Match Report
| AS Monaco | AS Monaco |  |  | Torquay United | Torquay United | ||||||||||||||||
| Steven Zuckerman | Steven Zuckerman | manager | Steven Robertson | Steven Robertson | |||||||||||||||||
| Laurent Zahui | L. Zahui |  | 72 | G |  | 1 | | G | 83 |  | Ben Deane | B. Deane | |||||||||
| Jonatan Johansson | J. Johansson |  | 29 | G |  | 2 |  | D | 37 | | Steven Best | S. Best | |||||||||
| Rainer Ritzinger | R. Ritzinger |  | 71 | D | | 3 | | D | 66 | | Edward Westwood | E. Westwood | |||||||||
| Paul Lindner | P. Lindner | | 70 | D | | 4 | | D | 72 | | Titus Fowler | T. Fowler | |||||||||
| Dustin Elcock | D. Elcock |  | 72 | M |  | | 5 | | D | 65 | | Kelvin Dyer | K. Dyer | ||||||||
| Shane Tiatto | S. Tiatto |  | 28 | M | | 6 | | M | 71 | | Ian Todd | I. Todd | |||||||||
| Colin Delaney | C. Delaney | | 74 | M | | 7 | | | M | 74 | | Glynn Whelan | G. Whelan | ||||||||
| Simo Paulinus | S. Paulinus |  | 26 | M | | 8 | | M | 35 | | Arthur Midgley | A. Midgley | |||||||||
| Ali Elkhatabi | A. Elkhatabi |  | 25 | A | | 9 | | A | 73 | | Julian Palmer | J. Palmer | |||||||||
| Nordin Abdellaoui | N. Abdellaoui | | 72 | A | | 10 | | A | 54 | | Danny Huckerby | D. Huckerby | |||||||||
| Callum Gough | C. Gough |  | 28 | A | | 11 | | A | 65 | | Mervin Hulme | M. Hulme | |||||||||
| Ga‘l Piton | G. Piton |  | 76 | D | | 12 | | G | 32 | | Kevin Harley | K. Harley | |||||||||
| Roberto Bordoni | R. Bordoni |  | 75 | M | | 13 | | D | 74 |  | Leandro Strasser | L. Strasser | |||||||||
| Sebastiano Silvestri | S. Silvestri | | 71 | A | | 14 | | M | 86 | | Sol Ward | S. Ward | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Stade Louis II where AS Monaco play Torquay United in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
AS Monaco are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Torquay United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
The pitch is in good condition.
AS Monaco are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Torquay United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Torquay United get the match underway!
4.57
0-0Titus Fowler flicks the ball to his team mate, Ian Todd. Ian Todd flicks a high pass forward. Danny Huckerby holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Danny Huckerby knocks in a cross ball towards Mervin Hulme. Mervin Hulme flicks the ball with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
6.30
0-0Arthur Midgley sees Glynn Whelan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Glynn Whelan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julian Palmer. Julian Palmer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jonatan Johansson.
9.49
0-0Callum Gough barges into Edward Westwood. The referee brings Callum Gough to one side and gives him a warning! Edward Westwood stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.43
0-0Dustin Elcock flicks a high pass forward to Nordin Abdellaoui who brings the ball under control. Nordin Abdellaoui whips in a cross ball towards Callum Gough. Callum Gough powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
16.46
Titus Fowler threads the ball through to Ian Todd. Ian Todd threads a neat ball through to Mervin Hulme. Mervin Hulme lofts in a cross ball towards Ian Todd. Ian Todd makes a convincing header but Laurent Zahui is on top of his game. Great keeping!
20.36
Arthur Midgley flicks the ball to his team mate, Mervin Hulme. Mervin Hulme knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Lindner.
22.02
0-1Arthur Midgley makes a probing pass to Mervin Hulme. Mervin Hulme sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Laurent Zahui with no chance!! Goal for Torquay United!
