Match Report
| Blackpool | Blackpool |  |  | Plymouth Argyle | Plymouth Argyle | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Tommy Mccann | T. Mccann |  | 53 | G |  | 1 | | G | 63 | | Ronnie Huckerby | R. Huckerby | |||||||||
| Ighli Ganz | I. Ganz |  | 55 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 67 | | Paolo Mccann | P. Mccann | |||||||||
| Matthew Thomson | M. Thomson | | 48 | D | | 3 | | D | 54 | | Stan Pearce | S. Pearce | |||||||||
| Steven Eadie | S. Eadie | | 47 | D | | 4 | | D | 50 | | Robert Formon | R. Formon | |||||||||
| Danny Mike | D. Mike | | 60 | M | | 5 | | M | 73 | | Rio Blake | R. Blake | |||||||||
| Benedetto Teodorani | B. Teodorani | | 58 | M | | 6 | | M | 57 |  | Andy Gemmill | A. Gemmill | |||||||||
| Clive Rankin | C. Rankin | | 56 | M | | 7 | |  | M | 52 | | Les Huckerby | L. Huckerby | ||||||||
| Omer Bastin | O. Bastin | | 55 | M | | 8 | | M | 49 | | Stan Nicholls | S. Nicholls | |||||||||
| Alberto Camacho | A. Camacho |  | 64 | A | | 9 | | A | 62 | | Amedeo Grossi | A. Grossi | |||||||||
| Peter Impey | P. Impey | | 50 | A | | | 10 | | A | 57 | | Renato De Sole | R. De Sole | ||||||||
| Simon Mckay | S. Mckay | | 47 | A | | 11 | | A | 53 | | Robert Lampard | R. Lampard | |||||||||
| James Chadwick | J. Chadwick | | 49 | M | | 12 | | G | 60 | | Mick Middleton | M. Middleton | |||||||||
| Omer Powell | O. Powell | | 49 | G | | 13 | | A | 52 | | Harvey Ehiogu | H. Ehiogu | |||||||||
| George Johnson | G. Johnson | | 48 | M | | 14 | | A | 50 | | Ross White | R. White | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Ski France |
Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Bloomfield Road where Blackpool play host to Plymouth Argyle. A crowd of 4,427 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Blackpool and Plymouth Argyle are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dean Hendrie.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Blackpool and Plymouth Argyle are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dean Hendrie.
0.00
0-0Plymouth Argyle start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.15
0-0Rio Blake makes a probing pass to Renato De Sole. Renato De Sole knocks in a cross ball towards Amedeo Grossi. Amedeo Grossi rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Tommy Mccann is on top of it.
6.38
0-0Robert Formon sees a break and surges forward. Robert Formon passes the ball forward to Renato De Sole. Renato De Sole shoots from 25 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Plymouth Argyle are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
8.41
0-0Clive Rankin clumsily knocks into Andy Gemmill. The referee calls over Clive Rankin and shows him a yellow card! Andy Gemmill stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.36
0-0Benedetto Teodorani runs straight at the opposition's defence. Benedetto Teodorani plays a scrappy one-two with Peter Impey and stumbles forward towards the goal... Stan Pearce hacks Benedetto Teodorani from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
10.47
0-0Omer Bastin catches Andy Gemmill on the ankles. The referee brings Omer Bastin to one side and gives him a warning! Andy Gemmill stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.39
Matthew Thomson sees Danny Mike in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Danny Mike runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Danny Mike lofts in a cross ball towards Peter Impey. With a superhuman jump, Peter Impey connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's well over the bar!
16.30
Matthew Thomson flicks the ball to his team mate, Danny Mike. Danny Mike passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Peter Impey. Peter Impey knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Camacho. Alberto Camacho rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Solid save from Ronnie Huckerby.
22.48
0-1Les Huckerby chips the ball to his team mate, Amedeo Grossi. Amedeo Grossi plays a scrappy one-two with Robert Lampard and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Amedeo Grossi provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
26.53
Rio Blake threads a neat ball through to Robert Lampard. Robert Lampard shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
28.43
Stan Nicholls comes in with a late challenge on Benedetto Teodorani. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Benedetto Teodorani stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.40
0-1Benedetto Teodorani passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Simon Mckay. Simon Mckay knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ronnie Huckerby who gathers it comfortably.
