Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Colchester Community Stadium where Colchester United play Tottenham Hotspur in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Colchester United are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Tottenham Hotspur appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Colchester United are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Tottenham Hotspur appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
0.00
0-0Tottenham Hotspur kick off and get the first half underway!
2.31
0-0Scott Banks barges into Carlos Dario Simeone. The referee brings Scott Banks to one side and gives him a warning! Carlos Dario Simeone carries on, but is struggling a bit.
4.31
0-0Scott Banks deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Darius Lisbie. Darius Lisbie shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
6.18
1-0Edward Newton threads a neat ball through to Youcef Boumedienne. Youcef Boumedienne cuts inside the box! Youcef Boumedienne comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
9.38
1-0Scott Banks barges into Edward Newton. The referee brings Scott Banks to one side and gives him another warning! Edward Newton stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.56
Scott Granville catches Max Brown on the ankles. The referee calls over Scott Granville and warns him to calm down! Max Brown runs off the knock.
20.30
Gary Hopkin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mamadou Boumnijel. Mamadou Boumnijel advances inside the box! Mamadou Boumnijel shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies well off target!
21.51
1-0Scott Banks flicks a high pass forward. Paolo Hurst holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paolo Hurst makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Darius Lisbie. Darius Lisbie whips in a cross ball towards Graham Peters. Graham Peters makes a convincing header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
28.18
Paolo Hurst surges forward with the ball. Paolo Hurst tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Rafael Caballero smothers it!
33.58
1-0Youcef Boumedienne clumsily knocks into Siaka Kroupi-Zahi. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Siaka Kroupi-Zahi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.12
Des Clemence laces a through ball forward to Youcef Boumedienne. Youcef Boumedienne controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gary Hopkin. Gary Hopkin edges inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Gary Hopkin provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
39.22
Scott Banks kicks a strong pass forward to Chris Mendonca. Chris Mendonca controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Rafael Caballero. What a great pair of hands!
42.00
1-0Scott Banks makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paolo Hurst. Paolo Hurst knocks in a cross ball towards Graham Peters. Lukas Madrid catches Graham Peters on the ankles. Graham Peters appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
44.34
Paolo Hurst flicks the ball to his team mate, Darius Lisbie. Darius Lisbie shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
45.00
Scott Granville knocks the ball forward to Paolo Hurst. Paolo Hurst runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Paolo Hurst whips in a cross ball towards Chris Mendonca. Chris Mendonca jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Colchester United appear unchanged since the first half. Tottenham Hotspur also appear unchanged since the first half. The Tottenham Hotspur players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Colchester United start the second half!
48.18
Gavin Gordon kicks a strong pass forward to Gary Hopkin. Gary Hopkin threads a neat ball through to Max Brown. Max Brown whips in a cross ball towards Youcef Boumedienne. Youcef Boumedienne heads the ball goalwards. Wes Etherington manages to gather it easily.
49.55
1-0Scott Banks flicks the ball to his team mate, Chris Mendonca. Chris Mendonca knocks in a cross ball towards Graham Peters. With a superhuman jump, Graham Peters connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Magnificent block by Lukas Madrid!
51.32
With great vision, Scott Banks plays the ball forward to Paolo Hurst. Paolo Hurst whips in a cross ball towards Marvin Joachim. Marvin Joachim makes a looping header on goal. It's miles wide!
54.15
1-0Gary Hopkin hits a low pass to Mamadou Boumnijel. Mamadou Boumnijel makes a probing pass to Edward Newton but he's offside!
57.42
Gary Hopkin flicks a high pass forward. Edward Newton collects the pass. Edward Newton threads the ball through to Carlos Dario Simeone but he's offside!
59.14
Youcef Boumedienne makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Hopkin. Gary Hopkin whips in a cross ball towards Edward Newton. Edward Newton is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Good keeping from Wes Etherington as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
60.03
1-0Youcef Boumedienne takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Carlos Dario Simeone cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
60.03
1-0Tottenham Hotspur have made a substitution with Simone Diliso replacing Graham Peters .
61.04
1-0Edward Newton flicks a high ball forward to Youcef Boumedienne who gracefully takes it down. Youcef Boumedienne knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.29
Scott Granville comes in with a late challenge on Edward Newton. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Edward Newton stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.18
Scott Banks chips the ball to his team mate, Simone Diliso. Simone Diliso whips in a cross ball towards Marvin Joachim. Marvin Joachim directs the ball goalwards with his head. Rafael Caballero is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
77.35
Duncan McNeill knocks the ball forward to Simone Diliso. Simone Diliso knocks the ball forward to Scott Banks. Scott Banks plays a scrappy one-two with Simone Diliso and advances towards the goal... Scott Banks rockets a shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
78.58
Gary Hopkin chips the ball to his team mate, Max Brown. Max Brown plays a scrappy one-two with Carlos Dario Simeone and stumbles forward towards the goal... Max Brown tries a spectacular strike but is denied by Wes Etherington. Excellent save.
79.53
Duncan McNeill surges forward with the ball. Duncan McNeill plays the ball forward to Scott Banks. Scott Banks controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
84.27
Edward Newton darts forward. Edward Newton knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Hopkin. Gary Hopkin finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
85.37
1-2The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
87.19
Lukas Madrid catches Paolo Hurst on the ankles. Lukas Madrid is given a warning by the referee! Paolo Hurst gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
89.53
Scott Banks comes in with a late challenge on Edward Newton. The referee warns Scott Banks yet again to calm down! Edward Newton grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
Gary Hopkin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Youcef Boumedienne. Youcef Boumedienne edges inside the box! Youcef Boumedienne comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but somehow Wes Etherington manages to keep it out.
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Scott Banks of Tottenham Hotspur |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Rafael Caballero (GK)
7
2. Ighli Scarpi (DEF)
6
3. Des Clemence (DEF)
6
4. Lukas Madrid (DEF)
6
5. Gavin Gordon (DEF)
6
6. Gary Hopkin (MID)
7
7. Edward Newton (MID)
8
8. Youcef Boumedienne (ATT)
8
9. Carlos Dario Simeone (MID)
6
10. Max Brown (ATT)
6
11. Mamadou Boumnijel (ATT)
6
12. Danny King (DEF)
0
13. Gerard Giresse (MID)
0
14. Mauricio Cortes (DEF)
0
1. Wes Etherington (GK)
7
2. Siaka Kroupi-Zahi (DEF)
6
3. Spencer Insley (DEF)
6
4. Duncan McNeill (DEF)
7
5. Scott Granville (DEF)
5
6. Paolo Hurst (MID)
8
7. Scott Banks (MID)
9
8. Darius Lisbie (ATT)
6
9. Chris Mendonca (ATT)
6
10. Graham Peters (ATT)
6
11. Marvin Joachim (ATT)
7
12. Leon Beckham (DEF)
0
13. Enrique Butragueno (MID)
0
14. Simone Diliso (ATT)
7