Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Brunton Park where Carlisle United play host to AFC Rushden & Diamonds. A crowd of 4,281 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Carlisle United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AFC Rushden & Diamonds appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Carlisle United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AFC Rushden & Diamonds appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0AFC Rushden & Diamonds get the match underway!
6.55
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
8.10
0-0Des Cole clumsily knocks into Sol Campbell. Des Cole is given a warning by the referee! Sol Campbell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.43
0-0Paul Whelan makes a simple pass to Scott Fletcher. Scott Fletcher kicks a strong pass forward to Saul Baccin. Saul Baccin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
12.01
Omer Collymore takes it forward alone. Omer Collymore plays a perfect one-two with Des Cole and rushes in on goal... Omer Collymore rockets a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
14.02
0-0Brian Nicholls makes a simple pass to Des Cole. Des Cole knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Syd Mortensen.
15.28
0-0Omer Collymore kicks a strong pass forward to Saul Baccin. Saul Baccin whips in a cross ball towards Stefan Thiele. Stefan Thiele is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Gudjón Júlíusson easily smothers it.
18.37
Paul Whelan threads the ball through to Omer Collymore. Omer Collymore passes the ball forward to Saul Baccin. Saul Baccin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
22.51
Norman Froggatt passes the ball forward to Rio Southgate. Rio Southgate deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Chris Ince. Chris Ince makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Kelvin Ince is on top of it.
27.43
Frederico Faria knocks the ball to his team mate, Norman Froggatt. Norman Froggatt knocks the ball to his team mate, Chris Ince. Chris Ince knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Whelan.
30.12
Brian Merson passes the ball forward to Jeroen Opdam. Jeroen Opdam makes a beautiful solo run. Jeroen Opdam knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Syd Mortensen.
32.30
Omer Collymore passes the ball forward to Stefan Thiele. Stefan Thiele shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
34.41
Chris Ince hacks Robert Oakes from behind! Chris Ince is given a warning by the referee! Robert Oakes runs off the knock.
40.40
Jeroen Opdam makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stefan Thiele. Stefan Thiele knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.25
Sol Campbell catches Des Cole on the ankles. The referee calls over Sol Campbell and warns him to calm down! Des Cole hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The second half starts with Carlisle United kicking off!
47.04
Robert Oakes sees space and advances. Robert Oakes sees a break and surges forward. Robert Oakes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gavin Lee.
49.28
Norman Froggatt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Chris Ince. Chris Ince makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alistair Terry. Alistair Terry shoots from just inside the box but somehow Kelvin Ince manages to keep it out.
51.48
Omer Collymore knocks the ball to his team mate, Saul Baccin. Saul Baccin knocks in a cross ball towards Stefan Thiele. Stefan Thiele is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
53.03
Alistair Terry barges into Brian Merson. Alistair Terry is warned by the referee! Brian Merson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.38
Des Cole clumsily knocks into Syd Mortensen. Des Cole is given another warning by the referee! Syd Mortensen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.45
Brian Nicholls knocks the ball forward to Stefan Thiele. Stefan Thiele knocks in a cross ball towards Saul Baccin. Saul Baccin flicks the ball with his head. Gudjón Júlíusson easily smothers it.
59.17
Brian Merson threads the ball through to Omer Collymore. Omer Collymore deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stefan Thiele. Stefan Thiele shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Gudjón Júlíusson!
61.52
1-0Scott Fletcher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Saul Baccin. Saul Baccin knocks in a cross ball towards Stefan Thiele. Stefan Thiele flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Gudjón Júlíusson had no chance!! Goal for Carlisle United!
66.40
Norman Froggatt threads the ball through to Alistair Terry. Alistair Terry shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
69.21
Carlisle United are easily keeping AFC Rushden & Diamonds at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
75.26
Paolo Le Tissier chips the ball to his team mate, Chris Ince. Chris Ince goes all the way! Chris Ince makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
79.32
Paolo Le Tissier knocks the ball forward to Rio Southgate. Rio Southgate knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.45
Scott Fletcher takes it forward alone. Scott Fletcher knocks the ball forward to Saul Baccin. Saul Baccin makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Gudjón Júlíusson easily smothers it!
84.40
Frederico Faria makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paolo Le Tissier. Paolo Le Tissier takes it forward alone. Paolo Le Tissier goes all the way! Paolo Le Tissier takes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
87.30
Brian Merson kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Fletcher. Scott Fletcher threads the ball through to Saul Baccin. Saul Baccin knocks in a cross ball towards Des Cole. Des Cole is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
89.48
Paul Whelan chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Fletcher. Scott Fletcher advances with the ball. Scott Fletcher lofts in a cross ball towards Stefan Thiele. Stefan Thiele is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Gudjón Júlíusson.
90.00
1-1Frederico Faria knocks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Le Tissier. Paolo Le Tissier makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alistair Terry. Alistair Terry makes a probing pass to Chris Ince but he's offside!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
65.2%
34.8%
Play Area
25.8%
41.6%
32.6%
Scorers
| Stefan Thiele 62 | Chris Ince 75 |