Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Home Park where Plymouth Argyle play host to Luton Town. A crowd of 4,147 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Plymouth Argyle are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Luton Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Benali.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Plymouth Argyle are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Luton Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Benali.
0.00
0-0Luton Town get the match underway!
6.04
0-0George Cooper hacks Stan Pearce from behind! The referee warns George Cooper to calm down! Stan Pearce hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.03
Frank Delaney hacks Les Huckerby from behind! Frank Delaney is warned by the referee! Les Huckerby stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.35
0-0Paolo Mccann sees Rio Blake in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rio Blake threads the ball through to Robert Lampard. Robert Lampard tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
15.11
With great vision, Eoin Atherton plays the ball forward to Tim Kitson. Tim Kitson tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
24.26
Adam Mcgreal deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Metzger. Sebastian Metzger lofts in a cross ball towards Tim Kitson. Tim Kitson finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
26.53
Adam Mcgreal controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, George Cooper. George Cooper knocks in a cross ball towards Tim Kitson. Tim Kitson whips the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
27.09
1-0Showing composure, Stan Pearce laces a weighted ball forward to Les Huckerby. Les Huckerby makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Harvey Ehiogu. Harvey Ehiogu knocks in a cross ball towards Renato De Sole. With a superhuman jump, Renato De Sole connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Massimiliano Malafronte with no chance!! Goal for Plymouth Argyle!
32.09
Stan Pearce flicks a high pass forward. Rio Blake collects the pass. Rio Blake knocks the ball to his team mate, Renato De Sole. Renato De Sole flicks the ball to his team mate, Robert Lampard. Some silky footwork from Robert Lampard provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
33.53
1-0Robert Formon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rio Blake. Rio Blake flicks a high pass forward. Robert Lampard easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Robert Lampard lofts in a cross ball towards Renato De Sole. Renato De Sole fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Massimiliano Malafronte punches it away to safety.
34.06
1-0Mike Galli threads the ball through to Eoin Atherton. Eoin Atherton makes a probing pass to Sebastian Metzger. Sebastian Metzger cuts inside the box! Sebastian Metzger muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball cannons off Robert Formon, going out of play.
35.24
1-0It's a corner kick. Adam Mcgreal kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Stan Nicholls gets to the ball and clears it up field.
38.14
Rio Blake makes a probing pass to Robert Lampard. Robert Lampard shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
44.26
Robert Formon flicks the ball to his team mate, Les Huckerby. Les Huckerby threads a neat ball through to Harvey Ehiogu. Harvey Ehiogu tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
45.00
Les Huckerby threads the ball through to Robert Lampard. Robert Lampard lofts in a cross ball towards Renato De Sole. Renato De Sole flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
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. Luton Town also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Plymouth Argyle kicking off!
49.19
Norman Ince drives a long ball upfield. George Cooper whips in a cross ball towards Tim Kitson. Tim Kitson gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Tim Kitson!
59.04
Andy Gemmill catches Max Burbage on the ankles. Andy Gemmill is given a warning by the referee! Max Burbage stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.55
2-1Luton Town have made 2 substitutions with Teddy Blake replacing George Cooper and Paul Coppinger replacing Tiago Andrade .
65.38
Stan Nicholls flicks a high pass forward to Harvey Ehiogu who brings the ball under control. Harvey Ehiogu knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Lampard. Robert Lampard flicks the ball with his head. Massimiliano Malafronte comfortably picks it out of the air!
69.45
Harvey Ehiogu hacks Norman Ince from behind! The referee calls over Harvey Ehiogu and warns him to calm down! Norman Ince stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.30
Max Burbage clumsily knocks into Andy Gemmill. The referee brings Max Burbage to one side and gives him a warning! Andy Gemmill stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.49
2-1Stan Pearce hacks Tim Kitson from behind! Stan Pearce is shown the yellow card! Tim Kitson stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.50
Plymouth Argyle have made 3 substitutions with Scott Plowright replacing Stan Nicholls, Ross White replacing Les Huckerby and Mick Middleton replacing Rio Blake .
79.13
From the throw-in, Andy Gemmill picks out Mick Middleton. Mick Middleton makes a probing pass to Harvey Ehiogu. Harvey Ehiogu lofts in a cross ball towards Renato De Sole. Renato De Sole makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
81.03
Mick Middleton surges forward with the ball. Mick Middleton knocks in a cross ball towards Harvey Ehiogu. Harvey Ehiogu is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Massimiliano Malafronte gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
83.09
2-1Max Burbage darts forward. Max Burbage knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.14
Frank Delaney kicks a strong pass forward to Eoin Atherton. Eoin Atherton chips the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Metzger. Sebastian Metzger plays a scrappy one-two with Tim Kitson and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Sebastian Metzger provides some space. He shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
87.12
Stan Pearce clumsily knocks into Sebastian Metzger. Stan Pearce is given a warning by the referee! Sebastian Metzger hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
3
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.2%
43.8%
Play Area
25%
45%
30%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Renato De Sole of Plymouth Argyle |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ronnie Huckerby (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Paolo Mccann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stan Pearce (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Robert Formon (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Rio Blake (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Andy Gemmill (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Les Huckerby (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Stan Nicholls (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Renato De Sole (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Robert Lampard (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Harvey Ehiogu (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Mick Middleton (GK) | 7 | |
| 13. | Ross White (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Scott Plowright (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Massimiliano Malafronte (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Mike Galli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Frank Delaney (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Norman Ince (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Tiago Andrade (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Eoin Atherton (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Adam Mcgreal (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Max Burbage (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Sebastian Metzger (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Tim Kitson (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | George Cooper (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Paul Coppinger (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Teddy Blake (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Tony Gascoigne (DEF) | 0 | |