Match Report
| Crystal Palace | Crystal Palace |  |  | Luton Town | Luton Town | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Nicholas Youds | N. Youds |  | 68 | G |  | 1 | | G | 54 | | Teddy Redknapp | T. Redknapp | |||||||||
| Adrian Morris | A. Morris | | 74 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 74 |  | Pietro Rustico | P. Rustico | |||||||||
| Urvin Roy | U. Roy |  | 73 | D |  | | 3 | | D | 68 | | Craig Clarke | C. Clarke | ||||||||
| Manfa Casagrande | M. Casagrande |  | 69 | D | | 4 | | D | 54 | | Nigel Dublin | N. Dublin | |||||||||
| David Mccall | D. Mccall |  | 65 | D | | 5 | | M | 66 | | Emile Simonsen | E. Simonsen | |||||||||
| Nwankwo Galli | N. Galli | | 72 | M | | 6 | | | M | 60 | | Ivan Allman | I. Allman | ||||||||
| Clive Davies | C. Davies | | 57 | M | | 7 | | M | 52 | | Kevin Kooiman | K. Kooiman | |||||||||
| Jamie Duberry | J. Duberry | | 56 | M | | 8 | | M | 50 | | Marcus Stuart | M. Stuart | |||||||||
| Del Charles | D. Charles | | 40 | M | | 9 | | A | 56 |  | Linus Haller | L. Haller | |||||||||
| Leon Rahn | L. Rahn | | 64 | A | | 10 | | A | 55 | | Jody Campbell | J. Campbell | |||||||||
| Ian Serrant | I. Serrant | | 64 | A | | 11 | | A | 53 | | Anton Walter | A. Walter | |||||||||
| Stefan Chianese | S. Chianese | | 58 | A | | 12 | | A | 53 | | Peter Ferdinand | P. Ferdinand | |||||||||
| Wayne Boyd | W. Boyd | | 58 | A | | 13 | | G | 51 |  | Tiago Lima | T. Lima | |||||||||
| Graham Smith | G. Smith | | 50 | A | | 14 | | A | 49 | | Gary Hughes | G. Hughes | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Selhurst Park where Crystal Palace play host to Luton Town. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Crystal Palace are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Luton Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ugo Maddison.
The pitch is in good condition.
Crystal Palace are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Luton Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ugo Maddison.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Luton Town kicking off!
3.57
0-0Ivan Allman controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Linus Haller. Linus Haller knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Mccall.
8.07
0-0Jamie Duberry flicks a high ball forward to Ian Serrant who takes it down. Ian Serrant finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
16.32
Marcus Stuart kicks a strong pass forward to Linus Haller. Linus Haller tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Nicholas Youds manages to keep it out.
22.27
0-0With imagination, Nigel Dublin plays the ball forward to Ivan Allman. Ivan Allman threads a neat ball through to Jody Campbell. Jody Campbell whips in a cross ball towards Anton Walter. Anton Walter flicks the ball with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
27.26
Marcus Stuart makes a simple pass to Anton Walter. Anton Walter tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Nicholas Youds.
28.45
0-0Marcus Stuart takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Clive Davies gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
32.54
1-0Urvin Roy surges forward with the ball. With great vision, Urvin Roy plays the ball forward to Ian Serrant. Ian Serrant plays a one-two with Leon Rahn and advances towards the goal... Ian Serrant rockets a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
38.43
Manfa Casagrande sees a break and surges forward. Manfa Casagrande flicks a high pass forward. Leon Rahn controls it well on his chest. Leon Rahn shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Teddy Redknapp effortlessly smothers it!
40.27
Adrian Morris threads a neat ball through to Clive Davies. Clive Davies makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ian Serrant. Ian Serrant plays a one-two with Leon Rahn and advances towards the goal... Ian Serrant muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Crystal Palace appear unchanged since the first half. Luton Town also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Crystal Palace kick off the second half!
55.49
1-0Jody Campbell comes in with a late challenge on Manfa Casagrande. The referee warns Jody Campbell to calm down! Manfa Casagrande carries on, but is struggling a bit.
59.14
Urvin Roy advances with the ball. Urvin Roy makes an attacking run forward. Urvin Roy lofts in a cross ball towards Ian Serrant. Ian Serrant powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
60.19
1-0Luton Town have made a substitution with Tiago Lima replacing Emile Simonsen .
69.02
Clive Davies threads a neat ball through to Ian Serrant. Ian Serrant knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Craig Clarke.
71.46
Nigel Dublin threads a neat ball through to Ivan Allman. With imagination, Ivan Allman laces a weighted ball forward to Anton Walter. Anton Walter knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Urvin Roy.
72.49
Pietro Rustico pushes mid-way up the pitch. Pietro Rustico threads a neat ball through to Linus Haller. Linus Haller shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
73.46
Kevin Kooiman flicks a high pass forward to Linus Haller who brings the ball under control. Linus Haller knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Manfa Casagrande.
77.21
David Mccall powers a long ball forward. Ian Serrant knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nigel Dublin.
81.31
Manfa Casagrande sees Jamie Duberry in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jamie Duberry kicks a strong pass forward to Leon Rahn. Leon Rahn tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
89.19
Kevin Kooiman catches Jamie Duberry on the ankles. Kevin Kooiman is shown the yellow card! Jamie Duberry grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
69%
31%
Play Area
32.4%
43.7%
23.9%
Scorers
| Ian Serrant 33 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ian Serrant of Crystal Palace |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Nicholas Youds (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Adrian Morris (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Urvin Roy (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Manfa Casagrande (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | David Mccall (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nwankwo Galli (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Clive Davies (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Jamie Duberry (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Del Charles (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Leon Rahn (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Ian Serrant (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Stefan Chianese (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Wayne Boyd (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Graham Smith (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Teddy Redknapp (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Pietro Rustico (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Craig Clarke (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nigel Dublin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Emile Simonsen (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ivan Allman (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Kevin Kooiman (MID) |  | 5 |
| 8. | Marcus Stuart (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Linus Haller (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jody Campbell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Anton Walter (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Peter Ferdinand (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Tiago Lima (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Gary Hughes (ATT) | 0 | |