Match Report


Torquay UnitedTorquay United     Macclesfield TownMacclesfield Town
Dave TownsendDave Townsend Computer Player Computer Player
Chris ThatcherC. Thatcher44
G
1
G
58Vitor SousaV. Sousa
Peter MacleanP. Maclean55
D
2
D
66Des CraddockD. Craddock
Warren GordonW. Gordon53
D
3
D
63Kemal ThompsonK. Thompson
Darius UnsworthD. Unsworth58
D
captain4captain
D
62Aaron GalliA. Galli
Gary PalmerG. Palmer52
D
5
D
58Ruel McgrealR. Mcgreal
Noel DuberryN. Duberry44
M
6
M
69Jonathan MendoncaJ. Mendonca
Nicky ParkerN. Parker37
M
7
M
65Jon PeckhamJ. Peckham
Phil FroggattP. Froggatt43
M
8
M
61Joe DeaneJ. Deane
Danny Wright-PhillipsD. Wright-Phillips53
A
9
A
65Norman StandingN. Standing
Paul DuberryP. Duberry50
A
10
A
58Edward PowerE. Power
Craig StandingC. Standing54
A
11
A
52Alan BenaliA. Benali
 
Jose SemedoJ. Semedo48
D
12
M
54Craig ClaphamC. Clapham
Alexander HöferA. Höfer51
D
13
D
52Peter BarryP. Barry
Wes CarltonW. Carlton43
A
14
G
52Ledley EdwardsL. Edwards

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Plainmoor Ground where Torquay United play host to Macclesfield Town. A crowd of 4,332 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Torquay United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Macclesfield Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Titus Gilchrist.


0.00
Macclesfield Town start the match!
3.01
Phil Froggatt passes the ball forward to Danny Wright-Phillips. Danny Wright-Phillips makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Paul Duberry. Paul Duberry muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Vitor Sousa is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
12.04
Aaron Galli makes a probing pass to Jonathan Mendonca. Jonathan Mendonca flicks a high pass forward. Edward Power collects the pass. Edward Power finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Chris Thatcher!
20.16
Nicky Parker flicks a high pass forward. Craig Standing collects the pass. Craig Standing knocks in a cross ball towards Danny Wright-Phillips. Danny Wright-Phillips makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
26.35
Kemal Thompson threads the ball through to Jonathan Mendonca. Jonathan Mendonca knocks the ball forward to Alan Benali. Alan Benali finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
30.04
Gary Palmer threads the ball through to Nicky Parker. Nicky Parker makes a beautiful solo run. Nicky Parker shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
32.15
Aaron Galli flicks a high ball forward to Jonathan Mendonca who takes it down. Jonathan Mendonca knocks the ball to his team mate, Alan Benali. Alan Benali knocks in a cross ball towards Edward Power. Edward Power outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Darius Unsworth clears it off the line with his head!
34.38
Aaron Galli makes a probing pass to Jon Peckham. Jon Peckham flicks a high pass forward. Norman Standing holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Norman Standing shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
44.58
Joe Deane knocks the ball forward to Edward Power. Edward Power finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Torquay United appear unchanged since the first half. Macclesfield Town appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-2-1 formation. The Torquay United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The second half starts with Torquay United kicking off!
48.07
Jonathan Mendonca flicks the ball to his team mate, Edward Power. Edward Power shoots from 25 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Edward Power!
53.45
Joe Deane threads a neat ball through to Edward Power. Edward Power knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Peter Maclean.
55.32
Aaron Galli chips the ball to his team mate, Joe Deane. Joe Deane deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Norman Standing. Norman Standing makes a pass forward but Alan Benali makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
59.10
Gary Palmer runs up as Darius Unsworth takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Gary Palmer flicks a high pass forward. Nicky Parker holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nicky Parker makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Standing. Craig Standing makes a probing pass between the defence to Danny Wright-Phillips. Some silky footwork from Danny Wright-Phillips provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Torquay United!
61.10
Macclesfield Town have made 2 substitutions with Peter Barry replacing Norman Standing and Ledley Edwards replacing Jon Peckham .
69.54
Warren Gordon sees Nicky Parker in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nicky Parker sees Craig Standing in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Seeing a gap ahead, Craig Standing plays the ball forward to Danny Wright-Phillips who has made a great run into the box. Some silky footwork from Danny Wright-Phillips provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
77.09
Macclesfield Town have made a substitution with Craig Clapham replacing Edward Power .
78.19
With some swift thinking, Phil Froggatt plays the ball forward to Danny Wright-Phillips. Danny Wright-Phillips knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Standing. Craig Standing makes a convincing header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
79.18
Ruel Mcgreal sees space and advances. Ruel Mcgreal makes a probing pass to Alan Benali. Alan Benali shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
81.25
Des Craddock chips the ball to his team mate, Joe Deane. Joe Deane plays the ball forward to Alan Benali. Alan Benali sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
84.19
Ledley Edwards hacks Nicky Parker from behind! The referee warns Ledley Edwards to calm down! Nicky Parker hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Ledley Edwards hacks Nicky Parker from behind! The referee brings Ledley Edwards to one side and gives him another warning! Nicky Parker stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Torquay United

Macclesfield Town
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.9%
43.1%
Play Area
34.7%
41.7%
23.6%

Scorers
Paul Duberry 3
Danny Wright-Phillips 20, 59
Alan Benali 26
Edward Power 48

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Danny Wright-Phillips of Torquay United

Match Ratings
1.Chris Thatcher (GK)
6
2.Peter Maclean (DEF)
6
3.Warren Gordon (DEF)
6
4.Darius Unsworth (DEF)
6
5.Gary Palmer (DEF)
6
6.Noel Duberry (MID)
6
7.Nicky Parker (MID)
6
8.Phil Froggatt (MID)
6
9.Danny Wright-Phillips (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Paul Duberry (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Craig Standing (ATT)
8
 
12.Jose Semedo (DEF)
0
13.Alexander Höfer (DEF)
0
14.Wes Carlton (ATT)
0

1.Vitor Sousa (GK)
6
2.Des Craddock (DEF)
6
3.Kemal Thompson (DEF)
6
4.Aaron Galli (DEF)
6
5.Ruel Mcgreal (DEF)
6
6.Jonathan Mendonca (MID)
7
7.Jon Peckham (MID)
6
8.Joe Deane (MID)
6
9.Norman Standing (ATT)
6
10.Edward Power (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Alan Benali (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Craig Clapham (MID)
6
13.Peter Barry (DEF)
6
14.Ledley Edwards (GK)
5