Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Blundell Park where Grimsby Town play host to Stockport County. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Grimsby Town are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Stockport County appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Grimsby Town are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Stockport County appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Grimsby Town get the match underway!
2.54
0-0Florian Weigel knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlton Lee. Carlton Lee controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
8.44
Gavin Wright-Phillips passes the ball forward to Kevin Ward. Kevin Ward shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
10.58
Steven Ward kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Bellamy. Richard Bellamy shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
15.02
0-0Steven Ward threads the ball through to Richard Bellamy. Richard Bellamy plays a perfect one-two with Carlton Lee and rushes in on goal... Richard Bellamy rockets a shot on goal. Stuart Hutchison easily smothers it.
16.04
0-0Steven Ward decides to run forward with the ball. Steven Ward knocks the ball forward to Carlton Lee but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
24.09
Florian Weigel knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlton Lee. Carlton Lee makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Bellamy but he's offside!
26.01
1-0Dominic Sullivan flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Perry. Martin Perry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carlton Lee. Carlton Lee sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Stuart Hutchison is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
30.21
Steven Ward makes a simple pass to Richard Bellamy. Richard Bellamy shoots from distance. Stuart Hutchison is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
33.34
2-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Stockport County kick off!
48.54
Steven Ward makes a probing pass to Carlton Lee. Carlton Lee plays a perfect one-two with Richard Bellamy and rushes in on goal... Carlton Lee shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
49.20
Dominic Sullivan knocks the ball to his team mate, Steven Ward. Steven Ward makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlton Lee. Carlton Lee whips in a cross ball towards Richard Bellamy. Richard Bellamy heads the ball goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
59.14
Scott Charlton passes the ball forward to Nigel Boateng. Nigel Boateng sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Cristiano Andrade.
61.46
3-0Steven Ward makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlton Lee. Carlton Lee knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Wayne Gascoigne.
63.12
Dominic Sullivan sees a break and surges forward. Dominic Sullivan decides to run forward with the ball. Dominic Sullivan controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
65.17
Alberto Velasco makes a probing pass to Florian Weigel. Florian Weigel kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Bellamy. Richard Bellamy plays a perfect one-two with Carlton Lee and rushes in on goal... Richard Bellamy takes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
66.29
Florian Weigel controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carlton Lee. Carlton Lee knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Wayne Gascoigne.
77.17
Steven Ward makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Bellamy. Richard Bellamy lofts in a cross ball towards Carlton Lee. Carlton Lee connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Stuart Hutchison had no chance!! Goal for Grimsby Town!
84.02
4-0Martin Perry barges into Scott Charlton. The referee calls over Martin Perry and warns him to calm down! Scott Charlton stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.57
Scott Charlton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nigel Boateng. Nigel Boateng finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
68.5%
31.5%
Play Area
23.3%
46.6%
30.1%
Scorers
| Carlton Lee 26, 77 Richard Bellamy 30, 49 |