Match Report


Scunthorpe UnitedScunthorpe United     Cheltenham TownCheltenham Town
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Marcus WilliamsM. Williams49
G
1
G
56Adam MasonA. Mason
Sol GreavesS. Greaves49
D
2captain
D
47James YoudsJ. Youds
James WilsonJ. Wilson43
D
3
D
46Eoin MintoE. Minto
Edward MiddletonE. Middleton43
D
captain4
D
45Martin ParkerM. Parker
Jon EhioguJ. Ehiogu41
D
5
D
43Ramon KnopperR. Knopper
Dale WindassD. Windass57
M
6
M
53Brian PowerB. Power
Neil GallagherN. Gallagher50
M
7
M
50Colin HeskeyC. Heskey
Martin ChristieM. Christie46
M
8
M
46Del KoncheskyD. Konchesky
Mervin GeorgeM. George46
A
9
M
42Nicholas WalkerN. Walker
Ashley DavisA. Davis39
A
10
A
48Brian ShiltonB. Shilton
Ian WinterburnI. Winterburn39
A
11
A
47Nicholas GuppyN. Guppy
 
Shaun HuckerbyS. Huckerby42
G
12
G
51Eddie StoneE. Stone
Kieron ArmstrongK. Armstrong41
D
13
G
49Kieron Lua-LuaK. Lua-Lua
Stanley VenusS. Venus39
D
14
D
42Shaun PattersonS. Patterson

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Glanford Park where Scunthorpe United play host to Cheltenham Town. A crowd of 2,772 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Scunthorpe United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Cheltenham Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Leon Jeffers.


0.00
The first half starts with Cheltenham Town kicking off!
30.45
James Wilson flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Gallagher. Seeing a gap ahead, Neil Gallagher plays the ball forward to Ashley Davis. Ashley Davis threads the ball through to Ian Winterburn but he's offside!
32.34
James Wilson chips the ball to his team mate, Dale Windass. Dale Windass hits a low pass to Ashley Davis. Ashley Davis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Martin Parker.
36.10
Dale Windass deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mervin George. Mervin George knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adam Mason who gathers it comfortably.
38.59
Eoin Minto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Heskey. Colin Heskey runs straight at the opposition's defence. Colin Heskey flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Guppy. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Nicholas Guppy provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
39.38
Del Konchesky hits a low pass to Brian Shilton. Brian Shilton knocks in a cross ball towards Nicholas Guppy. Nicholas Guppy connects with a diving header but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
Sol Greaves threads the ball through to Martin Christie. Martin Christie flicks a high ball forward to Mervin George who takes it down. Mervin George sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Scunthorpe United appear unchanged since the first half. Cheltenham Town also appear unchanged since the first half. The Scunthorpe United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Scunthorpe United kick off and get the second half underway!
48.18
Brian Power threads a neat ball through to Brian Shilton. Brian Shilton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
51.58
Eoin Minto plays the ball forward to Del Konchesky. Del Konchesky makes a simple pass to Brian Shilton. Brian Shilton shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
60.19
Martin Christie comes in with a late challenge on Brian Power. The referee calls over Martin Christie and shows him a yellow card! Brian Power hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.28
Neil Gallagher makes a beautiful solo run. Neil Gallagher knocks in a cross ball towards Ian Winterburn. With a superhuman jump, Ian Winterburn connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
73.27
Sol Greaves knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Christie. Martin Christie sees Mervin George in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mervin George knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.15
Martin Christie makes a simple pass to Ian Winterburn. Ian Winterburn knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adam Mason who gathers it comfortably.
83.48
Martin Parker flicks a high pass forward to Nicholas Walker who brings the ball under control. Nicholas Walker threads a neat ball through to Nicholas Guppy. Nicholas Guppy shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Scunthorpe United

Cheltenham Town
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
1
1
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
39.5%
60.5%
Play Area
25%
51.3%
23.7%

Scorers
Mervin George 45

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mervin George of Scunthorpe United

Match Ratings
1.Marcus Williams (GK)
6
2.Sol Greaves (DEF)
6
3.James Wilson (DEF)
7
4.Edward Middleton (DEF)
6
5.Jon Ehiogu (DEF)
6
6.Dale Windass (MID)
6
7.Neil Gallagher (MID)
7
8.Martin Christie (MID)yellow card
7
9.Mervin George (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Ashley Davis (ATT)
6
11.Ian Winterburn (ATT)
6
 
12.Shaun Huckerby (GK)
0
13.Kieron Armstrong (DEF)
0
14.Stanley Venus (DEF)
0

1.Adam Mason (GK)
6
2.James Youds (DEF)
6
3.Eoin Minto (DEF)
8
4.Martin Parker (DEF)
6
5.Ramon Knopper (DEF)
6
6.Brian Power (MID)
6
7.Colin Heskey (MID)
8
8.Del Konchesky (MID)
7
9.Nicholas Walker (MID)
7
10.Brian Shilton (ATT)
7
11.Nicholas Guppy (ATT)
8
 
12.Eddie Stone (GK)
0
13.Kieron Lua-Lua (GK)
0
14.Shaun Patterson (DEF)
0