Match Report


Grimsby TownGrimsby Town     Cheltenham TownCheltenham Town
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
John MilburnJ. Milburn47
G
1
G
47Ralph ShieldsR. Shields
Robert HuckerbyR. Huckerby60
D
2
D
64Alexander SchnellingerA. Schnellinger
Patrick CutlerP. Cutler50
D
3
D
57Chris DichioC. Dichio
Syd Le TissierS. Le Tissier49
D
4
D
51Danny BrownD. Brown
Hugo LeonH. Leon59
M
5
D
43Lomano KirklandL. Kirkland
Don NaysmithD. Naysmith47
M
6
M
63Jason MikeJ. Mike
Ross LloydR. Lloyd47
M
7captain
M
50Wayne RichardsW. Richards
James SouthgateJ. Southgate46
M
8
A
56Eoin MowbrayE. Mowbray
Nicholas MidgleyN. Midgley57
A
9
A
55Morris ShearerM. Shearer
Wayne NewbyW. Newby55
A
captain10
A
52Adrian CadamarteriA. Cadamarteri
Francis MarrF. Marr48
A
11
A
52Dean MilliganD. Milligan
 
Joe SummerbellJ. Summerbell47
D
12
A
48Chris BowerC. Bower
Dale WrightD. Wright46
G
13
A
48Aaron JosephA. Joseph
Kai PrantlK. Prantl45
A
14
M
47Sylvain LeeS. Lee

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Blundell Park where Grimsby Town play host to Cheltenham Town. A crowd of 4,135 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Grimsby Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Cheltenham Town appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Luke Summerbee.


