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Match Report
Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Sixfields Stadium where Northampton Town play host to Crystal Palace. A crowd of 20,192 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Northampton Town and Crystal Palace are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Hapgood.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Northampton Town and Crystal Palace are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Hapgood.
0.00
0-0Northampton Town kick off and get the match underway!
2.46
0-0Nicholas Pennant threads the ball through to John Mason. John Mason kicks a strong pass forward to Alexander Kurth. Alexander Kurth tries a spectacular long range effort. Ali El Brazi gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
6.46
Peter Thalhammer threads a neat ball through to Alexander Kurth. Alexander Kurth knocks in a cross ball towards Javier Sanhueza. Javier Sanhueza powers a header at goal. Ali El Brazi gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
8.50
Levin Vogel threads a neat ball through to Andre Ferreira. Andre Ferreira flicks a high pass forward. Santiago Vidal controls it well on his chest. Santiago Vidal shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
9.51
With vision, Cedric Versteeg picks a pass forward to Krunoslav Prosinecki. Krunoslav Prosinecki finds some space and shoots from distance. Ali El Brazi gets down and covers it.
10.11
0-0Peter Thalhammer kicks a strong pass forward to Krunoslav Prosinecki. Krunoslav Prosinecki makes a great pass forward. Javier Sanhueza runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
14.44
0-0Paul Chow-Yuen sees a break and surges forward. Paul Chow-Yuen shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
18.11
Marcos Zubizarreta changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Marcos Zubizarreta lofts in a cross ball towards Daan de Bruin. Daan de Bruin makes a looping header on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
24.21
Lucien Mettomo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Brian Draper. Brian Draper controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Santiago Vidal. Santiago Vidal tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
26.55
1-0Andre Ferreira plays the ball forward to Ruel Davies. Ruel Davies controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Ruel Davies scores for Northampton Town!!
32.12
1-0Lucien Mettomo comes in with a late challenge on Krunoslav Prosinecki. The referee calls over Lucien Mettomo and shows him a yellow card! Krunoslav Prosinecki hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.33
Marcos Zubizarreta flicks a high pass forward to Santiago Vidal who brings the ball under control. Santiago Vidal edges inside the box! Santiago Vidal looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Northampton Town appear unchanged since the first half. Crystal Palace also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Crystal Palace kick off and get the second half underway!
47.52
Lucien Mettomo threads a neat ball through to Andre Ferreira. Andre Ferreira chips the ball to his team mate, Ruel Davies. Ruel Davies lofts in a cross ball towards Daan de Bruin. With a superhuman jump, Daan de Bruin connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Vincent Morisot punches it away to safety.
48.20
Nicholas Pennant makes a probing pass to Gudmundur Ingi Sverrisson. Gudmundur Ingi Sverrisson passes the ball forward to Alexander Kurth. Alexander Kurth knocks in a cross ball towards Krunoslav Prosinecki. Krunoslav Prosinecki rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
60.50
1-1Northampton Town have made 3 substitutions with Mick Brooking replacing Marcos Zubizarreta, Jakob Roth replacing Paul Chow-Yuen and Tom Mentink replacing Daan de Bruin .
63.57
Mick Brooking chips the ball to his team mate, Ruel Davies. Ruel Davies shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
65.02
John Mason sees a break and surges forward. John Mason plays a one-two with Krunoslav Prosinecki and advances towards the goal... John Mason cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
78.09
Peter Thalhammer comes in with a late challenge on Brian Draper. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Brian Draper runs off the knock.
83.54
1-2Northampton Town are keeping most of the possession.
85.08
Without breaking stride, Cedric Versteeg plays the ball forward to Alexander Kurth. Alexander Kurth shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Ali El Brazi manages to gather it effortlessly.
90.00
Peter Thalhammer threads the ball through to Alexander Kurth. Alexander Kurth sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Krunoslav Prosinecki of Crystal Palace |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ali El Brazi (GK)
8
2. Lucien Mettomo (DEF)
6
3. Levin Vogel (DEF)
6
4. Msaddeck Borios (DEF)
6
5. Brian Draper (MID)
6
6. Marcos Zubizarreta (MID)
7
7. Paul Chow-Yuen (MID)
7
8. Andre Ferreira (MID)
7
9. Ruel Davies (ATT)
8
10. Daan de Bruin (ATT)
6
11. Santiago Vidal (ATT)
6
12. Mick Brooking (MID)
6
13. Jakob Roth (MID)
6
14. Tom Mentink (ATT)
6
1. Vincent Morisot (GK)
6
2. Nicholas Pennant (DEF)
6
3. Morten Tomasson (DEF)
6
4. Hakan Kayis (DEF)
6
5. John Mason (MID)
9
6. Gudmundur Ingi Sverrisson (MID)
6
7. Peter Thalhammer (MID)
6
8. Cedric Versteeg (MID)
6
9. Krunoslav Prosinecki (ATT)
9
10. Alexander Kurth (ATT)
7
11. Javier Sanhueza (ATT)
6
12. Hassan Leonhardsen (DEF)
0
13. Ighli Graffiedi (MID)
0
14. Tomasz Rott (ATT)
0