Match Report
| Torquay United | Torquay United |  |  | Portsmouth | Portsmouth | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Chris Thatcher | C. Thatcher |  | 43 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 65 | | Marc Laver | M. Laver | ||||||||
| Darius Unsworth | D. Unsworth | | 57 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 52 | | Seth Davies | S. Davies | |||||||||
| Peter Maclean | P. Maclean | | 54 | D | | 3 | | D | 49 | | Frank Barry | F. Barry | |||||||||
| Warren Gordon | W. Gordon | | 52 | D | | 4 | | D | 42 | | Arthur Bloomer | A. Bloomer | |||||||||
| Gary Palmer | G. Palmer | | 51 | D | | 5 | | D | 40 | | Steve Barry | S. Barry | |||||||||
| Anthony Gordon | A. Gordon | | 51 | M | | 6 | | M | 61 |  | William Dzodic | W. Dzodic | |||||||||
| Adam Brown | A. Brown | | 51 | M | | 7 | | M | 61 |  | Armin Sachs | A. Sachs | |||||||||
| Neil Hendry | N. Hendry |  | 44 | M | | 8 | | A | 63 | | Glynn Beckham | G. Beckham | |||||||||
| Damien Mcleod | D. Mcleod | | 57 | A | | 9 | | A | 47 | | Harry Harrison | H. Harrison | |||||||||
| Craig Standing | C. Standing | | 54 | A | | | 10 | | A | 44 | | Niccolo Hurst | N. Hurst | ||||||||
| Paul Duberry | P. Duberry | | 49 | A | | 11 | | A | 44 | | David Bishop | D. Bishop | |||||||||
| Alexander Höfer | A. Höfer | | 51 | D | | 12 | | M | 56 | | Damien Brown | D. Brown | |||||||||
| Carl Elliott | C. Elliott | | 49 | D | | 13 | | M | 55 | | Ashley Griffin | A. Griffin | |||||||||
| Jose Semedo | J. Semedo |  | 47 | D | | 14 | | M | 49 | | Billy Maddison | B. Maddison | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Red Cross |
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Plainmoor Ground where Torquay United play host to Portsmouth. A crowd of 4,521 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Torquay United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Portsmouth appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Gareth Lumsdon.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Torquay United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Portsmouth appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Gareth Lumsdon.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Portsmouth get the match underway!
3.24
0-0Gary Palmer threads a neat ball through to Anthony Gordon. Anthony Gordon flicks a high pass forward. Craig Standing controls it well on his chest. Craig Standing knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.21
0-0Armin Sachs comes in with a high challenge, catching Adam Brown with his studs. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Adam Brown stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.03
Adam Brown knocks the ball forward to Paul Duberry. Paul Duberry knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marc Laver who gathers it comfortably.
18.57
0-0Frank Barry threads the ball through to William Dzodic. William Dzodic makes a simple pass to Niccolo Hurst. Niccolo Hurst shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
21.13
Neil Hendry knocks the ball forward to Damien Mcleod. Damien Mcleod knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.01
0-0Peter Maclean threads a neat ball through to Neil Hendry. Neil Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Paul Duberry collects the pass. Paul Duberry shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
26.32
0-0Neil Hendry flicks a high pass forward to Damien Mcleod who brings the ball under control. Damien Mcleod makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Standing but he's offside!
30.31
Adam Brown sees a break and surges forward. Adam Brown tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
33.33
Gary Palmer flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Gordon collects the pass. With great vision, Anthony Gordon plays the ball forward to Paul Duberry. Paul Duberry plays a scrappy one-two with Damien Mcleod and stumbles forward towards the goal... Paul Duberry looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
42.58
Anthony Gordon threads a neat ball through to Damien Mcleod. Damien Mcleod runs straight at the defence! Damien Mcleod rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Torquay United appear unchanged since the first half. Portsmouth also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
Torquay United kick off!
48.27
Seeing a gap ahead, David Bishop plays the ball forward to Niccolo Hurst. Niccolo Hurst shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
49.16
Anthony Gordon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Damien Mcleod. Damien Mcleod shoots from outside the area. Marc Laver gets down and covers it.
55.35
Anthony Gordon flicks a high pass forward. Paul Duberry controls it well on his chest. Paul Duberry plays a quick one-two with Craig Standing and rushes in on goal... Paul Duberry side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
57.15
Seeing a gap ahead, Arthur Bloomer laces a through ball forward to David Bishop. With some swift thinking, David Bishop plays the ball forward to Niccolo Hurst. Niccolo Hurst shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
60.28
0-0Torquay United have made a substitution with Jose Semedo replacing Damien Mcleod .
63.46
0-0David Bishop comes in with a late challenge on Adam Brown. David Bishop is shown the yellow card! Adam Brown hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.14
0-0Frank Barry barges into Craig Standing. The referee warns Frank Barry to calm down! Craig Standing runs off the knock.
73.06
Adam Brown flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Standing. Craig Standing shoots from long range but Marc Laver is on top of it.
75.48
Neil Hendry makes a probing pass to Jose Semedo. Jose Semedo cuts inside the box! Jose Semedo muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
77.56
0-0David Bishop deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Glynn Beckham. Glynn Beckham lofts in a cross ball towards Niccolo Hurst. Niccolo Hurst finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Peter Maclean clears it off the line with his head!
79.48
Showing composure, Frank Barry plays the ball forward to David Bishop. David Bishop flicks a high pass forward to Harry Harrison who brings the ball under control. Harry Harrison shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Chris Thatcher effortlessly smothers it!
81.57
Frank Barry laces a weighted ball forward to David Bishop. David Bishop deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Harry Harrison. Harry Harrison knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Chris Thatcher who gathers it comfortably.
84.44
Warren Gordon makes a simple pass to Adam Brown. Adam Brown plays the ball forward to Craig Standing. Craig Standing shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Marc Laver manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
65.4%
34.6%
Play Area
18.5%
43.2%
38.3%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Marc Laver of Portsmouth |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Chris Thatcher (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Darius Unsworth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Peter Maclean (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Warren Gordon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gary Palmer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Anthony Gordon (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Adam Brown (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Neil Hendry (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Damien Mcleod (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Craig Standing (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Paul Duberry (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alexander Höfer (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Carl Elliott (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jose Semedo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Marc Laver (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Seth Davies (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Frank Barry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Arthur Bloomer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Steve Barry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | William Dzodic (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Armin Sachs (MID) |  | 3 |
| 8. | Glynn Beckham (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Harry Harrison (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Niccolo Hurst (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | David Bishop (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 12. | Damien Brown (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ashley Griffin (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Billy Maddison (MID) | 0 | |