Match Report


Cheltenham TownCheltenham Town     Grimsby TownGrimsby Town
Computer Player Computer Player Davis Kalkerts Davis Kalkerts
Frank MiddletonF. Middleton55
G
1
G
45Wayne BrandW. Brand
Alexander SchnellingerA. Schnellinger64
D
2
D
58Robert HuckerbyR. Huckerby
Tony BarryT. Barry61
D
3
D
50Patrick CutlerP. Cutler
Chris DichioC. Dichio56
D
4
D
46Syd Le TissierS. Le Tissier
Ledley FoxL. Fox51
D
5
M
59Hugo LeonH. Leon
Anton RöhligA. Röhlig64
M
6
M
49Eoin Lua-LuaE. Lua-Lua
Jason MikeJ. Mike62
M
captain7
M
50Colin FerdinandC. Ferdinand
Morris ShearerM. Shearer54
A
8
M
44James SouthgateJ. Southgate
Eoin MowbrayE. Mowbray54
A
9
A
67Danny FinneyD. Finney
Chris BowerC. Bower46
A
10captain
A
53Nicholas MidgleyN. Midgley
Bill LeeB. Lee45
A
11
A
47Ben BastinB. Bastin
 
Matthew CharltonM. Charlton59
M
12
D
46Joe SummerbellJ. Summerbell
Titus WalshT. Walsh57
M
13
D
42Norman StampN. Stamp
Wayne RichardsW. Richards49
M
14
A
39Seth JamesS. James

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Abbey Business Stadium where Cheltenham Town play host to Grimsby Town. A crowd of 4,335 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cheltenham Town are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Grimsby Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Middleton.


