Match Report


Plymouth ArgylePlymouth Argyle     Luton TownLuton Town
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Ronnie HuckerbyR. Huckerby63
G
1
G
52Massimiliano MalafronteM. Malafronte
Paolo MccannP. Mccann67
D
2captain
D
65Mike GalliM. Galli
Stan PearceS. Pearce54
D
3
D
55Frank DelaneyF. Delaney
Robert FormonR. Formon50
D
4
D
54Norman InceN. Ince
Rio BlakeR. Blake73
M
5
D
49Tiago AndradeT. Andrade
Andy GemmillA. Gemmill57
M
6
M
51Adam McgrealA. Mcgreal
Les HuckerbyL. Huckerby52
M
captain7
M
47Demetrio PavanD. Pavan
Stan NichollsS. Nicholls49
M
8
M
45Paolo SmithP. Smith
Amedeo GrossiA. Grossi62
A
9
A
55Sebastian MetzgerS. Metzger
Renato De SoleR. De Sole57
A
10
A
48Gareth NichollsG. Nicholls
Robert LampardR. Lampard53
A
11
A
46Francis BarrettF. Barrett
 
Mick MiddletonM. Middleton60
G
12
G
52Paul CoppingerP. Coppinger
Harvey EhioguH. Ehiogu52
A
13
D
47Tony GascoigneT. Gascoigne
Ross WhiteR. White50
A
14
M
45Mark Wright-PhillipsM. Wright-Phillips

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Home Park where Plymouth Argyle play host to Luton Town. A crowd of 4,308 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Plymouth Argyle are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Luton Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ashley Nicholls.


