Match Report


AFC Rushden & DiamondsAFC Rushden & Diamonds     Tottenham HotspurTottenham Hotspur
Computer Player Computer Player Barry Skinner Barry Skinner
Roy MoelikerR. Moeliker68
G
captain1
G
74Oleh KravtsovO. Kravtsov
Alec MortonA. Morton57
D
2
D
70Darren MatthewsD. Matthews
Ledley PriestleyL. Priestley55
D
3
D
53Darren VernazzaD. Vernazza
Martin RedknappM. Redknapp54
D
4
D
57Stuart NaysmithS. Naysmith
Chris ClemenceC. Clemence67
M
5
D
70Jermaine MasonJ. Mason
Gary DrydenG. Dryden66
M
6
M
67Trevor CarragherT. Carragher
Tommy PriorT. Prior57
M
7captain
M
75Nwankwo MiddletonN. Middleton
Neil GreigN. Greig55
M
8
M
70Jean Francois BarulJ. Barul
Martin LightfootM. Lightfoot49
M
9
A
66Jacob ParkerJ. Parker
Jacob PowellJ. Powell67
A
10
A
69Greg FormonG. Formon
Ben PlowrightB. Plowright64
A
11
A
68Alberto TagliaferriA. Tagliaferri
 
Aaron CookeA. Cooke60
A
12
D
67Les BoltonL. Bolton
Omer MilliganO. Milligan60
A
13
M
70Jason StandingJ. Standing
Billy DeanB. Dean57
A
14
A
67Jaap van VeenJ. van Veen

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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Dog & Duck ground where AFC Rushden & Diamonds play host to Tottenham Hotspur. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
AFC Rushden & Diamonds are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Tottenham Hotspur appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by James Scholes.


0.00
Tottenham Hotspur get the match underway!
8.17
Stuart Naysmith knocks the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Middleton. Nwankwo Middleton kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Tagliaferri. Alberto Tagliaferri advances inside the box! Alberto Tagliaferri cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Roy Moeliker gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
9.39
Darren Vernazza knocks the ball to his team mate, Jean Francois Barul. Jean Francois Barul hits a low pass to Jacob Parker. Jacob Parker rushes past Ledley Priestley! Jacob Parker shoots from just inside the box but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
10.38
Nwankwo Middleton makes an attacking run forward. Nwankwo Middleton lofts in a cross ball towards Greg Formon. Greg Formon makes a looping header on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Tottenham Hotspur are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
16.08
Nwankwo Middleton flicks a high ball forward to Jacob Parker who takes it down. Jacob Parker cuts inside the box! Jacob Parker comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but Martin Redknapp is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
18.44
Neil Greig comes in with a late challenge on Nwankwo Middleton. The referee calls over Neil Greig and warns him to calm down! Nwankwo Middleton runs off the knock.
20.41
Darren Vernazza picks a pass forward to Nwankwo Middleton. Seeing a gap ahead, Nwankwo Middleton plays the ball forward to Greg Formon. Greg Formon plays a quick one-two with Alberto Tagliaferri and rushes in on goal... Greg Formon shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
27.24
Gary Dryden threads a neat ball through to Jacob Powell. Jacob Powell knocks in a cross ball towards Ben Plowright. Ben Plowright knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
32.17
Nwankwo Middleton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Greg Formon. Greg Formon knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Alberto Tagliaferri is offside!
34.12
Jean Francois Barul takes a quick throw-in. Trevor Carragher picks a pass forward to Jacob Parker. Jacob Parker tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
39.30
Darren Vernazza surges forward with the ball. Darren Vernazza plays the ball forward to Greg Formon. Greg Formon deftly passes the ball to Jacob Parker, releasing him through on goal. Jacob Parker cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
44.30
Seeing a gap ahead, Jean Francois Barul plays the ball forward to Greg Formon. Greg Formon plays a scrappy one-two with Jacob Parker and advances towards the goal... Greg Formon strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. AFC Rushden & Diamonds appear unchanged since the first half. Tottenham Hotspur also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
AFC Rushden & Diamonds kick off!
54.22
Jean Francois Barul threads a neat ball through to Greg Formon. Greg Formon shoots from outside the area but somehow Roy Moeliker manages to keep it out.
59.46
Stuart Naysmith sees space and advances. Stuart Naysmith flicks a high ball forward to Jacob Parker who takes it down. Jacob Parker hits a low pass to Greg Formon. Some good footwork from Greg Formon provides some space. He shoots at goal. Wonderful reactions from Roy Moeliker keeps it out!
60.35
Trevor Carragher takes it forward alone. Trevor Carragher makes a simple pass, allowing Greg Formon to run into the box. Greg Formon looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
66.33
Chris Clemence comes in with a late challenge on Jean Francois Barul. The referee warns Chris Clemence to calm down! Jean Francois Barul stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.47
Jean Francois Barul makes a probing pass to Alberto Tagliaferri. Alberto Tagliaferri controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
77.42
AFC Rushden & Diamonds have made a substitution with Omer Milligan replacing Gary Dryden .
79.47
Stuart Naysmith controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Trevor Carragher. Trevor Carragher flicks a high pass forward to Alberto Tagliaferri who brings the ball under control. Alberto Tagliaferri controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
83.33
Jermaine Mason flicks a high pass forward. Nwankwo Middleton collects the pass. Nwankwo Middleton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alberto Tagliaferri. Alberto Tagliaferri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

AFC Rushden & Diamonds

Tottenham Hotspur
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
0
8
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
27.4%
72.6%
Play Area
32.1%
46.4%
21.4%

Scorers
Greg Formon 20

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Greg Formon of Tottenham Hotspur

Match Ratings
1.Roy Moeliker (GK)
8
2.Alec Morton (DEF)
6
3.Ledley Priestley (DEF)
6
4.Martin Redknapp (DEF)
6
5.Chris Clemence (MID)
5
6.Gary Dryden (MID)
6
7.Tommy Prior (MID)
6
8.Neil Greig (MID)
6
9.Martin Lightfoot (MID)
6
10.Jacob Powell (ATT)
6
11.Ben Plowright (ATT)
6
 
12.Aaron Cooke (ATT)
0
13.Omer Milligan (ATT)
6
14.Billy Dean (ATT)
0

1.Oleh Kravtsov (GK)
6
2.Darren Matthews (DEF)
7
3.Darren Vernazza (DEF)
7
4.Stuart Naysmith (DEF)
7
5.Jermaine Mason (DEF)
6
6.Trevor Carragher (MID)
7
7.Nwankwo Middleton (MID)
8
8.Jean Francois Barul (MID)
6
9.Jacob Parker (ATT)
7
10.Greg Formon (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Alberto Tagliaferri (ATT)
8
 
12.Les Bolton (DEF)
0
13.Jason Standing (MID)
0
14.Jaap van Veen (ATT)
0