Match Report


Huddersfield TownHuddersfield Town     York CityYork City
Computer Player Computer Player Chris Wood Chris Wood
Torsten MasurT. Masur52
G
1
G
35Steven SwiftS. Swift
Chris UpsonC. Upson64
D
2
D
56Brian BarmbyB. Barmby
Arno ReimersA. Reimers63
D
captain3
D
50Eoin BeckhamE. Beckham
Ben ShieldsB. Shields55
D
4
D
43Edward BlakeE. Blake
Simon LofthouseS. Lofthouse65
M
5
D
52Nick BlackN. Black
Del ShiltonD. Shilton59
M
6
M
46Lomano WhelanL. Whelan
Malcolm MckayM. Mckay50
M
7captain
M
57Stanley WetherallS. Wetherall
Lomano EdworthyL. Edworthy43
M
8
M
49Jermaine SturridgeJ. Sturridge
Jacob AndertonJ. Anderton57
A
9
A
42Leon GriffinL. Griffin
Fredrik NichollsF. Nicholls55
A
10
A
50Neil TaylorN. Taylor
Daniele VieiraD. Vieira54
A
11
A
52Eoin CooperE. Cooper
 
Norman CutlerN. Cutler53
D
12
M
39Brian HenryB. Henry
Teddy WallworkT. Wallwork45
G
13
A
45Rio BeagrieR. Beagrie
Alfred SmithA. Smith45
D
14
M
43Carl BenaliC. Benali

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at John Smiths Stadium where Huddersfield Town play host to York City. A crowd of 4,919 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Huddersfield Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while York City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Middleton.


0.00
The whistle blows and York City kick off!
3.16
Eoin Cooper catches Ben Shields on the ankles. The referee calls over Eoin Cooper and shows him a yellow card! Ben Shields runs off the knock.
4.45
Stanley Wetherall knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Taylor. Neil Taylor knocks in a cross ball towards Leon Griffin. Leon Griffin outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's a woeful effort!
9.41
Arno Reimers hits a low pass to Simon Lofthouse. Simon Lofthouse chips the ball to his team mate, Daniele Vieira. Daniele Vieira finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
12.30
Edward Blake flicks a high pass forward to Stanley Wetherall who brings the ball under control. Stanley Wetherall deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Taylor. Neil Taylor whips in a cross ball towards Eoin Cooper. Eoin Cooper jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Great save!
14.34
Del Shilton hits a low pass to Jacob Anderton. Jacob Anderton knocks the ball forward to Daniele Vieira but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
15.01
Malcolm Mckay runs straight at the opposition's defence. With great vision, Malcolm Mckay plays the ball forward to Fredrik Nicholls who has made a great run into the box. Fredrik Nicholls shoots from just inside the box. The keeper, Steven Swift, sees it late!! Goal for Huddersfield Town!
18.04
Simon Lofthouse makes a simple pass to Jacob Anderton. Jacob Anderton knocks in a cross ball towards Fredrik Nicholls. Fredrik Nicholls knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.16
Lomano Edworthy takes it forward alone. Lomano Edworthy shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
22.09
Arno Reimers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Del Shilton. Without breaking stride, Del Shilton plays the ball forward to Daniele Vieira. Daniele Vieira shoots from 25 yards. What a cracker!! Steven Swift had no chance!! Goal for Huddersfield Town!
27.28
Lomano Whelan makes a probing pass to Neil Taylor. Neil Taylor shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Torsten Masur.
32.55
Malcolm Mckay makes a simple pass to Fredrik Nicholls. Fredrik Nicholls controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Steven Swift manages to gather it comfortably.
34.17
Del Shilton makes a probing pass to Daniele Vieira. Daniele Vieira shoots from 25 yards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
44.47
Lomano Whelan brings the ball forward. Lomano Whelan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ben Shields.
45.00
Edward Blake deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lomano Whelan. Lomano Whelan sees Neil Taylor in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil Taylor knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arno Reimers.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Huddersfield Town get the second half underway!
47.32
Stanley Wetherall chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Taylor. Neil Taylor plays a one-two with Leon Griffin and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Neil Taylor provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
51.19
Seeing a gap ahead, Arno Reimers plays the ball forward to Simon Lofthouse. Simon Lofthouse sees Fredrik Nicholls in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fredrik Nicholls passes the ball forward but Daniele Vieira is offside!
57.49
Eoin Beckham makes a probing pass to Lomano Whelan. Lomano Whelan hits a low pass to Eoin Cooper. Eoin Cooper knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Chris Upson.
60.42
Ben Shields makes a probing pass to Del Shilton. Del Shilton flicks a high pass forward. Fredrik Nicholls collects the pass. Fredrik Nicholls cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Fredrik Nicholls provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
63.30
Leon Griffin catches Arno Reimers on the ankles. The referee brings Leon Griffin to one side and gives him a warning! Arno Reimers gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
66.52
Eoin Beckham flicks the ball to his team mate, Lomano Whelan. Lomano Whelan passes the ball forward to Leon Griffin. Leon Griffin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.35
Jermaine Sturridge plays the ball forward to Leon Griffin. Leon Griffin whips in a cross ball towards Neil Taylor. Neil Taylor jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
85.18
Without breaking stride, Arno Reimers plays the ball forward to Simon Lofthouse. Simon Lofthouse sees a break and surges forward. Simon Lofthouse whips in a cross ball towards Daniele Vieira. Nick Black comes in with a late challenge on Daniele Vieira. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
85.18
The referee points to the spot..
86.53
Jacob Anderton takes a long run up. It's in!! Steven Swift had no chance!!
87.27
Arno Reimers kicks a strong pass forward to Malcolm Mckay. Malcolm Mckay darts forward. Malcolm Mckay plays a one-two with Jacob Anderton and advances towards the goal... Malcolm Mckay shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
Nick Black plays the ball forward to Lomano Whelan. Lomano Whelan flicks a high pass forward. Neil Taylor holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Neil Taylor shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Huddersfield Town

York City
Goals
6
1
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.6%
38.4%
Play Area
30.1%
45.2%
24.7%

Scorers
Fredrik Nicholls 15, 18
Daniele Vieira 22, 34
Jacob Anderton 87 (p)
Malcolm Mckay 87
Neil Taylor 47

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Fredrik Nicholls of Huddersfield Town

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

1.Steven Swift (GK)
6
2.Brian Barmby (DEF)
6
3.Eoin Beckham (DEF)
6
4.Edward Blake (DEF)
6
5.Nick Black (DEF)
6
6.Lomano Whelan (MID)
6
7.Stanley Wetherall (MID)
6
8.Jermaine Sturridge (MID)
6
9.Leon Griffin (ATT)
6
10.Neil Taylor (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Eoin Cooper (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Brian Henry (MID)
0
13.Rio Beagrie (ATT)
0
14.Carl Benali (MID)
0