Match Report


Northampton TownNorthampton Town     Carlisle UnitedCarlisle United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Liam JacobsL. Jacobs59
G
1
G
49Carlos ZamoraC. Zamora
Daniel LofthouseD. Lofthouse56
D
2
D
62Diego MontapertoD. Montaperto
Martin Lua-LuaM. Lua-Lua52
D
3captain
D
55Carlton CoppingC. Copping
Oliver SeelerO. Seeler49
D
4
D
52Andy FlintlockA. Flintlock
Graham GowerG. Gower46
D
5
M
73Alun GowerA. Gower
Stefano MarchegianiS. Marchegiani55
M
6
M
58Brendan SinclairB. Sinclair
Mike NichollsM. Nicholls53
M
7
M
57Eddie WestwoodE. Westwood
Richard WatsonR. Watson53
M
8
M
55Patricio RomeroP. Romero
Said DitewigS. Ditewig58
A
9
A
63Paul GreeningP. Greening
Sebastian MöllerS. Möller52
A
captain10
A
61Neil MilliganN. Milligan
John CoppingJ. Copping51
A
11
A
46Dion WilliamsD. Williams
 
Liam MilburnL. Milburn50
A
12
D
52Simon BowerS. Bower
George WatersG. Waters49
G
13
D
51Jody EadieJ. Eadie
Graeme BeckhamG. Beckham49
A
14
M
46Danny ProctorD. Proctor

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Sixfields Stadium where Northampton Town play host to Carlisle United. A crowd of 4,822 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Northampton Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Carlisle United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jamie Johnson.


0.00
Northampton Town kick off!
4.21
Stefano Marchegiani sees John Copping in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Copping sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
8.11
Brendan Sinclair flicks a high pass forward to Paul Greening who brings the ball under control. Paul Greening controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
12.01
Eddie Westwood chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Greening. Paul Greening skips past Martin Lua-Lua! Paul Greening shoots from just inside the box. It's there!! Liam Jacobs has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
16.06
Brendan Sinclair knocks the ball to his team mate, Dion Williams. Dion Williams skips past Oliver Seeler! Dion Williams comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it is shockingly off target!
18.48
Stefano Marchegiani darts forward. Stefano Marchegiani shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
20.36
Richard Watson hacks Alun Gower from behind! The referee calls over Richard Watson and shows him a yellow card! Alun Gower grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
21.45
Richard Watson flicks a high pass forward. Sebastian Möller collects the pass. Sebastian Möller shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
27.48
Alun Gower threads a neat ball through to Dion Williams. Dion Williams whips in a cross ball towards Paul Greening. Paul Greening heads the ball goalwards his aim is horrendously poor!
28.42
Andy Flintlock passes the ball forward to Brendan Sinclair. Brendan Sinclair flicks a high pass forward. Dion Williams collects the pass. Dion Williams rushes past Oliver Seeler! Dion Williams cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
30.29
Stefano Marchegiani deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Möller. Sebastian Möller cuts inside the box! Diego Montaperto catches Sebastian Möller on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
36.45
Mike Nicholls changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Mike Nicholls tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
44.01
Martin Lua-Lua flicks a high pass forward to Stefano Marchegiani who brings the ball under control. Stefano Marchegiani threads a neat ball through to Sebastian Möller. Sebastian Möller shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Northampton Town appear unchanged since the first half. Carlisle United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Northampton Town players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Carlisle United kick off!
47.25
Mike Nicholls flicks a high pass forward. Sebastian Möller holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sebastian Möller whips in a cross ball towards John Copping. John Copping makes a convincing header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
49.34
Eddie Westwood clumsily knocks into Stefano Marchegiani. The referee brings Eddie Westwood to one side and gives him a warning! Stefano Marchegiani runs off the knock.
51.54
Alun Gower sees a break and surges forward. Alun Gower knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Oliver Seeler.
53.41
Brendan Sinclair flicks the ball to his team mate, Dion Williams. Dion Williams lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Greening. Paul Greening makes a looping header on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
63.32
Andy Flintlock hacks Sebastian Möller from behind! The referee calls over Andy Flintlock and shows him a yellow card! Sebastian Möller hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.05
Stefano Marchegiani threads the ball through to Sebastian Möller. Sebastian Möller knocks in a cross ball towards Said Ditewig. Said Ditewig fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but Andy Flintlock is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
66.19
Stefano Marchegiani sees a break and surges forward. Stefano Marchegiani plays a scrappy one-two with John Copping and advances towards the goal... Stefano Marchegiani cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
71.38
Carlton Copping hits a low pass to Eddie Westwood. Eddie Westwood flicks a high pass forward to Dion Williams who brings the ball under control. Dion Williams whips in a cross ball towards Neil Milligan. Neil Milligan directs the ball goalwards with his head. Liam Jacobs manages to gather it easily.
75.22
Eddie Westwood chips the ball to his team mate, Dion Williams. Dion Williams plays a scrappy one-two with Paul Greening and stumbles forward towards the goal... Martin Lua-Lua barges into Dion Williams. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
75.22
The referee points to the spot..
76.39
Dion Williams takes a cautious run up. The keeper has read the penalty correctly. He gets his fingers to it, but the shot is too strong and edges inside the post. Goal!
77.07
Richard Watson barges into Alun Gower. Richard Watson is warned by the referee! Alun Gower gets up but these knocks are taking their toll on his game.
83.12
Stefano Marchegiani hits a low pass to Said Ditewig. Said Ditewig knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.50
Patricio Romero makes a beautiful solo run. Patricio Romero rushes past Oliver Seeler! Patricio Romero rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Daniel Lofthouse.
87.54
Stefano Marchegiani catches Eddie Westwood on the ankles. Stefano Marchegiani is shown the yellow card! Eddie Westwood hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.56
Mike Nicholls kicks a strong pass forward to Said Ditewig. Said Ditewig knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carlton Copping.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Northampton Town

Carlisle United
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
4
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47%
53%
Play Area
24.1%
45.8%
30.1%

Scorers
Paul Greening 12
Dion Williams 76 (p)

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Paul Greening of Carlisle United

Match Ratings
1.Liam Jacobs (GK)
6
2.Daniel Lofthouse (DEF)
6
3.Martin Lua-Lua (DEF)
6
4.Oliver Seeler (DEF)
6
5.Graham Gower (DEF)
6
6.Stefano Marchegiani (MID)yellow card
8
7.Mike Nicholls (MID)
7
8.Richard Watson (MID)yellow card
6
9.Said Ditewig (ATT)
6
10.Sebastian Möller (ATT)
8
11.John Copping (ATT)
6
 
12.Liam Milburn (ATT)
0
13.George Waters (GK)
0
14.Graeme Beckham (ATT)
0

1.Carlos Zamora (GK)
7
2.Diego Montaperto (DEF)
6
3.Carlton Copping (DEF)
7
4.Andy Flintlock (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Alun Gower (MID)
6
6.Brendan Sinclair (MID)
8
7.Eddie Westwood (MID)
8
8.Patricio Romero (MID)
7
9.Paul Greening (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Neil Milligan (ATT)
7
11.Dion Williams (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Simon Bower (DEF)
0
13.Jody Eadie (DEF)
0
14.Danny Proctor (MID)
0