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Match Report

Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Selhurst Park where Crystal Palace play host to Doncaster Rovers. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Crystal Palace are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Doncaster Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
The whistle blows and Crystal Palace kick off!
2.52
Ian Mercer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mario Izazola. Mario Izazola goes all the way! Mario Izazola tries a spectacular strike but it curls horrendously wide!
9.11
Ian Mercer knocks the ball to his team mate, Jason Simonsen. Jason Simonsen tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
10.21
Sylvain Black makes a simple pass to Jason Simonsen. Jason Simonsen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Adam Tolley easily smothers it!
18.21
Sylvain Black chips the ball to his team mate, Jason Simonsen. Jason Simonsen whips in a cross ball towards Mario Izazola. Mario Izazola powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
22.48
Duncan Clegg makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tommy Laycock. Tommy Laycock shoots from distance but it flies wide!
26.33
Danny Matthews catches Mario Izazola on the ankles. Danny Matthews is given a warning by the referee! Mario Izazola runs off the knock.
27.33
Sylvain Black advances with the ball. Sylvain Black shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
30.07
Duncan Clegg makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tommy Laycock. Tommy Laycock plays a perfect one-two with Andy Banks and rushes in on goal... Tommy Laycock takes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
32.51
Sol Ripley knocks the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Black. Sylvain Black makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mario Izazola. Mario Izazola knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Danny Matthews.
34.23
Sylvain Black threads the ball through to Jason Simonsen. Jason Simonsen knocks in a cross ball towards Joe Potts. Joe Potts is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
42.51
James Lisbie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tommy Laycock. Tommy Laycock shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
44.27
Stan Williams passes the ball forward to Duncan Clegg. Duncan Clegg sees space and advances. Duncan Clegg kicks a strong pass forward to Jean Guel but the referee indicates it's offside!
45.00
James Lisbie threads the ball through to Tommy Laycock. Tommy Laycock sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
Doncaster Rovers kick off!
47.13
Sol Ripley sees a break and surges forward. Sol Ripley chips the ball to his team mate, Joe Potts. Joe Potts goes all the way! Joe Potts cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
48.36
Ronnie Sinclair makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Banks. Andy Banks shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Jason Bowyer manages to gather it comfortably.
49.47
James Parker controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mario Izazola. Mario Izazola knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Danny Matthews.
53.24
Ronnie Sinclair knocks the ball forward to Jean Guel. Jean Guel tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
55.20
Jean Guel comes in with a late challenge on Sol Ripley. Jean Guel is shown the yellow card! Sol Ripley runs off the knock.
57.21
Stan Williams makes a probing pass to Ronnie Sinclair. Ronnie Sinclair makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Banks. Andy Banks knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jason Bowyer who gathers it comfortably.
59.34
Duncan Clegg deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tommy Laycock. Tommy Laycock controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
67.44
Stan Williams clumsily knocks into Jason Simonsen. Stan Williams is warned by the referee! Jason Simonsen grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
72.44
James Parker deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jason Simonsen. Jason Simonsen plays a perfect one-two with Mario Izazola and rushes in on goal... Jason Simonsen makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
78.16
James Parker threads the ball through to Joe Potts. Joe Potts whips in a cross ball towards Mario Izazola. Mario Izazola connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
87.09
James Parker deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mario Izazola. Mario Izazola tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
89.39
Duncan Clegg deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tommy Laycock. Tommy Laycock sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Sylvain Black of Crystal Palace

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 1 vs 2
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 9 vs 6
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 3
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 67.4418604651163 vs 32.5581395348837
Play Area
Home team third: 30.23%, Midfield: 45.35%, Away team third: 24.42%