Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Selhurst Park where Crystal Palace play host to Walsall. A crowd of 4,897 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Both Crystal Palace and Walsall are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Crystal Palace and Walsall are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0Walsall kick off and get the match underway!
6.18
0-0Del Myers passes the ball forward to Mike Gerrard. Mike Gerrard knocks the ball forward to Stanley Lisbie. Stanley Lisbie goes all the way! Stanley Lisbie takes a shot at goal. Oleg Thirlwell easily smothers it.
8.41
0-0Dean Scales hacks Morris Moore from behind! Dean Scales is shown the yellow card! Morris Moore stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.17
0-0Edward Newton decides to run forward with the ball. Edward Newton knocks in a cross ball towards Darren Hamilton. Darren Hamilton is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
10.58
0-0Simon Fowler makes a simple pass to Darren Hamilton. Darren Hamilton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Frederico Quaresma.
12.09
0-1Simon Fowler flicks the ball to his team mate, Darren Hamilton. Darren Hamilton knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Hulme. Alberto Hulme powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alberto Hulme!
15.58
Stan Williams chips the ball to his team mate, Simon Fowler. Simon Fowler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Darren Hamilton. Darren Hamilton knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Hulme. Alberto Hulme flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
18.23
Pierpaolo Berti flicks the ball to his team mate, Darren Hamilton. Darren Hamilton knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Hulme. Alberto Hulme is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
24.49
Edward Newton flicks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Hulme. Alberto Hulme knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.26
Stan Williams makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edward Newton. Edward Newton passes the ball forward to Alberto Hulme. Alberto Hulme whips in a cross ball towards Darren Hamilton. Darren Hamilton flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
33.14
Simon Fowler kicks a strong pass forward to Darren Hamilton. Darren Hamilton knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Hulme. Alberto Hulme flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
36.42
Del Myers flicks the ball to his team mate, Mike Gerrard. Mike Gerrard advances with the ball. Mike Gerrard whips in a cross ball towards Morris Moore. Morris Moore powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
39.58
Pierpaolo Berti kicks a strong pass forward to Darren Hamilton. Darren Hamilton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Frederico Quaresma.
42.33
Edward Newton knocks the ball forward to Darren Hamilton. Darren Hamilton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alberto Granville who gathers it comfortably.
44.43
Pierpaolo Berti knocks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Hulme. Alberto Hulme shoots from 25 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Crystal Palace kick off!
59.19
Edward Newton makes a beautiful solo run. Edward Newton lofts in a cross ball towards Darren Hamilton. Darren Hamilton powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
60.20
0-4Simon Fowler catches Max Barmby on the ankles. Simon Fowler is given a warning by the referee! Max Barmby gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
66.35
Scott Campbell makes a simple pass to Stanley Lisbie. Stanley Lisbie tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
75.10
Danny Lloyd knocks the ball to his team mate, Morris Moore. Morris Moore plays a perfect one-two with Stanley Lisbie and rushes in on goal... Morris Moore makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
78.56
0-4Max Barmby hacks Darren Hamilton from behind! The referee calls over Max Barmby and warns him to calm down! Darren Hamilton runs off the knock.
79.52
Danny Lloyd makes a simple pass to Morris Moore. Morris Moore shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
83.22
Pierpaolo Berti decides to run forward with the ball. Pierpaolo Berti knocks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Hulme. Alberto Hulme cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
Scott Campbell makes a simple pass to Morris Moore. Morris Moore tries a spectacular long range effort. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.2%
56.8%
Play Area
35.1%
48.6%
16.2%
Scorers
| Morris Moore 90 | Alberto Hulme 12, 18, 44 Darren Hamilton 26 |