Match Report
| Carlisle United | Carlisle United |  |  | Stockport County | Stockport County | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Clive Walsh | C. Walsh |  | 48 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 44 | | Anthony Heskey | A. Heskey | ||||||||
| Paul Ehiogu | P. Ehiogu | | 60 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 43 | | Scott Dodd | S. Dodd | |||||||||
| Marcus Banks | M. Banks | | 54 | D | | 3 | | D | 42 | | Tony Tolley | T. Tolley | |||||||||
| Craig Mercer | C. Mercer | | 43 | D | | 4 | | D | 42 | | Danny Richards | D. Richards | |||||||||
| Dean Fletcher | D. Fletcher | | 42 | D | | 5 | | D | 38 | | Kevin Bolton | K. Bolton | |||||||||
| Marvin Richards | M. Richards | | 52 | M | | 6 | | M | 51 | | Greg Shilton | G. Shilton | |||||||||
| Alistair Mckay | A. Mckay | | 48 | M | | | 7 | | M | 50 | | Paul Smith | P. Smith | ||||||||
| Emile Grimandi | E. Grimandi | | 47 | M | | 8 | | A | 43 | | Des Neville | D. Neville | |||||||||
| Tim Cooper | T. Cooper | | 45 | M | | 9 | | A | 40 | | Francis Lisbie | F. Lisbie | |||||||||
| Dean Dichio | D. Dichio | | 62 | A | | 10 | | A | 37 | | Mervin Bellamy | M. Bellamy | |||||||||
| Francis Milburn | F. Milburn | | 48 | A | | 11 | | A | 36 | | Craig Montague | C. Montague | |||||||||
| Seth Lawrence | S. Lawrence | | 47 | A | | 12 | | M | 46 | | Oleg Pearson | O. Pearson | |||||||||
| Marvin Barrett | M. Barrett | | 46 | A | | 13 | | M | 45 | | Simon Cooper | S. Cooper | |||||||||
| Terry Mowbray | T. Mowbray | | 45 | G | | 14 | | M | 44 | | Gavin Terry | G. Terry | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Brunton Park where Carlisle United play host to Stockport County. A crowd of 2,667 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Carlisle United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Stockport County appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Crooks.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Carlisle United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Stockport County appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Crooks.
0.00
0-0Carlisle United start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.09
0-0Greg Shilton kicks a strong pass forward to Francis Lisbie. Francis Lisbie whips in a cross ball towards Craig Montague. Craig Montague flicks the ball with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
8.57
Paul Smith runs straight at the opposition's defence. Paul Smith shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
15.26
1-0Craig Mercer passes the ball forward to Alistair Mckay. Alistair Mckay knocks the ball forward to Francis Milburn. Francis Milburn knocks in a cross ball towards Dean Dichio. Dean Dichio makes a deft header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
20.14
1-0Alistair Mckay threads the ball through to Francis Milburn. Francis Milburn shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Anthony Heskey.
21.42
1-0It's a corner kick. Emile Grimandi loops the ball in to towards the near post. Some awkward footwork from Alistair Mckay provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
22.19
Marvin Richards flicks a high pass forward. Francis Milburn holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Francis Milburn skips past Tony Tolley! Francis Milburn muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
26.56
Greg Shilton knocks the ball forward to Mervin Bellamy. Mervin Bellamy sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
30.26
Marvin Richards flicks a high pass forward. Dean Dichio collects the pass. Dean Dichio sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
34.58
1-0Dean Dichio comes in with a late challenge on Tony Tolley. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tony Tolley hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.13
Alistair Mckay flicks a high pass forward to Dean Dichio who brings the ball under control. Dean Dichio finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
40.39
Paul Smith flicks a high ball forward to Mervin Bellamy who takes it down. Mervin Bellamy shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
42.30
Paul Smith hits a low pass to Des Neville. Des Neville tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Clive Walsh manages to gather it.
44.29
Paul Smith kicks a strong pass forward to Mervin Bellamy. Mervin Bellamy finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Carlisle United appear unchanged since the first half. Stockport County also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Stockport County kicking off!
47.40
Alistair Mckay makes a probing pass to Francis Milburn. Francis Milburn whips in a cross ball towards Dean Dichio. Dean Dichio finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
54.38
2-0Carlisle United are playing very deep making it very hard for their opposition to get back into the game.
63.03
Paul Smith deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Des Neville. Des Neville tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Clive Walsh.
64.56
2-0It's a corner kick. Greg Shilton loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Alistair Mckay reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
65.03
2-0Alistair Mckay threads a neat ball through to Francis Milburn. Francis Milburn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.33
Greg Shilton knocks the ball to his team mate, Francis Lisbie. Francis Lisbie shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
69.33
Paul Ehiogu passes the ball forward to Alistair Mckay. Alistair Mckay makes a probing pass to Dean Dichio. Dean Dichio shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
72.41
Dean Fletcher threads a neat ball through to Marvin Richards. Marvin Richards threads the ball through to Dean Dichio. Dean Dichio shoots from 25 yards but somehow Anthony Heskey manages to keep it out.
73.46
Paul Smith makes a probing pass to Des Neville. Des Neville runs straight at the defence! Des Neville muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Clive Walsh smothers it!
75.15
Tony Tolley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Smith. Paul Smith sees Francis Lisbie in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francis Lisbie makes a simple pass, allowing Mervin Bellamy to run into the box. Mervin Bellamy takes a shot at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Stockport County are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
77.03
2-0Carlisle United appear to have rearranged themselves into a 5-3-2 formation.
77.03
Marvin Richards knocks the ball forward to Alistair Mckay. Alistair Mckay makes a simple pass to Francis Milburn. Francis Milburn sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
78.35
Dean Fletcher makes a beautiful solo run. Dean Fletcher chips the ball to his team mate, Dean Dichio. Dean Dichio shoots from long range. It's a goal!! What a beauty! That's his third!
83.13
Dean Fletcher threads a neat ball through to Alistair Mckay. Alistair Mckay flicks a high ball forward to Francis Milburn who takes it down. Francis Milburn shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
85.20
Danny Richards makes a strong solo run forward. Danny Richards kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Montague. Craig Montague knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marvin Richards.
87.31
Greg Shilton sees space and advances. Greg Shilton finds some space and shoots from distance but Clive Walsh reads it well. Great save!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
7
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.5%
47.5%
Play Area
26.2%
47.5%
26.2%
Scorers
| Dean Dichio 15, 36, 78 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Dean Dichio of Carlisle United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Clive Walsh (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Paul Ehiogu (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Marcus Banks (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Craig Mercer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dean Fletcher (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Marvin Richards (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alistair Mckay (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Emile Grimandi (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Tim Cooper (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Dean Dichio (ATT) |   | 9 |
| 11. | Francis Milburn (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Seth Lawrence (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Marvin Barrett (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Terry Mowbray (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Anthony Heskey (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Scott Dodd (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Tony Tolley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Danny Richards (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kevin Bolton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Greg Shilton (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Paul Smith (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Des Neville (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Francis Lisbie (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Mervin Bellamy (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Craig Montague (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Oleg Pearson (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Simon Cooper (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gavin Terry (MID) | 0 | |