Match Report
| Plymouth Argyle | Plymouth Argyle | | | Colchester United | Colchester United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Ronnie Huckerby | R. Huckerby | ![]() | 64 | G | ![]() | 1 | ![]() | G | 71 | ![]() | Carl Dichio | C. Dichio | |||||||||
| Paolo Mccann | P. Mccann | ![]() | 67 | D | ![]() | 2 | ![]() | D | 55 | ![]() | Ronnie Roberts | R. Roberts | |||||||||
| Stan Pearce | S. Pearce | ![]() | 54 | D | ![]() | 3 | ![]() | D | 52 | ![]() | Rafael Bento | R. Bento | |||||||||
| Robert Formon | R. Formon | ![]() | 50 | D | ![]() | 4 | ![]() | D | 46 | ![]() | Torsten Lorenz | T. Lorenz | |||||||||
| Rio Blake | R. Blake | ![]() | 73 | M | ![]() | 5 | ![]() | M | 61 | ![]() | Luke Guppy | L. Guppy | |||||||||
| Andy Gemmill | A. Gemmill | ![]() | 57 | M | ![]() | 6 | ![]() | M | 60 | ![]() | Steve Lawrence | S. Lawrence | |||||||||
| Les Huckerby | L. Huckerby | ![]() | 52 | M | ![]() | 7 | ![]() | M | 56 | ![]() | Brian Stewart | B. Stewart | |||||||||
| Stan Nicholls | S. Nicholls | ![]() | 49 | M | ![]() | 8 | ![]() | M | 54 | ![]() | Paul Huckerby | P. Huckerby | |||||||||
| Amedeo Grossi | A. Grossi | ![]() | 62 | A | ![]() | 9 | ![]() | A | 63 | ![]() | Dion Thirlwell | D. Thirlwell | |||||||||
| Renato De Sole | R. De Sole | ![]() | 57 | A | ![]() | 10 | ![]() | A | 61 | ![]() | Julian Galadames | J. Galadames | |||||||||
| Robert Lampard | R. Lampard | ![]() | 53 | A | ![]() | 11 | ![]() | A | 57 | ![]() | Edgar Quaresma | E. Quaresma | |||||||||
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| Mick Middleton | M. Middleton | ![]() | 61 | G | ![]() | 12 | ![]() | G | 55 | ![]() | Wes Youds | W. Youds | |||||||||
| Harvey Ehiogu | H. Ehiogu | ![]() | 52 | A | ![]() | 13 | ![]() | G | 52 | ![]() | Kemal Benali | K. Benali | |||||||||
| Ross White | R. White | ![]() | 50 | A | ![]() | 14 | ![]() | M | 51 | ![]() | Anthony Keegan | A. Keegan | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Home Park where Plymouth Argyle play host to Colchester United. A crowd of 4,535 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Plymouth Argyle and Colchester United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Danny Heskey.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Plymouth Argyle and Colchester United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Danny Heskey.
0.00
Plymouth Argyle get the match underway!
2.47
Stan Nicholls controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Robert Lampard. Robert Lampard shoots from outside the area. Wonderful reactions from Carl Dichio keeps it out!
3.08
Stan Nicholls flicks a high pass forward. Amedeo Grossi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Amedeo Grossi whips in a cross ball towards Renato De Sole. Renato De Sole finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
6.39
Torsten Lorenz barges into Renato De Sole. The referee warns Torsten Lorenz to calm down! Renato De Sole gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
8.08
Torsten Lorenz flicks the ball to his team mate, Brian Stewart. Brian Stewart flicks a high pass forward. Edgar Quaresma collects the pass. Edgar Quaresma shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
9.29
Les Huckerby hits a low pass to Amedeo Grossi. Amedeo Grossi makes a defence splitting pass to Renato De Sole. Renato De Sole comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
10.51
Rio Blake makes a simple pass to Amedeo Grossi. Amedeo Grossi knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Lampard. Robert Lampard powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Carl Dichio.
12.52
It's a corner kick. Les Huckerby kicks a low ball out wide. Julian Galadames reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
15.55
Seeing a gap ahead, Ronnie Roberts picks a pass forward to Steve Lawrence. Steve Lawrence flicks the ball to his team mate, Julian Galadames. Julian Galadames controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
16.45
Torsten Lorenz catches Amedeo Grossi on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Amedeo Grossi stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.48
Rafael Bento flicks a high pass forward. Steve Lawrence holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Steve Lawrence flicks a high pass forward. Julian Galadames holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Julian Galadames knocks in a cross ball towards Dion Thirlwell. Dion Thirlwell whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but Stan Pearce is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
19.39
Paul Huckerby takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Some good footwork from Julian Galadames provides some space. He shoots at goal but slams it into the crowd!
20.14
Luke Guppy takes it forward alone. Luke Guppy shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
21.10
Paul Huckerby comes in with a late challenge on Paolo Mccann. The referee calls over Paul Huckerby and shows him a yellow card! Paolo Mccann runs off the knock.
