Match Report
| Macclesfield Town | Macclesfield Town |  |  | Grimsby Town | Grimsby Town | ||||||||||||||||
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| Vitor Sousa | V. Sousa |  | 58 | G |  | 1 | | G | 47 |  | John Milburn | J. Milburn | |||||||||
| Des Craddock | D. Craddock | | 66 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 60 | | Robert Huckerby | R. Huckerby | |||||||||
| Kemal Thompson | K. Thompson | | 63 | D | | 3 | | D | 50 | | Patrick Cutler | P. Cutler | |||||||||
| Aaron Galli | A. Galli | | 62 | D |  | | 4 | | D | 47 | | Syd Le Tissier | S. Le Tissier | ||||||||
| Ruel Mcgreal | R. Mcgreal | | 58 | D | | 5 | | M | 59 |  | Hugo Leon | H. Leon | |||||||||
| Jonathan Mendonca | J. Mendonca | | 69 | M | | 6 | | M | 47 |  | Don Naysmith | D. Naysmith | |||||||||
| Jon Peckham | J. Peckham | | 65 | M | | 7 | | M | 47 | | Ross Lloyd | R. Lloyd | |||||||||
| Joe Deane | J. Deane | | 61 | M | | 8 | | M | 46 | | James Southgate | J. Southgate | |||||||||
| Norman Standing | N. Standing | | 65 | A | | 9 | | A | 57 | | Nicholas Midgley | N. Midgley | |||||||||
| Edward Power | E. Power | | 58 | A | | 10 | | | A | 55 | | Wayne Newby | W. Newby | ||||||||
| Alan Benali | A. Benali | | 52 | A | | 11 | | A | 48 | | Francis Marr | F. Marr | |||||||||
| Craig Clapham | C. Clapham | | 54 | M | | 12 | | D | 47 | | Joe Summerbell | J. Summerbell | |||||||||
| Peter Barry | P. Barry | | 52 | D | | 13 | | G | 46 | | Dale Wright | D. Wright | |||||||||
| Ledley Edwards | L. Edwards | | 52 | G | | 14 | | A | 45 |  | Kai Prantl | K. Prantl | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Moss Rose where Macclesfield Town play host to Grimsby Town. A crowd of 4,359 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Macclesfield Town are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Grimsby Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Middleton.
The pitch is in good condition.
Macclesfield Town are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Grimsby Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Middleton.
0.00
0-0Macclesfield Town kick off!
6.40
0-1Don Naysmith threads the ball through to Wayne Newby. Wayne Newby shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
12.22
0-1Joe Deane passes the ball forward to Edward Power. Edward Power knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Robert Huckerby.
14.46
0-1Kemal Thompson decides to run forward with the ball. Kemal Thompson flicks a high pass forward. Edward Power controls it well on his chest. Edward Power threads a neat, attacking ball through to Alan Benali. Alan Benali rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
15.34
Ross Lloyd threads a neat ball through to Wayne Newby. Wayne Newby shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
16.42
Aaron Galli kicks a strong pass forward to Jon Peckham. Jon Peckham flicks a high ball forward to Edward Power who takes it down. Edward Power controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
18.08
Don Naysmith plays the ball forward to Wayne Newby. Wayne Newby knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Aaron Galli.
22.36
Joe Deane flicks a high pass forward to Alan Benali who brings the ball under control. Alan Benali shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
26.39
0-1James Southgate passes the ball forward to Wayne Newby. Wayne Newby lofts in a cross ball towards Francis Marr. With a superhuman jump, Francis Marr connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
27.17
Jon Peckham flicks a high pass forward. Norman Standing holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Norman Standing makes a simple pass, allowing Edward Power to run into the box. Edward Power cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Edward Power!
33.39
1-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
34.07
Don Naysmith sees Wayne Newby in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Wayne Newby whips in a cross ball towards Nicholas Midgley. Nicholas Midgley makes a looping header on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
36.46
Syd Le Tissier flicks a high pass forward. Ross Lloyd controls it well on his chest. Ross Lloyd makes an attacking run forward. Ross Lloyd whips in a cross ball towards Francis Marr. Francis Marr makes a deft header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
39.45
Robert Huckerby takes it forward alone. Robert Huckerby darts forward. Robert Huckerby shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Macclesfield Town appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-2-1 formation. Grimsby Town appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Grimsby Town kick off!
47.31
1-1Jonathan Mendonca hacks James Southgate from behind! The referee calls over Jonathan Mendonca and shows him a yellow card! James Southgate carries on, but is struggling a bit.
47.31
Grimsby Town are dictating the run of play here today.
48.44
Kemal Thompson knocks the ball to his team mate, Joe Deane. Joe Deane flicks a high pass forward. Edward Power controls it well on his chest. Edward Power tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
49.28
1-1With a delightful solo run, Jon Peckham stretches the opposition's defence. Jon Peckham deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Norman Standing but the linesman indicates offside!
54.31
Jon Peckham flicks the ball to his team mate, Alan Benali. Alan Benali lofts in a cross ball towards Norman Standing. Norman Standing jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
60.56
2-1Macclesfield Town have made 2 substitutions with Peter Barry replacing Norman Standing and Ledley Edwards replacing Jon Peckham .
61.62
Ruel Mcgreal makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jonathan Mendonca. Jonathan Mendonca makes a simple pass to Edward Power. Edward Power skips past Patrick Cutler! Edward Power muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
66.44
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
67.36
Ross Lloyd knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Midgley. Nicholas Midgley plays a quick one-two with Francis Marr and rushes in on goal... Nicholas Midgley shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
71.29
Jonathan Mendonca makes a probing pass to Edward Power. Edward Power makes a great pass forward. Peter Barry runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
77.53
Ledley Edwards threads a neat ball through to Peter Barry. Peter Barry plays a one-two with Alan Benali and advances towards the goal... Peter Barry shoots from just inside the box. It's miles wide!
78.24
Syd Le Tissier flicks the ball to his team mate, Don Naysmith. Don Naysmith darts forward. Don Naysmith whips in a cross ball towards Francis Marr. Francis Marr makes a deft header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
83.43
Ruel Mcgreal controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jonathan Mendonca. Jonathan Mendonca sees space and advances. Jonathan Mendonca shoots from long range. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
87.23
3-1Ledley Edwards comes in with a late challenge on Patrick Cutler. Ledley Edwards is given a warning by the referee! Patrick Cutler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
6
5
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.4%
53.6%
Play Area
21.7%
47.8%
30.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Norman Standing of Macclesfield Town |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Vitor Sousa (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Des Craddock (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kemal Thompson (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Aaron Galli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ruel Mcgreal (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Jonathan Mendonca (MID) |   | 8 |
| 7. | Jon Peckham (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Joe Deane (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Norman Standing (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Edward Power (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Alan Benali (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Craig Clapham (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Peter Barry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Ledley Edwards (GK) | 6 | |
| 1. | John Milburn (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Robert Huckerby (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Patrick Cutler (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Syd Le Tissier (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Hugo Leon (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Don Naysmith (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Ross Lloyd (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | James Southgate (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Nicholas Midgley (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Wayne Newby (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Francis Marr (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Joe Summerbell (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Dale Wright (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Kai Prantl (ATT) | 0 | |