Match Report


Luton TownLuton Town     Northampton TownNorthampton Town
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Teddy RedknappT. Redknapp54
G
1
G
59Liam JacobsL. Jacobs
Craig ClarkeC. Clarke68
D
2
D
56Daniel LofthouseD. Lofthouse
Marcus MendezM. Mendez56
D
3
D
52Martin Lua-LuaM. Lua-Lua
Nigel DublinN. Dublin55
D
4
D
49Oliver SeelerO. Seeler
Emile SimonsenE. Simonsen66
M
5
D
46Graham GowerG. Gower
Stanley GrayS. Gray61
M
captain6
M
55Stefano MarchegianiS. Marchegiani
Kevin KooimanK. Kooiman52
M
7
M
53Mike NichollsM. Nicholls
Marcus StuartM. Stuart50
M
8
M
53Richard WatsonR. Watson
Linus HallerL. Haller56
A
9
A
58Said DitewigS. Ditewig
Anton WalterA. Walter54
A
10captain
A
52Sebastian MöllerS. Möller
Rio CadamarteriR. Cadamarteri54
A
11
A
51John CoppingJ. Copping
 
David LinekerD. Lineker53
A
12
A
50Liam MilburnL. Milburn
Tiago LimaT. Lima51
G
13
G
49George WatersG. Waters
Ian PearceI. Pearce50
D
14
A
49Graeme BeckhamG. Beckham

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Kenilworth Road where Luton Town play host to Northampton Town. A crowd of 4,373 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Luton Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Northampton Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sol Mike.


0.00
Northampton Town kick off and get the match underway!
6.46
Stanley Gray flicks a high pass forward to Anton Walter who brings the ball under control. Anton Walter finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
10.23
Nigel Dublin knocks the ball forward to Stanley Gray. Stanley Gray flicks a high pass forward. Rio Cadamarteri holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rio Cadamarteri knocks in a cross ball towards Linus Haller. Linus Haller gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Martin Lua-Lua steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
14.27
Stefano Marchegiani sees John Copping in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Copping makes a great pass forward. Said Ditewig runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
15.17
Stanley Gray flicks the ball to his team mate, Anton Walter. Anton Walter knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.41
Emile Simonsen sees space and advances. Emile Simonsen whips in a cross ball towards Rio Cadamarteri. Rio Cadamarteri whips the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
20.28
Nigel Dublin laces a through ball forward to Kevin Kooiman. Kevin Kooiman changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Kevin Kooiman finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
21.57
Stefano Marchegiani makes a probing pass to John Copping. John Copping knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.31
Nigel Dublin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Emile Simonsen. Emile Simonsen chips the ball to his team mate, Linus Haller. Linus Haller knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Daniel Lofthouse.
26.13
Stefano Marchegiani barges into Kevin Kooiman. The referee brings Stefano Marchegiani to one side and gives him a warning! Kevin Kooiman runs off the knock.
34.23
Marcus Mendez threads the ball through to Kevin Kooiman. Kevin Kooiman controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rio Cadamarteri. Rio Cadamarteri shoots from outside the area. Liam Jacobs gets down and covers it.
38.20
Oliver Seeler makes a beautiful solo run. Oliver Seeler flicks a high pass forward. Said Ditewig controls it well on his chest. Said Ditewig plays a quick one-two with Sebastian Möller and rushes in on goal... Said Ditewig looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Teddy Redknapp gets down and covers it.
44.45
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Luton Town appear unchanged since the first half. Northampton Town also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Luton Town kick off the second half!
54.12
Marcus Mendez chips the ball to his team mate, Stanley Gray. Stanley Gray brings the ball forward. Stanley Gray shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
55.03
Nigel Dublin clumsily knocks into Said Ditewig. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Said Ditewig carries on, but is struggling a bit.
55.03
Free kick to Northampton Town just outside the area...
56.40
John Copping steps up but the ball is low and comes straight off the wall.
57.55
Mike Nicholls barges into Stanley Gray. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stanley Gray grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
60.34
Luton Town have made a substitution with Tiago Lima replacing Emile Simonsen .
61.36
Daniel Lofthouse deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mike Nicholls. Mike Nicholls threads a neat ball through to John Copping. John Copping plays a scrappy one-two with Said Ditewig and advances towards the goal... John Copping cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
63.46
Kevin Kooiman makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anton Walter. Anton Walter shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
65.20
Stefano Marchegiani threads the ball through to Sebastian Möller. Sebastian Möller makes a great pass forward. Said Ditewig runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
67.52
Richard Watson flicks the ball to his team mate, Said Ditewig. Said Ditewig whips in a cross ball towards John Copping. John Copping makes a convincing header but it flies just off target!
69.43
Stanley Gray knocks the ball to his team mate, Linus Haller. Linus Haller tries a spectacular long range effort. Liam Jacobs gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
71.39
Rio Cadamarteri barges into Daniel Lofthouse. The referee calls over Rio Cadamarteri and warns him to calm down! Daniel Lofthouse hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.10
Craig Clarke plays the ball forward to Stanley Gray. Stanley Gray makes a simple pass to Linus Haller. Linus Haller makes a probing pass between the defence to Rio Cadamarteri. Rio Cadamarteri comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
75.46
Mike Nicholls threads a neat ball through to Said Ditewig. Said Ditewig rushes past Craig Clarke! Said Ditewig takes a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
77.49
Martin Lua-Lua threads the ball through to Mike Nicholls. Mike Nicholls flicks a high pass forward. Said Ditewig controls it well on his chest. Said Ditewig knocks in a cross ball towards John Copping. John Copping knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Teddy Redknapp reads it well. Nice keeping!
78.41
Stefano Marchegiani kicks a strong pass forward to Sebastian Möller. Sebastian Möller knocks in a cross ball towards Said Ditewig. Said Ditewig whips the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
79.15
Stanley Gray plays the ball forward to Linus Haller. Linus Haller knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.57
Kevin Kooiman threads a neat ball through to Linus Haller. Linus Haller rushes past Oliver Seeler! Some superb footwork from Linus Haller provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
84.32
Kevin Kooiman hits a low pass to Linus Haller. Linus Haller plays a one-two with Anton Walter and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Linus Haller provides some space. He shoots at goal but Liam Jacobs reads it well. Well saved!
85.03
Marcus Stuart flicks the ball to his team mate, Linus Haller. Linus Haller shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Luton Town

Northampton Town
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
7
4
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.3%
42.7%
Play Area
27%
44.9%
28.1%

Scorers
Linus Haller 82

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Linus Haller of Luton Town

Match Ratings
1.Teddy Redknapp (GK)
7
2.Craig Clarke (DEF)
6
3.Marcus Mendez (DEF)
6
4.Nigel Dublin (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Emile Simonsen (MID)
7
6.Stanley Gray (MID)
8
7.Kevin Kooiman (MID)
8
8.Marcus Stuart (MID)
6
9.Linus Haller (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Anton Walter (ATT)
6
11.Rio Cadamarteri (ATT)
6
 
12.David Lineker (ATT)
0
13.Tiago Lima (GK)
6
14.Ian Pearce (DEF)
0

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