Match Report


Colchester UnitedColchester United     Stockport CountyStockport County
Jeremy SmithJeremy Smith Josh Davies Josh Davies
Matthias HamannM. Hamann70
G
1
G
70Vito ColasanteV. Colasante
Marcel BischoffM. Bischoff72
D
2
D
69Tomek JoswiakT. Joswiak
Benedetto GalliB. Galli74
D
captain3
D
72Alessio SotgiaA. Sotgia
Colin BaileyC. Bailey70
D
4
D
69Sieme De GraefS. De Graef
Eddie ImpeyE. Impey75
M
5
M
73Panagiotis TsigosP. Tsigos
Liam WinterburnL. Winterburn65
M
6
M
75Torsten VöllerT. Völler
Emile ShearerE. Shearer79
M
7captain
M
74Anthony EtheringtonA. Etherington
Harry KirklandH. Kirkland74
M
8
M
72Fatik KasmiF. Kasmi
Christian KistnerC. Kistner69
A
9
A
73Jørgen HakanssonJ. Hakansson
Craig DaviesC. Davies72
A
10
A
72Kurt DenneboomK. Denneboom
David MorabitoD. Morabito63
A
11
A
72João OsorioJ. Osorio
 
David NewtonD. Newton39
G
12
D
68Alejandro AltomareA. Altomare
Darren MckayD. Mckay69
D
13
M
71Duccio CarnascialiD. Carnasciali
Brendan OwenB. Owen61
A
14
A
71Craig SimonsenC. Simonsen

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Colchester Community Stadium where Colchester United play host to Stockport County. A crowd of 16,163 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Colchester United and Stockport County are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Laurent Mettomo.


