Match Report
| Torquay United | Torquay United |  |  | Macclesfield Town | Macclesfield Town | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Stephen Davies | S. Davies |  | 53 | G |  | 1 | | G | 62 | | Ugo Defoe | U. Defoe | |||||||||
| Scott Dublin | S. Dublin | | 49 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 49 | | Wes Adams | W. Adams | |||||||||
| James Bastin | J. Bastin | | 46 | D | | 3 | | D | 48 | | George Bastin | G. Bastin | |||||||||
| Chris Mccann | C. Mccann | | 42 | D | | 4 | | D | 48 | | Kelvin Byrne | K. Byrne | |||||||||
| Les Ripley | L. Ripley | | 41 | D | | 5 | | D | 41 | | Marcus Etherington | M. Etherington | |||||||||
| Dean Clegg | D. Clegg | | 56 | M | | 6 | | M | 45 | | Clive Campbell | C. Campbell | |||||||||
| Graham Salako | G. Salako | | 45 | M | | 7 | | M | 44 | | Paul Cutler | P. Cutler | |||||||||
| Patrick Windass | P. Windass | | 42 | M | | 8 | | M | 43 | | Tommy Laycock | T. Laycock | |||||||||
| Danny Howells | D. Howells | | 38 | M | | 9 | | A | 45 | | Tony Smith | T. Smith | |||||||||
| James Goodwin | J. Goodwin | | 55 | A | | 10 | | A | 41 | | Robbie Lawrence | R. Lawrence | |||||||||
| Paul Pearson | P. Pearson | | 51 | A | | 11 | | A | 38 | | Danny Wetherall | D. Wetherall | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Plainmoor Ground where Torquay United play host to Macclesfield Town. A crowd of 2,779 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Torquay United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Macclesfield Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Torquay United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Macclesfield Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Torquay United get the match underway!
3.06
0-0Patrick Windass makes a probing pass to Paul Pearson. Paul Pearson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ugo Defoe who gathers it comfortably.
9.32
Patrick Windass kicks a strong pass forward to James Goodwin. James Goodwin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kelvin Byrne.
10.11
Chris Mccann advances with the ball. Chris Mccann knocks the ball to his team mate, James Goodwin. James Goodwin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.45
0-0Robbie Lawrence clumsily knocks into James Bastin. The referee calls over Robbie Lawrence and shows him a yellow card! James Bastin grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
18.33
0-0Chris Mccann kicks a strong pass forward to Graham Salako. Graham Salako takes it forward alone. Graham Salako lofts in a cross ball towards James Goodwin. James Goodwin flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
32.55
0-0Paul Pearson clumsily knocks into Kelvin Byrne. Paul Pearson is warned by the referee! Kelvin Byrne stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.06
0-0Danny Howells hacks Clive Campbell from behind! The referee calls over Danny Howells and shows him a yellow card! Clive Campbell runs off the knock.
38.12
Danny Howells makes a probing pass to James Goodwin. James Goodwin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marcus Etherington.
42.41
James Bastin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Danny Howells. Danny Howells makes a beautiful pass to the feet of James Goodwin. James Goodwin kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Pearson. Paul Pearson rockets a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Macclesfield Town kick off!
49.12
Patrick Windass hacks Clive Campbell from behind! Patrick Windass is shown the yellow card! Clive Campbell stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.12
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
51.39
Tommy Laycock takes it forward alone. Tommy Laycock knocks in a cross ball towards Danny Wetherall. Danny Wetherall connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
71.11
0-0Patrick Windass makes a beautiful pass to the feet of James Goodwin. James Goodwin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Ugo Defoe easily smothers it!
72.33
Patrick Windass chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Pearson. Paul Pearson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ugo Defoe who gathers it comfortably.
75.10
Patrick Windass chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Pearson. Paul Pearson shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
78.40
Clive Campbell threads the ball through to Tony Smith. Tony Smith whips in a cross ball towards Robbie Lawrence. Robbie Lawrence heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Stephen Davies!
79.31
Patrick Windass chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Pearson. Paul Pearson shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
83.22
Chris Mccann makes a simple pass to Graham Salako. Graham Salako makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Pearson. Paul Pearson shoots from 25 yards. Ugo Defoe easily smothers it.
84.05
1-0James Bastin kicks a strong pass forward to Patrick Windass. Patrick Windass knocks the ball forward to Paul Pearson. Paul Pearson plays a perfect one-two with James Goodwin and rushes in on goal... Paul Pearson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
87.01
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
89.16
James Bastin flicks the ball to his team mate, Patrick Windass. Patrick Windass threads the ball through to Paul Pearson. Paul Pearson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
71.8%
28.2%
Play Area
24.4%
48.7%
26.9%
Scorers
| Paul Pearson 84 |