Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Dog & Duck ground where AFC Rushden & Diamonds play host to Tranmere Rovers. A crowd of 4,666 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Both AFC Rushden & Diamonds and Tranmere Rovers are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both AFC Rushden & Diamonds and Tranmere Rovers are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Tranmere Rovers kick off and get the first half underway!
2.30
0-0Frank Howells chips the ball to his team mate, Pierre-Yves Cascini. Pierre-Yves Cascini knocks in a cross ball towards Renato Marsala. Renato Marsala is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
6.22
0-0Ruel Monk comes in with a late challenge on Norman Froggatt. Ruel Monk is warned by the referee! Norman Froggatt runs off the knock.
8.37
Frank Howells chips the ball to his team mate, Pierre-Yves Cascini. Pierre-Yves Cascini plays a perfect one-two with Leon Montague and rushes in on goal... Pierre-Yves Cascini shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies wide!
9.47
0-0Frank Howells threads the ball through to Renato Marsala. Renato Marsala kicks a strong pass forward to Pierre-Yves Cascini. Pierre-Yves Cascini shoots from just inside the box but somehow Gudjón Júlíusson manages to keep it out.
10.36
Jason Lockley flicks the ball to his team mate, Leon Montague. Leon Montague sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
15.39
Gavin Lee deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steve Shields. Steve Shields controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rio Southgate. Rio Southgate tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
20.43
0-1Jason Lockley knocks the ball to his team mate, Pierre-Yves Cascini. Pierre-Yves Cascini whips in a cross ball towards Leon Montague. Leon Montague connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Gudjón Júlíusson has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
24.02
Frank Howells controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pierre-Yves Cascini. Pierre-Yves Cascini shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
26.22
Steve Shields brings the ball forward. Steve Shields plays a perfect one-two with Alistair Terry and rushes in on goal... Steve Shields tries a spectacular strike but it flies wide!
27.37
Paolo Le Tissier makes a simple pass to Alistair Terry. Alistair Terry passes the ball forward to Chris Ince. Chris Ince shoots from just inside the box. Bill Cort easily smothers it.
34.25
Syd Mortensen makes a simple pass to Paolo Le Tissier. Paolo Le Tissier chips the ball to his team mate, Rio Southgate. Rio Southgate whips in a cross ball towards Alistair Terry. Alistair Terry directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
39.50
0-1Stuart Vieira makes a probing pass to Jason Lockley. Jason Lockley knocks the ball to his team mate, Leon Montague. Leon Montague knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Syd Mortensen.
44.33
Ruel Monk makes a simple pass to Leon Montague. Leon Montague goes all the way! Leon Montague makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Gudjón Júlíusson is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and AFC Rushden & Diamonds kick off!
47.28
Frank Howells makes a simple pass to Renato Marsala. Renato Marsala kicks a strong pass forward to Leon Montague. Leon Montague rockets a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
49.55
Frank Howells knocks the ball to his team mate, Leon Montague. Leon Montague goes all the way! Leon Montague makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
51.57
Frank Howells hacks Steve Shields from behind! Frank Howells is given a warning by the referee! Steve Shields stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.35
Marvin Hurst makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frank Howells. Frank Howells flicks the ball to his team mate, Renato Marsala. Renato Marsala goes all the way! Renato Marsala cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
61.50
Ruel Monk brings the ball forward. Ruel Monk goes all the way! Ruel Monk tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Gudjón Júlíusson easily smothers it!
66.01
Paolo Le Tissier kicks a strong pass forward to Alistair Terry. Alistair Terry sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
67.05
Jason Lockley threads the ball through to Leon Montague. Leon Montague flicks the ball to his team mate, Pierre-Yves Cascini. Pierre-Yves Cascini rockets a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
69.57
Frank Howells passes the ball forward to Pierre-Yves Cascini. Pierre-Yves Cascini tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
75.09
Marvin Hurst makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jason Lockley. Jason Lockley flicks the ball to his team mate, Leon Montague. Leon Montague finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
78.23
Frederico Faria makes a simple pass to Paolo Le Tissier. Paolo Le Tissier flicks the ball to his team mate, Rio Southgate. Rio Southgate goes all the way! Rio Southgate rockets a shot on goal but somehow Bill Cort manages to keep it out.
79.57
Gavin Lee makes a probing pass to Paolo Le Tissier. Paolo Le Tissier knocks the ball forward to Chris Ince. Chris Ince lofts in a cross ball towards Alistair Terry. Alistair Terry heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
4
10
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40%
60%
Play Area
32.5%
47.5%
20%
Scorers
| Alistair Terry 80 | Leon Montague 20, 44 |