Match Report
| Grimsby Town | Grimsby Town |  |  | Portsmouth | Portsmouth | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| John Milburn | J. Milburn |  | 47 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 60 | | Robert Adams | R. Adams | ||||||||
| Robert Huckerby | R. Huckerby | | 60 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 51 | | Frank Barry | F. Barry | |||||||||
| Patrick Cutler | P. Cutler | | 50 | D | | 3 | | D | 50 |  | Andy Elliott | A. Elliott | |||||||||
| Syd Le Tissier | S. Le Tissier | | 48 | D | | 4 | | D | 50 |  | Joao Campos | J. Campos | |||||||||
| Hugo Leon | H. Leon |  | 59 | M | | 5 | | D | 47 | | Luke Scales | L. Scales | |||||||||
| Don Naysmith | D. Naysmith | | 47 | M | | 6 | | M | 63 | | Tony Clegg | T. Clegg | |||||||||
| Ross Lloyd | R. Lloyd | | 47 | M | | 7 | | M | 61 |  | Armin Sachs | A. Sachs | |||||||||
| James Southgate | J. Southgate | | 46 | M | | 8 | | A | 63 | | Glynn Beckham | G. Beckham | |||||||||
| Nicholas Midgley | N. Midgley | | 57 | A | | 9 | | A | 49 | | Paul Hollmer | P. Hollmer | |||||||||
| Wayne Newby | W. Newby | | 55 | A | | | 10 | | A | 44 | | Niccolo Hurst | N. Hurst | ||||||||
| Francis Marr | F. Marr | | 48 | A | | 11 | | A | 39 | | Dean Haynes | D. Haynes | |||||||||
| Joe Summerbell | J. Summerbell | | 47 | D | | 12 | | G | 57 | | Peter Croft | P. Croft | |||||||||
| Dale Wright | D. Wright | | 46 | G | | 13 | | M | 56 | | Damien Brown | D. Brown | |||||||||
| Kai Prantl | K. Prantl | | 45 | A | | 14 | | M | 56 | | Ashley Griffin | A. Griffin | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Blundell Park where Grimsby Town play host to Portsmouth. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Grimsby Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Portsmouth appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Bould.
The pitch is in good condition.
Grimsby Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Portsmouth appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Bould.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Portsmouth get the match underway!
4.42
0-0With great vision, Don Naysmith plays the ball forward to Nicholas Midgley. Nicholas Midgley controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
8.54
With great vision, Don Naysmith plays the ball forward to Nicholas Midgley. Nicholas Midgley shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
12.18
0-0Robert Huckerby makes a probing pass to Don Naysmith. Don Naysmith hits a low pass to Wayne Newby. Wayne Newby tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Robert Adams smothers it!
18.00
0-0Joao Campos makes a simple pass to Tony Clegg. Tony Clegg chips the ball to his team mate, Dean Haynes. Dean Haynes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Milburn who gathers it comfortably.
20.53
0-1Frank Barry flicks the ball to his team mate, Tony Clegg. Tony Clegg knocks the ball forward to Paul Hollmer. Paul Hollmer finds some space and shoots from distance. Paul Hollmer scores for Portsmouth!!
26.15
Syd Le Tissier sees Ross Lloyd in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ross Lloyd makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicholas Midgley. Nicholas Midgley finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
30.11
Luke Scales makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tony Clegg. With some swift thinking, Tony Clegg plays the ball forward to Dean Haynes. Dean Haynes shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
33.20
Armin Sachs passes the ball forward to Glynn Beckham. Glynn Beckham knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Robert Huckerby.
34.51
Luke Scales flicks a high pass forward. Tony Clegg holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tony Clegg sees Glynn Beckham in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Glynn Beckham lofts in a cross ball towards Niccolo Hurst. Niccolo Hurst makes a convincing header. Good keeping from John Milburn as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
36.43
0-1Corner kick to Portsmouth. Armin Sachs chips it out wide. Wayne Newby reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
38.37
Andy Elliott makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Armin Sachs. Armin Sachs makes a beautiful solo run. Armin Sachs controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Armin Sachs scores for Portsmouth!!
