Match Report


DarlingtonDarlington     Carlisle UnitedCarlisle United
Chris BrooksChris Brooks Computer Player Computer Player
Brian WatsonB. Watson50
G
1
G
49Carlos ZamoraC. Zamora
Gennaro BressanG. Bressan53
D
2
D
62Diego MontapertoD. Montaperto
Vincenzo PalumboV. Palumbo52
D
3captain
D
55Carlton CoppingC. Copping
Malte ZieglerM. Ziegler50
D
captain4
D
52Andy FlintlockA. Flintlock
Arturo SerranoA. Serrano50
D
5
M
73Alun GowerA. Gower
Tomas JesusT. Jesus42
D
6
M
58Brendan SinclairB. Sinclair
Samuel FerreiraS. Ferreira54
M
7
M
57Eddie WestwoodE. Westwood
Domenico LappaneseD. Lappanese52
M
8
M
55Patricio RomeroP. Romero
Luis OliveiraL. Oliveira49
A
9
A
63Paul GreeningP. Greening
Mario SchaapM. Schaap46
A
10
A
61Neil MilliganN. Milligan
Craig ScowcroftC. Scowcroft46
A
11
A
46Dion WilliamsD. Williams
 
Alfonso CampolonghiA. Campolonghi42
A
12
D
52Simon BowerS. Bower
Alistair HallA. Hall41
D
13
D
51Jody EadieJ. Eadie
Tomas NunesT. Nunes41
D
14
D
49Sylvain KeaneS. Keane
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at The Northern Echo Darlington Arena where Darlington play host to Carlisle United. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Darlington are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Carlisle United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jamie Johnson.


0.00
Darlington kick off the first half!
2.14
Domenico Lappanese makes a simple pass to Luis Oliveira. Luis Oliveira tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
4.13
Samuel Ferreira flicks a high ball forward to Mario Schaap who takes it down. Mario Schaap sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
9.51
Diego Montaperto flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Westwood controls it well on his chest. Eddie Westwood flicks a high pass forward. Neil Milligan collects the pass. Neil Milligan sees Dion Williams just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Dion Williams shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
14.05
Samuel Ferreira takes a short throw-in bringing Domenico Lappanese into play. Domenico Lappanese brings the ball forward. Domenico Lappanese knocks in a cross ball towards Mario Schaap. Mario Schaap connects with a diving header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Mario Schaap!
27.33
Vincenzo Palumbo kicks a strong pass forward to Domenico Lappanese. Domenico Lappanese decides to run forward with the ball. Domenico Lappanese kicks a strong pass forward to Mario Schaap but the referee indicates it's offside!
32.39
Domenico Lappanese makes an attacking run forward. Domenico Lappanese knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Scowcroft. Craig Scowcroft flicks the ball with his head but it's well over the bar!
34.44
Tomas Jesus sees space and advances. Tomas Jesus kicks a strong pass forward to Mario Schaap. Mario Schaap whips in a cross ball towards Craig Scowcroft. Craig Scowcroft heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
40.19
Arturo Serrano flicks a high pass forward to Domenico Lappanese who brings the ball neatly under control. Domenico Lappanese sees Mario Schaap in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mario Schaap controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Carlos Zamora reads it well. Excellent keeping!
42.02
Samuel Ferreira changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Samuel Ferreira knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Scowcroft. Craig Scowcroft beats his man to it with a header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
44.51
Samuel Ferreira threads a neat ball through to Luis Oliveira. Luis Oliveira shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Darlington appear unchanged since the first half. Carlisle United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Carlisle United kick off!
47.16
Alun Gower runs straight at the opposition's defence. Alun Gower lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Greening. Paul Greening fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
51.12
Domenico Lappanese 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 shockingly off target!
54.31
Brendan Sinclair flicks a high pass forward to Paul Greening who brings the ball under control. Paul Greening plays a scrappy one-two with Neil Milligan and stumbles forward towards the goal... Vincenzo Palumbo clumsily knocks into Paul Greening. Paul Greening appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
57.30
Patricio Romero runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Patricio Romero threads a neat ball through to Paul Greening. Paul Greening tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.09
Brendan Sinclair knocks the ball to his team mate, Dion Williams. Dion Williams cuts inside the box! Dion Williams takes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
67.54
Samuel Ferreira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Scowcroft. Craig Scowcroft sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
69.12
Seeing a gap ahead, Malte Ziegler plays the ball forward to Domenico Lappanese. Domenico Lappanese changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Domenico Lappanese shoots from 25 yards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
72.38
Alun Gower threads the ball through to Paul Greening. Paul Greening shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
79.47
Domenico Lappanese sees Luis Oliveira in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luis Oliveira knocks in a cross ball towards Mario Schaap. Mario Schaap makes a deft header but it flies just wide!
84.14
Samuel Ferreira sees Craig Scowcroft in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Scowcroft lofts in a cross ball towards Luis Oliveira. Luis Oliveira powers a header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Carlos Zamora with no chance!! Goal for Darlington!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Darlington

Carlisle United
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
8
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59.7%
40.3%
Play Area
26.9%
44.8%
28.4%

Scorers
Mario Schaap 14
Craig Scowcroft 34
Domenico Lappanese 69
Luis Oliveira 84
Dion Williams 10
Paul Greening 57

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Domenico Lappanese of Darlington

Match Ratings
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)
7
8.Domenico Lappanese (MID)goal scored
9
9.Luis Oliveira (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Mario Schaap (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Craig Scowcroft (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Alfonso Campolonghi (ATT)
0
13.Alistair Hall (DEF)
0
14.Tomas Nunes (DEF)
0

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