Match Report


Stockport CountyStockport County     Scunthorpe UnitedScunthorpe United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Anthony HeskeyA. Heskey44
G
captain1
G
48Marcus WilliamsM. Williams
Scott DoddS. Dodd43
D
2
D
43James WilsonJ. Wilson
Tony TolleyT. Tolley42
D
3
D
43Edward MiddletonE. Middleton
Danny RichardsD. Richards42
D
4captain
D
41Jon EhioguJ. Ehiogu
Kevin BoltonK. Bolton38
D
5
D
41Matt RobinsonM. Robinson
Greg ShiltonG. Shilton51
M
6
M
57Dale WindassD. Windass
Paul SmithP. Smith50
M
7
M
50Neil GallagherN. Gallagher
Des NevilleD. Neville42
A
8
M
46Martin ChristieM. Christie
Francis LisbieF. Lisbie40
A
9
A
45Mervin GeorgeM. George
Mervin BellamyM. Bellamy37
A
10
A
40Danny MarrD. Marr
Craig MontagueC. Montague36
A
11
A
39Ashley DavisA. Davis
 
Oleg PearsonO. Pearson46
M
12
G
42Shaun HuckerbyS. Huckerby
Simon CooperS. Cooper45
M
13
D
39Stanley VenusS. Venus
Gavin TerryG. Terry44
M
14
D
39Kieron ArmstrongK. Armstrong

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Edgeley Park where Stockport County play host to Scunthorpe United. A crowd of 2,758 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stockport County are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Scunthorpe United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Crooks.


0.00
Stockport County kick off!
2.58
Paul Smith sees Francis Lisbie in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francis Lisbie whips in a cross ball towards Craig Montague. Craig Montague heads the ball goalwards. Marcus Williams comfortably picks it out of the air!
8.56
Des Neville barges into Edward Middleton. The referee calls over Des Neville and shows him a yellow card! Edward Middleton stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.15
Martin Christie kicks a strong pass forward to Danny Marr. Danny Marr flicks the ball to his team mate, Mervin George. Mervin George cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
12.14
Danny Richards advances with the ball. Danny Richards flicks a high pass forward to Mervin Bellamy who brings the ball under control. Mervin Bellamy lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Montague. Craig Montague makes a looping header on goal. Superb reactions from Marcus Williams. What a save!
14.37
Tony Tolley kicks a strong pass forward to Greg Shilton. Greg Shilton flicks a high pass forward. Mervin Bellamy collects the pass. Mervin Bellamy tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
18.14
Martin Christie threads a neat ball through to Mervin George. Mervin George whips in a cross ball towards Ashley Davis. Ashley Davis makes a convincing header but it flies wide!
24.38
Dale Windass flicks a high ball forward to Mervin George who takes it down. Mervin George cuts inside the box! Mervin George shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
27.56
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
32.54
Paul Smith kicks a strong pass forward to Des Neville. Des Neville finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
36.25
Neil Gallagher passes the ball forward to Mervin George. Mervin George knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin Bolton.
38.27
Paul Smith catches Neil Gallagher on the ankles. The referee brings Paul Smith to one side and gives him a warning! Neil Gallagher carries on, but is struggling a bit.
39.41
Neil Gallagher sees Mervin George in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mervin George knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Danny Richards.
40.58
Greg Shilton chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Montague. Craig Montague runs straight at the defence! Craig Montague comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but it is miles over!
42.28
Greg Shilton darts forward. Greg Shilton shoots from outside the area. Marcus Williams gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
44.40
Martin Christie chips the ball to his team mate, Mervin George. Mervin George skips past Danny Richards! Mervin George side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
45.00
Tony Tolley clumsily knocks into Danny Marr. The referee brings Tony Tolley to one side and gives him a warning! Danny Marr runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Stockport County appear unchanged since the first half. Scunthorpe United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Scunthorpe United players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Scunthorpe United start the second half!
49.53
Showing composure, Danny Richards plays the ball forward to Paul Smith. Paul Smith passes the ball forward to Francis Lisbie. Francis Lisbie shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
53.59
Scott Dodd makes a beautiful solo run. Scott Dodd flicks a high pass forward. Mervin Bellamy holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mervin Bellamy cuts inside the box! Mervin Bellamy shoots from just inside the box but it curls horrendously wide!
54.29
Paul Smith makes a probing pass to Mervin Bellamy. Mervin Bellamy shoots from distance. The ball takes a deflection leaving Marcus Williams with no chance!! Goal for Stockport County!
59.11
With vision, Martin Christie plays the ball forward to Mervin George. Mervin George knocks in a cross ball towards Danny Marr. Danny Marr jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
66.23
Jon Ehiogu flicks a high pass forward. Dale Windass controls it well on his chest. Dale Windass kicks a strong pass forward to Danny Marr. Danny Marr knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.46
Greg Shilton makes a simple pass to Mervin Bellamy. Mervin Bellamy threads the ball through to Francis Lisbie but he's offside!
71.42
James Wilson threads the ball through to Dale Windass. With some swift thinking, Dale Windass plays the ball forward to Mervin George. Mervin George controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
75.36
Ashley Davis comes in with a late challenge on Scott Dodd. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Scott Dodd hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.18
Greg Shilton threads a neat ball through to Craig Montague. Craig Montague shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
78.04
Tony Tolley flicks a high pass forward. Paul Smith holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul Smith flicks a high pass forward. Craig Montague holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Craig Montague shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
79.13
Danny Richards makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Smith. Paul Smith flicks a high pass forward to Francis Lisbie who brings the ball under control. Francis Lisbie sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
83.24
Tony Tolley flicks a high pass forward. Greg Shilton collects the pass. Greg Shilton makes a probing pass to Des Neville. Des Neville knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Edward Middleton.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Stockport County

Scunthorpe United
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
7
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.4%
43.6%
Play Area
32.1%
41%
26.9%

Scorers
Mervin Bellamy 54

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mervin Bellamy of Stockport County

Match Ratings
1.Anthony Heskey (GK)
6
2.Scott Dodd (DEF)
6
3.Tony Tolley (DEF)
6
4.Danny Richards (DEF)
7
5.Kevin Bolton (DEF)
6
6.Greg Shilton (MID)
8
7.Paul Smith (MID)
8
8.Des Neville (ATT)yellow card
5
9.Francis Lisbie (ATT)
6
10.Mervin Bellamy (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Craig Montague (ATT)
7
 
12.Oleg Pearson (MID)
0
13.Simon Cooper (MID)
0
14.Gavin Terry (MID)
0

1.Marcus Williams (GK)
8
2.James Wilson (DEF)
6
3.Edward Middleton (DEF)
6
4.Jon Ehiogu (DEF)
6
5.Matt Robinson (DEF)
6
6.Dale Windass (MID)
7
7.Neil Gallagher (MID)
7
8.Martin Christie (MID)
7
9.Mervin George (ATT)
7
10.Danny Marr (ATT)
6
11.Ashley Davis (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Shaun Huckerby (GK)
0
13.Stanley Venus (DEF)
0
14.Kieron Armstrong (DEF)
0