Match Report
| Scunthorpe United | Scunthorpe United |  |  | Portsmouth | Portsmouth | ||||||||||||||||
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| Jonathan Riza | J. Riza |  | 66 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 60 | | Robert Adams | R. Adams | ||||||||
| Darren Crooks | D. Crooks | | 60 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 51 | | Frank Barry | F. Barry | |||||||||
| Carlton Oakley | C. Oakley | | 59 | D | | 3 | | D | 50 |  | Andy Elliott | A. Elliott | |||||||||
| Brian Stamp | B. Stamp | | 53 | D | | 4 | | D | 50 |  | Joao Campos | J. Campos | |||||||||
| Ledley Rowett | L. Rowett | | 50 | D | | | 5 | | D | 47 | | Luke Scales | L. Scales | ||||||||
| Seth Ward | S. Ward | | 61 | M | | 6 | | M | 63 |  | Armin Sachs | A. Sachs | |||||||||
| Michael Mccann | M. Mccann | | 54 | M | | 7 | | M | 56 | | Ashley Griffin | A. Griffin | |||||||||
| Gavin Drake | G. Drake | | 53 | A | | 8 | | A | 63 | | Glynn Beckham | G. Beckham | |||||||||
| Stan Godber | S. Godber | | 48 | A | | 9 | | A | 49 | | Paul Hollmer | P. Hollmer | |||||||||
| Arthur Milburn | A. Milburn | | 42 | A | | 10 | | A | 44 | | Niccolo Hurst | N. Hurst | |||||||||
| Dale Cadamarteri | D. Cadamarteri | | 39 | A | | 11 | | A | 39 | | Dean Haynes | D. Haynes | |||||||||
| Omer Andrews | O. Andrews | | 54 | M | | 12 | | G | 57 | | Peter Croft | P. Croft | |||||||||
| Martin Barton | M. Barton | | 53 | G | | 13 | | M | 56 | | Damien Brown | D. Brown | |||||||||
| Seth Naylor | S. Naylor | | 49 | M | | 14 | | M | 54 | | Billy Beagrie | B. Beagrie | |||||||||
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Glanford Park where Scunthorpe United play host to Portsmouth. A crowd of 4,598 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Scunthorpe United and Portsmouth are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Terry Taylor.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Scunthorpe United and Portsmouth are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Terry Taylor.
0.00
0-0Portsmouth start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.37
0-0Michael Mccann barges into Ashley Griffin. The referee brings Michael Mccann to one side and gives him a warning! Ashley Griffin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.18
1-0Seth Ward kicks a strong pass forward to Dale Cadamarteri. Dale Cadamarteri lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Drake. Gavin Drake directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Robert Adams with no chance!! Goal for Scunthorpe United!
9.03
1-0Michael Mccann knocks the ball forward to Dale Cadamarteri. Dale Cadamarteri knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Frank Barry.
12.43
Brian Stamp flicks a high pass forward to Seth Ward who brings the ball under control. Seth Ward passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Arthur Milburn. Arthur Milburn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.04
1-0Michael Mccann kicks a strong pass forward to Dale Cadamarteri. Dale Cadamarteri controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
16.56
Brian Stamp flicks a high pass forward. Michael Mccann collects the pass. Michael Mccann flicks a high ball forward to Gavin Drake who takes it down. Gavin Drake knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.07
Michael Mccann threads a neat ball through to Dale Cadamarteri. Dale Cadamarteri whips in a cross ball towards Arthur Milburn. With a superhuman jump, Arthur Milburn connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies well off target!
22.45
Seth Ward flicks a high pass forward to Arthur Milburn who brings the ball under control. Arthur Milburn controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
26.34
Ashley Griffin makes a probing pass to Niccolo Hurst. Niccolo Hurst shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
27.01
1-0Joao Campos plays the ball forward to Ashley Griffin. Ashley Griffin advances with the ball. Ashley Griffin shoots from 25 yards but Jonathan Riza is on top of it.
28.34
With imagination, Michael Mccann laces a through ball forward to Dale Cadamarteri. Dale Cadamarteri plays a quick one-two with Stan Godber and rushes in on goal... Dale Cadamarteri comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it is tipped over by Robert Adams.
