Match Report


Macclesfield TownMacclesfield Town     Scunthorpe UnitedScunthorpe United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Ledley EdwardsL. Edwards52
G
1
G
66Jonathan RizaJ. Riza
Darius McgrealD. Mcgreal62
D
2
D
59Darren CrooksD. Crooks
Kemal ThompsonK. Thompson61
D
3
D
52Philipp KaiserP. Kaiser
Ruel McgrealR. Mcgreal58
D
captain4
D
52Anthony JobsonA. Jobson
Peter BarryP. Barry52
D
5captain
D
51Neil NaysmithN. Naysmith
Jon PeckhamJ. Peckham64
M
6
M
53Michael MccannM. Mccann
Joe DeaneJ. Deane61
M
7
M
53Omer AndrewsO. Andrews
Simon SmitheS. Smithe57
M
8
A
48Isaiah WrightI. Wright
Xavier RodriguezX. Rodriguez69
A
9
A
48Alex FergusonA. Ferguson
Norman StandingN. Standing64
A
10
A
47Stan GodberS. Godber
Edward PowerE. Power58
A
11
A
43Marcus CleggM. Clegg
 
Craig ClaphamC. Clapham54
M
12
G
53Alec BurleyA. Burley
Colin McinnesC. Mcinnes52
M
13
D
50Chris BanksC. Banks
Nicholas DrydenN. Dryden51
G
14
M
50Brendan FletcherB. Fletcher

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Moss Rose where Macclesfield Town play host to Scunthorpe United. A crowd of 4,176 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Macclesfield Town are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Scunthorpe United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Titus Gilchrist.