0.00
Cheltenham Town kick off and get the match underway!
2.41
Ross Lloyd brings the ball forward. Ross Lloyd knocks in a cross ball towards Francis Marr. Francis Marr directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
10.17
Don Naysmith knocks the ball to his team mate, Wayne Newby. Wayne Newby knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.20
James Southgate chips the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Midgley. Nicholas Midgley makes a probing pass to Francis Marr but he's offside!
14.47
Patrick Cutler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ross Lloyd. With some swift thinking, Ross Lloyd plays the ball forward to Francis Marr. Francis Marr runs straight at the defence! Francis Marr cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
15.28
Ross Lloyd flicks the ball to his team mate, Francis Marr. Francis Marr lofts in a cross ball towards Wayne Newby. Wayne Newby whips the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
18.18
Syd Le Tissier laces a through ball forward to James Southgate. James Southgate sees Nicholas Midgley in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nicholas Midgley sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
20.27
Don Naysmith threads a neat ball through to Francis Marr. Francis Marr tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
21.02
Wayne Richards threads the ball through to Morris Shearer. Morris Shearer passes the ball forward but Dean Milligan is offside!
24.54
Jason Mike threads a neat ball through to Morris Shearer. Morris Shearer plays a quick one-two with Adrian Cadamarteri and rushes in on goal... Morris Shearer takes a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
28.58
Don Naysmith clumsily knocks into Wayne Richards. Don Naysmith is given a warning by the referee! Wayne Richards stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.02
Without breaking stride, Jason Mike plays the ball forward to Eoin Mowbray. Eoin Mowbray knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Patrick Cutler.
33.37
Don Naysmith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicholas Midgley. Nicholas Midgley controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Wayne Newby through on goal. Wayne Newby strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
38.54
Syd Le Tissier flicks a high pass forward to Don Naysmith who brings the ball under control. Don Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Nicholas Midgley controls it well on his chest. Nicholas Midgley whips in a cross ball towards Francis Marr. Francis Marr beats his man to it with a header. Ralph Shields didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
39.20
Jason Mike flicks a high pass forward to Adrian Cadamarteri who brings the ball under control. Adrian Cadamarteri plays a quick one-two with Eoin Mowbray and rushes in on goal... Adrian Cadamarteri cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
40.15
Chris Dichio plays the ball forward to Wayne Richards. Wayne Richards hits a low pass to Adrian Cadamarteri. Adrian Cadamarteri makes a defence splitting pass to Morris Shearer. Some silky footwork from Morris Shearer provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
42.40
Wayne Richards flicks a high pass forward to Adrian Cadamarteri who brings the ball under control. Adrian Cadamarteri cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Adrian Cadamarteri provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Grimsby Town appear unchanged since the first half. Cheltenham Town also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Grimsby Town get the second half underway!
48.05
Don Naysmith chips the ball to his team mate, Francis Marr. Francis Marr controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
49.17
James Southgate kicks a strong pass forward to Nicholas Midgley. Nicholas Midgley plays a one-two with Francis Marr and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Nicholas Midgley provides some space. He shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
51.58
Ross Lloyd controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicholas Midgley. Nicholas Midgley whips in a cross ball towards Wayne Newby. Wayne Newby finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
53.46
Jason Mike flicks a high pass forward. Eoin Mowbray holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eoin Mowbray lofts in a cross ball towards Morris Shearer. Morris Shearer rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
60.55
Wayne Richards flicks a high ball forward to Adrian Cadamarteri who takes it down. Adrian Cadamarteri makes a probing pass to Eoin Mowbray but he's offside!
69.27
Robert Huckerby makes a probing pass to Ross Lloyd. Ross Lloyd makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francis Marr. Francis Marr shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
71.32
Jason Mike flicks a high pass forward to Adrian Cadamarteri who brings the ball under control. Adrian Cadamarteri deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Morris Shearer but the linesman indicates offside!
72.48
Hugo Leon flicks the ball to his team mate, Francis Marr. Francis Marr knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.35
Lomano Kirkland runs forward with the ball. Lomano Kirkland flicks a high pass forward. Eoin Mowbray collects the pass. Eoin Mowbray makes a pass forward but Morris Shearer is yards offside!
77.31
Cheltenham Town have made a substitution with Sylvain Lee replacing Adrian Cadamarteri .
78.39
Ross Lloyd chips the ball to his team mate, Wayne Newby. Wayne Newby controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Ralph Shields is on top of it.
85.16
Jason Mike controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eoin Mowbray. Eoin Mowbray controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
90.00
Danny Brown chips the ball to his team mate, Jason Mike. Jason Mike makes a probing pass to Eoin Mowbray. Eoin Mowbray threads a neat, attacking ball through to Sylvain Lee. Sylvain Lee tries a spectacular strike. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Grimsby Town

Cheltenham Town
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
8
6
Offsides
2
4
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.6%
47.4%
Play Area
27.6%
43.4%
28.9%

Scorers
Wayne Newby 33
Morris Shearer 53

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Morris Shearer of Cheltenham Town

Match Ratings
1.John Milburn (GK)
6
2.Robert Huckerby (DEF)
6
3.Patrick Cutler (DEF)
6
4.Syd Le Tissier (DEF)
6
5.Hugo Leon (MID)
6
6.Don Naysmith (MID)
7
7.Ross Lloyd (MID)
8
8.James Southgate (MID)
6
9.Nicholas Midgley (ATT)
8
10.Wayne Newby (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Francis Marr (ATT)
7
 
12.Joe Summerbell (DEF)
0
13.Dale Wright (GK)
0
14.Kai Prantl (ATT)
0

1.Ralph Shields (GK)
7
2.Alexander Schnellinger (DEF)
6
3.Chris Dichio (DEF)
6
4.Danny Brown (DEF)
6
5.Lomano Kirkland (DEF)
6
6.Jason Mike (MID)
8
7.Wayne Richards (MID)
7
8.Eoin Mowbray (ATT)
7
9.Morris Shearer (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Adrian Cadamarteri (ATT)
7
11.Dean Milligan (ATT)
6
 
12.Chris Bower (ATT)
0
13.Aaron Joseph (ATT)
0
14.Sylvain Lee (MID)
6