Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Colchester Community Stadium where Colchester United play host to Macclesfield Town. A crowd of 4,815 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Colchester United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Macclesfield Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Colchester United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Macclesfield Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Colchester United kicking off!
2.37
0-0Ishak Kaabache advances with the ball. Ishak Kaabache goes all the way! Ishak Kaabache takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Jacob Cole.
3.23
0-0Duncan Power knocks the ball forward to Ledley Lofthouse. Ledley Lofthouse sees space and advances. Ledley Lofthouse knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tim Clegg.
4.24
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
6.02
Syd Marshall sees space and advances. Syd Marshall finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Juan Diez easily smothers it!
9.25
Francis Hibbs makes a simple pass to Carl Butt. Carl Butt knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jacob Cole who gathers it comfortably.
15.04
0-0Adam Oliver catches Syd Marshall on the ankles. Adam Oliver is given a warning by the referee! Syd Marshall hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.15
Tim Clegg clumsily knocks into Ledley Lofthouse. Tim Clegg is warned by the referee! Ledley Lofthouse stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.20
Francis Hibbs decides to run forward with the ball. Francis Hibbs knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Darren Black.
21.28
0-0Matt Impey comes in with a late challenge on Francis Hibbs. Matt Impey is shown the yellow card! Francis Hibbs hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.09
Adam Oliver knocks the ball to his team mate, Fredrik Vickers. Fredrik Vickers goes all the way! Fredrik Vickers shoots from just inside the box but Jacob Cole is on top of it.
26.47
1-0Ivan Johnson makes a simple pass to Francis Hibbs. Francis Hibbs deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fredrik Vickers. Fredrik Vickers goes all the way! Fredrik Vickers makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Fredrik Vickers!
34.45
Ledley Lofthouse makes a probing pass to Sylvain Barry. Sylvain Barry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.55
1-0Hennie Hoogstrate controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adam Oliver. Adam Oliver makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carl Butt. Carl Butt passes the ball forward but Andri Már Sindrason is offside!
40.21
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Macclesfield Town get the second half underway!
47.00
Francis Hibbs chips the ball to his team mate, Andri Már Sindrason. Andri Már Sindrason controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carl Butt. Carl Butt rockets a shot on goal but somehow Jacob Cole manages to keep it out.
49.38
Peter Griffin knocks the ball forward to Sylvain Barry. Sylvain Barry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.12
Noel Luzhny threads the ball through to Syd Marshall. Syd Marshall flicks the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Barry. Sylvain Barry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.48
Francis Hibbs makes a probing pass to Fredrik Vickers. Fredrik Vickers tries a spectacular long range effort. Jacob Cole is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
59.21
Matt Impey makes a beautiful solo run. Matt Impey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.14
Ishak Kaabache deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andri Már Sindrason. Andri Már Sindrason shoots from long range but somehow Jacob Cole manages to keep it out.
65.34
Hennie Hoogstrate threads the ball through to Francis Hibbs. Francis Hibbs kicks a strong pass forward to Andri Már Sindrason. Andri Már Sindrason knocks in a cross ball towards Fredrik Vickers. Fredrik Vickers powers a header at goal. Jacob Cole is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
69.23
Francis Hibbs barges into Matt Impey. Francis Hibbs is shown the yellow card! Matt Impey runs off the knock.
75.54
Adam Oliver makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andri Már Sindrason. Andri Már Sindrason whips in a cross ball towards Carl Butt. Carl Butt is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
79.31
Matt Impey controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jason Robinson. Jason Robinson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
87.05
Francis Hibbs controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carl Butt. Carl Butt plays a perfect one-two with Andri Már Sindrason and rushes in on goal... Carl Butt shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Jacob Cole manages to gather it comfortably.
89.34
Matt Impey clumsily knocks into Ishak Kaabache. Matt Impey is given a warning by the referee! Ishak Kaabache runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
9
2
Shots off Target
0
0
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.5%
42.5%
Play Area
25%
48.8%
26.2%
Scorers
| Fredrik Vickers 26, 54, 65 Carl Butt 76 | Jason Robinson 79 |