Match Report


Luton TownLuton Town     DarlingtonDarlington
Computer Player Computer Player Chris Brooks Chris Brooks
Teddy RedknappT. Redknapp54
G
1
G
50Brian WatsonB. Watson
Craig ClarkeC. Clarke68
D
2
D
52Vincenzo PalumboV. Palumbo
Marcus MendezM. Mendez56
D
3
D
53Gennaro BressanG. Bressan
Nigel DublinN. Dublin55
D
4captain
D
40Antonio MoutinhoA. Moutinho
Emile SimonsenE. Simonsen66
M
5
D
50Arturo SerranoA. Serrano
Stanley GrayS. Gray61
M
captain6
D
42Tomas JesusT. Jesus
Kevin KooimanK. Kooiman53
M
7
M
54Samuel FerreiraS. Ferreira
Marcus StuartM. Stuart50
M
8
M
58Gary ClemenceG. Clemence
Linus HallerL. Haller56
A
9
A
46Craig ScowcroftC. Scowcroft
Anton WalterA. Walter55
A
10
A
46Mario SchaapM. Schaap
Rio CadamarteriR. Cadamarteri54
A
11
A
49Luis OliveiraL. Oliveira
 
David LinekerD. Lineker53
A
12
D
50Malte ZieglerM. Ziegler
Tiago LimaT. Lima51
G
13
M
52Domenico LappaneseD. Lappanese
Ian PearceI. Pearce50
D
14
A
40Graham HamiltonG. Hamilton

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Kenilworth Road where Luton Town play host to Darlington. A crowd of 4,452 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Luton Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Darlington appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Michael Vickers.


0.00
Luton Town start the match!
3.43
Antonio Moutinho flicks a high ball forward to Gary Clemence who takes it down. Gary Clemence threads a neat ball through to Craig Scowcroft. Craig Scowcroft knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Oliveira. Luis Oliveira makes a deft header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
8.44
Stanley Gray sees Rio Cadamarteri in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rio Cadamarteri sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Brian Watson reads it well. Fabulous stop!
9.42
Stanley Gray flicks a high pass forward. Anton Walter controls it well on his chest. Anton Walter knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arturo Serrano.
10.07
Emile Simonsen sees space and advances. Emile Simonsen shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
24.16
Emile Simonsen brings the ball forward. Emile Simonsen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
30.27
Kevin Kooiman decides to run forward with the ball. Kevin Kooiman plays a scrappy one-two with Rio Cadamarteri and advances towards the goal... Kevin Kooiman comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but Brian Watson is on top of it.
33.41
Arturo Serrano threads a neat ball through to Samuel Ferreira. Samuel Ferreira knocks the ball forward to Luis Oliveira. Luis Oliveira shoots from long range but Teddy Redknapp reads it well. Superb keeping!
38.35
Arturo Serrano barges into Anton Walter. The referee brings Arturo Serrano to one side and gives him a warning! Anton Walter runs off the knock.
39.05
Vincenzo Palumbo pushes up the pitch. Vincenzo Palumbo flicks a high pass forward to Craig Scowcroft who brings the ball under control. Craig Scowcroft sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
42.47
Emile Simonsen receives the ball from a throw-in from Kevin Kooiman. Emile Simonsen threads the ball through to Rio Cadamarteri. Rio Cadamarteri shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Brian Watson manages to gather it easily.
44.58
Marcus Stuart hacks Samuel Ferreira from behind! The referee calls over Marcus Stuart and warns him to calm down! Samuel Ferreira hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Darlington start the second half!
47.56
Gennaro Bressan flicks a high pass forward to Samuel Ferreira who brings the ball under control. Samuel Ferreira makes a probing pass to Mario Schaap. Mario Schaap whips in a cross ball towards Luis Oliveira. Luis Oliveira makes a convincing header but Teddy Redknapp is on top of it.
51.05
Nigel Dublin flicks a high pass forward. Stanley Gray holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stanley Gray sees space and advances. Stanley Gray cuts inside the box! Stanley Gray muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
54.55
Kevin Kooiman passes the ball forward to Anton Walter. Anton Walter advances inside the box! Anton Walter shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Anton Walter!
57.41
Samuel Ferreira flicks a high ball forward to Mario Schaap who takes it down. Mario Schaap lofts in a cross ball towards Luis Oliveira. Luis Oliveira rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
60.10
Luton Town have made a substitution with Tiago Lima replacing Emile Simonsen .
61.11
Gary Clemence threads a neat ball through to Mario Schaap. Mario Schaap sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Teddy Redknapp.
63.12
Tomas Jesus pushes mid-way up the pitch. Tomas Jesus chips the ball to his team mate, Luis Oliveira. Luis Oliveira whips in a cross ball towards Mario Schaap. Mario Schaap makes a convincing header. The keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
65.18
Gary Clemence passes the ball forward to Craig Scowcroft. Craig Scowcroft tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
66.56
Gary Clemence threads a neat ball through to Luis Oliveira. Luis Oliveira lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Scowcroft. With a superhuman jump, Craig Scowcroft connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. What a cracker!! Teddy Redknapp had no chance!! Goal for Darlington!
71.14
Gary Clemence flicks a high pass forward to Mario Schaap who brings the ball under control. Mario Schaap knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Scowcroft. Craig Scowcroft outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Craig Scowcroft scores for Darlington!!
75.57
Gary Clemence surges forward with the ball. Gary Clemence shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
77.20
Marcus Stuart threads a neat ball through to Linus Haller. Linus Haller shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Brian Watson smothers it!
85.58
Gary Clemence makes a simple pass to Mario Schaap. Mario Schaap shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
87.15
Marcus Mendez makes a beautiful solo run. Marcus Mendez makes a simple pass to Linus Haller. Linus Haller shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Luton Town

Darlington
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.8%
46.2%
Play Area
25.6%
46.2%
28.2%

Scorers
Anton Walter 55
Craig Scowcroft 67, 71

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Craig Scowcroft of Darlington

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

1.Brian Watson (GK)
7
2.Vincenzo Palumbo (DEF)
6
3.Gennaro Bressan (DEF)
6
4.Antonio Moutinho (DEF)
6
5.Arturo Serrano (DEF)
6
6.Tomas Jesus (DEF)
6
7.Samuel Ferreira (MID)
6
8.Gary Clemence (MID)
7
9.Craig Scowcroft (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Mario Schaap (ATT)
7
11.Luis Oliveira (ATT)
7
 
12.Malte Ziegler (DEF)
0
13.Domenico Lappanese (MID)
0
14.Graham Hamilton (ATT)
0