Match Report


Tottenham HotspurTottenham Hotspur     DarlingtonDarlington
Computer Player Computer Player Chris Brooks Chris Brooks
Adam PerryA. Perry55
G
1
G
50Brian WatsonB. Watson
Marvin WrightM. Wright56
D
2
D
53Gennaro BressanG. Bressan
Syd MacleanS. Maclean53
D
3
D
52Vincenzo PalumboV. Palumbo
Matthew ArmstrongM. Armstrong46
D
4captain
D
50Malte ZieglerM. Ziegler
Paolo AgliardiP. Agliardi62
M
5
D
50Arturo SerranoA. Serrano
Edward MendoncaE. Mendonca56
M
6
D
42Tomas JesusT. Jesus
Adam GreeningA. Greening51
M
7
M
54Samuel FerreiraS. Ferreira
Iván QuirogaI. Quiroga49
M
captain8
M
52Domenico LappaneseD. Lappanese
Gavin GallacherG. Gallacher65
A
9
A
49Luis OliveiraL. Oliveira
Jody ImpeyJ. Impey59
A
10
A
46Mario SchaapM. Schaap
Jonathan CollymoreJ. Collymore55
A
11
A
46Craig ScowcroftC. Scowcroft
 
Jon ThomsonJ. Thomson55
A
12
A
42Alfonso CampolonghiA. Campolonghi
Alistair PottsA. Potts54
A
13
D
41Alistair HallA. Hall
Les HurstL. Hurst50
A
14
D
41Tomas NunesT. Nunes

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium where Tottenham Hotspur play host to Darlington. A crowd of 4,165 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Tottenham Hotspur are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Darlington appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mark Grondin.


0.00
Tottenham Hotspur get the match underway!
2.13
Arturo Serrano threads the ball through to Domenico Lappanese. Domenico Lappanese makes a probing pass to Luis Oliveira. Luis Oliveira shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
12.46
Adam Greening flicks a high pass forward to Jody Impey who brings the ball under control. Jody Impey flicks the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Collymore. Jonathan Collymore cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's drastically wayward!
14.11
Domenico Lappanese passes the ball forward to Craig Scowcroft. Craig Scowcroft shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Adam Perry!
15.18
Syd Maclean chips the ball to his team mate, Adam Greening. Adam Greening flicks the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Collymore. Jonathan Collymore knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Brian Watson who gathers it comfortably.
18.10
With a delightful solo run, Adam Greening stretches the opposition's defence. Adam Greening deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Gallacher but the linesman indicates offside!
27.45
Adam Greening deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jody Impey. Jody Impey runs straight at the defence! Jody Impey shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Brian Watson is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
33.26
Samuel Ferreira knocks the ball forward to Craig Scowcroft. Craig Scowcroft controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
34.28
Tomas Jesus makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Samuel Ferreira. Samuel Ferreira makes a probing pass to Mario Schaap. Mario Schaap plays a one-two with Craig Scowcroft and rushes in on goal... Mario Schaap tries a spectacular strike but it's drastically wayward!
45.00
Syd Maclean controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edward Mendonca. Edward Mendonca makes an attacking run forward. Edward Mendonca lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Gallacher. Gavin Gallacher makes a deft header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Tottenham Hotspur appear unchanged since the first half. Darlington also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Darlington get the second half underway!
53.41
Marvin Wright gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Jody Impey shoots from distance. Solid save from Brian Watson.
57.51
Adam Greening catches Domenico Lappanese on the ankles. The referee calls over Adam Greening and warns him to calm down! Domenico Lappanese grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
60.08
Tottenham Hotspur appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
65.03
Syd Maclean barges into Craig Scowcroft. The referee calls over Syd Maclean and shows him a yellow card! Craig Scowcroft gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
69.43
Matthew Armstrong threads a neat ball through to Adam Greening. Adam Greening flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Gallacher. Gavin Gallacher knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tomas Jesus.
72.17
Arturo Serrano flicks a high pass forward. Domenico Lappanese holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Domenico Lappanese controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Scowcroft. Craig Scowcroft shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
73.53
Iván Quiroga makes a simple pass to Jonathan Collymore. Jonathan Collymore tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
75.23
Adam Greening flicks a high pass forward. Jonathan Collymore collects the pass. Jonathan Collymore shoots from distance but it is miles over!
81.23
Marvin Wright threads a neat ball through to Paolo Agliardi. Paolo Agliardi plays the ball forward to Jonathan Collymore. Jonathan Collymore finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
85.54
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
89.52
Domenico Lappanese threads a neat ball through to Mario Schaap. Mario Schaap shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Adam Perry smothers it!
90.00
Edward Mendonca hits a low pass to Jody Impey. Jody Impey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Tottenham Hotspur

Darlington
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59.2%
40.8%
Play Area
25.4%
43.7%
31%

Scorers
Jody Impey 27

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Adam Greening of Tottenham Hotspur

Match Ratings
1.Adam Perry (GK)
7
2.Marvin Wright (DEF)
6
3.Syd Maclean (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Matthew Armstrong (DEF)
6
5.Paolo Agliardi (MID)
6
6.Edward Mendonca (MID)
7
7.Adam Greening (MID)
9
8.Iván Quiroga (MID)
6
9.Gavin Gallacher (ATT)
6
10.Jody Impey (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Jonathan Collymore (ATT)
6
 
12.Jon Thomson (ATT)
0
13.Alistair Potts (ATT)
0
14.Les Hurst (ATT)
0

1.Brian Watson (GK)
6
2.Gennaro Bressan (DEF)
6
3.Vincenzo Palumbo (DEF)
6
4.Malte Ziegler (DEF)
6
5.Arturo Serrano (DEF)
6
6.Tomas Jesus (DEF)
6
7.Samuel Ferreira (MID)
6
8.Domenico Lappanese (MID)
8
9.Luis Oliveira (ATT)
6
10.Mario Schaap (ATT)
6
11.Craig Scowcroft (ATT)
6
 
12.Alfonso Campolonghi (ATT)
0
13.Alistair Hall (DEF)
0
14.Tomas Nunes (DEF)
0