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 Torquay United. A crowd of 18,901 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Plymouth Argyle are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Torquay United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nigel Gascoigne.


0.00
Torquay United kick off and get the match underway!
2.55
Alun Bailey comes in with a late challenge on Jamie Andrews. The referee calls over Alun Bailey and warns him to calm down! Jamie Andrews hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.42
Claudio Di Canio comes in with a late challenge on Glynn Whelan. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Glynn Whelan stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.45
Alun Bailey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adam Galli. Adam Galli knocks the ball forward to Paolo Kirkland. Paolo Kirkland knocks in a cross ball towards Federico Pinton. Federico Pinton makes a convincing header. The keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
9.04
Neil Cooke flicks the ball to his team mate, Alun Bailey. Alun Bailey plays the ball forward to Paolo Kirkland. Paolo Kirkland knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ben Deane who gathers it comfortably.
12.42
Leandro Strasser deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sol Ward. With vision, Sol Ward laces a through ball forward to Glynn Whelan. Glynn Whelan edges inside the box! Glynn Whelan rockets a shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
15.28
Alun Bailey sees Giannis Stefanopoulos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Giannis Stefanopoulos edges inside the box! Giannis Stefanopoulos shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is deflected wide by Alfred Ehiogu.
16.03
Corner kick to Plymouth Argyle. Alun Bailey plays it to the near post. Giannis Stefanopoulos looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is tipped over by Ben Deane.
17.01
It's a corner kick. Alun Bailey loops the ball in to towards the near post. Neil Cooke comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but Ben Deane is on top of it.
21.32
Paolo Kirkland clumsily knocks into Ralph Holloway. The referee brings Paolo Kirkland to one side and gives him a warning! Ralph Holloway stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.00
Jamie Andrews barges into Alun Bailey. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alun Bailey hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.17
Joe Redknapp flicks a high pass forward to Glynn Whelan who brings the ball under control. Glynn Whelan hits a low pass to Kevin Ljungberg. Kevin Ljungberg knocks in a cross ball towards Jamie Andrews. Stephen Maddison catches Jamie Andrews on the ankles. Jamie Andrews appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
28.48
Alun Bailey hits a low pass to Giannis Stefanopoulos. Giannis Stefanopoulos plays a quick one-two with Alun Bailey and rushes in on goal... Giannis Stefanopoulos shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Ben Deane!
30.45
Joe Redknapp pushes mid-way up the pitch. Joe Redknapp sees space and advances. Joe Redknapp knocks in a cross ball towards Glynn Whelan. Glynn Whelan makes a convincing header but it curls horrendously wide!
34.45
David Bremner brings the ball forward. David Bremner plays a one-two with Peter Hurst and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from David Bremner provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but somehow Jakob Simonsen manages to keep it out.
40.14
Joe Redknapp controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Bremner. David Bremner flicks a high pass forward to Peter Hurst who brings the ball under control. Peter Hurst knocks in a cross ball towards Jamie Andrews. Jamie Andrews outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Jakob Simonsen reads it well. Excellent keeping!
44.46
Alfred Ehiogu breaks forward. Alfred Ehiogu sees a break and surges forward. Alfred Ehiogu shoots from 25 yards but it's drastically wayward!
45.00
Sol Ward runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Sol Ward knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jakob Simonsen who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Plymouth Argyle appear unchanged since the first half. Torquay United have changed their lineup with Ian Todd replacing Glynn Whelan and Julian Palmer replacing Peter Hurst.

45.00
Plymouth Argyle start the second half!
48.37
Claudio Di Canio kicks a strong pass forward to Alun Bailey. Alun Bailey darts forward. Alun Bailey sees Federico Pinton just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Federico Pinton looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
53.19
Sol Ward flicks a high pass forward to Ian Todd who brings the ball under control. Ian Todd knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Palmer. Julian Palmer connects with a diving header. Jakob Simonsen gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
54.17
Alun Bailey passes the ball forward to Giannis Stefanopoulos. Giannis Stefanopoulos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.27
David Bremner flicks the ball to his team mate, Jamie Andrews. Jamie Andrews knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eddie Stewart.
57.05
Ralph Holloway deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sol Ward. Sol Ward makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jamie Andrews. Jamie Andrews whips in a cross ball towards David Bremner. David Bremner flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
59.28
With a delightful solo run, Alun Bailey stretches the opposition's defence. Alun Bailey whips in a cross ball towards Federico Pinton. Federico Pinton is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Ben Deane gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
60.56
Plymouth Argyle have made a substitution with Ronnie Gascoigne replacing Adam Galli .Torquay United have made a substitution with Glenn Graaven replacing Joe Redknapp .
65.22
Alun Bailey controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jón Kristinn Jakobsson. Jón Kristinn Jakobsson knocks in a cross ball towards Ronnie Gascoigne. Ronnie Gascoigne flicks the ball with his head. Ben Deane is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
77.40
Ian Todd flicks a high pass forward. Sol Ward holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sol Ward lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Ljungberg. Kevin Ljungberg is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
83.50
Sol Ward darts forward. Sol Ward knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.54
Eddie Stewart flicks the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Gascoigne. Ronnie Gascoigne flicks a high pass forward to Paolo Kirkland who brings the ball under control. Paolo Kirkland lofts in a cross ball towards Jón Kristinn Jakobsson. Jón Kristinn Jakobsson powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but Ralph Holloway blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
90.00
Jamie Andrews clumsily knocks into Stephen Maddison. Jamie Andrews is warned by the referee! Stephen Maddison carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 9 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 0 vs 5
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 3 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 41.5584415584416 vs 58.4415584415584
Play Area
Home team third: 31.17%, Midfield: 41.56%, Away team third: 27.27%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alun Bailey of Plymouth Argyle

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
4. Neil Cooke (DEF)
6
5. Eddie Stewart (DEF)
6
6. Adam Galli (MID)
6
7. Alun Bailey (MID)
9
6
10. Paolo Kirkland (ATT)
6

12. Billy Patterson (DEF)
0
8
14. Richard Carrick (MID)
0

1. Ben Deane (GK)
8
6
3. Joe Redknapp (DEF)
7
4. Alfred Ehiogu (DEF)
7
6. David Bremner (MID)
7
7. Glynn Whelan (MID)
7
8. Sol Ward (MID)
8
6
10. Jamie Andrews (ATT)
5
11. Peter Hurst (ATT)
6

12. Glenn Graaven (DEF)
6
13. Ian Todd (MID)
6
14. Julian Palmer (ATT)
6