0.00
The whistle blows and Grimsby Town kick off!
2.15
Chris Dichio flicks the ball to his team mate, Anton Röhlig. Anton Röhlig flicks the ball to his team mate, Bill Lee. Bill Lee shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
6.02
Ledley Fox threads a neat ball through to Jason Mike. Jason Mike kicks a strong pass forward to Chris Bower. Chris Bower whips in a cross ball towards Bill Lee. Bill Lee finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Syd Le Tissier happens to be in the right place to block it.
15.24
Jason Mike flicks the ball to his team mate, Bill Lee. Bill Lee finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
18.18
Ledley Fox takes it forward alone. Ledley Fox deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eoin Mowbray. Eoin Mowbray chips the ball to his team mate, Bill Lee. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Bill Lee provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it slams into the crowd!
21.41
Syd Le Tissier hits a low pass to James Southgate. James Southgate deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Danny Finney. Danny Finney finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
22.53
Jason Mike threads the ball through to Bill Lee. Bill Lee flicks a high pass forward. Chris Bower controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Chris Bower takes a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
24.18
Anton Röhlig chips the ball to his team mate, Bill Lee. Bill Lee tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
27.26
Anton Röhlig receives the ball from a throw-in from Jason Mike. Anton Röhlig knocks the ball to his team mate, Eoin Mowbray. Eoin Mowbray deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Morris Shearer but the linesman indicates offside!
28.36
Jason Mike plays the ball forward to Morris Shearer. Morris Shearer lofts in a cross ball towards Chris Bower. Chris Bower flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Wayne Brand with no chance!! Goal for Cheltenham Town!
36.47
Jason Mike threads a neat ball through to Eoin Mowbray. Eoin Mowbray plays a scrappy one-two with Chris Bower and advances towards the goal... Eoin Mowbray takes a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
38.58
Jason Mike threads the ball through to Eoin Mowbray. Eoin Mowbray knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Patrick Cutler.
40.25
Colin Ferdinand surges forward with the ball. Colin Ferdinand lofts in a cross ball towards Nicholas Midgley. Nicholas Midgley makes a convincing header. Magnificent save by Frank Middleton!
44.49
Patrick Cutler pushes mid-way up the pitch. Patrick Cutler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Midgley. Nicholas Midgley passes the ball forward but Danny Finney is offside!
45.00
Seeing a gap ahead, Jason Mike plays the ball forward to Chris Bower. Chris Bower shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Cheltenham Town appear unchanged since the first half. Grimsby Town also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Cheltenham Town start the second half!
47.37
Anton Röhlig flicks a high pass forward to Bill Lee who brings the ball under control. Bill Lee knocks the ball forward, putting Eoin Mowbray through on goal. Some silky footwork from Eoin Mowbray provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
49.45
Ledley Fox hits a low pass to Anton Röhlig. Anton Röhlig controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Morris Shearer. Morris Shearer finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
51.36
Eoin Lua-Lua darts forward. Eoin Lua-Lua makes a simple pass, allowing Nicholas Midgley to run into the box. Some silky footwork from Nicholas Midgley provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
53.09
Jason Mike flicks a high ball forward to Chris Bower who takes it down. Chris Bower controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
54.33
Alexander Schnellinger makes a probing pass to Jason Mike. Jason Mike makes a simple pass to Morris Shearer. Morris Shearer shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Wayne Brand smothers it!
63.43
James Southgate kicks a strong pass forward to Danny Finney. Danny Finney knocks in a cross ball towards Ben Bastin. Ben Bastin finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
65.37
Colin Ferdinand sees Ben Bastin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ben Bastin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Midgley but the linesman indicates offside!
66.38
Showing composure, Hugo Leon plays the ball forward to Danny Finney. Danny Finney shoots from long range but somehow Frank Middleton manages to keep it out.
67.38
Jason Mike sees Morris Shearer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Morris Shearer shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
71.39
Patrick Cutler threads the ball through to James Southgate. James Southgate controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ben Bastin. Ben Bastin shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
72.42
Jason Mike controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eoin Mowbray. Eoin Mowbray tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
75.09
Alexander Schnellinger makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anton Röhlig. Anton Röhlig deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Morris Shearer. Morris Shearer plays a one-two with Chris Bower and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Morris Shearer provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
77.55
Cheltenham Town have made a substitution with Wayne Richards replacing Chris Bower .
79.02
Hugo Leon makes a simple pass to Ben Bastin. Ben Bastin whips in a cross ball towards Nicholas Midgley. Nicholas Midgley heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
81.49
Jason Mike passes the ball forward to Morris Shearer. Morris Shearer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
83.00
Cheltenham Town are in full control of this game.
84.41
Patrick Cutler barges into Bill Lee. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Bill Lee stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.53
Jason Mike flicks a high pass forward. Bill Lee controls it well on his chest. Bill Lee knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.28
Chris Dichio threads a neat ball through to Jason Mike. Jason Mike flicks a high ball forward to Bill Lee who takes it down. Bill Lee knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Jason Mike knocks the ball forward to Morris Shearer. Morris Shearer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Cheltenham Town

Grimsby Town
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
13
3
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
67.4%
32.6%
Play Area
21.7%
44.6%
33.7%

Scorers
Chris Bower 28
Morris Shearer 90

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jason Mike of Cheltenham Town

Match Ratings
1.Frank Middleton (GK)
7
2.Alexander Schnellinger (DEF)
6
3.Tony Barry (DEF)
6
4.Chris Dichio (DEF)
6
5.Ledley Fox (DEF)
7
6.Anton Röhlig (MID)
7
7.Jason Mike (MID)
9
8.Morris Shearer (ATT)goal scored
8
9.Eoin Mowbray (ATT)
6
10.Chris Bower (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Bill Lee (ATT)
6
 
12.Matthew Charlton (MID)
0
13.Titus Walsh (MID)
0
14.Wayne Richards (MID)
6

1.Wayne Brand (GK)
6
2.Robert Huckerby (DEF)
6
3.Patrick Cutler (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Syd Le Tissier (DEF)
6
5.Hugo Leon (MID)
6
6.Eoin Lua-Lua (MID)
6
7.Colin Ferdinand (MID)
6
8.James Southgate (MID)
6
9.Danny Finney (ATT)
6
10.Nicholas Midgley (ATT)
6
11.Ben Bastin (ATT)
6
 
12.Joe Summerbell (DEF)
0
13.Norman Stamp (DEF)
0
14.Seth James (ATT)
0