Match Report
| Crystal Palace | Crystal Palace |  |  | Colchester United | Colchester United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| David Moncur | D. Moncur |  | 54 | G |  | 1 | | G | 71 | | Carl Dichio | C. Dichio | |||||||||
| Nwankwo Lee | N. Lee | | 59 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 55 | | Ronnie Roberts | R. Roberts | |||||||||
| Max Thirlwell | M. Thirlwell | | 52 | D | | 3 | |  | D | 52 |  | Rafael Bento | R. Bento | ||||||||
| Kevin Shields | K. Shields | | 44 | D | | 4 | | D | 49 | | Vasco Carvalho | V. Carvalho | |||||||||
| Jason Murray | J. Murray | | 42 | D | | 5 | | M | 61 | | Luke Guppy | L. Guppy | |||||||||
| Darren Izzet | D. Izzet | | 57 | M | | 6 | | M | 60 | | Steve Lawrence | S. Lawrence | |||||||||
| Norman Butt | N. Butt | | 55 | M | | 7 | | M | 56 | | Brian Stewart | B. Stewart | |||||||||
| Ian Howells | I. Howells | | 54 | M | | | 8 | | M | 51 | | Anthony Keegan | A. Keegan | ||||||||
| John Izzet | J. Izzet | | 56 | A | | 9 | | A | 63 | | Dion Thirlwell | D. Thirlwell | |||||||||
| Neil Ferguson | N. Ferguson |  | 53 | A | | 10 | | A | 61 |  | Julian Galadames | J. Galadames | |||||||||
| Giampietro Pinzi | G. Pinzi |  | 53 | A | | 11 | | A | 57 | | Edgar Quaresma | E. Quaresma | |||||||||
| Carl Lineker | C. Lineker | | 53 | M | | 12 | | G | 55 | | Wes Youds | W. Youds | |||||||||
| Matt Wilson | M. Wilson | | 47 | M | | 13 | | G | 52 | | Kemal Benali | K. Benali | |||||||||
| Damien Clegg | D. Clegg | | 46 | M | | 14 | | A | 50 | | Nigel Fletcher | N. Fletcher | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Selhurst Park where Crystal Palace play host to Colchester United. A crowd of 4,540 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Crystal Palace are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Colchester United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ashley Nicholls.
The pitch is in good condition.
Crystal Palace are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Colchester United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ashley Nicholls.
0.00
0-0Colchester United start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.27
0-1With a delightful solo run, Anthony Keegan stretches the opposition's defence. Anthony Keegan finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
6.53
0-1Ronnie Roberts threads the ball through to Brian Stewart. Brian Stewart knocks the ball forward to Edgar Quaresma. Edgar Quaresma tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
8.42
Max Thirlwell threads a neat ball through to Darren Izzet. Darren Izzet flicks a high pass forward. Giampietro Pinzi collects the pass. Giampietro Pinzi finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
12.54
Brian Stewart controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edgar Quaresma. Edgar Quaresma shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
18.09
0-1Norman Butt barges into Steve Lawrence. The referee calls over Norman Butt and warns him to calm down! Steve Lawrence hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.49
Rafael Bento flicks a high pass forward. Steve Lawrence controls it well on his chest. Steve Lawrence sees a break and surges forward. Steve Lawrence knocks in a cross ball towards Dion Thirlwell. Dion Thirlwell connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Dion Thirlwell scores for Colchester United!!
24.04
Ian Howells flicks the ball to his team mate, John Izzet. John Izzet sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
27.11
0-2Nwankwo Lee pushes up the pitch. Nwankwo Lee runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Nwankwo Lee knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carl Dichio who gathers it comfortably.
40.00
0-2Vasco Carvalho knocks the ball to his team mate, Steve Lawrence. Steve Lawrence knocks the ball to his team mate, Edgar Quaresma. Edgar Quaresma shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but David Moncur comfortably smothers it!
44.38
0-2Vasco Carvalho clumsily knocks into Neil Ferguson. The referee brings Vasco Carvalho to one side and gives him a warning! Neil Ferguson gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Crystal Palace appear unchanged since the first half. Colchester United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Crystal Palace kick off!
47.14
Ian Howells flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Ferguson. Neil Ferguson shoots from 25 yards but Carl Dichio is on top of it.
48.36
Norman Butt threads a neat ball through to Giampietro Pinzi. Giampietro Pinzi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Carl Dichio manages to keep it out.
49.40
Darren Izzet makes a probing pass to Neil Ferguson. Neil Ferguson whips in a cross ball towards John Izzet. John Izzet makes a convincing header but it's a woeful effort!
53.42
Nwankwo Lee threads a neat ball through to Darren Izzet. Darren Izzet makes a beautiful solo run. Darren Izzet runs straight at the defence! Darren Izzet comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out but it rises well off target!
55.33
Norman Butt flicks a high pass forward to John Izzet who brings the ball under control. John Izzet advances inside the box! John Izzet tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Carl Dichio.
57.05
0-2Colchester United are playing very deep making it very hard for their opposition to get back into the game.
60.39
0-2Crystal Palace have made a substitution with Damien Clegg replacing Giampietro Pinzi .
61.42
Brian Stewart knocks the ball to his team mate, Edgar Quaresma. Edgar Quaresma threads a neat, attacking ball through to Dion Thirlwell. Dion Thirlwell shoots from just inside the box but is denied by David Moncur. Excellent save.
66.14
Kevin Shields chips the ball to his team mate, Darren Izzet. Darren Izzet makes a probing pass to Neil Ferguson. Neil Ferguson whips in a cross ball towards John Izzet. John Izzet knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
69.57
Max Thirlwell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Norman Butt. Norman Butt flicks a high ball forward to Damien Clegg who takes it down. Damien Clegg shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
72.00
Ian Howells makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Damien Clegg. Damien Clegg knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Vasco Carvalho.
75.16
Brian Stewart flicks a high ball forward to Dion Thirlwell who takes it down. Dion Thirlwell shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
77.14
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. Colchester United have made 2 substitutions with Kemal Benali replacing Ronnie Roberts and Nigel Fletcher replacing Luke Guppy .
79.20
Steve Lawrence threads the ball through to Julian Galadames. Julian Galadames knocks in a cross ball towards Edgar Quaresma. Edgar Quaresma heads the ball goalwards but it's a woeful effort!
81.51
Steve Lawrence passes the ball forward to Edgar Quaresma. Edgar Quaresma shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
84.38
Vasco Carvalho flicks a high pass forward to Steve Lawrence who brings the ball under control. Steve Lawrence flicks a high ball forward to Julian Galadames who gracefully takes it down. Julian Galadames shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Colchester United!
89.47
Max Thirlwell threads a neat ball through to Norman Butt. Norman Butt sees Ian Howells in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ian Howells makes a simple pass, allowing John Izzet to run into the box. John Izzet looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Carl Dichio reads it well. Fabulous stop!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
6
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.7%
45.3%
Play Area
29.3%
44%
26.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Steve Lawrence of Colchester United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | David Moncur (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Nwankwo Lee (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Max Thirlwell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Kevin Shields (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jason Murray (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Darren Izzet (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Norman Butt (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Ian Howells (MID) | 6 | |
| 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) | 6 | |
| 1. | Carl Dichio (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Ronnie Roberts (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Rafael Bento (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Vasco Carvalho (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Luke Guppy (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Steve Lawrence (MID) | 9 | |
| 7. | Brian Stewart (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Anthony Keegan (MID) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Dion Thirlwell (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Julian Galadames (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Edgar Quaresma (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Wes Youds (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Kemal Benali (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Nigel Fletcher (ATT) | 6 | |