Match Report
| York City | York City |  |  | Portsmouth | Portsmouth | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Clive Davies | C. Davies |  | 44 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 60 | | Robert Adams | R. Adams | ||||||||
| Chris Vernazza | C. Vernazza | | 48 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 51 | | Frank Barry | F. Barry | |||||||||
| Thierry Waters | T. Waters | | 46 | D | | 3 | | D | 50 |  | Andy Elliott | A. Elliott | |||||||||
| Edward Blake | E. Blake | | 44 | D | | 4 | | D | 50 |  | Joao Campos | J. Campos | |||||||||
| Jermaine Stockdale | J. Stockdale | | 38 | D | | 5 | | D | 47 | | Luke Scales | L. Scales | |||||||||
| Stanley Wetherall | S. Wetherall | | 60 | M | | 6 | | M | 63 | | Tony Clegg | T. Clegg | |||||||||
| Titus Plowright | T. Plowright | | 54 | M | | | 7 | | M | 61 |  | Armin Sachs | A. Sachs | ||||||||
| Jermaine Sturridge | J. Sturridge | | 51 | M | | 8 | | A | 63 | | Glynn Beckham | G. Beckham | |||||||||
| Eoin Cooper | E. Cooper | | 52 | A | | 9 | | A | 44 | | Niccolo Hurst | N. Hurst | |||||||||
| Rio Beagrie | R. Beagrie | | 47 | A | | 10 | | A | 39 | | Dean Haynes | D. Haynes | |||||||||
| Robert Nicholls | R. Nicholls | | 47 | A | | 11 | | A | 35 | | Del Croft | D. Croft | |||||||||
| Des Riza | D. Riza | | 49 | M | | 12 | | G | 57 | | Peter Croft | P. Croft | |||||||||
| Danny Pearce | D. Pearce | | 45 | A | | 13 | | M | 56 | | Damien Brown | D. Brown | |||||||||
| Leon Griffin | L. Griffin | | 44 | A | | 14 | | M | 56 | | Ashley Griffin | A. Griffin | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Ski France |
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at LNER Community Stadium where York City play host to Portsmouth. A crowd of 4,378 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
York City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Portsmouth appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Robert Granville.
The pitch is in good condition.
York City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Portsmouth appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Robert Granville.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Portsmouth kick off!
10.35
0-0Stanley Wetherall runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Stanley Wetherall whips in a cross ball towards Eoin Cooper. Eoin Cooper makes a convincing header. The ball comes off Frank Barry and the loose ball is cleared up field.
14.36
0-0Del Croft catches Jermaine Stockdale on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jermaine Stockdale stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.07
0-0Stanley Wetherall knocks the ball forward to Rio Beagrie. Rio Beagrie shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
20.21
0-0Jermaine Stockdale makes a beautiful solo run. Jermaine Stockdale sees Rio Beagrie in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rio Beagrie knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andy Elliott.
21.27
Jermaine Sturridge passes the ball forward to Robert Nicholls. Robert Nicholls lofts in a cross ball towards Eoin Cooper. Eoin Cooper flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
22.44
Titus Plowright flicks a high pass forward. Eoin Cooper controls it well on his chest. Eoin Cooper shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
28.39
Stanley Wetherall sees Robert Nicholls in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Robert Nicholls whips in a cross ball towards Eoin Cooper. With a superhuman jump, Eoin Cooper connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it rises well off target!
32.50
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
33.22
Titus Plowright sees space and advances. Titus Plowright tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
36.20
1-0Chris Vernazza flicks a high pass forward. Titus Plowright collects the pass. Titus Plowright flicks a high pass forward. Robert Nicholls holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Robert Nicholls finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper, Robert Adams, sees it late!! Goal for York City!
40.55
Edward Blake knocks the ball to his team mate, Titus Plowright. Titus Plowright chips the ball to his team mate, Eoin Cooper. Eoin Cooper knocks in a cross ball towards Rio Beagrie. With a superhuman jump, Rio Beagrie connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Robert Adams is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. York City appear unchanged since the first half. Portsmouth also appear unchanged since the first half. The Portsmouth players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
York City kick off the second half!
49.13
Jermaine Sturridge threads a neat ball through to Rio Beagrie. Rio Beagrie knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Robert Adams who gathers it comfortably.
51.20
Stanley Wetherall runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Stanley Wetherall knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.47
Andy Elliott makes a simple pass to Tony Clegg. Tony Clegg flicks a high pass forward. Del Croft holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Del Croft advances inside the box! Del Croft takes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.44
2-1Joao Campos flicks the ball to his team mate, Tony Clegg. Tony Clegg threads the ball through to Glynn Beckham. Glynn Beckham controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Clive Davies manages to keep it out.
61.03
Jermaine Sturridge passes the ball forward to Eoin Cooper. Eoin Cooper knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andy Elliott.
63.36
Armin Sachs comes in with a late challenge on Jermaine Sturridge. Armin Sachs is shown the yellow card! Jermaine Sturridge stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.39
Armin Sachs knocks the ball to his team mate, Del Croft. Del Croft skips past Edward Blake! Del Croft looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
75.40
Edward Blake sees a break and surges forward. Edward Blake knocks the ball forward to Rio Beagrie. Rio Beagrie plays a one-two with Robert Nicholls and rushes in on goal... Rio Beagrie shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
78.04
Thierry Waters deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jermaine Sturridge. With great vision, Jermaine Sturridge plays the ball forward to Rio Beagrie. Rio Beagrie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.18
Armin Sachs knocks the ball forward to Glynn Beckham. Glynn Beckham sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Clive Davies with no chance!! Goal for Portsmouth!
87.43
Andy Elliott makes a simple pass to Armin Sachs. Armin Sachs flicks a high pass forward. Del Croft controls it well on his chest. Del Croft shoots from long range. Solid save from Clive Davies.
89.24
Tony Clegg flicks a high pass forward. Niccolo Hurst controls it well on his chest. Niccolo Hurst controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Dean Haynes through on goal. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Dean Haynes provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Dean Haynes!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
69%
31%
Play Area
21.1%
46.5%
32.4%
Scorers
| Robert Nicholls 36 Rio Beagrie 41, 75 | Del Croft 55 Glynn Beckham 81 Dean Haynes 89 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rio Beagrie of York City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Clive Davies (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Chris Vernazza (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Thierry Waters (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Edward Blake (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Jermaine Stockdale (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stanley Wetherall (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Titus Plowright (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Jermaine Sturridge (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Eoin Cooper (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Rio Beagrie (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Robert Nicholls (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Des Riza (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Danny Pearce (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Leon Griffin (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Robert Adams (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Frank Barry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Andy Elliott (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Joao Campos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Luke Scales (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Tony Clegg (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Armin Sachs (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Glynn Beckham (ATT) | | 8 |
| 9. | Niccolo Hurst (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Dean Haynes (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Del Croft (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Peter Croft (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Damien Brown (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ashley Griffin (MID) | 0 | |