Match Report
| Scunthorpe United | Scunthorpe United |  |  | Portsmouth | Portsmouth | ||||||||||||||||
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| Jonathan Riza | J. Riza |  | 66 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 65 | | Marc Laver | M. Laver | ||||||||
| Darren Crooks | D. Crooks | | 59 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 52 | | Seth Davies | S. Davies | |||||||||
| Philipp Kaiser | P. Kaiser |  | 52 | D | | 3 | | D | 49 | | Frank Barry | F. Barry | |||||||||
| Anthony Jobson | A. Jobson | | 52 | D | | 4 | | D | 42 | | Arthur Bloomer | A. Bloomer | |||||||||
| Neil Naysmith | N. Naysmith |  | 51 | D | | | 5 | | D | 40 | | Steve Barry | S. Barry | ||||||||
| Michael Mccann | M. Mccann | | 53 | M | | 6 | | M | 61 |  | William Dzodic | W. Dzodic | |||||||||
| Omer Andrews | O. Andrews | | 53 | M | | 7 | | M | 61 | | Armin Sachs | A. Sachs | |||||||||
| Isaiah Wright | I. Wright | | 48 | A | | 8 | | A | 63 | | Glynn Beckham | G. Beckham | |||||||||
| Alex Ferguson | A. Ferguson | | 48 | A | | 9 | | A | 47 | | Harry Harrison | H. Harrison | |||||||||
| Stan Godber | S. Godber | | 47 | A | | 10 | | A | 44 | | Niccolo Hurst | N. Hurst | |||||||||
| Marcus Clegg | M. Clegg | | 43 | A | | 11 | | A | 44 | | David Bishop | D. Bishop | |||||||||
| Alec Burley | A. Burley | | 53 | G | | 12 | | M | 55 | | Ashley Griffin | A. Griffin | |||||||||
| Chris Banks | C. Banks | | 50 | D | | 13 | | M | 55 | | Damien Brown | D. Brown | |||||||||
| Brendan Fletcher | B. Fletcher | | 50 | M | | 14 | | M | 49 | | Billy Maddison | B. Maddison | |||||||||
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Glanford Park where Scunthorpe United play host to Portsmouth. A crowd of 3,952 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Scunthorpe United and Portsmouth are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Bould.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Scunthorpe United and Portsmouth are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Bould.
0.00
0-0Portsmouth kick off and get the match underway!
2.20
0-0Omer Andrews makes a beautiful solo run. Omer Andrews runs straight at the defence! Omer Andrews shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Marc Laver easily smothers it!
6.37
0-0Omer Andrews runs straight at the opposition's defence. Omer Andrews shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
8.27
0-0Omer Andrews flicks a high pass forward to Alex Ferguson who brings the ball under control. Alex Ferguson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.13
Omer Andrews flicks a high ball forward to Marcus Clegg who takes it down. Marcus Clegg knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.53
0-0Michael Mccann catches Armin Sachs on the ankles. The referee warns Michael Mccann to calm down! Armin Sachs runs off the knock.
15.46
Michael Mccann makes a probing pass to Alex Ferguson. Alex Ferguson whips in a cross ball towards Isaiah Wright. With a superhuman jump, Isaiah Wright connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
22.56
Michael Mccann threads the ball through to Marcus Clegg. Marcus Clegg whips in a cross ball towards Isaiah Wright. Isaiah Wright beats his man to it with a header but it's a woeful effort!
26.44
Omer Andrews takes it forward alone. Omer Andrews shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
28.24
Armin Sachs flicks a high pass forward. Glynn Beckham holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Glynn Beckham shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
32.18
William Dzodic makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Bishop. David Bishop sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
33.50
0-1William Dzodic makes a simple pass to Niccolo Hurst. Niccolo Hurst shoots from 25 yards. Niccolo Hurst scores for Portsmouth!!
36.55
Armin Sachs makes a simple pass to Harry Harrison. Harry Harrison knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Anthony Jobson.
