Match Report


Torquay UnitedTorquay United     Huddersfield TownHuddersfield Town
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Chris ThatcherC. Thatcher44
G
1
G
51Alec McinnesA. Mcinnes
Darius UnsworthD. Unsworth58
D
2
D
64Arno ReimersA. Reimers
Peter MacleanP. Maclean55
D
3captain
D
56Stan GodberS. Godber
Warren GordonW. Gordon53
D
4
D
55Ben ShieldsB. Shields
Gary PalmerG. Palmer52
D
5
M
65Simon LofthouseS. Lofthouse
Darius BenaliD. Benali51
M
6
M
60Del ShiltonD. Shilton
Paul GallagherP. Gallagher51
M
7
M
51Malcolm MckayM. Mckay
Bill WrightB. Wright47
M
8
M
44Lomano EdworthyL. Edworthy
Craig StandingC. Standing54
A
9
A
74Dean GoldbergD. Goldberg
Paul DuberryP. Duberry50
A
captain10
A
57Jacob AndertonJ. Anderton
Darius OwenD. Owen45
A
11
A
48Thierry ForbesT. Forbes
 
Alexander HöferA. Höfer51
D
12
D
54Norman CutlerN. Cutler
Jose SemedoJ. Semedo48
D
13
G
45Teddy WallworkT. Wallwork
Edward CleggE. Clegg46
D
14
D
45Alfred SmithA. Smith

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Plainmoor Ground where Torquay United play host to Huddersfield Town. A crowd of 4,469 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Torquay United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Huddersfield Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Bould.


0.00
Huddersfield Town kick off and get the first half underway!
6.12
Peter Maclean pushes up the pitch. Peter Maclean chips the ball to his team mate, Darius Owen. Darius Owen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arno Reimers.
9.55
Bill Wright hits a low pass to Darius Owen. Darius Owen advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Darius Owen provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
10.53
Del Shilton flicks a high pass forward. Jacob Anderton comfortably collects the pass. Jacob Anderton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Chris Thatcher who gathers it comfortably.
12.12
Del Shilton comes in with a late challenge on Paul Gallagher. The referee calls over Del Shilton and shows him a yellow card! Paul Gallagher gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
16.18
Paul Gallagher picks a pass forward to Darius Owen. Darius Owen shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
28.35
Paul Duberry catches Stan Godber on the ankles. Paul Duberry is shown the yellow card! Stan Godber grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
30.09
Bill Wright controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Standing. Craig Standing skips past Ben Shields! Craig Standing shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
33.44
Paul Gallagher comes in with a late challenge on Del Shilton. Paul Gallagher is shown the yellow card! Del Shilton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.25
Malcolm Mckay knocks the ball forward to Dean Goldberg. Dean Goldberg shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Huddersfield Town are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
40.23
With imagination, Del Shilton plays the ball forward to Thierry Forbes. Thierry Forbes knocks in a cross ball towards Jacob Anderton. Jacob Anderton heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
42.21
Lomano Edworthy decides to run forward with the ball. Lomano Edworthy knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Chris Thatcher who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Torquay United appear unchanged since the first half. Huddersfield Town also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Torquay United kicking off!
47.01
Lomano Edworthy clumsily knocks into Darius Benali. Lomano Edworthy is given a warning by the referee! Darius Benali hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
48.32
Malcolm Mckay kicks a strong pass forward to Dean Goldberg. Dean Goldberg edges inside the box! Dean Goldberg strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
55.41
Malcolm Mckay controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Thierry Forbes. Thierry Forbes deftly passes the ball to Dean Goldberg, releasing him through on goal. Dean Goldberg makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
60.54
Torquay United have made a substitution with Edward Clegg replacing Craig Standing .
61.57
Darius Unsworth takes it forward alone. Darius Unsworth makes a simple pass to Darius Owen. Darius Owen edges inside the box! Darius Owen takes a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
63.21
Lomano Edworthy makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jacob Anderton. Jacob Anderton makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Thierry Forbes. Thierry Forbes rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Chris Thatcher manages to gather it comfortably.
65.47
Ben Shields makes a simple pass to Malcolm Mckay. Malcolm Mckay threads a neat ball through to Jacob Anderton. Jacob Anderton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Peter Maclean.
66.25
Simon Lofthouse sees Thierry Forbes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Thierry Forbes lofts in a cross ball towards Dean Goldberg. Dean Goldberg shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
73.01
Stan Godber makes a simple pass to Simon Lofthouse. Simon Lofthouse flicks a high pass forward. Dean Goldberg holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dean Goldberg controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's there!! Chris Thatcher has to pick the ball from the back of the net! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
77.41
Del Shilton sees Dean Goldberg in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dean Goldberg controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Chris Thatcher with no chance!! Goal for Huddersfield Town!
81.50
Stan Godber kicks a strong pass forward to Lomano Edworthy. Lomano Edworthy sees Dean Goldberg in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dean Goldberg knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gary Palmer.
89.34
Darius Benali flicks a high ball forward to Edward Clegg who takes it down. Edward Clegg knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arno Reimers.
90.00
Del Shilton flicks the ball to his team mate, Dean Goldberg. Dean Goldberg knocks in a cross ball towards Jacob Anderton. Jacob Anderton finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Torquay United

Huddersfield Town
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
1
6
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
33.8%
66.2%
Play Area
33.8%
45.1%
21.1%

Scorers
Craig Standing 30
Dean Goldberg 48, 66, 73, 77

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dean Goldberg of Huddersfield Town

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

1.Alec Mcinnes (GK)
6
2.Arno Reimers (DEF)
6
3.Stan Godber (DEF)
6
4.Ben Shields (DEF)
6
5.Simon Lofthouse (MID)
6
6.Del Shilton (MID)yellow card
6
7.Malcolm Mckay (MID)
6
8.Lomano Edworthy (MID)
6
9.Dean Goldberg (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Jacob Anderton (ATT)
6
11.Thierry Forbes (ATT)
6
 
12.Norman Cutler (DEF)
0
13.Teddy Wallwork (GK)
0
14.Alfred Smith (DEF)
0