Match Report


Scunthorpe UnitedScunthorpe United     BlackpoolBlackpool
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Teddy BeattieT. Beattie43
G
1captain
G
45Danny PattersonD. Patterson
Joe OwenJ. Owen57
D
2
D
42Spencer BoatengS. Boateng
Graham ButtG. Butt50
D
3
D
41Harvey BattyH. Batty
Alun InceA. Ince46
D
4
D
39Les MortensenL. Mortensen
Martin RipleyM. Ripley45
M
5
D
37Peter UpsonP. Upson
Jonathan ClemenceJ. Clemence42
M
6
M
46Ronnie FletcherR. Fletcher
Terry SouthgateT. Southgate41
M
captain7
M
45Chris MossC. Moss
Daniele CoppingD. Copping36
M
8
A
47Del MilburnD. Milburn
Ruel RedknappR. Redknapp57
A
9
A
42Carlton MercerC. Mercer
Oleg BarrettO. Barrett52
A
10
A
41Eddie GrondinE. Grondin
David MoncurD. Moncur47
A
11
A
38Marcus SalakoM. Salako
 
Alistair BridgeA. Bridge44
A
12
M
43Terry WainwrightT. Wainwright
Jermaine HurstJ. Hurst44
A
13
M
42Robert MacleanR. Maclean
Gavin EadieG. Eadie43
D
14
M
41Tim BastinT. Bastin

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Glanford Park where Scunthorpe United play host to Blackpool. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Scunthorpe United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Blackpool appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Hughes.


