Match Report


Cheltenham TownCheltenham Town     Scunthorpe UnitedScunthorpe United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Adam MasonA. Mason56
G
1
G
49Marcus WilliamsM. Williams
Gary InceG. Ince52
D
captain2
D
43James WilsonJ. Wilson
James YoudsJ. Youds47
D
3
D
43Edward MiddletonE. Middleton
Eoin MintoE. Minto46
D
4captain
D
41Jon EhioguJ. Ehiogu
Martin ParkerM. Parker45
D
5
D
41Matt RobinsonM. Robinson
Brian PowerB. Power53
M
6
M
57Dale WindassD. Windass
Colin HeskeyC. Heskey49
M
7
M
46Martin ChristieM. Christie
Del KoncheskyD. Konchesky45
M
8
M
38Eddie BoltonE. Bolton
Nicholas WalkerN. Walker42
M
9
A
45Mervin GeorgeM. George
Brian ShiltonB. Shilton48
A
10
A
40Danny MarrD. Marr
Mike PriestleyM. Priestley47
A
11
A
39Ashley DavisA. Davis
 
Kieron Lua-LuaK. Lua-Lua49
G
12
G
42Shaun HuckerbyS. Huckerby
Nicholas GuppyN. Guppy47
A
13
D
39Stanley VenusS. Venus
Ramon KnopperR. Knopper43
D
14
D
39Kieron ArmstrongK. Armstrong

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Abbey Business Stadium where Cheltenham Town play host to Scunthorpe United. A crowd of 2,625 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cheltenham Town are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Scunthorpe United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Hughes.


0.00
Scunthorpe United kick off and get the match underway!
3.26
Colin Heskey knocks the ball to his team mate, Mike Priestley. Mike Priestley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.11
Eoin Minto sees Colin Heskey in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Colin Heskey threads a neat ball through to Brian Shilton. Brian Shilton 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.
16.40
Colin Heskey decides to run forward with the ball. Colin Heskey makes a great pass forward. Brian Shilton runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
28.48
With great vision, James Youds plays the ball forward to Colin Heskey. Colin Heskey runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Colin Heskey makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Mike Priestley. Some good footwork from Mike Priestley provides some space. He shoots at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
32.15
Dale Windass makes a beautiful solo run. Dale Windass knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.43
Cheltenham Town are in full control of this game.
39.31
James Wilson flicks a high pass forward to Martin Christie who brings the ball under control. Martin Christie runs straight at the opposition's defence. Martin Christie knocks in a cross ball towards Danny Marr. Danny Marr heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
44.41
Dale Windass hits a low pass to Danny Marr. Danny Marr controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Cheltenham Town 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
Cheltenham Town start the second half!
47.39
Dale Windass hits a low pass to Mervin George. Mervin George shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
48.27
Del Konchesky knocks the ball forward to Brian Shilton. Brian Shilton shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
49.15
Brian Power threads a neat ball through to Mike Priestley. Mike Priestley knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by James Wilson.
51.43
Brian Power threads the ball through to Mike Priestley. Mike Priestley shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
54.10
Martin Christie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ashley Davis. Ashley Davis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.46
Martin Parker threads a neat ball through to Brian Power. Brian Power makes an attacking run forward. Brian Power shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
59.11
Del Konchesky makes a simple pass to Mike Priestley. Mike Priestley knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Edward Middleton.
61.52
Colin Heskey knocks the ball forward to Mike Priestley. Mike Priestley shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Marcus Williams manages to gather it.
63.01
Colin Heskey makes a simple pass to Mike Priestley. Mike Priestley knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by James Wilson.
65.16
Martin Christie barges into Colin Heskey. The referee calls over Martin Christie and shows him a yellow card! Colin Heskey hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.45
Martin Christie darts forward. Martin Christie hits a low pass to Danny Marr. Danny Marr muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
75.50
Eoin Minto passes the ball forward to Del Konchesky. Del Konchesky sees Brian Shilton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Brian Shilton edges inside the box! Brian Shilton tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
78.39
Brian Power brings the ball forward. Brian Power 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.
79.05
Edward Middleton knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Christie. Seeing a gap ahead, Martin Christie laces a weighted ball forward to Ashley Davis. Ashley Davis tries a spectacular long range effort but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
87.25
Martin Parker advances with the ball. Martin Parker brings the ball forward. Martin Parker shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Cheltenham Town

Scunthorpe United
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
0
Shots off Target
6
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
76.7%
23.3%
Play Area
25.6%
50%
24.4%

Scorers
Brian Shilton 75

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Brian Shilton of Cheltenham Town

Match Ratings
1.Adam Mason (GK)
6
2.Gary Ince (DEF)
6
3.James Youds (DEF)
6
4.Eoin Minto (DEF)
7
5.Martin Parker (DEF)
7
6.Brian Power (MID)
8
7.Colin Heskey (MID)
8
8.Del Konchesky (MID)
7
9.Nicholas Walker (MID)
6
10.Brian Shilton (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Mike Priestley (ATT)
6
 
12.Kieron Lua-Lua (GK)
0
13.Nicholas Guppy (ATT)
0
14.Ramon Knopper (DEF)
0

1.Marcus Williams (GK)
7
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.Martin Christie (MID)yellow card
7
8.Eddie Bolton (MID)
6
9.Mervin George (ATT)
6
10.Danny Marr (ATT)
6
11.Ashley Davis (ATT)
6
 
12.Shaun Huckerby (GK)
0
13.Stanley Venus (DEF)
0
14.Kieron Armstrong (DEF)
0