Match Report


BlackpoolBlackpool     Huddersfield TownHuddersfield Town
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Chris YoungC. Young55
G
captain1captain
G
44Lee HibbsL. Hibbs
Spencer BoatengS. Boateng42
D
2
D
53Simon KingS. King
Harvey BattyH. Batty41
D
3
D
47Simon VenusS. Venus
Mick CarragherM. Carragher41
D
4
D
46Del SmitheD. Smithe
Les MortensenL. Mortensen39
D
5
D
38Paolo CleggP. Clegg
Ronnie FletcherR. Fletcher46
M
6
M
64Steve CarrickS. Carrick
Chris MossC. Moss45
M
7
M
55Tim GreeningT. Greening
Del MilburnD. Milburn46
A
8
M
50Dean RizaD. Riza
Carlton MercerC. Mercer42
A
9
M
39Wes SimonsenW. Simonsen
Wes LjungbergW. Ljungberg41
A
10
A
41Robert ChristieR. Christie
Marcus SalakoM. Salako37
A
11
A
39Chris GriffinC. Griffin
 
Danny PattersonD. Patterson44
G
12
G
39Bill ChadwickB. Chadwick
Terry WainwrightT. Wainwright43
M
13
M
38Peter SummerbellP. Summerbell
Thierry EdwardsT. Edwards42
M
14
G
37Morris RankinM. Rankin

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Bloomfield Road where Blackpool play host to Huddersfield Town. A crowd of 2,791 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Blackpool are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Huddersfield Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Hughes.


0.00
Huddersfield Town kick off!
10.18
Chris Moss flicks a high pass forward. Marcus Salako controls it well on his chest. Marcus Salako shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
12.40
Del Smithe flicks a high pass forward to Wes Simonsen who brings the ball under control. Wes Simonsen sees space and advances. Wes Simonsen shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
14.04
With imagination, Chris Moss laces a through ball forward to Carlton Mercer. Carlton Mercer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
16.07
Steve Carrick sees Robert Christie in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Robert Christie shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
24.11
Chris Moss makes a simple pass to Del Milburn. Del Milburn whips in a cross ball towards Wes Ljungberg. Wes Ljungberg rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
27.07
Spencer Boateng catches Wes Simonsen on the ankles. Spencer Boateng is warned by the referee! Wes Simonsen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.44
Simon Venus makes a beautiful solo run. Simon Venus sees space and advances. Simon Venus rushes past Mick Carragher! Some silky footwork from Simon Venus provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
34.11
Simon King knocks the ball to his team mate, Steve Carrick. Steve Carrick threads the ball through to Robert Christie. Robert Christie knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Griffin. Mick Carragher clumsily knocks into Chris Griffin. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
36.21
Mick Carragher threads the ball through to Chris Moss. Chris Moss threads a neat ball through to Wes Ljungberg. Wes Ljungberg knocks in a cross ball towards Marcus Salako. Marcus Salako makes a deft header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Marcus Salako!
40.41
Dean Riza makes a probing pass to Robert Christie. Robert Christie shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
The second half starts with Blackpool kicking off!
48.14
Tim Greening sees Robert Christie in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Robert Christie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.59
Ronnie Fletcher passes the ball forward to Del Milburn. Del Milburn lofts in a cross ball towards Marcus Salako. Marcus Salako knocks the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
54.49
Dean Riza decides to run forward with the ball. Dean Riza sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
55.18
Chris Moss makes a simple pass to Del Milburn. Del Milburn knocks in a cross ball towards Marcus Salako. Marcus Salako connects with a diving header. Simon King steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
57.53
Chris Moss flicks a high ball forward to Carlton Mercer who takes it down. Carlton Mercer whips in a cross ball towards Del Milburn. Del Milburn gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
60.18
Blackpool have made 3 substitutions with Danny Patterson replacing Harvey Batty, Terry Wainwright replacing Chris Moss and Thierry Edwards replacing Carlton Mercer .Huddersfield Town have made a substitution with Morris Rankin replacing Dean Riza .
63.04
Tim Greening surges forward with the ball. Tim Greening knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Chris Griffin is offside!
66.39
Paolo Clegg flicks a high pass forward. Tim Greening controls it well on his chest. Tim Greening makes a simple pass to Chris Griffin. Chris Griffin knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Christie. Robert Christie beats his man to it with a header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
72.45
Wes Ljungberg catches Del Smithe on the ankles. Wes Ljungberg is warned by the referee! Del Smithe stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.08
Terry Wainwright passes the ball forward to Thierry Edwards. Thierry Edwards whips in a cross ball towards Del Milburn. Del Milburn whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
81.02
Terry Wainwright controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcus Salako. Marcus Salako finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
85.11
Morris Rankin brings the ball forward. Morris Rankin skips past Danny Patterson! Some silky footwork from Morris Rankin provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
87.38
Terry Wainwright flicks a high pass forward. Wes Ljungberg holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Wes Ljungberg shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
90.00
Tim Greening sees a break and surges forward. Tim Greening deftly passes the ball to Robert Christie, releasing him through on goal. Robert Christie looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Blackpool

Huddersfield Town
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
7
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.5%
53.5%
Play Area
31%
47.9%
21.1%

Scorers
Marcus Salako 36
Del Milburn 75
Robert Christie 16, 90

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Robert Christie of Huddersfield Town

Match Ratings
1.Chris Young (GK)
6
2.Spencer Boateng (DEF)
5
3.Harvey Batty (DEF)
6
4.Mick Carragher (DEF)
6
5.Les Mortensen (DEF)
6
6.Ronnie Fletcher (MID)
6
7.Chris Moss (MID)
7
8.Del Milburn (ATT)goal scored
8
9.Carlton Mercer (ATT)
6
10.Wes Ljungberg (ATT)
6
11.Marcus Salako (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Danny Patterson (GK)
6
13.Terry Wainwright (MID)
6
14.Thierry Edwards (MID)
6

1.Lee Hibbs (GK)
6
2.Simon King (DEF)
6
3.Simon Venus (DEF)
7
4.Del Smithe (DEF)
6
5.Paolo Clegg (DEF)
6
6.Steve Carrick (MID)
7
7.Tim Greening (MID)
8
8.Dean Riza (MID)
6
9.Wes Simonsen (MID)
6
10.Robert Christie (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Chris Griffin (ATT)
6
 
12.Bill Chadwick (GK)
0
13.Peter Summerbell (MID)
0
14.Morris Rankin (GK)
6