Match Report


Crystal PalaceCrystal Palace     MillwallMillwall
Richard DeaneRichard Deane James Hayes James Hayes
Fred Van EdeF. Van Ede67
G
1
G
74Kubilay ÖzalanK. Özalan
Gary GallacherG. Gallacher65
D
2
D
74Dietmar GleisensteinD. Gleisenstein
Steve CharltonS. Charlton63
D
3
D
73Eirik SoltvedtE. Soltvedt
Ricardo MarquesR. Marques65
D
4
D
69Rainer HankeR. Hanke
Francis ScalesF. Scales72
M
5
M
81Mario SamsonM. Samson
Nigel ChristieN. Christie72
M
6captain
M
82Dean ThatcherD. Thatcher
Callum McStayC. McStay70
M
captain7
M
71Fernando AlvesF. Alves
Nicholas ThomsonN. Thomson68
M
8
M
75Quim RamosQ. Ramos
Rafael AndradeR. Andrade66
A
9
A
83Kenichi KobayashiK. Kobayashi
Nick KoncheskyN. Konchesky68
A
10
A
73Ronnie GallagherR. Gallagher
David OlivasD. Olivas66
A
11
A
78Andy HarleyA. Harley
 
Cedric PonsardC. Ponsard65
M
12
D
68Oliver DittrichO. Dittrich
Damien JacksonD. Jackson65
D
13
M
80Fredrik ScholesF. Scholes
Tim AndertonT. Anderton69
A
14
A
73Edgar NunesE. Nunes

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Selhurst Park where Crystal Palace play host to Millwall. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Crystal Palace and Millwall are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Paolo Sherwood.


