Match Report


PortsmouthPortsmouth     Torquay UnitedTorquay United
Computer Player Computer Player Dave Townsend Dave Townsend
Robert AdamsR. Adams60
G
captain1
G
44Chris ThatcherC. Thatcher
Frank BarryF. Barry51
D
2
D
55Peter MacleanP. Maclean
Andy ElliottA. Elliott50
D
3
D
53Warren GordonW. Gordon
Joao CamposJ. Campos50
D
4captain
D
58Darius UnsworthD. Unsworth
Luke ScalesL. Scales47
D
5
D
52Gary PalmerG. Palmer
Armin SachsA. Sachs63
M
6
M
37Nicky ParkerN. Parker
Tony CleggT. Clegg63
M
7
M
43Phil FroggattP. Froggatt
Glynn BeckhamG. Beckham63
A
8
M
47Bill WrightB. Wright
Paul HollmerP. Hollmer49
A
9
A
54Danny Wright-PhillipsD. Wright-Phillips
Niccolo HurstN. Hurst44
A
10
A
43Wes CarltonW. Carlton
Dean HaynesD. Haynes39
A
11
A
54Craig StandingC. Standing
 
Peter CroftP. Croft57
G
12
D
51Alexander HöferA. Höfer
Damien BrownD. Brown56
M
13
D
48Jose SemedoJ. Semedo
Ashley GriffinA. Griffin56
M
14
A
45Darius OwenD. Owen

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Fratton Park where Portsmouth play host to Torquay United. A crowd of 4,507 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Portsmouth 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 Gareth Lumsdon.


0.00
Torquay United kick off!
2.08
Tony Clegg makes a simple pass to Glynn Beckham. Glynn Beckham skips past Warren Gordon! Glynn Beckham comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but Chris Thatcher reads it well. Good save!
8.12
Armin Sachs makes a simple pass to Glynn Beckham. Glynn Beckham lofts in a cross ball towards Dean Haynes. Dean Haynes makes a convincing header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
16.03
With great vision, Armin Sachs plays the ball forward to Glynn Beckham. Glynn Beckham lofts in a cross ball towards Niccolo Hurst. Niccolo Hurst beats his man to it with a header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
18.20
With vision, Armin Sachs picks a pass forward to Dean Haynes. Dean Haynes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
22.10
Phil Froggatt sees space and advances. Phil Froggatt makes a probing pass to Craig Standing but he's offside!
27.24
Phil Froggatt makes a beautiful solo run. Phil Froggatt knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Joao Campos.
30.54
Joao Campos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Armin Sachs. Armin Sachs passes the ball forward to Glynn Beckham. Glynn Beckham sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
32.53
Joao Campos flicks a high pass forward. Tony Clegg holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tony Clegg changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Tony Clegg knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Warren Gordon.
36.17
Nicky Parker catches Tony Clegg on the ankles. The referee brings Nicky Parker to one side and gives him a warning! Tony Clegg grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
38.23
With a delightful solo run, Bill Wright stretches the opposition's defence. Bill Wright plays a quick one-two with Craig Standing and rushes in on goal... Bill Wright shoots from just inside the box. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
40.44
Armin Sachs makes a probing pass to Paul Hollmer. Paul Hollmer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.14
Armin Sachs makes a beautiful solo run. Armin Sachs shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Portsmouth 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
The whistle blows and Portsmouth kick off!
49.18
Bill Wright makes a simple pass to Wes Carlton. Wes Carlton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
51.51
Nicky Parker comes in with a late challenge on Tony Clegg. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tony Clegg stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.41
Nicky Parker threads the ball through to Wes Carlton. Wes Carlton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.57
Phil Froggatt knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Standing. Craig Standing makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Danny Wright-Phillips but he's offside!
63.33
Tony Clegg catches Phil Froggatt on the ankles. Tony Clegg is shown the yellow card! Phil Froggatt hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.43
Tony Clegg sees Niccolo Hurst in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Niccolo Hurst tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
78.13
Armin Sachs flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Hollmer. Paul Hollmer tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
79.13
Darius Unsworth flicks a high pass forward to Phil Froggatt who brings the ball under control. Phil Froggatt threads a neat ball through to Craig Standing. Craig Standing finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
81.28
Tony Clegg chips the ball to his team mate, Glynn Beckham. Glynn Beckham knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Chris Thatcher who gathers it comfortably.
89.16
Without breaking stride, Armin Sachs plays the ball forward to Niccolo Hurst. Niccolo Hurst finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
Armin Sachs decides to run forward with the ball. Armin Sachs knocks in a cross ball towards Niccolo Hurst. Niccolo Hurst whips the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Chris Thatcher manages to keep it out.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Portsmouth

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

Possession
66.7%
33.3%
Play Area
23.6%
52.8%
23.6%

Scorers
Dean Haynes 8

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Armin Sachs of Portsmouth

Match Ratings
1.Robert Adams (GK)
6
2.Frank Barry (DEF)
6
3.Andy Elliott (DEF)
7
4.Joao Campos (DEF)
7
5.Luke Scales (DEF)
6
6.Armin Sachs (MID)
9
7.Tony Clegg (MID)yellow card
6
8.Glynn Beckham (ATT)
8
9.Paul Hollmer (ATT)
6
10.Niccolo Hurst (ATT)
6
11.Dean Haynes (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Peter Croft (GK)
0
13.Damien Brown (MID)
0
14.Ashley Griffin (MID)
0

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