29.46
1-0Gavin Drake takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Dale Cadamarteri shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
32.34
1-0Arthur Milburn barges into Joao Campos. The referee calls over Arthur Milburn and shows him a yellow card! Joao Campos stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.43
Andy Elliott sees space and advances. Andy Elliott deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Hurst. Niccolo Hurst shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
34.55
1-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
36.21
Armin Sachs knocks the ball forward to Niccolo Hurst. Niccolo Hurst shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
42.43
Stan Godber comes in with a late challenge on Joao Campos. The referee brings Stan Godber to one side and gives him a warning! Joao Campos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.10
Armin Sachs flicks a high pass forward. Dean Haynes controls it well on his chest. Dean Haynes shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
45.00
Seth Ward flicks a high pass forward. Stan Godber controls it well on his chest. Stan Godber knocks the ball to his team mate, Dale Cadamarteri. Dale Cadamarteri looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Scunthorpe United appear unchanged since the first half. Portsmouth also appear unchanged since the first half. The Portsmouth players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Scunthorpe United kicking off!
47.29
Ashley Griffin flicks a high pass forward. Dean Haynes collects the pass. Dean Haynes knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Hollmer. Paul Hollmer makes a looping header on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
48.16
Arthur Milburn clumsily knocks into Andy Elliott. The referee warns Arthur Milburn to calm down! Andy Elliott runs off the knock.
51.58
Armin Sachs flicks a high pass forward to Dean Haynes who brings the ball neatly under control. Dean Haynes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
53.51
Ashley Griffin passes the ball forward to Paul Hollmer. Paul Hollmer tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Jonathan Riza manages to keep it out.
55.49
Michael Mccann flicks a high pass forward. Arthur Milburn holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Arthur Milburn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.57
Ashley Griffin passes the ball forward to Glynn Beckham. Glynn Beckham finds some space and shoots from distance. Jonathan Riza gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
63.49
1-0Ledley Rowett laces a through ball forward to Michael Mccann. Michael Mccann chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Drake. Gavin Drake knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Arthur Milburn is offside!
65.14
Armin Sachs flicks a high pass forward to Niccolo Hurst who brings the ball under control. Niccolo Hurst finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
69.37
Seth Ward threads the ball through to Dale Cadamarteri. Dale Cadamarteri finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
71.34
Seth Ward hacks Ashley Griffin from behind! The referee calls over Seth Ward and warns him to calm down! Ashley Griffin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.01
Ashley Griffin flicks a high pass forward. Paul Hollmer controls it well on his chest. Paul Hollmer finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
75.17
Brian Stamp knocks the ball to his team mate, Michael Mccann. Michael Mccann flicks the ball to his team mate, Arthur Milburn. Arthur Milburn finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
77.56
1-0Scunthorpe United have made a substitution with Martin Barton replacing Arthur Milburn .
81.16
Frank Barry hits a low pass to Armin Sachs. Armin Sachs flicks a high pass forward. Niccolo Hurst collects the pass. Niccolo Hurst controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
83.57
Ledley Rowett deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Seth Ward. Seth Ward surges forward with the ball. Seth Ward plays a scrappy one-two with Martin Barton and advances towards the goal... Seth Ward shoots from just inside the box but it flies well off target!
85.49
Ashley Griffin takes it forward alone. Ashley Griffin shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
Ashley Griffin threads the ball through to Paul Hollmer. Paul Hollmer finds some space and shoots from distance but Jonathan Riza is on top of it.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
7
9
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
5
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.4%
53.6%
Play Area
28.6%
41.7%
29.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ashley Griffin of Portsmouth |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jonathan Riza (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Darren Crooks (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Carlton Oakley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Brian Stamp (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Ledley Rowett (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Seth Ward (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Michael Mccann (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Gavin Drake (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Stan Godber (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Arthur Milburn (ATT) |  | 4 |
| 11. | Dale Cadamarteri (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Omer Andrews (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Martin Barton (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Seth Naylor (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Robert Adams (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Frank Barry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Andy Elliott (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Joao Campos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Luke Scales (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Armin Sachs (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Ashley Griffin (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Glynn Beckham (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Paul Hollmer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Niccolo Hurst (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Dean Haynes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Peter Croft (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Damien Brown (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Billy Beagrie (MID) | 0 | |