0.00
Stockport County kick off and get the first half underway!
2.48
Marcel Bischoff flicks a high ball forward to Emile Shearer who takes it down. Emile Shearer knocks the ball forward to Craig Davies. Craig Davies knocks in a cross ball towards Christian Kistner. Christian Kistner outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
8.08
Fatik Kasmi flicks a high pass forward. João Osorio controls it well on his chest. João Osorio rushes past Marcel Bischoff! João Osorio shoots from just inside the box but somehow Matthias Hamann manages to keep it out.
9.00
Alessio Sotgia makes a probing pass to Torsten Völler. Torsten Völler sees Jørgen Hakansson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jørgen Hakansson shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
10.51
Panagiotis Tsigos knocks the ball forward to Jørgen Hakansson. Jørgen Hakansson whips in a cross ball towards Kurt Denneboom. Kurt Denneboom outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies wide!
14.15
Torsten Völler runs straight at the opposition's defence. Torsten Völler makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of João Osorio. João Osorio looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Matthias Hamann gets down and covers it.
15.53
Liam Winterburn chips the ball to his team mate, Christian Kistner. Christian Kistner shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
20.29
Fatik Kasmi runs straight at the opposition's defence. Fatik Kasmi lofts in a cross ball towards João Osorio. João Osorio jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Solid save from Matthias Hamann.
22.02
Sieme De Graef flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Etherington collects the pass. Anthony Etherington flicks the ball to his team mate, Kurt Denneboom. Kurt Denneboom passes the ball forward but Jørgen Hakansson is offside!
24.29
Emile Shearer surges forward with the ball. Emile Shearer knocks in a cross ball towards Christian Kistner. Christian Kistner is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
26.48
Emile Shearer flicks a high pass forward. David Morabito collects the pass. David Morabito controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Vito Colasante. Excellent save.
27.32
Emile Shearer knocks the ball to his team mate, Christian Kistner. Christian Kistner knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Davies. Craig Davies outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's a woeful effort!
32.42
Jørgen Hakansson catches Benedetto Galli on the ankles. Jørgen Hakansson is shown the yellow card! Benedetto Galli hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.23
Liam Winterburn barges into Torsten Völler. The referee calls over Liam Winterburn and shows him a yellow card! Torsten Völler stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.17
Emile Shearer flicks a high pass forward to Christian Kistner who brings the ball under control. Christian Kistner lofts in a cross ball towards David Morabito. David Morabito connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
44.29
Eddie Impey receives the ball from a throw-in from Harry Kirkland. Eddie Impey makes an attacking run forward. Eddie Impey lofts in a cross ball towards Christian Kistner. Christian Kistner rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Vito Colasante manages to gather it.
45.00
Emile Shearer passes the ball forward to Christian Kistner. Christian Kistner whips in a cross ball towards Craig Davies. Craig Davies finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Vito Colasante!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Colchester United appear unchanged since the first half. Stockport County also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Colchester United kick off!
47.45
Eddie Impey knocks the ball to his team mate, David Morabito. David Morabito knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
48.02
Benedetto Galli threads a neat ball through to Eddie Impey. Eddie Impey makes a simple pass to David Morabito. David Morabito knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vito Colasante who gathers it comfortably.
49.32
Emile Shearer plays the ball forward to Craig Davies. Craig Davies whips in a cross ball towards Christian Kistner. Sieme De Graef barges into Christian Kistner. Penalty not given!!
53.20
Emile Shearer flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Davies. Craig Davies whips in a cross ball towards Christian Kistner. Christian Kistner heads the ball goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Christian Kistner!
59.57
Marcel Bischoff knocks the ball to his team mate, Emile Shearer. Emile Shearer runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Emile Shearer whips in a cross ball towards Craig Davies. Craig Davies directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
61.57
Stockport County have made 3 substitutions with Alejandro Altomare replacing Tomek Joswiak, Duccio Carnasciali replacing Fatik Kasmi and Craig Simonsen replacing Kurt Denneboom .
65.21
Anthony Etherington flicks a high pass forward. Craig Simonsen collects the pass. Craig Simonsen shoots from long range but Matthias Hamann reads it well. Quality keeping!
66.02
Liam Winterburn flicks a high pass forward. David Morabito controls it well on his chest. David Morabito knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Davies. Craig Davies connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's a woeful effort!
67.45
Marcel Bischoff kicks a strong pass forward to Liam Winterburn. Liam Winterburn flicks a high ball forward to David Morabito who takes it down. David Morabito lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Davies. Craig Davies makes a deft header but is denied by Vito Colasante. Excellent save.
72.36
Torsten Völler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, João Osorio. João Osorio shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
73.07
Emile Shearer flicks a high pass forward. Christian Kistner holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Christian Kistner controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
77.28
Torsten Völler takes a quick throw-in, which Anthony Etherington takes on the chest. Anthony Etherington flicks a high pass forward. Jørgen Hakansson collects the pass. Jørgen Hakansson shoots from 25 yards but somehow Matthias Hamann manages to keep it out.
78.23
João Osorio comes in with a late challenge on Colin Bailey. The referee brings João Osorio to one side and gives him a warning! Colin Bailey runs off the knock.
81.49
Benedetto Galli knocks the ball to his team mate, Liam Winterburn. Seeing a gap ahead, Liam Winterburn plays the ball forward to Christian Kistner. Christian Kistner whips in a cross ball towards Craig Davies. Craig Davies jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Vito Colasante has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
84.45
Anthony Etherington threads a neat ball through to João Osorio. João Osorio whips in a cross ball towards Jørgen Hakansson. Jørgen Hakansson rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Matthias Hamann manages to gather it.
85.25
Colin Bailey kicks a strong pass forward to Emile Shearer. Emile Shearer threads a neat ball through to Christian Kistner. Christian Kistner knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vito Colasante who gathers it comfortably.
89.39
Torsten Völler runs straight at the opposition's defence. Torsten Völler finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
Marcel Bischoff flicks a high ball forward to Emile Shearer who takes it down. Emile Shearer plays the ball forward to Christian Kistner. Christian Kistner knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Davies. Craig Davies beats his man to it with a header but is denied by Vito Colasante. Excellent save.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Colchester United

Stockport County
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
11
6
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.4%
38.6%
Play Area
28.4%
44.3%
27.3%

Scorers
Christian Kistner 2, 53
Craig Davies 60, 81

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Craig Davies of Colchester United

Match Ratings