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It's a sunny day here at John Smiths Stadium where Huddersfield Town play host to Scunthorpe United. A crowd of 2,899 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Huddersfield Town are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Scunthorpe United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nicky Jobson.


0.00
Huddersfield Town kick off and get the first half underway!
6.52
Tony Wright plays the ball forward to Oleg Barrett. Oleg Barrett makes a probing pass to David Moncur but he's offside!
8.45
Tony Wright knocks the ball to his team mate, David Moncur. David Moncur knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Del Smithe.
9.16
Tim Greening kicks a strong pass forward to Chris Griffin. Chris Griffin skips past Dave Milburn! Chris Griffin takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
10.50
Terry Southgate chips the ball to his team mate, Ruel Redknapp. Ruel Redknapp runs straight at the defence! Ruel Redknapp tries a spectacular strike but it misses the target by a large margin!
12.27
Steve Carrick flicks a high pass forward to Chris Griffin who brings the ball under control. Chris Griffin edges inside the box! Chris Griffin tries a spectacular strike but somehow Teddy Beattie manages to keep it out.
18.25
Del Smithe barges into David Moncur. Del Smithe is shown the yellow card! David Moncur runs off the knock.
22.54
With great vision, Tony Wright plays the ball forward to David Moncur. David Moncur tries a spectacular long range effort but Lee Hibbs is on top of it.
26.01
Terry Southgate hacks Steve Carrick from behind! The referee calls over Terry Southgate and shows him a yellow card! Steve Carrick hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.13
Tony Wright flicks a high pass forward. David Moncur holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Moncur shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
39.35
Tim Greening knocks the ball forward to Chris Griffin. Chris Griffin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Teddy Beattie who gathers it comfortably.
40.43
Joe Owen barges into Robert Christie. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Robert Christie stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.25
With imagination, Simon Venus laces a through ball forward to Wes Simonsen. Wes Simonsen knocks the ball to his team mate, Robert Christie. Robert Christie knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dave Milburn.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Huddersfield Town appear unchanged since the first half. Scunthorpe United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Scunthorpe United players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Scunthorpe United kick off!
47.08
Jonathan Clemence flicks a high pass forward to David Moncur who brings the ball under control. David Moncur shoots from 25 yards but Lee Hibbs is on top of it.
53.17
Tony Wright comes in with a late challenge on Tim Greening. The referee brings Tony Wright to one side and gives him a warning! Tim Greening stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.46
Jonathan Clemence knocks the ball forward to Ruel Redknapp. Ruel Redknapp shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
59.16
Simon Venus controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wes Simonsen. Wes Simonsen kicks a strong pass forward to Chris Griffin. Chris Griffin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
60.57
Huddersfield Town have made a substitution with Peter Summerbell replacing Dean Riza .Scunthorpe United have made a substitution with Jermaine Hurst replacing David Moncur .
61.65
Tony Wright takes a quick throw-in. Terry Southgate kicks a strong pass forward to Jermaine Hurst. Jermaine Hurst knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.49
Peter Summerbell makes a probing pass to Chris Griffin. Chris Griffin knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Christie. With a superhuman jump, Robert Christie connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
77.40
Dave Milburn sees space and advances. With a delightful solo run, Dave Milburn stretches the opposition's defence. Dave Milburn whips in a cross ball towards Ruel Redknapp. Simon Venus clumsily knocks into Ruel Redknapp. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
81.39
Tony Wright flicks a high ball forward to Oleg Barrett who takes it down. Oleg Barrett skips past Simon King! Some superb footwork from Oleg Barrett provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward his aim is horrendously poor!
84.22
Del Smithe flicks a high pass forward to Tim Greening who brings the ball under control. Tim Greening threads a neat ball through to Chris Griffin. Chris Griffin shoots from distance but somehow Teddy Beattie manages to keep it out.
85.32
Graham Butt threads a neat ball through to Jonathan Clemence. Jonathan Clemence passes the ball forward to Jermaine Hurst. Jermaine Hurst kicks a strong pass forward to Oleg Barrett but the referee indicates it's offside!
87.17
Jonathan Clemence plays the ball forward to Jermaine Hurst. Jermaine Hurst cuts inside the box! Jermaine Hurst takes a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
Paolo Clegg sees a break and surges forward. Paolo Clegg flicks a high pass forward. Chris Griffin controls it well on his chest. Chris Griffin lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Christie. Robert Christie connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.2%
55.8%
Play Area
26.7%
50%
23.3%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Tony Wright of Scunthorpe United

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

1.Teddy Beattie (GK)
7
2.Joe Owen (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Graham Butt (DEF)
7
4.Dave Milburn (DEF)
8
5.Martin Ripley (MID)
6
6.Tony Wright (MID)
8
7.Jonathan Clemence (MID)
7
8.Terry Southgate (MID)yellow card
5
9.Ruel Redknapp (ATT)
6
10.Oleg Barrett (ATT)
6
11.David Moncur (ATT)
7
 
12.Alun Ince (DEF)
0
13.Alistair Bridge (ATT)
0
14.Jermaine Hurst (ATT)
6