Match Report


Macclesfield TownMacclesfield Town     Doncaster RoversDoncaster Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Ledley EdwardsL. Edwards52
G
1
G
52Martin WeirM. Weir
Darius McgrealD. Mcgreal62
D
2
D
44Denny HuizinghD. Huizingh
Kemal ThompsonK. Thompson61
D
3
D
43Duncan MortensenD. Mortensen
Ruel McgrealR. Mcgreal58
D
captain4
D
43Ian CollymoreI. Collymore
Peter BarryP. Barry52
D
5
D
41Ross LockleyR. Lockley
Jon PeckhamJ. Peckham64
M
6
M
51Adam PearceA. Pearce
Joe DeaneJ. Deane61
M
7captain
M
46Kemal ImpeyK. Impey
Simon SmitheS. Smithe57
M
8
M
44Kelvin PerryK. Perry
Xavier RodriguezX. Rodriguez69
A
9
A
55Simon PlattS. Platt
Norman StandingN. Standing64
A
10
A
53Anthony GardnerA. Gardner
Edward PowerE. Power58
A
11
A
49Garry GallacherG. Gallacher
 
Craig ClaphamC. Clapham54
M
12
A
43David CarrickD. Carrick
Colin McinnesC. Mcinnes52
M
13
G
41John RobsonJ. Robson
Nicholas DrydenN. Dryden51
G
14
D
41Dominic MorrisonD. Morrison

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Moss Rose where Macclesfield Town play host to Doncaster Rovers. A crowd of 4,582 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Macclesfield Town are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Doncaster Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Terry Taylor.


0.00
Doncaster Rovers start the match!
2.49
Joe Deane barges into Kemal Impey. Joe Deane is shown the yellow card! Kemal Impey runs off the knock.
6.04
Joe Deane threads the ball through to Norman Standing. Norman Standing shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
8.41
Ruel Mcgreal passes the ball forward to Simon Smithe. Simon Smithe surges forward with the ball. Simon Smithe shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
10.51
Kemal Thompson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joe Deane. Joe Deane makes a simple pass to Edward Power. Edward Power shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
12.37
Jon Peckham flicks a high pass forward. Xavier Rodriguez collects the pass. Xavier Rodriguez tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
15.44
Ian Collymore flicks a high pass forward to Adam Pearce who brings the ball under control. Without breaking stride, Adam Pearce plays the ball forward to Anthony Gardner. Anthony Gardner knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Platt. Simon Platt directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
18.58
Simon Smithe surges forward with the ball. Simon Smithe tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
21.17
Kemal Impey brings the ball forward. Kemal Impey makes a simple pass, allowing Anthony Gardner to run into the box. Anthony Gardner cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Doncaster Rovers are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
27.42
Joe Deane chips the ball to his team mate, Xavier Rodriguez. Xavier Rodriguez whips in a cross ball towards Norman Standing. Norman Standing heads the ball goalwards but Martin Weir is on top of it.
32.03
Jon Peckham catches Kelvin Perry on the ankles. The referee brings Jon Peckham to one side and gives him a warning! Kelvin Perry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.11
Simon Smithe plays the ball forward to Norman Standing. Norman Standing knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.47
Kelvin Perry hacks Jon Peckham from behind! Kelvin Perry is shown the yellow card! Jon Peckham stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.57
Edward Power comes in with a late challenge on Duncan Mortensen. Edward Power is shown the yellow card! Duncan Mortensen stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.20
Kemal Thompson makes a strong solo run forward. Kemal Thompson flicks a high pass forward. Norman Standing holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Norman Standing sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Martin Weir!
45.00
Jon Peckham threads a neat ball through to Edward Power. Edward Power finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Macclesfield Town appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-2-1 formation. Doncaster Rovers appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Macclesfield Town kick off!
49.46
Duncan Mortensen threads a neat ball through to Kemal Impey. Kemal Impey threads the ball through to Anthony Gardner. Anthony Gardner shoots from long range but Ledley Edwards is on top of it.
53.12
Simon Smithe sees Norman Standing in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Norman Standing plays a one-two with Edward Power and advances towards the goal... Norman Standing cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
57.34
Kemal Thompson makes a probing pass to Joe Deane. Joe Deane threads a neat ball through to Edward Power. Edward Power shoots from long range but Martin Weir is on top of it.
59.37
Joe Deane hits a low pass to Edward Power. Edward Power knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ross Lockley.
60.42
Macclesfield Town have made 2 substitutions with Colin Mcinnes replacing Xavier Rodriguez and Nicholas Dryden replacing Joe Deane .
67.08
Nicholas Dryden flicks the ball to his team mate, Norman Standing. Norman Standing lofts in a cross ball towards Edward Power. Edward Power connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
75.58
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
77.19
Macclesfield Town have made a substitution with Craig Clapham replacing Norman Standing .Doncaster Rovers have made a substitution with Dominic Morrison replacing Anthony Gardner .
79.33
Simon Smithe passes the ball forward to Colin Mcinnes. Colin Mcinnes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Martin Weir comfortably gets down and covers it.
83.04
Ian Collymore controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kemal Impey. Kemal Impey chips the ball to his team mate, Garry Gallacher. Garry Gallacher shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
85.29
Ian Collymore flicks a high pass forward. Kemal Impey holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kemal Impey flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Morrison collects the pass. Dominic Morrison knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Peter Barry.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Macclesfield Town

Doncaster Rovers
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.2%
47.8%
Play Area
18.8%
40.6%
40.6%

Scorers
Edward Power 67
Simon Platt 15

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Martin Weir of Doncaster Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Ledley Edwards (GK)
6
2.Darius Mcgreal (DEF)
6
3.Kemal Thompson (DEF)
7
4.Ruel Mcgreal (DEF)
7
5.Peter Barry (DEF)
6
6.Jon Peckham (MID)
6
7.Joe Deane (MID)yellow card
6
8.Simon Smithe (MID)
8
9.Xavier Rodriguez (ATT)
6
10.Norman Standing (ATT)
8
11.Edward Power (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
8
 
12.Craig Clapham (MID)
6
13.Colin Mcinnes (MID)
6
14.Nicholas Dryden (GK)
6

1.Martin Weir (GK)
9
2.Denny Huizingh (DEF)
6
3.Duncan Mortensen (DEF)
6
4.Ian Collymore (DEF)
7
5.Ross Lockley (DEF)
6
6.Adam Pearce (MID)
6
7.Kemal Impey (MID)
7
8.Kelvin Perry (MID)yellow card
5
9.Simon Platt (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Anthony Gardner (ATT)
8
11.Garry Gallacher (ATT)
6
 
12.David Carrick (ATT)
0
13.John Robson (GK)
0
14.Dominic Morrison (DEF)
6