Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Kenilworth Road where Luton Town play host to Crystal Palace. A crowd of 2,412 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Luton Town are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Crystal Palace appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
Crystal Palace kick off the first half!
2.15
Teddy Walker makes a probing pass to Nigel Best. Nigel Best chips the ball to his team mate, Greg Sheringham. Greg Sheringham knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sol Ripley.
3.05
Graeme Haynes barges into Ruel Pearce. Graeme Haynes is given a warning by the referee! Ruel Pearce hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.31
James Parker threads the ball through to Jason Simonsen. Jason Simonsen goes all the way! Jason Simonsen shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
14.49
Jody Flintlock makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dale Boyd. Dale Boyd sees space and advances. Dale Boyd shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
15.16
James Parker surges forward with the ball. James Parker whips in a cross ball towards Jason Simonsen. Jason Simonsen heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Paul Rodgers.
18.04
Teddy Walker surges forward with the ball. Teddy Walker passes the ball forward to Greg Sheringham. Greg Sheringham shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
20.18
Ian Mercer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jason Simonsen. Jason Simonsen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Rodgers who gathers it comfortably.
24.44
Ugo Boyd sees space and advances. Ugo Boyd kicks a strong pass forward to Joe Potts. Joe Potts goes all the way! Joe Potts shoots from just inside the box. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
28.13
Mark Mills chips the ball to his team mate, Nigel Best. Nigel Best brings the ball forward. Nigel Best tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
32.32
Teddy Walker kicks a strong pass forward to Nigel Best. Nigel Best knocks the ball forward to Graeme Haynes. Graeme Haynes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.23
Ruel Pearce knocks the ball forward to James Parker. James Parker passes the ball forward to Mario Izazola. Mario Izazola goes all the way! Mario Izazola takes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
38.49
Glynn Laycock hacks Mario Izazola from behind! Glynn Laycock is warned by the referee! Mario Izazola stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
Luton Town kick off and get the second half underway!
47.44
Nigel Best deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Greg Sheringham. Greg Sheringham shoots from outside the area but somehow Malcolm Cutler manages to keep it out.
49.23
Jody Flintlock sees space and advances. Jody Flintlock flicks the ball to his team mate, Graeme Haynes. Graeme Haynes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.24
Dale Boyd makes a simple pass to Graeme Haynes. Graeme Haynes shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
57.48
Nigel Best makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Greg Sheringham. Greg Sheringham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.21
Ian Mercer catches Nigel Best on the ankles. Ian Mercer is given a warning by the referee! Nigel Best stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.06
Teddy Walker takes it forward alone. Teddy Walker advances with the ball. Teddy Walker shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
73.06
Teddy Walker chips the ball to his team mate, Jamie Clarke. Jamie Clarke knocks the ball to his team mate, Graeme Haynes. Graeme Haynes whips in a cross ball towards Greg Sheringham. Greg Sheringham is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
78.05
Dale Boyd flicks the ball to his team mate, Graeme Haynes. Graeme Haynes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.50
Ruel Pearce kicks a strong pass forward to Ian Mercer. Ian Mercer makes a simple pass to Mario Izazola. Mario Izazola goes all the way! Mario Izazola makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Paul Rodgers easily smothers it!
84.32
Ian Mercer kicks a strong pass forward to Mario Izazola. Mario Izazola threads the ball through to Joe Potts but he's offside!
89.42
Darren Nicholls takes it forward alone. Darren Nicholls finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Joe Potts of Crystal Palace
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
7
2
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
27.6%
43.7%
28.7%

Scorers