0.00
Scunthorpe United kick off and get the first half underway!
2.19
Chris Moss makes a probing pass to Del Milburn. Del Milburn makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Carlton Mercer. Graham Butt barges into Carlton Mercer. Carlton Mercer appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
3.49
Martin Ripley runs straight at the opposition's defence. Martin Ripley advances inside the box! Martin Ripley comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
8.35
Joe Owen chips the ball to his team mate, Daniele Copping. Daniele Copping passes the ball forward to Ruel Redknapp. Ruel Redknapp lofts in a cross ball towards Oleg Barrett. Oleg Barrett fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
9.19
Chris Moss barges into Terry Southgate. Chris Moss is warned by the referee! Terry Southgate hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.39
With a delightful solo run, Chris Moss stretches the opposition's defence. Chris Moss knocks in a cross ball towards Del Milburn. Del Milburn beats his man to it with a header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
14.48
Les Mortensen flicks a high ball forward to Chris Moss who takes it down. Chris Moss knocks the ball forward to Eddie Grondin. Eddie Grondin shoots from outside the area. Teddy Beattie gets down and covers it.
16.15
Ronnie Fletcher hacks Martin Ripley from behind! The referee warns Ronnie Fletcher to calm down! Martin Ripley grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
21.55
Terry Southgate chips the ball to his team mate, Ruel Redknapp. Ruel Redknapp deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Moncur but the linesman indicates offside!
26.15
Ronnie Fletcher passes the ball forward to Carlton Mercer. Carlton Mercer knocks in a cross ball towards Marcus Salako. Marcus Salako connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies just off target!
32.43
Peter Upson lofts the ball long. Eddie Grondin sees Carlton Mercer just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some good footwork from Carlton Mercer provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
33.24
Chris Moss sees Marcus Salako in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marcus Salako threads the ball through into the box. Some silky footwork from Carlton Mercer provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
34.00
Ronnie Fletcher changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ronnie Fletcher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.36
Spencer Boateng hits a low pass to Chris Moss. Chris Moss makes a probing pass to Eddie Grondin. Eddie Grondin passes the ball forward but Del Milburn is offside!
38.25
Peter Upson flicks a high pass forward. Chris Moss collects the pass. Chris Moss chips the ball to his team mate, Del Milburn. Del Milburn lofts in a cross ball towards Carlton Mercer. Carlton Mercer whips the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Teddy Beattie manages to keep it out.
39.44
Chris Moss threads a neat ball through to Marcus Salako. Marcus Salako whips in a cross ball towards Carlton Mercer. Carlton Mercer heads the ball goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
42.11
Marcus Salako comes in with a late challenge on Joe Owen. The referee calls over Marcus Salako and shows him a yellow card! Joe Owen runs off the knock.
44.17
Jonathan Clemence darts forward. Jonathan Clemence passes the ball forward but Oleg Barrett is offside!
45.00
Chris Moss comes in with a late challenge on Jonathan Clemence. The referee calls over Chris Moss and shows him a yellow card! Jonathan Clemence hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
Blackpool kick off the second half!
49.27
Ronnie Fletcher catches Alun Ince on the ankles. Ronnie Fletcher is shown the yellow card! Alun Ince runs off the knock.
51.57
Jonathan Clemence sees David Moncur in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Moncur makes a pass forward but Oleg Barrett is yards offside!
53.32
Graham Butt advances with the ball. Graham Butt passes the ball forward to David Moncur. David Moncur flicks a high pass forward. Oleg Barrett controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Oleg Barrett strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball strikes Harvey Batty's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
54.18
It's a corner kick. Martin Ripley loops the ball over to the far post. Oleg Barrett tries a spectacular strike. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
55.17
Jonathan Clemence sees Ruel Redknapp in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ruel Redknapp lofts in a cross ball towards David Moncur. David Moncur finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Danny Patterson!
57.37
Oleg Barrett catches Les Mortensen on the ankles. The referee calls over Oleg Barrett and warns him to calm down! Les Mortensen grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
60.39
Scunthorpe United have made a substitution with Gavin Eadie replacing David Moncur .Blackpool have made 3 substitutions with Terry Wainwright replacing Harvey Batty, Robert Maclean replacing Chris Moss and Tim Bastin replacing Carlton Mercer .
61.43
Daniele Copping sees Oleg Barrett in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oleg Barrett knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Danny Patterson who gathers it comfortably.
65.48
Spencer Boateng flicks a high pass forward. Ronnie Fletcher controls it well on his chest. Ronnie Fletcher hits a low pass to Del Milburn. Del Milburn shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
71.54
Joe Owen makes a strong solo run forward. Joe Owen passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Gavin Eadie. Gavin Eadie advances inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Gavin Eadie provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
77.40
Scunthorpe United have made a substitution with Jermaine Hurst replacing Joe Owen .
78.43
Ronnie Fletcher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcus Salako. Marcus Salako plays a one-two with Eddie Grondin and advances towards the goal... Marcus Salako strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
79.08
Alun Ince passes the ball forward to Martin Ripley. Martin Ripley knocks the ball forward to Ruel Redknapp. Ruel Redknapp shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
84.01
Daniele Copping hits a low pass to Oleg Barrett. Oleg Barrett plays a one-two with Gavin Eadie and rushes in on goal... Oleg Barrett makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
85.27
With imagination, Ronnie Fletcher plays the ball forward to Tim Bastin. Tim Bastin whips in a cross ball towards Eddie Grondin. Eddie Grondin finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
89.39
Jonathan Clemence takes a short throw-in bringing Daniele Copping into play. Daniele Copping sees Oleg Barrett in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oleg Barrett knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Les Mortensen.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Scunthorpe United

Blackpool
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
1
5
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58%
42%
Play Area
25.9%
45.7%
28.4%

Scorers
Del Milburn 10
Carlton Mercer 39
Eddie Grondin 85

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Carlton Mercer of Blackpool

Match Ratings
1.Teddy Beattie (GK)
7
2.Joe Owen (DEF)
7
3.Graham Butt (DEF)
6
4.Alun Ince (DEF)
7
5.Martin Ripley (MID)
7
6.Jonathan Clemence (MID)
7
7.Terry Southgate (MID)
6
8.Daniele Copping (MID)
7
9.Ruel Redknapp (ATT)
7
10.Oleg Barrett (ATT)
6
11.David Moncur (ATT)
6
 
12.Alistair Bridge (ATT)
0
13.Jermaine Hurst (ATT)
6
14.Gavin Eadie (DEF)
6

1.Danny Patterson (GK)
6
2.Spencer Boateng (DEF)
6
3.Harvey Batty (DEF)
6
4.Les Mortensen (DEF)
6
5.Peter Upson (DEF)
6
6.Ronnie Fletcher (MID)yellow card
6
7.Chris Moss (MID)yellow card
8
8.Del Milburn (ATT)goal scored
9
9.Carlton Mercer (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Eddie Grondin (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Marcus Salako (ATT)yellow card
6
 
12.Terry Wainwright (MID)
6
13.Robert Maclean (MID)
6
14.Tim Bastin (MID)
7