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Match Report

Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Bloomfield Road where Blackpool play Stockport County in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Blackpool are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Stockport County appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ledley Adams.


0.00
Stockport County get the match underway!
3.01
Adam Eustace flicks a high pass forward to Warren Woodgate who brings the ball under control. Warren Woodgate controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
16.14
Wes Burgess threads the ball through to Patrick Konchesky. With imagination, Patrick Konchesky plays the ball forward to Dale Hendrie. Dale Hendrie lofts in a cross ball towards Darren Formon. Darren Formon directs the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
22.46
Aaron Merson surges forward with the ball. Aaron Merson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dale Hendrie. Dale Hendrie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.44
With some swift thinking, George Lockley plays the ball forward to Patrick Konchesky. Showing intelligent composure, Patrick Konchesky plays the ball forward to Darren Formon. Darren Formon lofts in a cross ball towards Dale Hendrie. Dale Hendrie makes a looping header on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
28.24
Wes Burgess comes in with a late challenge on Luke Patterson. Wes Burgess is shown the yellow card! Luke Patterson runs off the knock.
39.30
Adam Eustace changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Adam Eustace whips in a cross ball towards Patrick Konchesky. Patrick Konchesky makes a looping header on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
40.27
Adam Eustace knocks the ball forward to Marcus Lawrence. Marcus Lawrence flicks the ball to his team mate, Patrick Konchesky. Patrick Konchesky knocks in a cross ball towards Darren Formon. With a superhuman jump, Darren Formon connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies wide!
45.00
Patrick Konchesky laces a weighted ball forward to Darren Formon. Darren Formon whips in a cross ball towards Dale Hendrie. Dale Hendrie makes a deft header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Blackpool appear unchanged since the first half. Stockport County have changed their lineup with Clive Moncur replacing Simon Dodd and Lee Lampard replacing Wayne Sinclair.

45.00
Blackpool kick off!
47.05
Adam Eustace threads the ball through to Darren Formon. Darren Formon shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
49.00
Gary Coppinger plays the ball forward to Alec Morton. Alec Morton threads a neat ball through to Luke Patterson. Luke Patterson knocks the ball forward to Sol Mckay but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
53.24
Eddie Copping flicks the ball to his team mate, Sol Mckay. Sol Mckay lofts in a cross ball towards Leon Lisbie. Leon Lisbie knocks the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
67.48
Patrick Konchesky makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Darren Formon. Darren Formon plays a quick one-two with Dale Hendrie and rushes in on goal... Darren Formon looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
71.17
Gary Coppinger flicks a high pass forward. Alec Morton controls it well on his chest. Alec Morton passes the ball forward to Sol Mckay. Sol Mckay puts a great ball through. Eddie Copping runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
75.49
Emile Howey advances with the ball. Emile Howey hits a low pass to Eddie Copping. Eddie Copping threads the ball through to Sol Mckay but he's offside!
77.56
Wes Burgess threads the ball through to Patrick Konchesky. Patrick Konchesky brings the ball forward. Patrick Konchesky knocks in a cross ball towards Dale Hendrie. Dale Hendrie knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
81.48
Adam Eustace hits a low pass to Warren Woodgate. Warren Woodgate cuts inside the box! Warren Woodgate tries a spectacular strike but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

The game is drawn at 1-1 and so goes to penalties!

 
Warren Woodgate takes a stuttering run up. He curls the ball into the top left corner - goal!!
 
Sol Mckay takes a cautious run up. The ball rockets into the roof of the net. Goal!
 
Dale Hendrie slowly runs up. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
 
Eddie Copping takes a stuttering run up. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
 
Aaron Merson takes a stuttering run up. The keeper dives to the left but Aaron Merson cheekily places the ball straight down the middle. Goal!
 
Leon Lisbie takes a stuttering run up. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
 
Darren Formon takes a slow run up. The ball rockets into the roof of the net. Goal!
 
David Hughes takes a stuttering run up. The keeper dives to the right but David Hughes cheekily places the ball straight down the middle. Goal!
 
Marcus Lawrence takes a long run up but it's wide!
 
Luke Patterson takes a slow run up. The ball flies into the top right corner - goal!!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Full Time Score
Full Time Score: 5 vs 6
Normal Play Goals
Normal Play Goals: 1 vs 1
Penalty Shootout
Penalty Shootout: 4 vs 5
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 2 vs 1
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 8 vs 0
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 3
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 58.2089552238806 vs 41.7910447761194
Play Area
Home team third: 25.37%, Midfield: 44.78%, Away team third: 29.85%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Leon Lisbie of Stockport County

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Stephen Monk (GK)
6
6
3. Wes Burgess (DEF)
5
4. Alistair Dean (DEF)
6
5. Aaron Merson (DEF)
6
6
8. Adam Eustace (MID)
8
9. Dale Hendrie (ATT)
8
10. Darren Formon (ATT)
6
11. Warren Woodgate (ATT)
6

12. Ruel Adams (MID)
0
13. Carl Shields (GK)
0
14. Des Sherwood (ATT)
0

1. Haoulid Lama (GK)
6
7
3. David Hughes (DEF)
6
4. Emile Howey (DEF)
7
5. Simon Dodd (MID)
6
6. Leon Lisbie (MID)
8
7. Alec Morton (MID)
6
6
9. Eddie Copping (ATT)
6
10. Wayne Sinclair (ATT)
6
11. Sol Mckay (ATT)
7

0
13. Clive Moncur (MID)
6
14. Lee Lampard (GK)
6