Match Report
| Portsmouth | Portsmouth |  |  | Carlisle United | Carlisle United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Ian Delaney | I. Delaney |  | 41 | G |  | 1 | | G | 37 | | Nicky Cadamarteri | N. Cadamarteri | |||||||||
| Trevor Boyd | T. Boyd | | 57 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 57 | | Adam Green | A. Green | |||||||||
| Andy Etherington | A. Etherington | | 50 | D | | 3 | | D | 47 | | Brendan Terry | B. Terry | |||||||||
| Sylvain Harrison | S. Harrison | | 46 | D | | 4 | | D | 46 | | Teddy Defoe | T. Defoe | |||||||||
| Dennis Wallwork | D. Wallwork | | 45 | D | | 5 | | D | 45 | | Arthur Hulme | A. Hulme | |||||||||
| Gilles Cope | G. Cope | | 51 | M | | 6 | | D | 44 | | Chris Allman | C. Allman | |||||||||
| Ivan Scholes | I. Scholes | | 48 | M | | 7 | | M | 43 | | Neil Harrison | N. Harrison | |||||||||
| Niccolo Mike | N. Mike | | 46 | M | | 8 | | M | 39 | | Paul Finney | P. Finney | |||||||||
| Dennis Coppinger | D. Coppinger | | 63 | A | | 9 | | M | 36 | | Marcus Butt | M. Butt | |||||||||
| Peter Royce | P. Royce | | 52 | A | | 10 | | A | 57 | | Jon Brooking | J. Brooking | |||||||||
| Harry Lampard | H. Lampard | | 41 | A | | 11 | | A | 44 | | Tim Burbage | T. Burbage | |||||||||
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Fratton Park where Portsmouth play host to Carlisle United. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Portsmouth are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Carlisle United appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Portsmouth are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Carlisle United appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
0.00
0-0Carlisle United kick off and get the match underway!
3.16
0-0Marcus Butt advances with the ball. Marcus Butt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.49
0-0Gilles Cope makes a simple pass to Dennis Coppinger. Dennis Coppinger knocks in a cross ball towards Harry Lampard. Harry Lampard is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
16.25
Sylvain Harrison flicks the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Mike. Niccolo Mike makes a simple pass to Dennis Coppinger. Dennis Coppinger sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
20.58
Marcus Butt decides to run forward with the ball. Marcus Butt knocks in a cross ball towards Tim Burbage. Tim Burbage is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
26.20
1-0Gilles Cope controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Peter Royce. Peter Royce goes all the way! Peter Royce rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Nicky Cadamarteri had no chance!! Goal for Portsmouth!
32.22
1-0Marcus Butt knocks the ball to his team mate, Jon Brooking. Jon Brooking shoots from outside the area. Ian Delaney easily smothers it.
34.20
Gilles Cope passes the ball forward to Dennis Coppinger. Dennis Coppinger knocks in a cross ball towards Harry Lampard. Harry Lampard is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is miles over!
36.57
Trevor Boyd passes the ball forward to Gilles Cope. Gilles Cope makes a simple pass to Peter Royce. Peter Royce deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dennis Coppinger. Dennis Coppinger shoots from just inside the box. It's there!! Nicky Cadamarteri has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
39.16
Arthur Hulme advances with the ball. Arthur Hulme makes a simple pass to Tim Burbage. Tim Burbage sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
42.23
Chris Allman makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Finney. Paul Finney controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jon Brooking. Jon Brooking knocks in a cross ball towards Tim Burbage. Tim Burbage heads the ball goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Tim Burbage!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and Portsmouth kick off!
48.46
Trevor Boyd passes the ball forward to Gilles Cope. Gilles Cope knocks the ball to his team mate, Peter Royce. Peter Royce knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nicky Cadamarteri who gathers it comfortably.
49.05
Chris Allman knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Finney. Paul Finney deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jon Brooking. Jon Brooking makes a simple pass to Tim Burbage. Tim Burbage shoots from just inside the box but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
51.36
Neil Harrison makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tim Burbage. Tim Burbage shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
55.57
Dennis Wallwork deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Mike. Niccolo Mike passes the ball forward to Dennis Coppinger. Dennis Coppinger goes all the way! Dennis Coppinger cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Nicky Cadamarteri is on top of it.
57.21
Gilles Cope decides to run forward with the ball. Gilles Cope whips in a cross ball towards Dennis Coppinger. Dennis Coppinger powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
59.42
Dennis Wallwork makes a simple pass to Gilles Cope. Gilles Cope passes the ball forward to Dennis Coppinger. Dennis Coppinger controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
63.20
Chris Allman passes the ball forward to Paul Finney. Paul Finney makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jon Brooking. Jon Brooking shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
65.58
Neil Harrison kicks a strong pass forward to Jon Brooking. Jon Brooking shoots from distance. It's there!! Ian Delaney has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
69.19
Arthur Hulme chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Finney. Paul Finney passes the ball forward to Tim Burbage. Tim Burbage knocks in a cross ball towards Jon Brooking. Jon Brooking powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jon Brooking!
73.56
Ivan Scholes makes a simple pass to Dennis Coppinger. Dennis Coppinger whips in a cross ball towards Harry Lampard. Harry Lampard is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
78.07
2-3Dennis Wallwork hacks Jon Brooking from behind! Dennis Wallwork is given a warning by the referee! Jon Brooking grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
79.57
Neil Harrison passes the ball forward to Jon Brooking. Jon Brooking goes all the way! Jon Brooking makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
84.58
Marcus Butt sees a break and surges forward. Marcus Butt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.56
Ivan Scholes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Harry Lampard. Harry Lampard makes a simple pass to Peter Royce. Peter Royce shoots from just inside the box. Nicky Cadamarteri is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
6
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.9%
56.1%
Play Area
26.8%
45.1%
28%
Scorers
| Peter Royce 26, 90 Dennis Coppinger 37 | Tim Burbage 42 Jon Brooking 66, 69 |