Match Report
| Plymouth Argyle | Plymouth Argyle |  |  | Crystal Palace | Crystal Palace | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Ronnie Huckerby | R. Huckerby |  | 63 | G |  | 1 | | G | 54 | | David Moncur | D. Moncur | |||||||||
| Paolo Mccann | P. Mccann | | 67 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 59 | | Nwankwo Lee | N. Lee | |||||||||
| Stan Pearce | S. Pearce | | 54 | D | | 3 | | D | 52 | | Max Thirlwell | M. Thirlwell | |||||||||
| Robert Formon | R. Formon | | 50 | D | | 4 | | D | 50 |  | Ighli Adami | I. Adami | |||||||||
| Rio Blake | R. Blake | | 73 | M | | 5 | | D | 44 | | Kevin Shields | K. Shields | |||||||||
| Andy Gemmill | A. Gemmill |  | 57 | M | | 6 | | M | 55 | | Darren Izzet | D. Izzet | |||||||||
| Les Huckerby | L. Huckerby | | 52 | M |  | | 7 | | M | 54 | | Ian Howells | I. Howells | ||||||||
| Stan Nicholls | S. Nicholls | | 49 | M | | 8 | | | M | 53 | | Carl Lineker | C. Lineker | ||||||||
| Amedeo Grossi | A. Grossi | | 62 | A | | 9 | | A | 56 | | John Izzet | J. Izzet | |||||||||
| Renato De Sole | R. De Sole | | 57 | A | | 10 | | A | 53 | | Neil Ferguson | N. Ferguson | |||||||||
| Robert Lampard | R. Lampard | | 53 | A | | 11 | | A | 53 | | Giampietro Pinzi | G. Pinzi | |||||||||
| Mick Middleton | M. Middleton | | 60 | G | | 12 | | G | 49 | | Alexander Beattie | A. Beattie | |||||||||
| Harvey Ehiogu | H. Ehiogu | | 52 | A | | 13 | | M | 47 | | Matt Wilson | M. Wilson | |||||||||
| Ross White | R. White | | 50 | A | | 14 | | M | 45 | | Damien Clegg | D. Clegg | |||||||||
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Home Park where Plymouth Argyle play host to Crystal Palace. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Plymouth Argyle are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Crystal Palace appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dennis Palmer.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Plymouth Argyle are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Crystal Palace appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dennis Palmer.
0.00
0-0Plymouth Argyle start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.19
0-0Ian Howells threads the ball through to John Izzet. John Izzet knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paolo Mccann.
14.01
Ighli Adami darts forward. Ighli Adami sees Giampietro Pinzi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Giampietro Pinzi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paolo Mccann.
16.41
0-0Stan Nicholls threads the ball through to Amedeo Grossi. Amedeo Grossi whips in a cross ball towards Robert Lampard. With a superhuman jump, Robert Lampard connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball comes off Ighli Adami and the loose ball is cleared up field.
22.21
0-0Andy Gemmill clumsily knocks into Ian Howells. Andy Gemmill is warned by the referee! Ian Howells stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.02
0-0Darren Izzet darts forward. Darren Izzet shoots from outside the area but it misses the target by a large margin!
28.38
Paolo Mccann plays the ball forward to Andy Gemmill. Andy Gemmill flicks a high pass forward. Robert Lampard collects the pass. Robert Lampard knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.42
1-0Stan Nicholls threads a neat ball through to Robert Lampard. Robert Lampard lofts in a cross ball towards Renato De Sole. Renato De Sole connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
38.47
Kevin Shields makes a probing pass to Carl Lineker. Carl Lineker makes a simple pass to Neil Ferguson. Neil Ferguson plays a scrappy one-two with John Izzet and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some awkward footwork from Neil Ferguson provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Neil Ferguson!
44.39
Paolo Mccann brings the ball forward. Paolo Mccann flicks the ball to his team mate, Amedeo Grossi. Amedeo Grossi knocks in a cross ball towards Renato De Sole. Renato De Sole outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies well off target!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Plymouth Argyle appear unchanged since the first half. Crystal Palace also appear unchanged since the first half. The Plymouth Argyle players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Crystal Palace kicking off!
48.23
Robert Formon barges into John Izzet. The referee warns Robert Formon to calm down! John Izzet runs off the knock.
49.10
Max Thirlwell makes a beautiful solo run. Max Thirlwell flicks a high pass forward. John Izzet holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. John Izzet controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
53.28
Stan Pearce flicks the ball to his team mate, Les Huckerby. Les Huckerby decides to run forward with the ball. Les Huckerby knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Moncur who gathers it comfortably.
54.45
Stan Pearce threads a neat ball through to Les Huckerby. Les Huckerby makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Amedeo Grossi. Amedeo Grossi whips in a cross ball towards Robert Lampard. With a superhuman jump, Robert Lampard connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
55.01
Ian Howells flicks a high pass forward. John Izzet collects the pass. John Izzet plays a one-two with Neil Ferguson and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from John Izzet provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for John Izzet!
59.26
Robert Formon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy Gemmill. Andy Gemmill sees Renato De Sole in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Renato De Sole tries a spectacular long range effort. Renato De Sole scores for Plymouth Argyle!!
61.26
2-2Crystal Palace have made a substitution with Damien Clegg replacing Giampietro Pinzi .
65.25
Paolo Mccann makes a probing pass to Les Huckerby. Les Huckerby controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Robert Lampard. Robert Lampard knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin Shields.
67.37
Max Thirlwell threads a neat ball through to Carl Lineker. Carl Lineker flicks a high pass forward to John Izzet who brings the ball under control. John Izzet edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from John Izzet provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
72.55
Stan Pearce hits a low pass to Les Huckerby. Les Huckerby hits a low pass to Amedeo Grossi. Amedeo Grossi knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Lampard. Robert Lampard finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent block by Kevin Shields!
77.47
Plymouth Argyle have made 3 substitutions with Ross White replacing Stan Nicholls, Harvey Ehiogu replacing Les Huckerby and Mick Middleton replacing Rio Blake .Crystal Palace have made 2 substitutions with Alexander Beattie replacing Kevin Shields and Matt Wilson replacing Darren Izzet .
90.00
Andy Gemmill hacks Carl Lineker from behind! Andy Gemmill is given another warning by the referee! Carl Lineker runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
36.5%
63.5%
Play Area
32.4%
43.2%
24.3%
Scorers
| Renato De Sole 30, 59 | Neil Ferguson 38 John Izzet 55 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to John Izzet of Crystal Palace |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ronnie Huckerby (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Paolo Mccann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stan Pearce (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Robert Formon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Rio Blake (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Andy Gemmill (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Les Huckerby (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Stan Nicholls (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Amedeo Grossi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Renato De Sole (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Robert Lampard (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Mick Middleton (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Harvey Ehiogu (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Ross White (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | David Moncur (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Nwankwo Lee (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Max Thirlwell (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Ighli Adami (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Kevin Shields (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Darren Izzet (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Ian Howells (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Carl Lineker (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | John Izzet (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Neil Ferguson (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Giampietro Pinzi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alexander Beattie (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Matt Wilson (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Damien Clegg (MID) | 6 | |