Match Report
| Cheltenham Town | Cheltenham Town |  |  | Carlisle United | Carlisle United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Adam Mason | A. Mason |  | 56 | G |  | 1 | | G | 48 | | Clive Walsh | C. Walsh | |||||||||
| Gary Ince | G. Ince | | 52 | D |  |  | 2 |  | D | 60 | | Paul Ehiogu | P. Ehiogu | ||||||||
| James Youds | J. Youds | | 47 | D | | 3 | | D | 54 | | Marcus Banks | M. Banks | |||||||||
| Eoin Minto | E. Minto | | 46 | D | | 4 | | D | 43 | | Craig Mercer | C. Mercer | |||||||||
| Martin Parker | M. Parker | | 45 | D | | 5 | | D | 42 | | Dean Fletcher | D. Fletcher | |||||||||
| Brian Power | B. Power | | 53 | M | | 6 | | M | 52 | | Marvin Richards | M. Richards | |||||||||
| Colin Heskey | C. Heskey | | 49 | M | | 7 | | | M | 48 | | Alistair Mckay | A. Mckay | ||||||||
| Del Konchesky | D. Konchesky | | 45 | M | | 8 | | M | 47 | | Emile Grimandi | E. Grimandi | |||||||||
| Nicholas Walker | N. Walker | | 42 | M | | 9 | | M | 45 | | Tim Cooper | T. Cooper | |||||||||
| Brian Shilton | B. Shilton | | 48 | A | | 10 | | A | 62 | | Dean Dichio | D. Dichio | |||||||||
| Mike Priestley | M. Priestley | | 47 | A | | 11 | | A | 48 | | Francis Milburn | F. Milburn | |||||||||
| Kieron Lua-Lua | K. Lua-Lua | | 49 | G | | 12 | | A | 48 | | Seth Lawrence | S. Lawrence | |||||||||
| Nicholas Guppy | N. Guppy | | 47 | A | | 13 | | A | 46 | | Marvin Barrett | M. Barrett | |||||||||
| Ramon Knopper | R. Knopper |  | 43 | D | | 14 | | G | 45 | | Terry Mowbray | T. Mowbray | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Abbey Business Stadium where Cheltenham Town play host to Carlisle United. A crowd of 2,748 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Cheltenham Town and Carlisle United are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Lee.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Cheltenham Town and Carlisle United are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Lee.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Carlisle United kicking off!
9.26
0-0Emile Grimandi knocks the ball to his team mate, Francis Milburn. Francis Milburn threads the ball through to Dean Dichio but he's offside!
14.20
0-0Paul Ehiogu catches Mike Priestley on the ankles. Paul Ehiogu is warned by the referee! Mike Priestley grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
16.09
0-0Craig Mercer makes a simple pass to Emile Grimandi. Emile Grimandi knocks the ball to his team mate, Dean Dichio. Dean Dichio finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
24.45
0-0Craig Mercer decides to run forward with the ball. Seeing a gap ahead, Craig Mercer plays the ball forward to Francis Milburn. Francis Milburn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by James Youds.
28.21
Colin Heskey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brian Shilton. Brian Shilton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Clive Walsh who gathers it comfortably.
33.57
Del Konchesky flicks a high pass forward. Mike Priestley collects the pass. Mike Priestley makes a pass forward but Brian Shilton is yards offside!
38.56
0-0Colin Heskey passes the ball forward to Brian Shilton. Brian Shilton shoots from 25 yards. Good keeping from Clive Walsh as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
40.47
0-0Nicholas Walker takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Some good footwork from Mike Priestley provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
44.10
Emile Grimandi threads the ball through to Dean Dichio. Dean Dichio shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
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. Carlisle United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Cheltenham Town kick off!
48.20
Colin Heskey knocks the ball to his team mate, Brian Shilton. Brian Shilton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.00
Colin Heskey sees space and advances. Colin Heskey sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
61.07
0-0Marvin Richards barges into Martin Parker. The referee calls over Marvin Richards and warns him to calm down! Martin Parker hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.02
Alistair Mckay sees space and advances. Alistair Mckay shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
66.09
0-1Marcus Banks sees Marvin Richards in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marvin Richards makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francis Milburn. Francis Milburn threads a neat ball through to Dean Dichio. Dean Dichio rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
69.04
Del Konchesky controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mike Priestley. Mike Priestley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brian Shilton but he's offside!
73.28
Marvin Richards hits a low pass to Dean Dichio. Dean Dichio knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adam Mason who gathers it comfortably.
83.27
Alistair Mckay hacks Colin Heskey from behind! The referee brings Alistair Mckay to one side and gives him a warning! Colin Heskey hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.27
Nicholas Walker makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brian Shilton. Brian Shilton shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
1
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.9%
43.1%
Play Area
20.8%
51.4%
27.8%
Scorers
| Dean Dichio 66 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Dean Dichio of Carlisle United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Adam Mason (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gary Ince (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | James Youds (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Eoin Minto (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Martin Parker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Brian Power (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Colin Heskey (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Del Konchesky (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Nicholas Walker (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Brian Shilton (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Mike Priestley (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Kieron Lua-Lua (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nicholas Guppy (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ramon Knopper (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Clive Walsh (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Paul Ehiogu (DEF) | 5 | |
| 3. | Marcus Banks (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Craig Mercer (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Dean Fletcher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Marvin Richards (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alistair Mckay (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Emile Grimandi (MID) | 7 | |
| 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 | |