Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Deepdale where Preston North End play host to Crystal Palace. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Preston North End and Crystal Palace are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Preston North End and Crystal Palace are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Preston North End get the match underway!
6.20
0-0Billy Goldberg clumsily knocks into Damien Craddock. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Damien Craddock stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.03
0-0Bakary Pfeiffer threads the ball through to Jose Fortes Redondo. Jose Fortes Redondo passes the ball forward but Lucian Noica is offside!
10.05
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
12.31
Bakary Pfeiffer passes the ball forward to Neil Lineker. Neil Lineker makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lucian Noica but he's offside!
14.37
0-0Urvin Kooistra hacks Saidu A. Omolade from behind! Urvin Kooistra is given a warning by the referee! Saidu A. Omolade hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.42
1-0Bakary Pfeiffer kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Lineker. Neil Lineker whips in a cross ball towards Lucian Noica. Lucian Noica heads the ball goalwards. It's there!! Paul Robinson has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
18.54
1-0Damien Craddock passes the ball forward to Dave Shields. Dave Shields deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Lineker. Neil Lineker shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Paul Robinson easily smothers it!
22.29
1-0Dave Shields knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Lineker. Neil Lineker goes all the way! Neil Lineker rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
24.56
1-0Stefan Baronchelli hacks Lucian Noica from behind! The referee calls over Stefan Baronchelli and warns him to calm down! Lucian Noica grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
28.07
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
30.50
Adam Carter kicks a strong pass forward to Bakary Pfeiffer. Bakary Pfeiffer knocks the ball forward to Lucian Noica. Lucian Noica goes all the way! Lucian Noica shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
36.16
Damien Craddock makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bakary Pfeiffer. Bakary Pfeiffer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lucian Noica. Lucian Noica shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
39.50
Dean Lloyd knocks the ball to his team mate, Jamie Vassell. Jamie Vassell sees space and advances. Jamie Vassell whips in a cross ball towards Billy Goldberg. Billy Goldberg heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
44.41
Adam Carter passes the ball forward to Bakary Pfeiffer. Bakary Pfeiffer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Lineker. Neil Lineker shoots from long range. Paul Robinson easily smothers it.
45.00
Danny Kitson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steve Grantt. Steve Grantt makes a probing pass to Ray Sullo. Ray Sullo knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Goldberg. Billy Goldberg directs the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The second half starts with Crystal Palace kicking off!
49.35
Saidu A. Omolade makes a probing pass to Lucian Noica. Lucian Noica goes all the way! Lucian Noica tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
53.54
1-0Stefan Baronchelli chips the ball to his team mate, Jamie Vassell. Jamie Vassell makes a simple pass to Billy Goldberg. Billy Goldberg knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Lilian Deguerville.
54.04
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
57.40
Jonathan Philips sees space and advances. Jonathan Philips deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Lineker. Neil Lineker goes all the way! Neil Lineker shoots from just inside the box. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
63.59
Damien Craddock passes the ball forward to Saidu A. Omolade. Saidu A. Omolade threads the ball through to Jose Fortes Redondo. Jose Fortes Redondo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dean Lloyd.
65.08
Danny Kitson clumsily knocks into Lucian Noica. Danny Kitson is warned by the referee! Lucian Noica runs off the knock.
67.30
Jamie Vassell makes a simple pass to Duarte Lopes. Duarte Lopes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jonathan Philips.
69.13
Jonathan Philips makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Saidu A. Omolade. Saidu A. Omolade makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lucian Noica. Lucian Noica knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Robinson who gathers it comfortably.
71.41
Urvin Kooistra catches Saidu A. Omolade on the ankles. Urvin Kooistra is given another warning by the referee! Saidu A. Omolade grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
72.28
Saidu A. Omolade controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Fortes Redondo. Jose Fortes Redondo shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
73.51
Jamie Vassell kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Goldberg. Billy Goldberg knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Lilian Deguerville.
75.26
Jamie Vassell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ray Sullo. Ray Sullo knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Goldberg. Billy Goldberg powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
83.31
Danny Kitson makes a beautiful solo run. Danny Kitson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ray Sullo. Ray Sullo makes a simple pass to Duarte Lopes. Duarte Lopes tries a spectacular strike. It's there!! Arni Ólafsson has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
5
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
63%
37%
Play Area
24.7%
46.9%
28.4%
Scorers