Match Report
| Crystal Palace | Crystal Palace |  |  | Blackpool | Blackpool | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| David Moncur | D. Moncur |  | 54 | G |  | 1 | | G | 57 | | Richard Vieira | R. Vieira | |||||||||
| Nwankwo Lee | N. Lee | | 59 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 55 |  | Ighli Ganz | I. Ganz | |||||||||
| Max Thirlwell | M. Thirlwell | | 52 | D | | 3 | | D | 55 |  | David Moutinho | D. Moutinho | |||||||||
| Kevin Shields | K. Shields | | 44 | D | | 4 | | D | 48 | | Matthew Thomson | M. Thomson | |||||||||
| Jason Murray | J. Murray | | 42 | D | | 5 | | M | 58 | | Benedetto Teodorani | B. Teodorani | |||||||||
| Darren Izzet | D. Izzet | | 57 | M | | 6 | | M | 57 | | Clive Rankin | C. Rankin | |||||||||
| Norman Butt | N. Butt | | 55 | M | | 7 | | M | 55 | | Omer Bastin | O. Bastin | |||||||||
| Ian Howells | I. Howells | | 54 | M |  | | 8 | | M | 53 | | Steve Woodcock | S. Woodcock | ||||||||
| John Izzet | J. Izzet | | 56 | A | | 9 | | A | 64 |  | Alberto Camacho | A. Camacho | |||||||||
| Neil Ferguson | N. Ferguson |  | 53 | A | | 10 | | | A | 50 | | Peter Impey | P. Impey | ||||||||
| Giampietro Pinzi | G. Pinzi | | 53 | A | | 11 | | A | 47 | | Simon Mckay | S. Mckay | |||||||||
| Carl Lineker | C. Lineker | | 53 | M | | 12 | | G | 53 | | Tommy Mccann | T. Mccann | |||||||||
| Matt Wilson | M. Wilson | | 47 | M | | 13 | | M | 49 | | James Chadwick | J. Chadwick | |||||||||
| Damien Clegg | D. Clegg | | 46 | M | | 14 | | G | 49 | | Omer Powell | O. Powell | |||||||||
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Selhurst Park where Crystal Palace play host to Blackpool. A crowd of 4,666 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Crystal Palace are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Blackpool appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Darren Bower.
The pitch is in good condition.
Crystal Palace are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Blackpool appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Darren Bower.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Crystal Palace kick off!
4.58
0-0Kevin Shields flicks a high pass forward. Darren Izzet collects the pass. Darren Izzet flicks a high pass forward to Neil Ferguson who brings the ball under control. Neil Ferguson whips in a cross ball towards John Izzet. John Izzet connects with a diving header but it's a lousy effort!
8.55
0-0With great vision, Benedetto Teodorani plays the ball forward to Alberto Camacho. Alberto Camacho makes a great pass forward. Peter Impey runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
16.21
Without breaking stride, Darren Izzet plays the ball forward to Giampietro Pinzi. Giampietro Pinzi plays a quick one-two with John Izzet and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Giampietro Pinzi provides some space. He shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
20.03
Ian Howells makes a beautiful solo run. Ian Howells runs straight at the defence! Ian Howells rockets a shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
21.50
0-0Nwankwo Lee hacks Peter Impey from behind! The referee calls over Nwankwo Lee and shows him a yellow card! Peter Impey grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
22.54
Clive Rankin flicks a high pass forward. Simon Mckay controls it well on his chest. Simon Mckay shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
32.20
Matthew Thomson breaks forward. Matthew Thomson flicks a high ball forward to Alberto Camacho who takes it down. Alberto Camacho whips in a cross ball towards Peter Impey. Peter Impey gets a glancing touch on the cross ball his aim is horrendously poor!
33.27
Ighli Ganz threads a neat ball through to Benedetto Teodorani. Benedetto Teodorani hits a low pass to Peter Impey. Peter Impey shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
36.09
Norman Butt plays the ball forward to Neil Ferguson. Neil Ferguson whips in a cross ball towards John Izzet. John Izzet gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies well off target!
44.19
0-1Steve Woodcock receives the ball from a throw-in from Clive Rankin. Steve Woodcock makes a beautiful solo run. Steve Woodcock shoots from 25 yards. What a cracker!! David Moncur had no chance!! Goal for Blackpool!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Crystal Palace appear unchanged since the first half. Blackpool also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Blackpool kick off!
53.39
0-1Kevin Shields flicks a high pass forward. Darren Izzet holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Darren Izzet knocks the ball to his team mate, John Izzet. John Izzet knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Richard Vieira who gathers it comfortably.
54.12
Norman Butt flicks a high pass forward. Neil Ferguson collects the pass. Neil Ferguson puts a great ball through. John Izzet runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
55.32
0-1Norman Butt brings the ball forward. Norman Butt flicks a high pass forward. Neil Ferguson controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Matthew Thomson comes in with a late challenge on Neil Ferguson. Penalty not given!!
57.10
Steve Woodcock chips the ball to his team mate, Alberto Camacho. Alberto Camacho makes a probing pass between the defence to Peter Impey. Peter Impey tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
59.26
David Moutinho darts forward. David Moutinho knocks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Camacho. Alberto Camacho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.42
0-1Crystal Palace have made a substitution with Damien Clegg replacing Giampietro Pinzi .
61.43
0-1Damien Clegg hacks Matthew Thomson from behind! The referee calls over Damien Clegg and shows him a yellow card! Matthew Thomson runs off the knock.
65.58
Max Thirlwell catches Alberto Camacho on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alberto Camacho stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.07
0-1Jason Murray makes a simple pass to Norman Butt. Norman Butt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Izzet. John Izzet plays a scrappy one-two with Damien Clegg and advances towards the goal... John Izzet rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
67.04
0-1Neil Ferguson hacks David Moutinho from behind! Neil Ferguson is given a warning by the referee! David Moutinho stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.16
Clive Rankin runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Clive Rankin whips in a cross ball towards Peter Impey. Peter Impey makes a looping header on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
73.49
Darren Izzet deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Izzet. John Izzet knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.11
Crystal Palace have made 2 substitutions with Carl Lineker replacing Jason Murray and Matt Wilson replacing Darren Izzet and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
83.03
Clive Rankin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alberto Camacho. Alberto Camacho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.04
Ighli Ganz hacks John Izzet from behind! The referee brings Ighli Ganz to one side and gives him a warning! John Izzet grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
1
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
27.6%
42.5%
29.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Steve Woodcock of Blackpool |
Match Ratings
| 1. | David Moncur (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Nwankwo Lee (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Max Thirlwell (DEF) | | 6 |
| 4. | Kevin Shields (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jason Murray (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Darren Izzet (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Norman Butt (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Ian Howells (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | John Izzet (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Neil Ferguson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Giampietro Pinzi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Carl Lineker (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Matt Wilson (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Damien Clegg (MID) | | 5 |
| 1. | Richard Vieira (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ighli Ganz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | David Moutinho (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Matthew Thomson (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Benedetto Teodorani (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Clive Rankin (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Omer Bastin (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Steve Woodcock (MID) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Alberto Camacho (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Peter Impey (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Simon Mckay (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Tommy Mccann (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | James Chadwick (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Omer Powell (GK) | 0 | |