Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Selhurst Park where Crystal Palace play host to Chesterfield. A crowd of 20,340 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Crystal Palace are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Chesterfield appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Crystal Palace are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Chesterfield appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Chesterfield kick off and get the first half underway!
2.38
0-0Fredrik Stamp makes a probing pass to Dale White. Dale White whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Montes. Antonio Montes is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
3.02
0-0Dion Hughes passes the ball forward to Phil Gower. Phil Gower makes a probing pass to Dale White. Dale White knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.20
0-1Ivan Prosinecki knocks the ball forward to Ole Zegers. Ole Zegers makes a simple pass to Gonçalo Velasco. Gonçalo Velasco passes the ball forward to Bob Scifo. Bob Scifo takes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
9.55
0-1Ole Zegers controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bob Scifo. Bob Scifo passes the ball forward to Alex Edusei. Alex Edusei tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Jes Degn!
10.41
Dion Hughes knocks the ball to his team mate, Fredrik Stamp. Fredrik Stamp flicks the ball to his team mate, Dale White. Dale White shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Alex Montano easily smothers it!
21.13
Altti Johansson flicks the ball to his team mate, Robert Bishop. Robert Bishop makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antonio Montes. Antonio Montes tries a spectacular strike but it flies wide!
26.08
Fredrik Stamp threads the ball through to Antonio Montes. Antonio Montes whips in a cross ball towards Dale White. Dale White is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Alex Montano is on top of it.
28.08
Altti Johansson kicks a strong pass forward to Dale White. Dale White knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Bishop. Robert Bishop flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Robert Bishop!
32.45
1-1Billy Prior clumsily knocks into Gonçalo Velasco. Billy Prior is given a warning by the referee! Gonçalo Velasco runs off the knock.
34.12
1-1Altti Johansson makes a probing pass to Dale White. Dale White makes a probing pass to Antonio Montes but he's offside!
36.38
Ole Zegers knocks the ball forward to Bob Scifo. Bob Scifo whips in a cross ball towards Gonçalo Velasco. Gonçalo Velasco connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
38.30
Lampros Leandros makes a probing pass to Altti Johansson. Altti Johansson chips the ball to his team mate, Dale White. Dale White deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robert Bishop but the linesman indicates offside!
39.20
Altti Johansson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dale White. Dale White whips in a cross ball towards Robert Bishop. Robert Bishop directs the ball goalwards with his head. Alex Montano easily picks it out of the air!
42.03
Fredrik Stamp flicks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Montes. Antonio Montes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Alex Montano.
44.26
Altti Johansson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dale White. Dale White whips in a cross ball towards Robert Bishop. Robert Bishop connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The second half starts with Crystal Palace kicking off!
48.53
Ole Zegers makes a simple pass to Gonçalo Velasco. Gonçalo Velasco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bob Scifo but the linesman indicates offside!
51.47
Fredrik Stamp controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dale White. Dale White knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Bishop. Robert Bishop is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Alex Montano is on top of it.
54.44
Khalid Kachloul deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alex Edusei. Alex Edusei shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
55.56
Fredrik Stamp makes a probing pass to Robert Bishop. Robert Bishop shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
59.02
Phil Gower kicks a strong pass forward to Dale White. Dale White knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alex Montano who gathers it comfortably.
61.51
Phil Gower makes a simple pass to Dale White. Dale White knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dragan Boban.
65.02
Phil Gower makes a simple pass to Dale White. Dale White goes all the way! Dale White makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Alex Montano manages to gather it comfortably.
67.19
Dmitri Simonian threads the ball through to Fredrik Stamp. Fredrik Stamp controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dale White. Dale White whips in a cross ball towards Robert Bishop. Robert Bishop powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
71.44
Ole Zegers passes the ball forward to Bob Scifo. Bob Scifo plays a perfect one-two with Alex Edusei and rushes in on goal... Bob Scifo takes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
75.07
Bob Scifo hacks Lampros Leandros from behind! Bob Scifo is given a warning by the referee! Lampros Leandros runs off the knock.
79.32
Serhiy Shukhovtsev knocks the ball forward to Alex Edusei. Alex Edusei goes all the way! Alex Edusei shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Jes Degn manages to keep it out.
81.18
2-2The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
87.38
Dmitri Simonian controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Phil Gower. Phil Gower passes the ball forward to Dale White. Dale White shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Alex Montano!
90.00
Paul Summerbee knocks the ball forward to Alex Edusei. Alex Edusei deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gonçalo Velasco. Gonçalo Velasco shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Jes Degn is on top of it.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
| Robert Bishop 28, 67 | Bob Scifo 4, 71 |