through to Gary Godber. Gary Godber advances with the ball. Gary Godber controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Callum Cleland through on goal. Callum Cleland cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
39.24
Francis Moncur flicks the ball to his team mate, Morris Seaman. Morris Seaman chips the ball to his team mate, Brendan Benjamin. Brendan Benjamin lofts in a cross ball towards Oscar Jr. Gissi. Oscar Jr. Gissi connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
42.31
James Boertien kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Andres. Rafael Andres passes the ball forward to Kemal Hitchcock. Kemal Hitchcock knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.57
Alfred Davies makes a simple pass to Morris Seaman. Morris Seaman knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eddie Higginbotham.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Huddersfield Town appear unchanged since the first half. Walsall also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Huddersfield Town get the second half underway!
48.41
Dean Marshall knocks the ball to his team mate, Morris Seaman. Morris Seaman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.37
Frederico Costa threads the ball through to Rafael Andres. Rafael Andres knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.30
Dean Marshall flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Goodwin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniel Goodwin whips in a cross ball towards Oscar Jr. Gissi. Oscar Jr. Gissi makes a convincing header but it is tipped over by Paolo Ince.
52.15
It's a corner kick which Oscar Jr. Gissi takes quickly, playing the ball short to Morris Seaman. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Morris Seaman provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Magnificent block by Jermaine Vickers!
53.58
Morris Seaman chips the ball to his team mate, Alfred Davies. Alfred Davies finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
55.50
Jermaine Vickers sees Eddie Higginbotham in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eddie Higginbotham flicks a high ball forward to Callum Cleland who takes it down. Callum Cleland knocks in a cross ball towards Kemal Hitchcock. Kemal Hitchcock connects with a diving header. Kemal Hitchcock scores for Huddersfield Town!!
59.13
Jody Hulme makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dean Marshall. Dean Marshall advances inside the box! Dean Marshall cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Paolo Ince is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
61.13
Walsall have made a substitution with James Venus replacing Daniel Goodwin .
65.33
Dean Marshall knocks the ball forward to Morris Seaman. Morris Seaman knocks in a cross ball towards Oscar Jr. Gissi. Oscar Jr. Gissi outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Paolo Ince gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
66.18
James Boertien catches James Venus on the ankles. The referee calls over James Boertien and warns him to calm down! James Venus runs off the knock.
67.31
Dean Marshall knocks the ball forward to Rafael Martin. Rafael Martin whips in a cross ball towards Brendan Benjamin. Brendan Benjamin rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's a lousy effort!
71.13
With some swift thinking, Francis Moncur plays the ball forward to Dean Marshall. Dean Marshall threads the ball through to James Venus. James Venus advances inside the box! James Venus rockets a shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
73.13
Rafael Andres threads a neat ball through to Callum Cleland. Callum Cleland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.01
Callum Cleland hacks Kewullay Di Livio from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kewullay Di Livio hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.49
Walsall have made a substitution with Neil Brooking replacing Rafael Martin .
79.10
Kewullay Di Livio chips the ball to his team mate, Morris Seaman. Morris Seaman brings the ball forward. Morris Seaman tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Paolo Ince!
84.05
Showing composure, Brendan Benjamin plays the ball forward to Oscar Jr. Gissi. Oscar Jr. Gissi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jermaine Vickers.
85.17
Darren Burgess threads the ball through to Gary Godber. Gary Godber skips past Francis Moncur! Gary Godber muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
89.02
Daniel Eadie knocks the ball to his team mate, Callum Cleland. Callum Cleland sees Darren Burgess in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Darren Burgess knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eoin Brand who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Huddersfield Town

Walsall
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
2
7
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.1%
52.9%
Play Area
30.6%
43.5%
25.9%

Scorers
Darren Burgess 27
Kemal Hitchcock 55
Oscar Jr. Gissi 8
Dean Marshall 59

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dean Marshall of Walsall

Match Ratings
1.Paolo Ince (GK)
7
2.Daniel Eadie (DEF)
6
3.James Boertien (DEF)
6
4.Eddie Higginbotham (DEF)
6
5.Jermaine Vickers (DEF)
6
6.Rafael Andres (MID)
6
7.Gary Godber (MID)
8
8.Frederico Costa (MID)
6
9.Callum Cleland (ATT)yellow card
7
10.Kemal Hitchcock (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Darren Burgess (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Artur Neves (MID)
0
13.Arthur Tiler (GK)
0
14.Adrian Rufus (MID)
0

1.Eoin Brand (GK)
6
2.Jody Hulme (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Kewullay Di Livio (DEF)
6
4.Francis Moncur (DEF)
6
5.Rafael Martin (MID)
7
6.Morris Seaman (MID)
7
7.Dean Marshall (MID)goal scored
9
8.Alfred Davies (MID)
6
9.Oscar Jr. Gissi (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Brendan Benjamin (ATT)
6
11.Daniel Goodwin (ATT)
6
 
12.Giovanni Ganci (GK)
0
13.Neil Brooking (ATT)
6
14.James Venus (DEF)
6