38.35
Philipp Kaiser threads a neat ball through to Omer Andrews. Omer Andrews flicks a high ball forward to Marcus Clegg who takes it down. Marcus Clegg knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Frank Barry.
42.40
Arthur Bloomer passes the ball forward to Armin Sachs. Armin Sachs flicks the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Hurst. Niccolo Hurst knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jonathan Riza who gathers it comfortably.
44.27
Armin Sachs makes a simple pass to Niccolo Hurst. Niccolo Hurst plays a one-two with Glynn Beckham and rushes in on goal... Niccolo Hurst makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
William Dzodic flicks a high pass forward. David Bishop collects the pass. David Bishop controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's there!! Jonathan Riza has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Scunthorpe United appear unchanged since the first half. Portsmouth 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!
47.52
0-2Armin Sachs hits a low pass to Harry Harrison. Harry Harrison knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but David Bishop is offside!
48.11
Philipp Kaiser flicks a high pass forward to Michael Mccann who brings the ball under control. Michael Mccann flicks a high ball forward to Marcus Clegg who takes it down. Marcus Clegg plays a one-two with Stan Godber and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Marcus Clegg provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
55.51
1-2Armin Sachs flicks a high pass forward. David Bishop collects the pass. David Bishop knocks in a cross ball towards Niccolo Hurst. Niccolo Hurst flicks the ball with his head but somehow Philipp Kaiser happens to be in the right place to block it.
60.16
1-2Scunthorpe United appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
60.16
Michael Mccann makes a probing pass to Marcus Clegg. Marcus Clegg shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
61.57
Armin Sachs makes a simple pass to Niccolo Hurst. Niccolo Hurst knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.37
Steve Barry sees space and advances. Steve Barry picks a pass forward to Niccolo Hurst. Niccolo Hurst makes a probing pass between the defence to Glynn Beckham. Glynn Beckham makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!
66.54
William Dzodic threads a neat ball through to David Bishop. David Bishop shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
75.56
With great vision, Seth Davies plays the ball forward to Armin Sachs. With great vision, Armin Sachs plays the ball forward to David Bishop. David Bishop whips in a cross ball towards Harry Harrison. Harry Harrison is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Jonathan Riza is on top of it.
77.17
Omer Andrews kicks a strong pass forward to Stan Godber. Stan Godber lofts in a cross ball towards Marcus Clegg. Marcus Clegg jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Marc Laver picks it out of the air!
79.15
Anthony Jobson flicks a high pass forward to Isaiah Wright who brings the ball under control. Isaiah Wright knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex Ferguson. Alex Ferguson lofts in a cross ball towards Stan Godber. Stan Godber beats his man to it with a header. Marc Laver gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
81.03
Isaiah Wright sees space and advances. Isaiah Wright kicks a strong pass forward to Alex Ferguson but the referee indicates it's offside!
84.29
Omer Andrews changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Omer Andrews knocks in a cross ball towards Stan Godber. Stan Godber powers a header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
89.34
Michael Mccann flicks a high pass forward. Stan Godber holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stan Godber whips in a cross ball towards Marcus Clegg. Marcus Clegg makes a looping header on goal. Magnificent save by Marc Laver!
90.00
William Dzodic knocks the ball to his team mate, Harry Harrison. Harry Harrison knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Neil Naysmith.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.2%
53.8%
Play Area
23.8%
48.8%
27.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Omer Andrews of Scunthorpe United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jonathan Riza (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Darren Crooks (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Philipp Kaiser (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Anthony Jobson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Neil Naysmith (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Michael Mccann (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Omer Andrews (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Isaiah Wright (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alex Ferguson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Stan Godber (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Marcus Clegg (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Alec Burley (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Chris Banks (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Brendan Fletcher (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Marc Laver (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Seth Davies (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Frank Barry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Arthur Bloomer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Steve Barry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | William Dzodic (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Armin Sachs (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Glynn Beckham (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Harry Harrison (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Niccolo Hurst (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | David Bishop (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Ashley Griffin (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Damien Brown (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Billy Maddison (MID) | 0 | |