Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Proact Stadium where Chesterfield play host to Huddersfield Town. A crowd of 4,693 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Chesterfield are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Huddersfield Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
The whistle blows and Huddersfield Town kick off!
3.50
Jon Butt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ernesto Diaz. Ernesto Diaz shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
14.58
Paolo Burgess knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcel Weigel. Marcel Weigel shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
21.21
Sergio Stam kicks a strong pass forward to Marcel Weigel. Marcel Weigel whips in a cross ball towards Chris Benali. Chris Benali directs the ball goalwards with his head. David Spengler easily picks it out of the air!
27.01
Dion Cole kicks a strong pass forward to Ernesto Diaz. Ernesto Diaz shoots from 25 yards. Ernesto Diaz scores for Huddersfield Town!!
30.19
Jon Butt makes a beautiful solo run. Jon Butt goes all the way! Jon Butt cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
32.51
Paolo Burgess sees space and advances. Paolo Burgess lofts in a cross ball towards Marcel Weigel. Marcel Weigel directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
33.06
Huddersfield Town are easily keeping Chesterfield at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
38.18
Sergio Stam advances with the ball. Sergio Stam finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
Rody Van Gastel barges into Billy Lowe. Rody Van Gastel is given a warning by the referee! Billy Lowe runs off the knock.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
Chesterfield start the second half!
47.55
Felipe Flores chips the ball to his team mate, Sergio Stam. Sergio Stam chips the ball to his team mate, Marcel Weigel. Marcel Weigel shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
49.10
Sergio Stam threads the ball through to Chris Benali. Chris Benali shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
57.30
Jon Butt comes in with a late challenge on Sergio Stam. Jon Butt is shown the yellow card! Sergio Stam hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.45
Ruel Christie knocks the ball to his team mate, Dion Cole. Dion Cole sees a break and surges forward. Dion Cole goes all the way! Dion Cole shoots from just inside the box but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
60.28
Paolo Burgess comes in with a late challenge on Dion Cole. The referee calls over Paolo Burgess and shows him a yellow card! Dion Cole gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
63.36
Sylvain Barmby flicks the ball to his team mate, Dion Cole. Dion Cole sees space and advances. Dion Cole knocks in a cross ball towards Ernesto Diaz. Ernesto Diaz powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
71.24
Jon Butt comes in with a late challenge on Sergio Stam. Jon Butt is given a warning by the referee! Sergio Stam carries on, but is struggling a bit.
72.22
Paolo Burgess deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Chris Benali. Chris Benali goes all the way! Chris Benali tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
81.44
Jon Butt makes a simple pass to Nigel Collymore. Nigel Collymore finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
83.00
John Hibbs takes it forward alone. John Hibbs controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rody Van Gastel. Rody Van Gastel flicks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Collymore. Nigel Collymore shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Gavin Gerrard!
85.12
Paolo Burgess makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Chris Benali. Chris Benali controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. David Spengler easily smothers it.
87.22
Paolo Burgess chips the ball to his team mate, Marcel Weigel. Marcel Weigel shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
89.35
Paolo Burgess knocks the ball to his team mate, Chris Benali. Chris Benali shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Sergio Stam of Chesterfield
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
6
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.8%
44.2%
Play Area
23.4%
51.9%
24.7%