Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Proact Stadium where Chesterfield play host to Macclesfield Town. A crowd of 2,844 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Chesterfield are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Macclesfield Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Chesterfield are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Macclesfield Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Chesterfield kick off!
2.05
0-0Clive Parker passes the ball forward to Pieter Riccio. Pieter Riccio knocks the ball forward to John Matteo. John Matteo shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Robin Carron manages to gather it comfortably.
3.51
0-0Fouad Sinouh kicks a strong pass forward to Mick Cope. Mick Cope knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.17
0-0Dennis Boyd flicks the ball to his team mate, Fouad Sinouh. Fouad Sinouh passes the ball forward to Mick Cope. Mick Cope lofts in a cross ball towards Brian Roberts. Brian Roberts is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
16.08
0-0Pieter Riccio hacks Guilherme Fernandez from behind! Pieter Riccio is given a warning by the referee! Guilherme Fernandez runs off the knock.
21.42
Terry Moffat sweeps the ball long. Adolfo José Mari shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
26.58
Dennis Boyd flicks the ball to his team mate, Brian Benali. Brian Benali deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mick Cope. Mick Cope knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Terry Moffat.
30.28
1-0Samuel Fernandes flicks the ball to his team mate, Adolfo José Mari. Adolfo José Mari lofts in a cross ball towards John Matteo. John Matteo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for John Matteo!
33.57
Guilherme Fernandez surges forward with the ball. Guilherme Fernandez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.50
Malcolm Lawrence kicks a strong pass forward to Omer Lumsdon. Omer Lumsdon passes the ball forward to Adolfo José Mari. Adolfo José Mari goes all the way! Adolfo José Mari takes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
36.09
Pieter Riccio makes a beautiful solo run. Pieter Riccio flicks the ball to his team mate, John Matteo. John Matteo tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Robin Carron.
40.41
Julian Harrison comes in with a late challenge on Omer Lumsdon. The referee calls over Julian Harrison and warns him to calm down! Omer Lumsdon stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.51
Samuel Fernandes makes a probing pass to Dale Ripley. Dale Ripley sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Robin Carron manages to keep it out.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Macclesfield Town kick off!
47.20
Oleg Oakley knocks the ball to his team mate, Mick Cope. Mick Cope lofts in a cross ball towards Brian Roberts. Brian Roberts connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
51.17
Terry Moffat knocks the ball to his team mate, Samuel Fernandes. Samuel Fernandes makes a probing pass to Dale Ripley. Dale Ripley sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
53.08
Brian Benali makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brian Roberts. Brian Roberts knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Christian Nyarko who gathers it comfortably.
54.57
Samuel Fernandes threads the ball through to Adolfo José Mari. Adolfo José Mari knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.53
Guilherme Fernandez passes the ball forward to Brian Roberts. Brian Roberts knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.43
Brian Benali passes the ball forward to Mick Cope. Mick Cope knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Clive Parker.
72.56
Clive Parker passes the ball forward to Pieter Riccio. Pieter Riccio chips the ball to his team mate, John Matteo. John Matteo threads the ball through to Dale Ripley. Dale Ripley makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
73.36
Oleg Oakley kicks a strong pass forward to Mick Cope. Mick Cope lofts in a cross ball towards Brian Roberts. Brian Roberts flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
75.52
1-0Chesterfield are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Macclesfield Town's defence.
77.47
Guilherme Fernandez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Brian Roberts. Brian Roberts sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
87.21
Niccolo Barton passes the ball forward to Adolfo José Mari. Adolfo José Mari shoots from 25 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
Malcolm Lawrence comes in with a late challenge on Mick Cope. The referee calls over Malcolm Lawrence and warns him to calm down! Mick Cope stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
0
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
27.7%
47%
25.3%
Scorers