Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Deepdale where Preston North End play host to Cheltenham Town. A crowd of 9,721 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Preston North End are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Cheltenham Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Preston North End are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Cheltenham Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Preston North End kick off and get the match underway!
2.49
0-0Bakary Pfeiffer decides to run forward with the ball. Bakary Pfeiffer threads the ball through to Jose Fortes Redondo. Jose Fortes Redondo tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Matt Crooks!
3.52
0-0Simon Mckay makes a simple pass to Martin Laycock. Martin Laycock makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Morris Greaves but he's offside!
4.38
1-0Bakary Pfeiffer kicks a strong pass forward to Lucian Noica. Lucian Noica goes all the way! Lucian Noica takes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
9.03
1-0Alex Davidson chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Greaves. Kevin Greaves makes a simple pass to Martin Laycock. Martin Laycock shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
14.42
Damien Craddock plays a long ball forward. Lucian Noica knocks the ball forward to Neil Lineker but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
18.05
1-0Martin Laycock barges into Damien Craddock. The referee calls over Martin Laycock and shows him a yellow card! Damien Craddock hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.34
Alex Davidson passes the ball forward to Tony Armstrong. Tony Armstrong passes the ball forward to Morris Greaves. Morris Greaves shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
21.35
Damien Craddock decides to run forward with the ball. Damien Craddock controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Fortes Redondo. Jose Fortes Redondo plays a perfect one-two with Lucian Noica and rushes in on goal... Jose Fortes Redondo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jose Fortes Redondo!
27.28
Damien Craddock knocks the ball to his team mate, Dave Shields. Dave Shields chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Lineker. Neil Lineker goes all the way! Neil Lineker rockets a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
33.23
2-0Jacob Neville passes the ball forward to Kevin Greaves. Kevin Greaves takes it forward alone. Kevin Greaves knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.32
Alex Davidson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adrian Campbell. Adrian Campbell flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Laycock. Martin Laycock knocks the ball forward to Robert Patterson but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
38.07
Simon Mckay knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Laycock. Martin Laycock goes all the way! Martin Laycock shoots from just inside the box but it is miles over!
39.00
Saidu A. Omolade flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Lineker. Neil Lineker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.53
Jonathan Philips threads the ball through to Saidu A. Omolade. Saidu A. Omolade makes a probing pass to Jose Fortes Redondo. Jose Fortes Redondo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lucian Noica but he's offside!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Cheltenham Town kick off!
49.05
2-0Simon Mckay barges into Saidu A. Omolade. Simon Mckay is given a warning by the referee! Saidu A. Omolade hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.49
Dave Shields makes a probing pass to Neil Lineker. Neil Lineker sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Matt Crooks easily smothers it.
57.49
Saidu A. Omolade makes a probing pass to Jose Fortes Redondo. Jose Fortes Redondo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alex Davidson.
59.12
Alex Davidson barges into Lucian Noica. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Lucian Noica runs off the knock.
63.16
Bakary Pfeiffer surges forward with the ball. Bakary Pfeiffer plays a perfect one-two with Neil Lineker and rushes in on goal... Bakary Pfeiffer takes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
66.38
Bakary Pfeiffer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Lineker. Neil Lineker lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Redondo. Jose Fortes Redondo powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
71.58
Damien Craddock makes a simple pass to Bakary Pfeiffer. Bakary Pfeiffer chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Redondo. Jose Fortes Redondo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matt Crooks who gathers it comfortably.
75.44
Adrian Campbell makes a probing pass to Robert Patterson. Robert Patterson whips in a cross ball towards Martin Laycock. Martin Laycock is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
78.04
3-1The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
83.50
Kevin Greaves takes it forward alone. Kevin Greaves shoots from distance but somehow Arni Ólafsson manages to keep it out.
85.42
Bakary Pfeiffer threads the ball through to Neil Lineker. Neil Lineker shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Matt Crooks manages to gather it comfortably.
89.34
Adam Carter makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dave Shields. Dave Shields makes a simple pass to Neil Lineker. Neil Lineker makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Fortes Redondo. Jose Fortes Redondo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
90.00
Saidu A. Omolade surges forward with the ball. Saidu A. Omolade shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
2
3
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61.5%
38.5%
Play Area
23.1%
44.9%
32.1%
Scorers