Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Edgeley Park where Stockport County play host to Macclesfield Town. A crowd of 2,910 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Stockport County and Macclesfield Town are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Murray.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Stockport County and Macclesfield Town are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Murray.
0.00
Stockport County kick off the first half!
4.32
Paul Smith flicks a high pass forward. Neil Fletcher holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Neil Fletcher hits a low pass to Des Neville. Des Neville side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
8.41
Paul Smith flicks a high pass forward. Des Neville collects the pass. Des Neville sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Niccolo Wright-Phillips manages to gather it easily.
9.37
Showing composure, Dale Hackworth laces a through ball forward to Dennis Flintlock. Dennis Flintlock shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
15.15
Seeing a gap ahead, Greg Shilton plays the ball forward to Francis Lisbie. Francis Lisbie knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Fletcher. Neil Fletcher directs the ball goalwards with his head. Niccolo Wright-Phillips gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
16.27
Greg Shilton flicks a high pass forward. Neil Fletcher collects the pass. Neil Fletcher shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
18.07
Nick Philips kicks a strong pass forward to Dean Greaves. Dean Greaves makes a simple pass to Richard Upson. Richard Upson shoots from 20 yards. Ross Milligan effortlessly gets down and covers it.
20.00
Danny Richards receives the ball from a throw-in from Scott Dodd. Seeing a gap ahead, Danny Richards plays the ball forward to Paul Smith. Paul Smith passes the ball forward to Des Neville. Des Neville whips in a cross ball towards Neil Fletcher. Neil Fletcher shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Niccolo Wright-Phillips has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
28.03
Ralph Beckham makes a probing pass to Dale Hackworth. Dale Hackworth knocks the ball forward to Adam Brown. Adam Brown shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
30.54
Nick Philips threads a neat ball through to Dean Greaves. Dean Greaves knocks the ball to his team mate, Dennis Flintlock. Dennis Flintlock advances inside the box! Dennis Flintlock rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Ross Milligan manages to gather it.
32.48
Paul Smith threads the ball through to Mervin Bellamy. Mervin Bellamy rushes past Ralph Beckham! Mervin Bellamy makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
33.28
Danny Richards makes a probing pass to Paul Smith. Paul Smith darts forward. Paul Smith sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
39.36
Dean Greaves threads a neat ball through to Richard Upson. Richard Upson lofts in a cross ball towards Alan Johnson. Alan Johnson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alan Johnson!
42.24
Dean Greaves plays the ball forward to Dennis Flintlock. Dennis Flintlock lofts in a cross ball towards Alan Johnson. Alan Johnson jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Ross Milligan. Excellent save.
45.00
Greg Shilton darts forward. Greg Shilton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Stockport County appear unchanged since the first half. Macclesfield Town also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Macclesfield Town kick off and get the second half underway!
48.21
Ronnie Lampard pushes up the pitch. Ronnie Lampard chips the ball to his team mate, Alan Johnson. Alan Johnson knocks in a cross ball towards Dennis Flintlock. Dennis Flintlock finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
49.49
Dean Greaves knocks the ball to his team mate, Alan Johnson. Alan Johnson shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
53.04
Paul Smith plays the ball forward to Des Neville. Des Neville knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Niccolo Wright-Phillips who gathers it comfortably.
54.14
Tony Tolley comes in with a late challenge on Richard Upson. The referee warns Tony Tolley to calm down! Richard Upson stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.14
Dean Greaves hacks Paul Smith from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Paul Smith runs off the knock.
59.37
Nick Philips sees space and advances. Nick Philips threads a neat ball through to Alan Johnson. Alan Johnson kicks a strong pass forward to Dennis Flintlock but the referee indicates it's offside!
61.17
Seeing Ralph Beckham's run, Ronnie Lampard quickly throws the ball into his path. Ralph Beckham flicks a high pass forward. Dean Greaves collects the pass. Dean Greaves flicks a high pass forward. Richard Upson collects the pass. Richard Upson shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
63.26
Dean Greaves catches Greg Shilton on the ankles. Dean Greaves is shown his second yellow card!! He leaves the field in disgrace!! Greg Shilton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.23
Nick Philips knocks the ball forward to Alan Johnson. Alan Johnson sees a break and surges forward. Seeing a gap ahead, Alan Johnson plays the ball forward to Dennis Flintlock who has made a great run into the box. Dennis Flintlock muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Ross Milligan!
67.31
Paul Smith threads a neat ball through to Mervin Bellamy. Mervin Bellamy whips in a cross ball towards Francis Lisbie. Francis Lisbie directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
69.15
Alan Johnson hacks Danny Richards from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Danny Richards hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.09
Dale Hackworth surges forward with the ball. Dale Hackworth knocks in a cross ball towards Dennis Flintlock. Dennis Flintlock whips the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
72.10
Paul Smith sees Francis Lisbie in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francis Lisbie shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
75.57
Dale Hackworth flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard Upson. Richard Upson runs straight at the defence! Richard Upson takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Ross Milligan!
78.49
Dale Hackworth hacks Greg Shilton from behind! The referee calls over Dale Hackworth and shows him a yellow card! Greg Shilton runs off the knock.
81.23
Alan Johnson flicks the ball to his team mate, Adam Brown. Adam Brown shoots from distance. Ross Milligan is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
84.23
Alan Johnson comes in with a late challenge on Paul Smith. The referee calls over Alan Johnson and shows him his second yellow card! He's sending him off!! Paul Smith stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.21
Danny Richards chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Smith. Paul Smith brings the ball forward. Paul Smith finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Niccolo Wright-Phillips effortlessly smothers it!
90.00
Paul Smith catches Richard Upson on the ankles. The referee brings Paul Smith to one side and gives him a warning! Richard Upson runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
8
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
5
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
2
Possession
48.4%
51.6%
Play Area
25.3%
42.9%
31.9%
Scorers
| Neil Fletcher 20 | Alan Johnson 39 Adam Brown 81 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Paul Smith of Stockport County |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ross Milligan (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Scott Dodd (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Danny Richards (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Tony Tolley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kevin Bolton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Greg Shilton (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Paul Smith (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Neil Fletcher (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
| 9. | Des Neville (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Francis Lisbie (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Mervin Bellamy (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Oleg Pearson (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Simon Cooper (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Anthony Heskey (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Niccolo Wright-Phillips (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Ronnie Lampard (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nick Philips (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ralph Beckham (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Matt Dodd (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dale Hackworth (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
| 7. | Alan Johnson (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 5 |
| 8. | Adam Brown (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
| 9. | Dennis Flintlock (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Dean Greaves (MID) | ![]() | 3 |
| 11. | Richard Upson (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Wes Sinclair (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Francesco G. Adani (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Trevor Bellamy (MID) | 0 | |






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