36.22
Andy Gemmill hacks Omer Bastin from behind! Andy Gemmill is given a warning by the referee! Omer Bastin runs off the knock.
38.44
With a delightful solo run, Benedetto Teodorani stretches the opposition's defence. Benedetto Teodorani shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
40.22
Andy Gemmill deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Amedeo Grossi. Amedeo Grossi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tommy Mccann who gathers it comfortably.
42.37
Benedetto Teodorani threads a neat ball through to Alberto Camacho. Alberto Camacho plays a quick one-two with Peter Impey and rushes in on goal... Alberto Camacho makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Blackpool appear unchanged since the first half. Plymouth Argyle also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Blackpool kick off!
47.19
Andy Gemmill threads a neat ball through to Renato De Sole. Renato De Sole shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
49.23
Benedetto Teodorani flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Mckay. Simon Mckay edges inside the box! Simon Mckay tries a spectacular strike. Ronnie Huckerby gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
55.02
Andy Gemmill kicks a strong pass forward to Amedeo Grossi. Amedeo Grossi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.05
Andy Gemmill makes a probing pass to Renato De Sole. Renato De Sole makes a defence splitting pass to Amedeo Grossi. Amedeo Grossi looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Amedeo Grossi scores for Plymouth Argyle!!
63.44
Omer Bastin sees Peter Impey in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Peter Impey plays a quick one-two with Alberto Camacho and rushes in on goal... Peter Impey shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies well off target!
65.03
Les Huckerby chips the ball to his team mate, Renato De Sole. Renato De Sole knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matthew Thomson.
67.06
0-2Steven Eadie receives the ball from a throw-in from Ighli Ganz. Steven Eadie kicks a strong pass forward to Clive Rankin. Clive Rankin sees Peter Impey in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Peter Impey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Mckay but he's offside!
71.21
Rio Blake flicks a high pass forward. Amedeo Grossi controls it well on his chest. Amedeo Grossi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matthew Thomson.
72.54
Stan Nicholls advances with the ball. Stan Nicholls whips in a cross ball towards Robert Lampard. Robert Lampard heads the ball goalwards but Tommy Mccann is on top of it.
73.47
Andy Gemmill flicks a high pass forward. Amedeo Grossi collects the pass. Amedeo Grossi knocks in a cross ball towards Renato De Sole. Renato De Sole is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's a lousy effort!
75.52
Rio Blake sees a break and surges forward. Rio Blake shoots from distance. Tommy Mccann gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
77.48
0-2Plymouth Argyle have made 3 substitutions with Ross White replacing Stan Nicholls, Harvey Ehiogu replacing Les Huckerby and Mick Middleton replacing Rio Blake .
83.43
Benedetto Teodorani flicks a high pass forward to Peter Impey who brings the ball under control. Peter Impey lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Camacho. Alberto Camacho rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Ronnie Huckerby is on top of it.
85.18
Benedetto Teodorani makes a beautiful solo run. Benedetto Teodorani makes a probing pass to Peter Impey but he's offside!
87.29
Clive Rankin passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Peter Impey. Peter Impey tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.1%
41.9%
Play Area
27%
50%
23%
Scorers
| Amedeo Grossi 22, 59 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Amedeo Grossi of Plymouth Argyle |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Tommy Mccann (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Ighli Ganz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Matthew Thomson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Steven Eadie (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Danny Mike (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Benedetto Teodorani (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Clive Rankin (MID) |  | 5 |
| 8. | Omer Bastin (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alberto Camacho (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Peter Impey (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Simon Mckay (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | James Chadwick (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Omer Powell (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | George Johnson (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Ronnie Huckerby (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Paolo Mccann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stan Pearce (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Robert Formon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Rio Blake (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Andy Gemmill (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Les Huckerby (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Stan Nicholls (MID) | | 6 |
| 9. | Amedeo Grossi (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Renato De Sole (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Robert Lampard (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Mick Middleton (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Harvey Ehiogu (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Ross White (ATT) | 6 | |