Match Report


Stockport CountyStockport County     Huddersfield TownHuddersfield Town
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Anthony HeskeyA. Heskey44
G
captain1
G
44Marc ScowcroftM. Scowcroft
Scott DoddS. Dodd43
D
2
D
49Max TolleyM. Tolley
Tony TolleyT. Tolley42
D
3
D
49Colin JacobsC. Jacobs
Danny RichardsD. Richards42
D
4
D
44Scott BridgesS. Bridges
Kevin BoltonK. Bolton38
D
5
D
43Jonathan SeamanJ. Seaman
Greg ShiltonG. Shilton51
M
6
M
55Robert CleggR. Clegg
Paul SmithP. Smith50
M
7captain
M
53Armin WieczorekA. Wieczorek
Des NevilleD. Neville43
A
8
M
45Carlton MintoC. Minto
Francis LisbieF. Lisbie40
A
9
M
44Graham GriffinG. Griffin
Mervin BellamyM. Bellamy37
A
10
A
55Cesar MarquesC. Marques
Craig MontagueC. Montague36
A
11
A
54Marvin BrightonM. Brighton
 
Oleg PearsonO. Pearson46
M
12
A
49Nicky TilerN. Tiler
Simon CooperS. Cooper45
M
13
G
41Graham JobsonG. Jobson
Gavin TerryG. Terry44
M
14
G
41Henry GordonH. Gordon

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Edgeley Park where Stockport County play host to Huddersfield Town. A crowd of 2,667 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stockport County are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Huddersfield Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Crooks.


0.00
Huddersfield Town kick off and get the match underway!
3.55
Mervin Bellamy hacks Colin Jacobs from behind! The referee calls over Mervin Bellamy and warns him to calm down! Colin Jacobs gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
8.38
Robert Clegg flicks a high pass forward. Marvin Brighton collects the pass. Marvin Brighton finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
9.06
Kevin Bolton threads the ball through to Greg Shilton. Greg Shilton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Des Neville. Des Neville plays a quick one-two with Craig Montague and rushes in on goal... Des Neville makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Stockport County!
14.05
Robert Clegg flicks a high pass forward. Marvin Brighton collects the pass. Marvin Brighton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Anthony Heskey who gathers it comfortably.
16.55
Greg Shilton flicks a high pass forward. Des Neville controls it well on his chest. Des Neville shoots from long range but Marc Scowcroft reads it well. Excellent save!
22.16
Paul Smith makes a simple pass to Mervin Bellamy. Mervin Bellamy finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
30.32
Greg Shilton flicks a high pass forward. Francis Lisbie holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Francis Lisbie knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marc Scowcroft who gathers it comfortably.
34.40
Craig Montague comes in with a late challenge on Colin Jacobs. The referee warns Craig Montague to calm down! Colin Jacobs hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.38
Scott Bridges clumsily knocks into Paul Smith. The referee warns Scott Bridges to calm down! Paul Smith hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.21
Craig Montague hacks Max Tolley from behind! The referee calls over Craig Montague again and warns him to calm down! Max Tolley runs off the knock.
44.12
Scott Dodd knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Smith. Paul Smith deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Montague. Craig Montague knocks in a cross ball towards Mervin Bellamy. Mervin Bellamy jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Stockport County appear unchanged since the first half. Huddersfield Town also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Stockport County kick off the second half!
47.57
Armin Wieczorek knocks the ball to his team mate, Cesar Marques. Cesar Marques shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
51.19
Tony Tolley makes a probing pass to Greg Shilton. Greg Shilton threads a neat ball through to Craig Montague. Craig Montague plays a one-two with Francis Lisbie and advances towards the goal... Craig Montague shoots from just inside the box but Marc Scowcroft is on top of it.
53.19
Danny Richards breaks forward. Danny Richards chips the ball to his team mate, Francis Lisbie. Francis Lisbie edges inside the box! Colin Jacobs hacks Francis Lisbie from behind! Francis Lisbie appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
55.05
Graham Griffin chips the ball to his team mate, Marvin Brighton. Marvin Brighton shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
60.20
Colin Jacobs knocks the ball forward to Carlton Minto. Carlton Minto flicks a high pass forward to Marvin Brighton who brings the ball under control. Marvin Brighton shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
61.38
Armin Wieczorek threads the ball through to Marvin Brighton. Marvin Brighton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Anthony Heskey who gathers it comfortably.
71.12
Paul Smith makes a probing pass to Mervin Bellamy. Mervin Bellamy tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
72.07
Paul Smith threads a neat ball through to Francis Lisbie. Francis Lisbie knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Montague. Craig Montague connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
77.16
Paul Smith hits a low pass to Des Neville. Des Neville shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
85.43
Carlton Minto sees Cesar Marques in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Cesar Marques runs straight at the defence! Cesar Marques strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
Robert Clegg flicks a high pass forward to Cesar Marques who brings the ball under control. Cesar Marques finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Anthony Heskey.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Stockport County

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

Possession
42.9%
57.1%
Play Area
30%
42.9%
27.1%

Scorers
Des Neville 9

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Des Neville 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)
7
7.Paul Smith (MID)
8
8.Des Neville (ATT)goal scored
9
9.Francis Lisbie (ATT)
7
10.Mervin Bellamy (ATT)
6
11.Craig Montague (ATT)
7
 
12.Oleg Pearson (MID)
0
13.Simon Cooper (MID)
0
14.Gavin Terry (MID)
0

1.Marc Scowcroft (GK)
8
2.Max Tolley (DEF)
6
3.Colin Jacobs (DEF)
6
4.Scott Bridges (DEF)
5
5.Jonathan Seaman (DEF)
6
6.Robert Clegg (MID)
7
7.Armin Wieczorek (MID)
7
8.Carlton Minto (MID)
6
9.Graham Griffin (MID)
7
10.Cesar Marques (ATT)
7
11.Marvin Brighton (ATT)
6
 
12.Nicky Tiler (ATT)
0
13.Graham Jobson (GK)
0
14.Henry Gordon (GK)
0