27.18
Edward Westwood flicks a high ball forward to Julian Palmer who takes it down. Julian Palmer knocks the ball to his team mate, Arthur Midgley. Arthur Midgley comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
30.01
Rainer Ritzinger flicks a high pass forward. Colin Delaney holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Colin Delaney flicks a high ball forward to Nordin Abdellaoui who takes it down. Nordin Abdellaoui runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Nordin Abdellaoui provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
39.51
Arthur Midgley passes the ball forward to Julian Palmer. Julian Palmer knocks in a cross ball towards Danny Huckerby. Danny Huckerby heads the ball goalwards. Laurent Zahui gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
40.37
Jonatan Johansson knocks the ball to his team mate, Simo Paulinus. With vision, Simo Paulinus laces a weighted ball forward to Callum Gough. Callum Gough knocks in a cross ball towards Ali Elkhatabi. Ali Elkhatabi outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Solid save from Ben Deane. What a great pair of hands!
44.19
1-2Arthur Midgley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mervin Hulme. Mervin Hulme plays the ball forward to Danny Huckerby who has made a great run into the box. Simo Paulinus catches Danny Huckerby on the ankles. Danny Huckerby appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
45.00
Simo Paulinus makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dustin Elcock. Dustin Elcock knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. AS Monaco appear unchanged since the first half. Torquay United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and AS Monaco kick off!
47.10
Titus Fowler threads a neat ball through to Danny Huckerby. Danny Huckerby knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Laurent Zahui who gathers it comfortably.
49.18
Dustin Elcock flicks a high ball forward to Nordin Abdellaoui who takes it down. Nordin Abdellaoui knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ben Deane who gathers it comfortably.
51.31
Julian Palmer sees space and advances. Julian Palmer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Laurent Zahui.
52.34
1-2Corner kick to Torquay United. Ian Todd plays it out to the edge of the box. Simo Paulinus reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
54.13
Kelvin Dyer threads a neat ball through to Julian Palmer. Julian Palmer lofts in a cross ball towards Mervin Hulme. Mervin Hulme is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
57.40
Edward Westwood knocks the ball forward to Ian Todd. Ian Todd threads a neat ball through to Arthur Midgley. Arthur Midgley finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
59.43
Ian Todd controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mervin Hulme. Mervin Hulme whips in a cross ball towards Danny Huckerby. Danny Huckerby beats his man to it with a header but Laurent Zahui is on top of it.
60.31
1-2AS Monaco appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. Torquay United have made 2 substitutions with Leandro Strasser replacing Steven Best and Sol Ward replacing Arthur Midgley .
63.45
Colin Delaney flicks a high pass forward. Shane Tiatto collects the pass. Seeing a gap ahead, Shane Tiatto plays the ball forward to Ali Elkhatabi. Ali Elkhatabi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
65.55
Colin Delaney knocks the ball to his team mate, Ali Elkhatabi. Ali Elkhatabi finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
66.16
77.01
Torquay United have made a substitution with Kevin Harley replacing Ben Deane .
79.04
Seeing a gap ahead, Ian Todd plays the ball forward to Danny Huckerby. Danny Huckerby knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.39
Sol Ward sees Mervin Hulme in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mervin Hulme knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.50
Ian Todd sees Julian Palmer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Julian Palmer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
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 Arthur Midgley of Torquay United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Laurent Zahui (GK)
8
2. Jonatan Johansson (GK)
6
3. Rainer Ritzinger (DEF)
6
4. Paul Lindner (DEF)
6
5. Dustin Elcock (MID)
6
6. Shane Tiatto (MID)
6
7. Colin Delaney (MID)
7
8. Simo Paulinus (MID)
6
9. Ali Elkhatabi (ATT)
6
10. Nordin Abdellaoui (ATT)
8
11. Callum Gough (ATT)
6
12. Ga‘l Piton (DEF)
0
13. Roberto Bordoni (MID)
0
14. Sebastiano Silvestri (ATT)
0
1. Ben Deane (GK)
6
2. Steven Best (DEF)
6
3. Edward Westwood (DEF)
6
4. Titus Fowler (DEF)
6
5. Kelvin Dyer (DEF)
6
6. Ian Todd (MID)
7
7. Glynn Whelan (MID)
6
8. Arthur Midgley (MID)
9
9. Julian Palmer (ATT)
8
10. Danny Huckerby (ATT)
6
11. Mervin Hulme (ATT)
8
12. Kevin Harley (GK)
6
13. Leandro Strasser (DEF)
6
14. Sol Ward (MID)
6