Match Report
| Plymouth Argyle | Plymouth Argyle |  |  | Crystal Palace | Crystal Palace | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Gavin Rufus | G. Rufus |  | 62 | G |  | 1 | | G | 68 | | Nicholas Youds | N. Youds | |||||||||
| Alistair Ehiogu | A. Ehiogu | | 56 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 74 | | Adrian Morris | A. Morris | |||||||||
| Jamie Power | J. Power | | 55 | D | | 3 | |  | D | 73 |  | Urvin Roy | U. Roy | ||||||||
| Dave Newton | D. Newton | | 53 | D | | 4 | | D | 69 |  | Manfa Casagrande | M. Casagrande | |||||||||
| Shaun Drake | S. Drake | | 53 | D | | 5 | | D | 65 |  | David Mccall | D. Mccall | |||||||||
| Ruel Konchesky | R. Konchesky | | 40 | D | | | 6 | | M | 72 | | Nwankwo Galli | N. Galli | ||||||||
| Ian Boateng | I. Boateng | | 72 | M | | 7 | | M | 57 | | Clive Davies | C. Davies | |||||||||
| Charles-Edward Loko | C. Loko | | 65 | M | | 8 | | M | 40 | | Del Charles | D. Charles | |||||||||
| Craig Bridges | C. Bridges | | 61 | A | | 9 | | M | 39 | | Colin Jobson | C. Jobson | |||||||||
| Tony Sinclair | T. Sinclair | | 59 | A | | 10 | | A | 64 |  | Leon Rahn | L. Rahn | |||||||||
| Said Allach | S. Allach | | 57 | A | | 11 | | A | 64 | | Ian Serrant | I. Serrant | |||||||||
| Fabio Stroppa | F. Stroppa |  | 57 | G | | 12 | | A | 58 | | Stefan Chianese | S. Chianese | |||||||||
| Nicky Standing | N. Standing | | 51 | A | | 13 | | A | 58 | | Wayne Boyd | W. Boyd | |||||||||
| Nick Jackson | N. Jackson | | 49 | A | | 14 | | A | 50 | | Graham Smith | G. Smith | |||||||||
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Home Park where Plymouth Argyle play host to Crystal Palace. A crowd of 9,287 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Plymouth Argyle are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Crystal Palace appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Ugo Maddison.
The pitch is in good condition.
Plymouth Argyle are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Crystal Palace appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Ugo Maddison.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Plymouth Argyle kicking off!
3.06
0-0Tony Sinclair comes in with a late challenge on Urvin Roy. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Urvin Roy hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.02
0-1Manfa Casagrande threads the ball through to Clive Davies. Clive Davies deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leon Rahn. Leon Rahn sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. What a cracker!! Gavin Rufus had no chance!! Goal for Crystal Palace!
32.30
0-1Ian Boateng flicks a high pass forward to Said Allach who brings the ball under control. Said Allach controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
33.02
0-1Alistair Ehiogu deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ian Boateng. Ian Boateng makes an attacking run forward. Ian Boateng rushes past Manfa Casagrande! Some silky footwork from Ian Boateng provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Nicholas Youds manages to gather it comfortably.
34.54
Shaun Drake sees space and advances. Shaun Drake hits a low pass to Tony Sinclair. Tony Sinclair skips past Manfa Casagrande! Tony Sinclair tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
38.50
Manfa Casagrande makes a beautiful solo run. Manfa Casagrande flicks a high ball forward to Leon Rahn who takes it down. Leon Rahn shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
42.35
Adrian Morris chips the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Galli. Nwankwo Galli makes a simple pass to Ian Serrant. Ian Serrant hits a low pass to Leon Rahn. Leon Rahn makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Gavin Rufus manages to gather it effortlessly.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Plymouth Argyle appear unchanged since the first half. Crystal Palace also appear unchanged since the first half. The Plymouth Argyle players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Crystal Palace start the second half!
53.32
1-1Craig Bridges comes in with a late challenge on Manfa Casagrande. Craig Bridges is given a warning by the referee! Manfa Casagrande runs off the knock.
54.21
Ian Boateng comes in with a late challenge on Colin Jobson. The referee calls over Ian Boateng and shows him a yellow card! Colin Jobson stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.24
1-1Plymouth Argyle have made 2 substitutions with Fabio Stroppa replacing Charles-Edward Loko and Nick Jackson replacing Said Allach .
63.29
Shaun Drake flicks the ball to his team mate, Fabio Stroppa. Fabio Stroppa flicks a high pass forward to Craig Bridges who brings the ball under control. Craig Bridges chips the ball to his team mate, Nick Jackson. Nick Jackson tries a spectacular strike but Nicholas Youds is on top of it.
65.52
1-1Colin Jobson flicks a high ball forward to Ian Serrant who takes it down. Ian Serrant makes a great pass forward. Leon Rahn runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
71.41
1-1Alistair Ehiogu makes a probing pass to Fabio Stroppa. Fabio Stroppa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Bridges. Craig Bridges knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Urvin Roy.
73.25
Del Charles makes a simple pass to Leon Rahn. Leon Rahn controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
78.46
Ian Serrant barges into Ruel Konchesky. Ian Serrant is given a warning by the referee! Ruel Konchesky runs off the knock.
81.41
Del Charles makes a beautiful solo run. Del Charles tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
84.31
Manfa Casagrande kicks a strong pass forward to Nwankwo Galli. Nwankwo Galli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Leon Rahn. Leon Rahn shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41.8%
58.2%
Play Area
31.3%
44.8%
23.9%
Scorers
| Tony Sinclair 35 | Leon Rahn 27 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Leon Rahn of Crystal Palace |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gavin Rufus (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Alistair Ehiogu (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Jamie Power (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dave Newton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Shaun Drake (DEF) | 8 | |
| 6. | Ruel Konchesky (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ian Boateng (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Charles-Edward Loko (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Craig Bridges (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Tony Sinclair (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Said Allach (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Fabio Stroppa (GK) | 7 | |
| 13. | Nicky Standing (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nick Jackson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Nicholas Youds (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Adrian Morris (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Urvin Roy (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Manfa Casagrande (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | David Mccall (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nwankwo Galli (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Clive Davies (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Del Charles (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Colin Jobson (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Leon Rahn (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Ian Serrant (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Stefan Chianese (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Wayne Boyd (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Graham Smith (ATT) | 0 | |