0.00
Plymouth Argyle kick off the first half!
3.44
Demetrio Pavan flicks the ball to his team mate, Francis Barrett. Francis Barrett knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.52
Norman Ince chips the ball to his team mate, Paolo Smith. Paolo Smith flicks a high ball forward to Gareth Nicholls who takes it down. Gareth Nicholls plays a one-two with Sebastian Metzger and advances towards the goal... Gareth Nicholls shoots from just inside the box. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Luton Town are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
6.06
Seeing a gap ahead, Paolo Smith plays the ball forward to Francis Barrett. Francis Barrett plays a one-two with Gareth Nicholls and rushes in on goal... Francis Barrett shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent block by Paolo Mccann!
9.46
Norman Ince barges into Renato De Sole. Norman Ince is shown the yellow card! Renato De Sole runs off the knock.
10.52
Tiago Andrade chips the ball to his team mate, Paolo Smith. Paolo Smith sees Sebastian Metzger in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sebastian Metzger knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paolo Mccann.
12.57
Stan Nicholls advances with the ball. Stan Nicholls whips in a cross ball towards Robert Lampard. Robert Lampard finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Massimiliano Malafronte is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
16.24
Robert Formon hacks Sebastian Metzger from behind! The referee warns Robert Formon to calm down! Sebastian Metzger hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.13
With vision, Paolo Mccann plays the ball forward to Les Huckerby. Les Huckerby flicks a high pass forward. Robert Lampard holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Robert Lampard knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tiago Andrade.
30.30
Stan Pearce kicks a strong pass forward to Stan Nicholls. Stan Nicholls passes the ball forward to Renato De Sole. Renato De Sole knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.01
Les Huckerby hits a low pass to Amedeo Grossi. Amedeo Grossi tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
33.55
Gareth Nicholls barges into Robert Formon. The referee warns Gareth Nicholls to calm down! Robert Formon stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.56
With great vision, Paolo Mccann plays the ball forward to Andy Gemmill. Andy Gemmill flicks a high ball forward to Robert Lampard who takes it down. Robert Lampard edges inside the box! Robert Lampard looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Massimiliano Malafronte reads it well. Good keeping!
39.41
Frank Delaney passes the ball forward to Demetrio Pavan. Demetrio Pavan flicks the ball to his team mate, Francis Barrett. Francis Barrett shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
44.21
Paolo Mccann makes a probing pass to Andy Gemmill. Andy Gemmill threads a neat ball through to Robert Lampard. Robert Lampard knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Showing composure, Demetrio Pavan plays the ball forward to Gareth Nicholls. Gareth Nicholls knocks in a cross ball towards Francis Barrett. Francis Barrett makes a looping header on goal. It's miles wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Plymouth Argyle appear unchanged since the first half. Luton Town also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Luton Town get the second half underway!
51.38
Paolo Smith hacks Andy Gemmill from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Andy Gemmill hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.57
Adam Mcgreal passes the ball forward to Sebastian Metzger. Sebastian Metzger shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
54.35
Mike Galli clumsily knocks into Robert Lampard. The referee calls over Mike Galli and shows him a yellow card! Robert Lampard runs off the knock.
54.35
Free kick to Plymouth Argyle just outside the area...
55.16
Robert Lampard steps up and lifts the ball high over the wall. Too high. What a wasted chance.
60.46
Luton Town have made 2 substitutions with Tony Gascoigne replacing Francis Barrett and Paul Coppinger replacing Tiago Andrade .
61.54
Stan Nicholls runs straight at the opposition's defence. Stan Nicholls tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
71.56
Stan Nicholls knocks the ball to his team mate, Robert Lampard. Robert Lampard tries a spectacular long range effort. 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.
72.13
Stan Nicholls hits a low pass to Amedeo Grossi. Amedeo Grossi lofts in a cross ball towards Renato De Sole. Renato De Sole is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
75.50
With some swift thinking, Andy Gemmill plays the ball forward to Renato De Sole. Renato De Sole lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Lampard. Robert Lampard connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
77.04
Plymouth Argyle have made 3 substitutions with Ross White replacing Stan Nicholls, Harvey Ehiogu replacing Les Huckerby and Mick Middleton replacing Rio Blake .
78.10
Paul Coppinger knocks the ball forward to Paolo Smith. Paolo Smith hits a low pass to Tony Gascoigne. Tony Gascoigne tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
79.26
Adam Mcgreal makes a simple pass to Gareth Nicholls. Gareth Nicholls lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastian Metzger. Sebastian Metzger jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Robert Formon steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
84.20
Adam Mcgreal flicks a high pass forward. Sebastian Metzger collects the pass. Sebastian Metzger whips in a cross ball towards Tony Gascoigne. Tony Gascoigne outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies just wide!
89.57
Andy Gemmill makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Amedeo Grossi. Amedeo Grossi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Coppinger.
90.00
Mike Galli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paolo Smith. Paolo Smith flicks the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Metzger. Sebastian Metzger lofts in a cross ball towards Tony Gascoigne. Tony Gascoigne beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Plymouth Argyle

Luton Town
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
5
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.8%
46.2%
Play Area
27.5%
46.2%
26.2%

Scorers
Robert Lampard 13
Renato De Sole 72

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Robert Lampard of Plymouth Argyle

Match Ratings
1.Ronnie Huckerby (GK)
6
2.Paolo Mccann (DEF)
7
3.Stan Pearce (DEF)
6
4.Robert Formon (DEF)
6
5.Rio Blake (MID)
6
6.Andy Gemmill (MID)
7
7.Les Huckerby (MID)
6
8.Stan Nicholls (MID)
9
9.Amedeo Grossi (ATT)
7
10.Renato De Sole (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Robert Lampard (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Mick Middleton (GK)
6
13.Harvey Ehiogu (ATT)
6
14.Ross White (ATT)
6

1.Massimiliano Malafronte (GK)
6
2.Mike Galli (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Frank Delaney (DEF)
6
4.Norman Ince (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Tiago Andrade (DEF)
6
6.Adam Mcgreal (MID)
7
7.Demetrio Pavan (MID)
7
8.Paolo Smith (MID)yellow card
7
9.Sebastian Metzger (ATT)
6
10.Gareth Nicholls (ATT)
6
11.Francis Barrett (ATT)
6
 
12.Paul Coppinger (GK)
6
13.Tony Gascoigne (DEF)
6
14.Mark Wright-Phillips (MID)
0