0.00
Millwall kick off and get the match underway!
2.32
Steve Charlton chips the ball to his team mate, Callum McStay. Callum McStay knocks the ball forward to Nick Konchesky. Nick Konchesky shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Kubilay Özalan!
3.28
Ronnie Gallagher comes in with a late challenge on Steve Charlton. The referee calls over Ronnie Gallagher and shows him a yellow card! Steve Charlton runs off the knock.
4.39
Ricardo Marques flicks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Christie. Nigel Christie flicks a high pass forward. Nick Konchesky collects the pass. Nick Konchesky advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Nick Konchesky provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
8.43
Nigel Christie flicks a high pass forward to Callum McStay who brings the ball under control. Callum McStay threads a neat ball through to Nick Konchesky. Nick Konchesky shoots from long range. Wonderful reactions from Kubilay Özalan keeps it out!
12.45
Dietmar Gleisenstein sees space and advances. Dietmar Gleisenstein deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Gallagher. Ronnie Gallagher knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Callum McStay.
15.05
Callum McStay plays the ball forward to Francis Scales. Francis Scales makes an attacking run forward. Francis Scales lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Andrade. Rafael Andrade gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Kubilay Özalan manages to gather it effortlessly.
18.25
With a delightful solo run, Fernando Alves stretches the opposition's defence. Fernando Alves deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dean Thatcher but the linesman indicates offside!
28.55
Dean Thatcher flicks a high pass forward. Ronnie Gallagher holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ronnie Gallagher knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Steve Charlton.
30.40
Mario Samson sees Kenichi Kobayashi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kenichi Kobayashi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Fred Van Ede.
31.04
Kenichi Kobayashi takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Rafael Andrade reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
44.15
Callum McStay knocks the ball forward to Nicholas Thomson. Nicholas Thomson flicks a high pass forward. David Olivas controls it well on his chest. David Olivas plays a sublime one-two with Nick Konchesky and races in on goal... Some good footwork from David Olivas provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is miles over!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Crystal Palace appear unchanged since the first half. Millwall also appear unchanged since the first half. The Millwall players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Crystal Palace get the second half underway!
49.48
Quim Ramos makes a simple pass to Fernando Alves. Fernando Alves whips in a cross ball towards Ronnie Gallagher. Ronnie Gallagher heads the ball goalwards but it is deflected wide by Steve Charlton.
50.39
Corner kick to Millwall. Kenichi Kobayashi plays it to the near post. Fred Van Ede gets down and smothers the ball with his body.
51.06
Nigel Christie kicks a strong pass forward to David Olivas. David Olivas lofts in a cross ball towards Nick Konchesky. Nick Konchesky knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
55.13
Callum McStay catches Dean Thatcher on the ankles. The referee calls over Callum McStay and shows him a yellow card! Dean Thatcher runs off the knock.
57.40
Dean Thatcher runs straight at the opposition's defence. Dean Thatcher knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fred Van Ede who gathers it comfortably.
59.09
Dean Thatcher flicks a high pass forward. Kenichi Kobayashi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kenichi Kobayashi lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Harley. Andy Harley beats his man to it with a header. What a cracker!! Fred Van Ede had no chance!! Goal for Millwall!
61.09
Crystal Palace have made a substitution with Tim Anderton replacing David Olivas .Millwall have made 3 substitutions with Oliver Dittrich replacing Rainer Hanke, Fredrik Scholes replacing Mario Samson and Edgar Nunes replacing Ronnie Gallagher .
66.40
Nicholas Thomson sees a break and surges forward. Nicholas Thomson lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Andrade. Rafael Andrade jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
69.15
Edgar Nunes makes an attacking run forward. Edgar Nunes tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
72.57
Crystal Palace are in full control of this game.
73.03
Quim Ramos flicks a high pass forward to Fernando Alves who brings the ball under control. Fernando Alves whips in a cross ball towards Andy Harley. Andy Harley jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Fred Van Ede.
77.55
Crystal Palace have made a substitution with Cedric Ponsard replacing Nigel Christie .
79.43
Nicholas Thomson flicks a high pass forward. Nick Konchesky controls it well on his chest. Nick Konchesky knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kubilay Özalan who gathers it comfortably.
81.28
Quim Ramos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kenichi Kobayashi. Kenichi Kobayashi whips in a cross ball towards Andy Harley. Andy Harley fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
85.30
Fernando Alves flicks a high pass forward. Edgar Nunes collects the pass. Edgar Nunes skips past Steve Charlton! Callum McStay clumsily knocks into Edgar Nunes. Edgar Nunes appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
87.33
Callum McStay catches Fernando Alves on the ankles. The referee warns Callum McStay to calm down! Fernando Alves stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.34
Cedric Ponsard threads a neat ball through to Tim Anderton. Tim Anderton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Crystal Palace

Millwall
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.6%
46.4%
Play Area
33.3%
44.9%
21.7%

Scorers
Nick Konchesky 4
Rafael Andrade 66
Andy Harley 59

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nick Konchesky of Crystal Palace

Match Ratings
1.Fred Van Ede (GK)
7
2.Gary Gallacher (DEF)
6
3.Steve Charlton (DEF)
6
4.Ricardo Marques (DEF)
6
5.Francis Scales (MID)
6
6.Nigel Christie (MID)
7
7.Callum McStay (MID)yellow card
6
8.Nicholas Thomson (MID)
8
9.Rafael Andrade (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Nick Konchesky (ATT)goal scored
9
11.David Olivas (ATT)
7
 
12.Cedric Ponsard (MID)
6
13.Damien Jackson (DEF)
0
14.Tim Anderton (ATT)
6

1.Kubilay Özalan (GK)
7
2.Dietmar Gleisenstein (DEF)
6
3.Eirik Soltvedt (DEF)
6
4.Rainer Hanke (DEF)
6
5.Mario Samson (MID)
6
6.Dean Thatcher (MID)
6
7.Fernando Alves (MID)
7
8.Quim Ramos (MID)
6
9.Kenichi Kobayashi (ATT)
7
10.Ronnie Gallagher (ATT)yellow card
5
11.Andy Harley (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Oliver Dittrich (DEF)
6
13.Fredrik Scholes (MID)
6
14.Edgar Nunes (ATT)
7