0.00
The first half starts with Macclesfield Town kicking off!
2.47
Joe Deane chips the ball to his team mate, Xavier Rodriguez. Xavier Rodriguez whips in a cross ball towards Edward Power. Edward Power powers a header at goal. Jonathan Riza didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
3.22
Jon Peckham chips the ball to his team mate, Edward Power. Edward Power finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
4.14
Omer Andrews controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcus Clegg. Marcus Clegg knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.11
Omer Andrews knocks the ball forward to Alex Ferguson. Alex Ferguson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.33
Michael Mccann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcus Clegg. Marcus Clegg puts a great ball through but Alex Ferguson is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
15.14
Joe Deane threads the ball through to Edward Power. Edward Power knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jonathan Riza who gathers it comfortably.
21.05
With a delightful solo run, Simon Smithe stretches the opposition's defence. Simon Smithe tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
24.47
Simon Smithe chips the ball to his team mate, Norman Standing. Norman Standing tries a spectacular long range effort. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Norman Standing!
32.19
Simon Smithe flicks a high ball forward to Edward Power who takes it down. Edward Power shoots from 20 yards. What a cracker!! Jonathan Riza had no chance!! Goal for Macclesfield Town!
36.43
Omer Andrews knocks the ball forward to Alex Ferguson. Alex Ferguson knocks in a cross ball towards Marcus Clegg. Marcus Clegg flicks the ball with his head but it flies just off target!
39.15
Ruel Mcgreal threads a neat ball through to Simon Smithe. Simon Smithe knocks the ball to his team mate, Norman Standing. Norman Standing shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
44.06
Jon Peckham chips the ball to his team mate, Xavier Rodriguez. Xavier Rodriguez finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
Anthony Jobson barges into Edward Power. The referee calls over Anthony Jobson and shows him a yellow card! Edward Power stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Macclesfield Town appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-2-1 formation. Scunthorpe United appear unchanged since the first half. The Scunthorpe United players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Scunthorpe United kick off the second half!
47.17
Omer Andrews controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stan Godber. Stan Godber shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
49.15
Omer Andrews chips the ball to his team mate, Stan Godber. Stan Godber knocks the ball forward to Alex Ferguson but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
53.44
Simon Smithe receives the ball from a throw-in from Joe Deane. Simon Smithe flicks a high pass forward. Norman Standing holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Norman Standing plays a scrappy one-two with Xavier Rodriguez and stumbles forward towards the goal... Norman Standing shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Jonathan Riza manages to gather it.
55.10
Simon Smithe surges forward with the ball. Simon Smithe whips in a cross ball towards Norman Standing. Norman Standing rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Jonathan Riza didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
59.22
Simon Smithe passes the ball forward to Norman Standing. Norman Standing controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
60.12
Macclesfield Town have made 2 substitutions with Colin Mcinnes replacing Xavier Rodriguez and Nicholas Dryden replacing Joe Deane .Scunthorpe United appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
61.16
Omer Andrews flicks a high pass forward. Stan Godber holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stan Godber shoots from 20 yards but Ledley Edwards reads it well. Fabulous stop!
65.33
Kemal Thompson flicks a high pass forward. Simon Smithe holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Simon Smithe deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Norman Standing. Norman Standing threads the ball through to Colin Mcinnes but he's offside!
69.39
Stan Godber comes in with a late challenge on Kemal Thompson. The referee brings Stan Godber to one side and gives him a warning! Kemal Thompson stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.13
Simon Smithe controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Mcinnes. Colin Mcinnes whips in a cross ball towards Norman Standing. Norman Standing makes a looping header on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
73.45
Peter Barry knocks the ball to his team mate, Jon Peckham. Jon Peckham knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Mcinnes. Colin Mcinnes shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
75.53
Anthony Jobson hits a low pass to Omer Andrews. Omer Andrews flicks a high pass forward. Stan Godber collects the pass. Stan Godber knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.36
Jon Peckham flicks a high pass forward. Colin Mcinnes controls it well on his chest. Colin Mcinnes shoots from 25 yards. Wonderful reactions from Jonathan Riza keeps it out!
78.26
Isaiah Wright kicks a strong pass forward to Stan Godber. Stan Godber lofts in a cross ball towards Marcus Clegg. Marcus Clegg directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
79.25
Omer Andrews flicks a high pass forward. Marcus Clegg collects the pass. Marcus Clegg knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Peter Barry.
81.14
Jon Peckham knocks the ball to his team mate, Norman Standing. Norman Standing knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Neil Naysmith.
84.39
Ruel Mcgreal plays the ball forward to Simon Smithe. Simon Smithe makes a simple pass to Edward Power. Edward Power shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
Simon Smithe knocks the ball forward to Norman Standing. Norman Standing shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Jonathan Riza.
90.00
Simon Smithe takes a quick corner, playing it short to Darius Mcgreal. Darius Mcgreal flicks the ball on with his first touch. Marcus Clegg chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Macclesfield Town

Scunthorpe United
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
7
1
Shots off Target
8
3
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
70%
30%
Play Area
26.2%
46.2%
27.5%

Scorers
Norman Standing 24
Edward Power 32

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Simon Smithe of Macclesfield Town

Match Ratings
1.Ledley Edwards (GK)
6
2.Darius Mcgreal (DEF)
6
3.Kemal Thompson (DEF)
6
4.Ruel Mcgreal (DEF)
7
5.Peter Barry (DEF)
6
6.Jon Peckham (MID)
7
7.Joe Deane (MID)
6
8.Simon Smithe (MID)
9
9.Xavier Rodriguez (ATT)
6
10.Norman Standing (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Edward Power (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Craig Clapham (MID)
0
13.Colin Mcinnes (MID)
6
14.Nicholas Dryden (GK)
6

1.Jonathan Riza (GK)
7
2.Darren Crooks (DEF)
6
3.Philipp Kaiser (DEF)
6
4.Anthony Jobson (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Neil Naysmith (DEF)
6
6.Michael Mccann (MID)
6
7.Omer Andrews (MID)
7
8.Isaiah Wright (ATT)
6
9.Alex Ferguson (ATT)
6
10.Stan Godber (ATT)
6
11.Marcus Clegg (ATT)
6
 
12.Alec Burley (GK)
0
13.Chris Banks (DEF)
0
14.Brendan Fletcher (MID)
0