Match Report
| Portsmouth | Portsmouth |  |  | Exeter City | Exeter City | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Ian Delaney | I. Delaney |  | 41 | G |  | 1 | | G | 53 | | Kemal Taylor | K. Taylor | |||||||||
| Trevor Boyd | T. Boyd | | 57 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 50 | | Sol Shearer | S. Shearer | |||||||||
| Andy Etherington | A. Etherington | | 50 | D | | 3 | | D | 47 | | Stuart Seaman | S. Seaman | |||||||||
| Sylvain Harrison | S. Harrison | | 46 | D | | 4 | | D | 46 | | Alexander Marr | A. Marr | |||||||||
| Dennis Wallwork | D. Wallwork | | 45 | D | | 5 | | D | 39 | | Sylvain Scales | S. Scales | |||||||||
| Gilles Cope | G. Cope | | 51 | M | | 6 | | M | 52 | | Peter Haynes | P. Haynes | |||||||||
| Ivan Scholes | I. Scholes | | 48 | M | | 7 | | M | 49 | | Mervin Stuart | M. Stuart | |||||||||
| Niccolo Mike | N. Mike | | 46 | M | | 8 | | M | 48 | | Neil Bramble | N. Bramble | |||||||||
| Dennis Coppinger | D. Coppinger | | 63 | A | | 9 | | M | 45 | | Jason Crooks | J. Crooks | |||||||||
| Peter Royce | P. Royce | | 52 | A | | 10 | | A | 55 | | Darren Milburn | D. Milburn | |||||||||
| Harry Lampard | H. Lampard | | 41 | A | | 11 | | A | 53 | | Nwankwo Eustace | N. Eustace | |||||||||
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Fratton Park where Portsmouth play host to Exeter City. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Portsmouth are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Exeter City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Portsmouth are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Exeter City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Portsmouth start the match!
2.14
0-0Peter Haynes knocks the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Eustace. Nwankwo Eustace tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
6.40
0-0Jason Crooks threads the ball through to Darren Milburn. Darren Milburn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.32
Niccolo Mike flicks the ball to his team mate, Harry Lampard. Harry Lampard knocks in a cross ball towards Peter Royce. Peter Royce flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
18.39
Gilles Cope makes a simple pass to Peter Royce. Peter Royce shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
24.26
0-1Stuart Seaman flicks the ball to his team mate, Mervin Stuart. Mervin Stuart controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nwankwo Eustace. Nwankwo Eustace chips the ball to his team mate, Darren Milburn. Darren Milburn makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
28.05
Neil Bramble makes a probing pass to Darren Milburn. Darren Milburn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.53
Neil Bramble knocks the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Eustace. Nwankwo Eustace knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dennis Wallwork.
32.05
Andy Etherington sees a break and surges forward. Andy Etherington takes it forward alone. Andy Etherington plays a perfect one-two with Peter Royce and rushes in on goal... Andy Etherington takes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
38.57
1-1Dennis Coppinger comes in with a late challenge on Alexander Marr. The referee calls over Dennis Coppinger and shows him a yellow card! Alexander Marr stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.14
1-1Ivan Scholes makes a simple pass to Dennis Coppinger. Dennis Coppinger sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Kemal Taylor easily smothers it.
42.25
Ivan Scholes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Peter Royce. Peter Royce plays a perfect one-two with Dennis Coppinger and rushes in on goal... Peter Royce cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Exeter City kick off!
47.14
Ivan Scholes sees a break and surges forward. Ivan Scholes whips in a cross ball towards Harry Lampard. Harry Lampard flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
48.25
Dennis Wallwork makes a simple pass to Ivan Scholes. Ivan Scholes makes a probing pass to Peter Royce. Peter Royce goes all the way! Peter Royce takes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
51.35
Jason Crooks makes a probing pass to Nwankwo Eustace. Nwankwo Eustace knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sylvain Harrison.
53.15
Jason Crooks passes the ball forward to Nwankwo Eustace. Nwankwo Eustace knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.57
Peter Haynes kicks a strong pass forward to Darren Milburn. Darren Milburn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.54
Trevor Boyd makes a simple pass to Gilles Cope. Gilles Cope makes a simple pass to Dennis Coppinger. Dennis Coppinger knocks the ball to his team mate, Harry Lampard. Harry Lampard shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
61.16
Andy Etherington passes the ball forward to Ivan Scholes. Ivan Scholes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Harry Lampard. Harry Lampard controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Kemal Taylor!
66.07
Peter Haynes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Darren Milburn. Darren Milburn knocks in a cross ball towards Nwankwo Eustace. Nwankwo Eustace flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Nwankwo Eustace!
73.43
3-2Gilles Cope catches Neil Bramble on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Neil Bramble gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
79.55
Neil Bramble makes a simple pass to Nwankwo Eustace. Nwankwo Eustace lofts in a cross ball towards Darren Milburn. Darren Milburn is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
83.19
3-3Ivan Scholes kicks a strong pass forward to Dennis Coppinger. Dennis Coppinger deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Peter Royce but the linesman indicates offside!
89.54
Neil Bramble makes a probing pass to Darren Milburn. Darren Milburn knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ian Delaney who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
30.5%
47.6%
22%
Scorers
| Andy Etherington 32 Peter Royce 42 Harry Lampard 58 | Darren Milburn 24, 80 Nwankwo Eustace 66 |