Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Glanford Park where Scunthorpe United play host to Chesterfield. A crowd of 2,874 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Scunthorpe United are playing in a 6-3-1 formation while Chesterfield appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Scunthorpe United are playing in a 6-3-1 formation while Chesterfield appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Chesterfield start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.31
0-0Niccolo Barton knocks the ball forward to John Matteo. John Matteo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Aaron Davies who gathers it comfortably.
3.04
Darius Robinson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Liam Gower. Liam Gower knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Terry Moffat.
22.46
0-1Pieter Riccio knocks the ball forward to John Matteo. John Matteo plays a perfect one-two with Dale Ripley and rushes in on goal... John Matteo rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
30.15
Ben Ljungberg kicks a strong pass forward to Darius Robinson. Darius Robinson threads the ball through to Liam Gower. Liam Gower knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.32
0-1The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
34.11
Darius Robinson chips the ball to his team mate, Liam Gower. Liam Gower knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.33
0-1Sylvain Batty kicks a strong pass forward to Liam Gower. Liam Gower shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Andy Greaves manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Scunthorpe United start the second half!
54.27
Terry Moffat passes the ball forward to Omer Lumsdon. Omer Lumsdon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dale Ripley. Dale Ripley plays a perfect one-two with John Matteo and rushes in on goal... Dale Ripley cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Aaron Davies is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
61.22
Eoin Lisbie knocks the ball forward to Omer McManaman. Omer McManaman threads the ball through to Liam Gower. Liam Gower sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Andy Greaves manages to keep it out.
69.55
0-2Omer McManaman sees a break and surges forward. Omer McManaman finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
71.40
Sylvain Batty knocks the ball forward to Liam Gower. Liam Gower controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
77.01
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
79.14
Darius Robinson decides to run forward with the ball. Darius Robinson knocks in a cross ball towards Liam Gower. Liam Gower is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
83.10
Darius Robinson surges forward with the ball. Darius Robinson whips in a cross ball towards Liam Gower. Liam Gower directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
84.10
1-2Samuel Fernandes hacks Omer McManaman from behind! Samuel Fernandes is given a warning by the referee! Omer McManaman runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
65.5%
34.5%
Play Area
24.1%
53.4%
22.4%
Scorers
| Liam Gower 79 | John Matteo 22 Dale Ripley 54 |