26.01
Paolo Mccann sees a break and surges forward. Paolo Mccann flicks a high pass forward to Robert Lampard who brings the ball under control. Robert Lampard whips in a cross ball towards Renato De Sole. Renato De Sole jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Carl Dichio is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
32.38
Rio Blake sees Robert Lampard in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Robert Lampard controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
34.45
Steve Lawrence threads a neat ball through to Edgar Quaresma. Edgar Quaresma makes a defence splitting pass to Dion Thirlwell. Robert Formon barges into Dion Thirlwell. Penalty for Colchester United!!
34.45
The referee points to the spot..
35.12
Julian Galadames steps up. He curls the ball into the top right corner - goal!!
38.59
Paul Huckerby receives the ball from a throw-in from Brian Stewart. Seeing a gap ahead, Paul Huckerby laces a weighted ball forward to Edgar Quaresma. Edgar Quaresma knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Dion Thirlwell is offside!
40.19
Torsten Lorenz makes a probing pass to Paul Huckerby. Paul Huckerby deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edgar Quaresma. Edgar Quaresma plays a one-two with Julian Galadames and rushes in on goal... Edgar Quaresma shoots from just inside the box. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
44.19
Ronnie Roberts threads the ball through to Brian Stewart. Brian Stewart flicks a high pass forward. Edgar Quaresma collects the pass. Edgar Quaresma shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Ronnie Huckerby.
45.00
Luke Guppy kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Galadames. Julian Galadames passes the ball forward to Edgar Quaresma. Some world-class footwork from Edgar Quaresma provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it rises well off target!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Plymouth Argyle appear unchanged since the first half. Colchester United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Plymouth Argyle players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Colchester United kick off!
47.05
Rio Blake deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Amedeo Grossi. Amedeo Grossi knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Lampard. Robert Lampard outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
48.31
Luke Guppy darts forward. Luke Guppy shoots from long range but it flies wide!
53.55
Stan Pearce clumsily knocks into Dion Thirlwell. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dion Thirlwell stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.47
Les Huckerby makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robert Lampard. Robert Lampard knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carl Dichio who gathers it comfortably.
57.14
Les Huckerby chips the ball to his team mate, Amedeo Grossi. Amedeo Grossi lofts in a cross ball towards Renato De Sole. Renato De Sole knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Carl Dichio!
59.19
Stan Nicholls makes a probing pass to Renato De Sole. Renato De Sole knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carl Dichio who gathers it comfortably.
60.34
Robert Formon barges into Luke Guppy. Robert Formon is shown the yellow card! Luke Guppy hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.11
Ronnie Roberts flicks a high pass forward. Brian Stewart controls it well on his chest. Brian Stewart makes a probing pass to Dion Thirlwell. Dion Thirlwell skips past Robert Formon! Robert Formon catches Dion Thirlwell on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
61.11
The referee points to the spot..
62.03
Julian Galadames steps up. He curls the ball into the top right corner - goal!!
66.16
Rio Blake flicks a high pass forward to Robert Lampard who brings the ball under control. Robert Lampard lofts in a cross ball towards Amedeo Grossi. Amedeo Grossi connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
69.55
Paolo Mccann darts forward. Paolo Mccann flicks the ball to his team mate, Renato De Sole. Renato De Sole whips in a cross ball towards Robert Lampard. Robert Lampard makes a deft header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
71.46
Les Huckerby flicks a high pass forward. Robert Lampard collects the pass. Robert Lampard knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Torsten Lorenz.
77.47
Plymouth Argyle have made 3 substitutions with Ross White replacing Stan Nicholls, Harvey Ehiogu replacing Les Huckerby and Mick Middleton replacing Rio Blake .Colchester United have made a substitution with Anthony Keegan replacing Luke Guppy .
79.45
Andy Gemmill controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Amedeo Grossi. Amedeo Grossi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.58
Steve Lawrence threads a neat ball through to Edgar Quaresma. Edgar Quaresma tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
5
7
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
4
3
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51%
49%
Play Area
27.1%
42.7%
30.2%
Scorers
| Renato De Sole 26 Amedeo Grossi 66 | Julian Galadames 35 (p), 62 (p) Edgar Quaresma 40 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Amedeo Grossi of Plymouth Argyle |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ronnie Huckerby (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Paolo Mccann (DEF) | 8 | |
| 3. | Stan Pearce (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
| 4. | Robert Formon (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
| 5. | Rio Blake (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Andy Gemmill (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Les Huckerby (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Stan Nicholls (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Amedeo Grossi (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 10. | Renato De Sole (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 11. | Robert Lampard (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Mick Middleton (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Harvey Ehiogu (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Ross White (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Carl Dichio (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Ronnie Roberts (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Rafael Bento (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Torsten Lorenz (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
| 5. | Luke Guppy (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Steve Lawrence (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Brian Stewart (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Paul Huckerby (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
| 9. | Dion Thirlwell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Julian Galadames (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 7 |
| 11. | Edgar Quaresma (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 12. | Wes Youds (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Kemal Benali (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Anthony Keegan (MID) | 6 | |










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