Match Report
| Blackpool | Blackpool |  |  | Carlisle United | Carlisle United | ||||||||||||||||
| Jurgen Slot | Jurgen Slot | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Anthony Adams | A. Adams |  | 42 | G |  | 1 | | G | 40 | | Alan Vassell | A. Vassell | |||||||||
| Des Clemence | D. Clemence | | 43 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 50 | | Ashley Sheringham | A. Sheringham | |||||||||
| Matthew Vieira | M. Vieira | | 52 | D | | 3 | | D | 47 | | Ronnie Carrick | R. Carrick | |||||||||
| Oleg Gray | O. Gray | | 52 | D | | 4 | | D | 43 | | Ugo Flintlock | U. Flintlock | |||||||||
| Leon Stamp | L. Stamp | | 38 | D | | 5 | | D | 40 | | Clive Impey | C. Impey | |||||||||
| Joe Vernazza | J. Vernazza | | 44 | M | | 6 | | M | 58 | | Steve Beckham | S. Beckham | |||||||||
| Oleg Riggott | O. Riggott | | 43 | M | | 7 | | M | 48 | | Liam Ripley | L. Ripley | |||||||||
| Anthony Stone | A. Stone | | 42 | M | | 8 | | M | 47 | | Nicky Lowe | N. Lowe | |||||||||
| Graham Shearer | G. Shearer | | 36 | A | | 9 | | A | 67 | | Nigel Campbell | N. Campbell | |||||||||
| Neil Lisbie | N. Lisbie | | 45 | A | | 10 | | A | 61 | | Neil Thirlwell | N. Thirlwell | |||||||||
| Harry Peters | H. Peters | | 38 | A | | 11 | | A | 49 | | Alexander Cutler | A. Cutler | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Bloomfield Road where Blackpool play host to Carlisle United. A crowd of 2,842 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Both Blackpool and Carlisle United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Blackpool and Carlisle United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Carlisle United kick off the first half!
2.08
0-0Neil Lisbie hacks Clive Impey from behind! The referee calls over Neil Lisbie and warns him to calm down! Clive Impey runs off the knock.
3.08
0-0Liam Ripley threads the ball through to Alexander Cutler. Alexander Cutler tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
4.23
1-0Oleg Riggott chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Lisbie. Neil Lisbie whips in a cross ball towards Harry Peters. Harry Peters powers a header at goal. Alan Vassell is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
10.51
Nicky Lowe takes it forward alone. Nicky Lowe shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
14.17
Matthew Vieira sees space and advances. Matthew Vieira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Harry Peters. Harry Peters tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
28.19
1-0Steve Beckham sees a break and surges forward. Steve Beckham goes all the way! Steve Beckham shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Anthony Adams.
30.14
1-0Nicky Lowe knocks the ball forward to Neil Thirlwell. Neil Thirlwell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Des Clemence.
33.26
Oleg Riggott makes a simple pass to Harry Peters. Harry Peters knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.43
Ronnie Carrick chips the ball to his team mate, Liam Ripley. Liam Ripley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nigel Campbell. Nigel Campbell shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
40.39
Ronnie Carrick makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Liam Ripley. Liam Ripley chips the ball to his team mate, Alexander Cutler. Alexander Cutler shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Anthony Adams.
42.03
Harry Peters comes in with a late challenge on Ashley Sheringham. Harry Peters is given a warning by the referee! Ashley Sheringham hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Blackpool kick off the second half!
48.29
Clive Impey clumsily knocks into Neil Lisbie. Clive Impey is given a warning by the referee! Neil Lisbie runs off the knock.
49.55
Liam Ripley threads the ball through to Alexander Cutler. Alexander Cutler knocks in a cross ball towards Nigel Campbell. Nigel Campbell flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
57.49
Steve Beckham makes a simple pass to Neil Thirlwell. Neil Thirlwell shoots from 20 yards but Anthony Adams is on top of it.
61.31
Ronnie Carrick kicks a strong pass forward to Nicky Lowe. Nicky Lowe sees a break and surges forward. Nicky Lowe shoots from distance but somehow Anthony Adams manages to keep it out.
63.40
Nicky Lowe advances with the ball. Nicky Lowe finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
67.08
Ugo Flintlock knocks the ball to his team mate, Steve Beckham. Steve Beckham makes a probing pass to Alexander Cutler. Alexander Cutler knocks in a cross ball towards Nigel Campbell. Nigel Campbell directs the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
69.58
Ronnie Carrick controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steve Beckham. Steve Beckham makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Thirlwell. Neil Thirlwell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
71.41
Nicky Lowe sees space and advances. Nicky Lowe knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matthew Vieira.
72.27
Liam Ripley makes a simple pass to Neil Thirlwell. Neil Thirlwell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Anthony Adams who gathers it comfortably.
73.49
Liam Ripley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexander Cutler. Alexander Cutler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Des Clemence.
75.13
Liam Ripley threads the ball through to Alexander Cutler. Alexander Cutler knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Thirlwell. Neil Thirlwell directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
78.27
Anthony Stone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Graham Shearer. Graham Shearer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ugo Flintlock.
83.21
Oleg Riggott knocks the ball forward to Neil Lisbie. Neil Lisbie shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
89.35
Nicky Lowe makes a probing pass to Alexander Cutler. Alexander Cutler finds some space and shoots from distance. Anthony Adams is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
1
6
Shots off Target
2
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
37.3%
62.7%
Play Area
29.3%
45.3%
25.3%
Scorers