42.57
Andy Elliott knocks the ball to his team mate, Tony Clegg. Tony Clegg knocks the ball forward to Paul Hollmer. Paul Hollmer tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
44.33
0-2Syd Le Tissier takes it forward alone. Syd Le Tissier flicks a high ball forward to Nicholas Midgley who takes it down. Nicholas Midgley makes a great pass forward. Wayne Newby runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
Armin Sachs knocks the ball forward to Glynn Beckham. Glynn Beckham tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Grimsby Town appear unchanged since the first half. Portsmouth also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Grimsby Town kick off the second half!
49.20
Armin Sachs hits a low pass to Paul Hollmer. Paul Hollmer shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
51.02
James Southgate darts forward. James Southgate knocks in a cross ball towards Nicholas Midgley. Nicholas Midgley is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Robert Adams is on top of it.
54.56
0-2Joao Campos sees Tony Clegg in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tony Clegg flicks a high pass forward. Glynn Beckham holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Glynn Beckham skips past Syd Le Tissier! Glynn Beckham cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but is denied by Robert Huckerby. Excellent block.
57.22
Don Naysmith advances with the ball. Don Naysmith whips in a cross ball towards Wayne Newby. Wayne Newby knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
59.56
Syd Le Tissier knocks the ball to his team mate, James Southgate. James Southgate threads a neat ball through to Wayne Newby. Wayne Newby knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Robert Adams who gathers it comfortably.
60.32
Hugo Leon hits a low pass to Wayne Newby. Wayne Newby finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
61.10
Patrick Cutler darts forward. Patrick Cutler knocks the ball forward to Nicholas Midgley. Nicholas Midgley finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Robert Adams!
65.39
0-2Joao Campos catches Wayne Newby on the ankles. The referee calls over Joao Campos and warns him to calm down! Wayne Newby carries on, but is struggling a bit.
66.29
Syd Le Tissier flicks a high pass forward. Ross Lloyd holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ross Lloyd plays the ball forward to Nicholas Midgley. Nicholas Midgley knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Robert Adams who gathers it comfortably.
67.29
Armin Sachs makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dean Haynes. Dean Haynes lofts in a cross ball towards Niccolo Hurst. Niccolo Hurst knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
69.55
Don Naysmith passes the ball forward to Francis Marr. Francis Marr tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
71.26
0-2Armin Sachs makes a simple pass to Niccolo Hurst. Niccolo Hurst plays a one-two with Glynn Beckham and rushes in on goal... Patrick Cutler comes in with a late challenge on Niccolo Hurst. Penalty not given!!
72.02
Don Naysmith threads a neat ball through to Nicholas Midgley. Nicholas Midgley knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Robert Adams who gathers it comfortably.
73.26
Don Naysmith makes a probing pass to Nicholas Midgley. Nicholas Midgley lofts in a cross ball towards Francis Marr. Francis Marr connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Robert Adams manages to gather it.
75.03
Luke Scales runs forward with the ball. Luke Scales threads a neat ball through to Niccolo Hurst. Niccolo Hurst edges inside the box! Niccolo Hurst strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
79.29
Robert Huckerby threads the ball through to Don Naysmith. Don Naysmith flicks the ball to his team mate, Wayne Newby. Wayne Newby whips in a cross ball towards Nicholas Midgley. Nicholas Midgley makes a deft header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
87.06
Luke Scales sees space and advances. Luke Scales flicks the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Hurst. With great vision, Niccolo Hurst plays the ball forward to Glynn Beckham who has made a great run into the box. Glynn Beckham side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's there!! John Milburn has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
6
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57%
43%
Play Area
26.9%
41.9%
31.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Armin Sachs of Portsmouth |
Match Ratings
| 1. | John Milburn (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Robert Huckerby (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Patrick Cutler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Syd Le Tissier (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Hugo Leon (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Don Naysmith (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Ross Lloyd (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | James Southgate (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Nicholas Midgley (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Wayne Newby (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Francis Marr (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Joe Summerbell (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Dale Wright (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Kai Prantl (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Robert Adams (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Frank Barry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Andy Elliott (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Joao Campos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Luke Scales (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Tony Clegg (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Armin Sachs (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Glynn Beckham (ATT) | | 8 |
| 9. | Paul Hollmer (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Niccolo Hurst (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Dean Haynes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Peter Croft (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Damien Brown (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ashley Griffin (MID) | 0 | |