Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Home Park where Plymouth Argyle play host to Chester City. A crowd of 17,927 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Plymouth Argyle and Chester City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Hapgood.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Plymouth Argyle and Chester City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Hapgood.
0.00
0-0Plymouth Argyle start the match!
8.26
0-0Martim Williams flicks a high pass forward. Takis Venizelos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Takis Venizelos sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
15.54
0-0George De Romijn barges into Joaquín Pacheco. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Joaquín Pacheco runs off the knock.
18.21
0-0Gary James sees Gilles Oakes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gilles Oakes makes a probing pass to Joaquín Pacheco. Joaquín Pacheco makes a probing pass to Stephan Dugbatey but he's offside!
21.34
1-0Dave Greaves sees space and advances. Dave Greaves skips past Emile Gascoigne! Dave Greaves comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. What a cracker!! Alfred Skora had no chance!! Goal for Plymouth Argyle!
26.07
George De Romijn flicks a high pass forward. Martim Williams holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Martim Williams makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Takis Venizelos. Takis Venizelos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
27.31
Emile Gascoigne sees Franco Ramos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Franco Ramos makes a beautiful solo run. Franco Ramos threads the ball through to Takis Venizelos but he's offside!
32.35
1-0Jakob Schulze flicks a high pass forward to Stephan Dugbatey who brings the ball under control. Stephan Dugbatey knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alfred Skora who gathers it comfortably.
33.24
1-0Gilles Oakes threads a neat ball through to Joaquín Pacheco. Joaquín Pacheco shoots from long range but is denied by Alfred Skora. Excellent save.
39.01
Gary James flicks the ball to his team mate, Vladimir Gallo. Vladimir Gallo flicks a high pass forward to Eugenio Jimenez who brings the ball under control. Eugenio Jimenez knocks in a cross ball towards Joaquín Pacheco. Joaquín Pacheco flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Plymouth Argyle!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Plymouth Argyle appear unchanged since the first half. Chester City have changed their lineup with Dave Mendez replacing George De Romijn, Roberto Ferreira replacing Martim Williams and Jermaine Minto replacing Takis Venizelos. The Chester City players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Chester City kick off!
47.37
Seth Summerbell flicks a high pass forward to Marc Laursen who brings the ball under control. Marc Laursen flicks a high ball forward to Silvain Van Den Herik who takes it down. Silvain Van Den Herik whips in a cross ball towards Mateo Vidal Villanueva. Mateo Vidal Villanueva makes a looping header on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
49.50
Meziane Bencherif knocks the ball forward to Jakob Schulze. Jakob Schulze sees Stephan Dugbatey in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephan Dugbatey knocks in a cross ball towards Joaquín Pacheco. Joaquín Pacheco directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
54.45
Dave Greaves flicks a high pass forward. Joaquín Pacheco holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Joaquín Pacheco makes a simple pass, allowing Stephan Dugbatey to run into the box. Stephan Dugbatey takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
59.53
Roberto Ferreira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Silvain Van Den Herik. Silvain Van Den Herik whips in a cross ball towards Jermaine Minto. Jermaine Minto directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
60.17
Henning Flo takes a quick throw-in, which Franco Ramos takes on the chest. Franco Ramos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mateo Vidal Villanueva. Mateo Vidal Villanueva whips in a cross ball towards Jermaine Minto. Jermaine Minto makes a deft header. Yves-A. Dufresnes gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
61.28
Marc Laursen hits a low pass to Jermaine Minto. Jermaine Minto whips in a cross ball towards Mateo Vidal Villanueva. Mateo Vidal Villanueva makes a deft header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
66.38
Dave Greaves makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eugenio Jimenez. Eugenio Jimenez puts a great ball through. Joaquín Pacheco runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
69.36
Marc Laursen flicks a high pass forward. Mateo Vidal Villanueva controls it well on his chest. Mateo Vidal Villanueva shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
71.30
Dave Mendez makes a probing pass to Marc Laursen. Marc Laursen passes the ball forward to Silvain Van Den Herik. Silvain Van Den Herik knocks in a cross ball towards Jermaine Minto. Jermaine Minto finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
77.31
Emile Gascoigne threads a neat ball through to Marc Laursen. Marc Laursen flicks a high pass forward. Jermaine Minto holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jermaine Minto skips past Meziane Bencherif! Jermaine Minto takes a shot at goal but Yves-A. Dufresnes is on top of his game. Great save!
78.35
Dave Mendez makes a beautiful solo run. Dave Mendez flicks a high pass forward. Silvain Van Den Herik controls it well on his chest. Silvain Van Den Herik knocks in a cross ball towards Jermaine Minto. Jermaine Minto beats his man to it with a header but somehow Yves-A. Dufresnes manages to keep it out.
81.42
3-0Marc Laursen clumsily knocks into Dave Greaves. The referee calls over Marc Laursen and warns him to calm down! Dave Greaves hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.07
Franco Ramos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mateo Vidal Villanueva. Mateo Vidal Villanueva knocks in a cross ball towards Silvain Van Den Herik. Silvain Van Den Herik is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Yves-A. Dufresnes manages to gather it.
84.07
Gilles Oakes flicks a high pass forward. Stephan Dugbatey collects the pass. Stephan Dugbatey controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
90.00
Marc Laursen plays the ball forward to Silvain Van Den Herik. Silvain Van Den Herik whips in a cross ball towards Jermaine Minto. Jermaine Minto finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Dave Greaves 21 Joaquín Pacheco 39, 49 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Joaquín Pacheco of Plymouth Argyle |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Yves-A. Dufresnes (GK)
8
2. Jaime Sullivan (DEF)
6
3. Meziane Bencherif (DEF)
6
4. Gary James (DEF)
6
5. Jakob Schulze (MID)
6
6. Gilles Oakes (MID)
6
7. Dave Greaves (MID)
9
8. Vladimir Gallo (MID)
6
9. Eugenio Jimenez (ATT)
6
10. Joaquín Pacheco (ATT)
9
11. Stephan Dugbatey (ATT)
7
12. Gustavo Santos (DEF)
0
13. Bakary Bah (MID)
0
14. Jermaine Bresciano (ATT)
0
1. Alfred Skora (GK)
7
2. Seth Summerbell (DEF)
6
3. Emile Gascoigne (DEF)
6
4. George De Romijn (DEF)
5
5. Martim Williams (MID)
6
6. Marc Laursen (MID)
6
7. Franco Ramos (MID)
6
8. Henning Flo (MID)
6
9. Silvain Van Den Herik (ATT)
7
10. Mateo Vidal Villanueva (ATT)
6
11. Takis Venizelos (ATT)
6
12. Dave Mendez (DEF)
6
13. Roberto Ferreira (MID)
6
14. Jermaine Minto (ATT)
7