Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Colchester Community Stadium where Colchester United play host to Northampton Town. A crowd of 4,633 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Colchester United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Northampton Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Colchester United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Northampton Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Colchester United kicking off!
9.11
0-0Filip Forsstrom kicks a strong pass forward to Carl Butt. Carl Butt whips in a cross ball towards Andri Már Sindrason. Andri Már Sindrason powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
10.51
Jermaine Milligan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mervin Dryden. Mervin Dryden knocks the ball to his team mate, Titus Ince. Titus Ince goes all the way! Titus Ince takes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
14.18
0-0Ronnie Murrin kicks a strong pass forward to Nigel Neville. Nigel Neville knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.20
0-0Jermaine Milligan chips the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Murrin. Ronnie Murrin kicks a strong pass forward to Niccolo Charles. Niccolo Charles makes a probing pass to Titus Ince but he's offside!
20.19
1-0Tim Clegg knocks the ball to his team mate, Filip Forsstrom. Filip Forsstrom chips the ball to his team mate, Carl Butt. Carl Butt finds some space and shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Carl Butt!
24.50
Kevin Godber knocks the ball to his team mate, Filip Forsstrom. Filip Forsstrom deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anthony Bichsel. Anthony Bichsel goes all the way! Anthony Bichsel shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Rio Youds has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
27.24
2-0Tim Clegg controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adam Oliver. Adam Oliver decides to run forward with the ball. Adam Oliver knocks in a cross ball towards Anthony Bichsel. Anthony Bichsel powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Rio Youds.
32.26
Mervin Dryden deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Charles. Niccolo Charles makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Titus Ince but he's offside!
33.21
Adam Oliver advances with the ball. Adam Oliver knocks in a cross ball towards Andri Már Sindrason. Andri Már Sindrason powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
38.29
Francis Hibbs makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carl Butt. Carl Butt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andri Már Sindrason but he's offside!
39.15
Filip Forsstrom makes a probing pass to Carl Butt. Carl Butt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andri Már Sindrason but he's offside!
40.45
Mervin Dryden surges forward with the ball. Mervin Dryden tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
44.15
Jermaine Milligan threads the ball through to Damien Clarke. Damien Clarke deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nigel Neville. Nigel Neville shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Northampton Town get the second half underway!
47.29
Ronnie Murrin passes the ball forward to Nigel Neville. Nigel Neville controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
48.16
Francis Hibbs brings the ball forward. Francis Hibbs finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Rio Youds manages to gather it comfortably.
49.02
Adam Oliver kicks a strong pass forward to Anthony Bichsel. Anthony Bichsel knocks in a cross ball towards Andri Már Sindrason. Andri Már Sindrason is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
53.56
Francis Hibbs controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carl Butt. Carl Butt knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alexander Newby.
54.44
4-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
57.58
Filip Forsstrom kicks a strong pass forward to Anthony Bichsel. Anthony Bichsel shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
60.45
Mervin Dryden takes it forward alone. Mervin Dryden knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.43
Filip Forsstrom controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carl Butt. Carl Butt goes all the way! Carl Butt cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
65.29
Francis Hibbs makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andri Már Sindrason. Andri Már Sindrason knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rio Youds who gathers it comfortably.
71.22
Hennie Hoogstrate makes a probing pass to Adam Oliver. Adam Oliver makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carl Butt. Carl Butt plays a perfect one-two with Andri Már Sindrason and rushes in on goal... Carl Butt takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
73.53
Filip Forsstrom sees space and advances. Filip Forsstrom shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
75.32
Francis Hibbs kicks a strong pass forward to Anthony Bichsel. Anthony Bichsel lofts in a cross ball towards Andri Már Sindrason. Andri Már Sindrason heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
78.09
4-0Ronnie Murrin hacks Filip Forsstrom from behind! Ronnie Murrin is warned by the referee! Filip Forsstrom stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.36
Filip Forsstrom kicks a strong pass forward to Andri Már Sindrason. Andri Már Sindrason knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.32
4-0Jermaine Milligan catches Anthony Bichsel on the ankles. The referee calls over Jermaine Milligan and warns him to calm down! Anthony Bichsel gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
Francis Hibbs kicks a strong pass forward to Andri Már Sindrason. Andri Már Sindrason makes a simple pass to Anthony Bichsel. Anthony Bichsel tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
7
0
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
64.2%
35.8%
Play Area
25.9%
43.2%
30.9%
Scorers
| Carl Butt 20 Anthony Bichsel 24 Andri Már Sindrason 33, 49 |