Match Report


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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Abbey Business Stadium where Cheltenham Town play host to Huddersfield Town. A crowd of 4,998 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Cheltenham Town are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Huddersfield Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gareth Atherton.


0.00
The whistle blows and Huddersfield Town get the match underway!
2.23
Ben Shields flicks the ball to his team mate, Lomano Edworthy. With a delightful solo run, Lomano Edworthy stretches the opposition's defence. Lomano Edworthy knocks the ball forward, putting Daniele Vieira through on goal. Daniele Vieira looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
3.33
Chris Upson catches Eoin Mowbray on the ankles. Chris Upson is shown the yellow card! Eoin Mowbray hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.00
Tony Barry kicks a strong pass forward to Jason Mike. Jason Mike takes it forward alone. Jason Mike shoots from long range. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
18.42
Chris Upson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy Wiltord. Billy Wiltord flicks a high pass forward. Fredrik Nicholls collects the pass. Fredrik Nicholls whips in a cross ball towards Jacob Anderton. Jacob Anderton connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Frank Middleton gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
20.17
Chris Dichio passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Jason Mike. Jason Mike chips the ball to his team mate, Chris Bower. Chris Bower makes a great pass forward. Eoin Mowbray runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
26.55
Billy Wiltord flicks the ball to his team mate, Fredrik Nicholls. Fredrik Nicholls makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Jacob Anderton. Jacob Anderton side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Solid save from Frank Middleton.
30.53
Simon Lofthouse flicks a high pass forward to Daniele Vieira who brings the ball under control. Daniele Vieira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Frank Middleton who gathers it comfortably.
32.05
Chris Dichio picks a pass forward to Jason Mike. Jason Mike flicks a high pass forward. Bill Lee controls it well on his chest. Bill Lee knocks the ball forward to Eoin Mowbray but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
36.43
Del Shilton hits a low pass to Fredrik Nicholls. Fredrik Nicholls plays a one-two with Jacob Anderton and rushes in on goal... Fredrik Nicholls rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
39.18
Del Shilton flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniele Vieira. Daniele Vieira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.22
Tony Barry flicks the ball to his team mate, Jason Mike. Jason Mike flicks a high ball forward to Chris Bower who takes it down. Chris Bower deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bill Lee but the linesman indicates offside!
44.47
Arno Reimers makes a probing pass to Del Shilton. Del Shilton flicks a high pass forward. Jacob Anderton collects the pass. Jacob Anderton deftly passes the ball to Fredrik Nicholls, releasing him through on goal. Fredrik Nicholls looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but is denied by Frank Middleton. Excellent save.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Cheltenham Town appear unchanged since the first half. Huddersfield Town also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Cheltenham Town kick off!
51.14
Del Shilton flicks a high pass forward. Fredrik Nicholls collects the pass. Fredrik Nicholls runs straight at the defence! Fredrik Nicholls tries a spectacular strike. Frank Middleton gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
53.40
Tony Barry threads a neat ball through to Anton Röhlig. Anton Röhlig kicks a strong pass forward to Morris Shearer. Morris Shearer finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
60.35
Billy Wiltord threads a neat ball through to Jacob Anderton. Jacob Anderton knocks in a cross ball towards Fredrik Nicholls. Fredrik Nicholls beats his man to it with a header but it's a woeful effort!
61.14
Simon Lofthouse knocks the ball forward to Fredrik Nicholls. Fredrik Nicholls knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.44
Jason Mike runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jason Mike plays a quick one-two with Chris Bower and rushes in on goal... Jason Mike rockets a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
73.03
Tony Barry sees Jason Mike in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jason Mike passes the ball forward to Eoin Mowbray. Eoin Mowbray shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
77.46
Cheltenham Town have made 2 substitutions with Wayne Richards replacing Chris Bower and Matthew Charlton replacing Eoin Mowbray .
81.04
Daniele Vieira catches Tony Barry on the ankles. Daniele Vieira is shown the yellow card! Tony Barry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.09
Tony Barry flicks the ball to his team mate, Jason Mike. Jason Mike flicks a high pass forward. Bill Lee controls it well on his chest. Bill Lee shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
89.35
Del Shilton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniele Vieira. Daniele Vieira knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ledley Fox.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.1%
53.9%
Play Area
35.5%
42.1%
22.4%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jason Mike of Cheltenham Town

Match Ratings
1.Frank Middleton (GK)
7
2.Alexander Schnellinger (DEF)
6
3.Tony Barry (DEF)
7
4.Chris Dichio (DEF)
6
5.Ledley Fox (DEF)
6
6.Anton Röhlig (MID)
6
7.Jason Mike (MID)goal scoredgoal scored
9
8.Morris Shearer (ATT)
6
9.Eoin Mowbray (ATT)
6
10.Chris Bower (ATT)
6
11.Bill Lee (ATT)
6
 
12.Matthew Charlton (MID)
6
13.Titus Walsh (MID)
0
14.Wayne Richards (MID)
6

1.Torsten Masur (GK)
6
2.Chris Upson (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Arno Reimers (DEF)
6
4.Ben Shields (DEF)
6
5.Simon Lofthouse (MID)
6
6.Del Shilton (MID)
6
7.Lomano Edworthy (MID)
6
8.Billy Wiltord (MID)
6
9.Jacob Anderton (ATT)
6
10.Fredrik Nicholls (ATT)
7
11.Daniele Vieira (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Norman Cutler (DEF)
0
13.Teddy Wallwork (GK)
0
14.Alfred Smith (DEF)
0