Match Report
| Crystal Palace | Crystal Palace |  |  | Blackpool | Blackpool | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Jody Ince | J. Ince |  | 43 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 51 | | Jacob Haynes | J. Haynes | ||||||||
| Simon Hulme | S. Hulme | | 44 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 53 | | Ralph Westwood | R. Westwood | |||||||||
| Neil Britton | N. Britton | | 38 | D | | 3 | | D | 49 | | Jason Westwood | J. Westwood | |||||||||
| Ben Benjamin | B. Benjamin | | 37 | D | | | 4 | | D | 46 | | Martin Milligan | M. Milligan | ||||||||
| Jacob Greening | J. Greening | | 34 | D | | 5 | | D | 41 | | Gilles Defoe | G. Defoe | |||||||||
| Graham Bailey | G. Bailey | | 54 | M | | 6 | | D | 41 | | Gary Brown | G. Brown | |||||||||
| Tommy Andrews | T. Andrews | | 45 | M | | 7 | | M | 51 | | Scott Bolton | S. Bolton | |||||||||
| Gareth Vassell | G. Vassell | | 45 | M | | 8 | | M | 45 | | Chris Makin | C. Makin | |||||||||
| Jonathan Winterburn | J. Winterburn | | 55 | A | | 9 | | M | 41 | | George Winterburn | G. Winterburn | |||||||||
| Syd Crooks | S. Crooks | | 52 | A | | 10 | | A | 62 | | Glynn Kasper | G. Kasper | |||||||||
| Chris Watson | C. Watson | | 47 | A | | 11 | | A | 59 | | George Adams | G. Adams | |||||||||
| Eddie Dyer | E. Dyer | | 45 | A | | 12 | | A | 54 | | Brendan Coppinger | B. Coppinger | |||||||||
| Gilles Smith | G. Smith | | 41 | M | | 13 | | A | 53 | | Harry Delaney | H. Delaney | |||||||||
| Robbie Parker | R. Parker | | 39 | M | | 14 | | G | 43 | | Steve Stuart | S. Stuart | |||||||||
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Selhurst Park where Crystal Palace play host to Blackpool. A crowd of 2,692 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Crystal Palace are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Blackpool appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Thierry Armstrong.
The pitch is in good condition.
Crystal Palace are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Blackpool appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Thierry Armstrong.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Blackpool kicking off!
4.34
0-0Tommy Andrews makes a probing pass to Jonathan Winterburn. Jonathan Winterburn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.24
0-0Tommy Andrews deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Chris Watson. Chris Watson shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
9.32
Ben Benjamin sees Graham Bailey in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Graham Bailey flicks a high ball forward to Syd Crooks who gracefully takes it down. Syd Crooks sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
12.34
0-0Chris Makin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Glynn Kasper. Glynn Kasper finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Jody Ince manages to gather it effortlessly.
15.27
Jason Westwood sees Scott Bolton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Bolton darts forward. Scott Bolton shoots from distance but Jody Ince is on top of it.
16.18
George Winterburn threads a neat ball through to Glynn Kasper. Glynn Kasper makes a simple pass, allowing George Adams to run into the box. Some silky footwork from George Adams provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but is denied by Jody Ince. Excellent save.
21.10
1-0Jacob Greening flicks a high pass forward to Graham Bailey who brings the ball under control. With great vision, Graham Bailey plays the ball forward to Chris Watson. Chris Watson plays a one-two with Syd Crooks and rushes in on goal... Some awkward footwork from Chris Watson provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's there!! Jacob Haynes has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
28.34
Scott Bolton kicks a strong pass forward to Glynn Kasper. Glynn Kasper lofts in a cross ball towards George Adams. George Adams makes a deft header but Jody Ince reads it well. Great save!
32.05
Jason Westwood flicks a high ball forward to Chris Makin who takes it down. Chris Makin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Glynn Kasper. Glynn Kasper lofts in a cross ball towards George Adams. George Adams whips the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
33.53
Seeing a gap ahead, Gareth Vassell plays the ball forward to Jonathan Winterburn. Jonathan Winterburn tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
36.12
Ben Benjamin makes a strong solo run forward. Ben Benjamin makes a simple pass to Jonathan Winterburn. Jonathan Winterburn tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Crystal Palace appear unchanged since the first half. Blackpool also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Crystal Palace kick off!
51.22
1-0George Winterburn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, George Adams. George Adams knocks the ball forward to Glynn Kasper but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
54.45
1-0Graham Bailey catches George Winterburn on the ankles. The referee calls over Graham Bailey and shows him a yellow card! George Winterburn runs off the knock.
60.11
1-0Blackpool have made 3 substitutions with Brendan Coppinger replacing Martin Milligan, Harry Delaney replacing Chris Makin and Steve Stuart replacing George Adams .
67.25
Ben Benjamin flicks a high pass forward. Graham Bailey controls it well on his chest. Graham Bailey sees Syd Crooks in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Syd Crooks shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
69.31
Graham Bailey sees Syd Crooks in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Syd Crooks lofts in a cross ball towards Jonathan Winterburn. Jonathan Winterburn flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jacob Haynes with no chance!! Goal for Crystal Palace!
75.44
Ben Benjamin knocks the ball forward to Tommy Andrews. Tommy Andrews flicks a high ball forward to Syd Crooks who takes it down. Syd Crooks controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
79.42
2-0Jacob Greening barges into Steve Stuart. The referee warns Jacob Greening to calm down! Steve Stuart stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.33
Gilles Defoe passes the ball forward to George Winterburn. George Winterburn makes an attacking run forward. George Winterburn shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
90.00
Simon Hulme knocks the ball to his team mate, Tommy Andrews. Tommy Andrews kicks a strong pass forward to Jonathan Winterburn. Jonathan Winterburn knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gilles Defoe.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.6%
39.4%
Play Area
28.8%
45.5%
25.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jonathan Winterburn of Crystal Palace |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jody Ince (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Simon Hulme (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Neil Britton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ben Benjamin (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Jacob Greening (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Graham Bailey (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Tommy Andrews (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Gareth Vassell (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Jonathan Winterburn (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Syd Crooks (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Chris Watson (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Eddie Dyer (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gilles Smith (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Robbie Parker (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jacob Haynes (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Ralph Westwood (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jason Westwood (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Martin Milligan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gilles Defoe (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gary Brown (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Scott Bolton (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Chris Makin (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | George Winterburn (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Glynn Kasper (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | George Adams (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Brendan Coppinger (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Harry Delaney (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Steve Stuart (GK) | 6 | |