Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Moss Rose where Macclesfield Town play host to Northampton Town. A crowd of 4,144 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Macclesfield Town are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Northampton Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
Macclesfield Town kick off!
2.16
Syd Marshall kicks a strong pass forward to Sylvain Barry. Sylvain Barry shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
4.54
Darren Black flicks the ball to his team mate, Ledley Lofthouse. Ledley Lofthouse passes the ball forward to Jason Robinson. Jason Robinson shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
8.14
Titus Ince comes in with a late challenge on Noel Luzhny. Titus Ince is warned by the referee! Noel Luzhny grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
9.52
Ronnie Murrin flicks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Neville. Nigel Neville sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Jacob Cole easily smothers it!
20.24
Noel Luzhny kicks a strong pass forward to Ledley Lofthouse. Ledley Lofthouse chips the ball to his team mate, Jason Robinson. Jason Robinson tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
22.27
Noel Luzhny advances with the ball. Noel Luzhny knocks the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Barry. Sylvain Barry goes all the way! Sylvain Barry shoots from just inside the box but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
24.12
Nicholas Rowett brings the ball forward. Nicholas Rowett threads the ball through to Jason Robinson. Jason Robinson knocks the ball forward to Sylvain Barry but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
26.09
Matt Impey knocks the ball forward to Jason Robinson. Jason Robinson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nicholas Makin.
28.17
Ronnie Murrin passes the ball forward to Niccolo Charles. Niccolo Charles sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Jacob Cole!
30.55
Adrian Rufus advances with the ball. Adrian Rufus deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Charles. Niccolo Charles tries a spectacular strike but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
32.11
Nicholas Makin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mervin Dryden. Mervin Dryden deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nigel Neville. Nigel Neville makes a probing pass to Titus Ince. Titus Ince tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
38.12
Nicholas Rowett knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Impey. Matt Impey controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sylvain Barry. Sylvain Barry controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Rio Youds is on top of it.
44.47
Duncan Power chips the ball to his team mate, Matt Impey. Matt Impey advances with the ball. Matt Impey whips in a cross ball towards Jason Robinson. Jason Robinson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
The second half starts with Northampton Town kicking off!
47.47
Adrian Rufus chips the ball to his team mate, Titus Ince. Titus Ince knocks in a cross ball towards Niccolo Charles. Niccolo Charles flicks the ball with his head but somehow Jacob Cole manages to keep it out.
49.12
Damien Clarke threads the ball through to Titus Ince. Titus Ince goes all the way! Titus Ince shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
51.34
Jason Robinson hacks Nicholas Makin from behind! The referee calls over Jason Robinson and warns him to calm down! Nicholas Makin grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
53.55
Matt Impey controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jason Robinson. Jason Robinson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.29
Peter Griffin decides to run forward with the ball. Peter Griffin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
59.31
Noel Luzhny deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ledley Lofthouse. Ledley Lofthouse knocks the ball to his team mate, Jason Robinson. Jason Robinson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.43
Darren Black barges into Titus Ince. Darren Black is given a warning by the referee! Titus Ince runs off the knock.
67.16
Nicholas Makin makes a beautiful solo run. Nicholas Makin makes a simple pass to Titus Ince. Titus Ince goes all the way! Titus Ince shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
69.43
Noel Luzhny brings the ball forward. Noel Luzhny flicks the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Barry. Sylvain Barry controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Rio Youds!
72.02
Damien Clarke controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Niccolo Charles. Niccolo Charles finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
73.51
Darren Black makes a probing pass to Peter Griffin. Peter Griffin chips the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Barry. Sylvain Barry shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
77.09
Peter Griffin takes it forward alone. Peter Griffin knocks in a cross ball towards Sylvain Barry. Sylvain Barry directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
83.23
Nicholas Makin flicks the ball to his team mate, Damien Clarke. Damien Clarke advances with the ball. Damien Clarke shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Jacob Cole.
84.50
Matt Impey sees a break and surges forward. Matt Impey sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
85.33
Peter Griffin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jason Robinson. Jason Robinson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alexander Newby.
87.20
Jermaine Milligan threads the ball through to Damien Clarke. Damien Clarke threads the ball through to Nigel Neville. Nigel Neville sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
89.33
Nicholas Makin passes the ball forward to Damien Clarke. Damien Clarke threads the ball through to Niccolo Charles. Niccolo Charles shoots from long range but it is miles over!
90.00
Damien Clarke clumsily knocks into Matt Impey. Damien Clarke is warned by the referee! Matt Impey gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Titus Ince of Northampton Town
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
9
6
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.5%
41.5%
Play Area
30.9%
41.5%
27.7%

Scorers