Match Report


Cheltenham TownCheltenham Town     Torquay UnitedTorquay United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Ralph ShieldsR. Shields47
G
1
G
44Chris ThatcherC. Thatcher
Alexander SchnellingerA. Schnellinger64
D
2
D
58Darius UnsworthD. Unsworth
Chris DichioC. Dichio56
D
3
D
55Peter MacleanP. Maclean
Danny BrownD. Brown51
D
4
D
53Warren GordonW. Gordon
Lomano KirklandL. Kirkland43
D
5
D
52Gary PalmerG. Palmer
Jason MikeJ. Mike63
M
6
M
51Darius BenaliD. Benali
Wayne RichardsW. Richards50
M
captain7
M
51Paul GallagherP. Gallagher
Eoin MowbrayE. Mowbray56
A
8
M
47Bill WrightB. Wright
Morris ShearerM. Shearer55
A
9
A
54Craig StandingC. Standing
Adrian CadamarteriA. Cadamarteri52
A
10captain
A
50Paul DuberryP. Duberry
Dean MilliganD. Milligan52
A
11
A
45Darius OwenD. Owen
 
Chris BowerC. Bower48
A
12
D
51Alexander HöferA. Höfer
Aaron JosephA. Joseph48
A
13
D
48Jose SemedoJ. Semedo
Sylvain LeeS. Lee47
M
14
D
46Edward CleggE. Clegg

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Abbey Business Stadium where Cheltenham Town play host to Torquay United. A crowd of 4,747 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Cheltenham Town are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Torquay United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Middleton.


0.00
The whistle blows and Cheltenham Town kick off!
3.27
Wayne Richards kicks a strong pass forward to Dean Milligan. Dean Milligan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gary Palmer.
20.25
Wayne Richards makes a probing pass to Morris Shearer. Morris Shearer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Peter Maclean.
22.22
Wayne Richards controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dean Milligan. Dean Milligan makes a probing pass between the defence to Adrian Cadamarteri. Adrian Cadamarteri muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
26.40
Bill Wright flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Standing. Craig Standing rushes past Danny Brown! Danny Brown barges into Craig Standing. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
33.47
Wayne Richards makes a probing pass to Dean Milligan. Dean Milligan shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
36.22
Danny Brown darts forward. Danny Brown sees space and advances. Danny Brown makes a simple pass, allowing Adrian Cadamarteri to run into the box. Adrian Cadamarteri takes a shot at goal but is denied by Peter Maclean. Excellent block.
38.29
Paul Gallagher catches Wayne Richards on the ankles. Paul Gallagher is shown the yellow card! Wayne Richards hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.01
Gary Palmer threads a neat ball through to Bill Wright. Bill Wright flicks a high pass forward. Paul Duberry holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul Duberry knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alexander Schnellinger.
44.54
Chris Dichio hits a low pass to Wayne Richards. Wayne Richards kicks a strong pass forward to Eoin Mowbray. Eoin Mowbray knocks in a cross ball towards Adrian Cadamarteri. Adrian Cadamarteri is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Cheltenham Town appear unchanged since the first half. Torquay United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Torquay United players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Torquay United kick off and get the second half underway!
53.58
Darius Benali makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Duberry. Paul Duberry knocks in a cross ball towards Darius Owen. Darius Owen finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
54.46
Wayne Richards threads a neat ball through to Dean Milligan. Dean Milligan runs straight at the defence! Dean Milligan rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
60.08
Torquay United have made a substitution with Edward Clegg replacing Craig Standing .
61.11
Wayne Richards comes in with a late challenge on Bill Wright. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Bill Wright stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.55
Gary Palmer advances with the ball. Gary Palmer threads the ball through to Darius Owen. Darius Owen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Chris Dichio.
66.51
Jason Mike barges into Darius Benali. Jason Mike is given a warning by the referee! Darius Benali stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.40
Danny Brown flicks the ball to his team mate, Wayne Richards. Wayne Richards passes the ball forward to Eoin Mowbray. Eoin Mowbray finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
75.51
Bill Wright passes the ball forward to Darius Owen. Darius Owen lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Duberry. Paul Duberry rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's there!! Ralph Shields has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
77.51
Cheltenham Town have made a substitution with Sylvain Lee replacing Adrian Cadamarteri .
78.16
Jason Mike surges forward with the ball. Jason Mike plays a one-two with Dean Milligan and advances towards the goal... Peter Maclean clumsily knocks into Jason Mike. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
83.09
Wayne Richards threads the ball through to Eoin Mowbray. Eoin Mowbray knocks in a cross ball towards Sylvain Lee. Sylvain Lee makes a looping header on goal but it's a lousy effort!
85.04
Chris Dichio barges into Darius Owen. The referee calls over Chris Dichio and shows him a yellow card! Darius Owen runs off the knock.
89.37
Darius Benali knocks the ball forward to Darius Owen. Darius Owen advances inside the box! Darius Owen cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Cheltenham Town

Torquay United
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.1%
51.9%
Play Area
25.3%
45.6%
29.1%

Scorers
Paul Duberry 76

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Paul Duberry of Torquay United

Match Ratings
1.Ralph Shields (GK)
6
2.Alexander Schnellinger (DEF)
6
3.Chris Dichio (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Danny Brown (DEF)
7
5.Lomano Kirkland (DEF)
6
6.Jason Mike (MID)
6
7.Wayne Richards (MID)yellow card
8
8.Eoin Mowbray (ATT)
6
9.Morris Shearer (ATT)
6
10.Adrian Cadamarteri (ATT)
6
11.Dean Milligan (ATT)
7
 
12.Chris Bower (ATT)
0
13.Aaron Joseph (ATT)
0
14.Sylvain Lee (MID)
6

1.Chris Thatcher (GK)
6
2.Darius Unsworth (DEF)
6
3.Peter Maclean (DEF)
7
4.Warren Gordon (DEF)
6
5.Gary Palmer (DEF)
8
6.Darius Benali (MID)
7
7.Paul Gallagher (MID)yellow card
4
8.Bill Wright (MID)
7
9.Craig Standing (ATT)
7
10.Paul Duberry (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Darius Owen (ATT)
8
 
12.Alexander Höfer (DEF)
0
13.Jose Semedo (DEF)
0
14.Edward Clegg (DEF)
6