Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Vitality Stadium where Walsall play host to Huddersfield Town. A crowd of 9,868 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Walsall are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Huddersfield Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Williamson.
The pitch is in good condition.
Walsall are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Huddersfield Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Williamson.
0.00
0-0Walsall kick off the first half!
2.19
0-0Damir Marsiglia flicks a high pass forward to Steve Goldberg who brings the ball under control. Steve Goldberg knocks in a cross ball towards Teddy Scowcroft. Teddy Scowcroft rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Jermaine Simonsen didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
3.05
With some swift thinking, Thierry Guppy plays the ball forward to Damir Marsiglia. Damir Marsiglia tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Jermaine Simonsen!
4.22
0-0Albert Lopez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Marr. Stephen Marr sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
6.57
Ivar Vierklau chips the ball to his team mate, Albert Lopez. Albert Lopez plays a quick one-two with Stephen Marr and rushes in on goal... Albert Lopez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's a woeful effort!
9.33
0-0Bert Van Galen threads the ball through to Tim Mason. Tim Mason knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Thierry Guppy.
14.13
0-0Albert Lopez barges into Steve Goldberg. The referee calls over Albert Lopez and shows him a yellow card! Steve Goldberg runs off the knock.
20.21
Omer Wise flicks a high pass forward. Gary Young holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gary Young tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
21.28
Nwankwo Gascoigne takes it forward alone. Nwankwo Gascoigne plays a scrappy one-two with Stephen Marr and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Nwankwo Gascoigne provides some space. He shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Robert Mortensen!
22.30
Damir Marsiglia decides to run forward with the ball. Damir Marsiglia whips in a cross ball towards Gary Young. Gary Young directs the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
24.35
Damir Marsiglia makes a probing pass to Gary Young. Gary Young controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
26.55
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
27.49
Steve Goldberg kicks a strong pass forward to Gary Young. Gary Young knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.22
1-0Thierry Guppy receives the ball from a throw-in from Marcel Hässler. Thierry Guppy threads a neat ball through to Gary Young. Gary Young runs straight at the defence! Gary Young takes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jermaine Simonsen with no chance!! Goal for Walsall!
33.32
Thierry Guppy threads a neat ball through to Omer Wise. Omer Wise threads a neat ball through to Teddy Scowcroft. Teddy Scowcroft controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
36.47
Omer Wise flicks a high pass forward. Steve Goldberg collects the pass. Steve Goldberg passes the ball forward to Gary Young. Gary Young tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
42.53
Steve Goldberg flicks a high pass forward to Damir Marsiglia who brings the ball under control. Damir Marsiglia shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Walsall appear unchanged since the first half. Huddersfield Town have changed their lineup with Phil Griffin replacing Lomano Dryden.
45.00
The second half starts with Huddersfield Town kicking off!
49.41
1-0Nwankwo Gascoigne breaks forward. Nwankwo Gascoigne threads a neat ball through to Stephen Marr. Stephen Marr flicks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Bolton. Christian Arendt comes in with a late challenge on Alexander Bolton. Penalty for Huddersfield Town!!
49.41
1-0The referee points to the spot..
50.57
Bert Van Galen takes a cautious run up. Robert Mortensen is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
57.28
Gary Young knocks the ball to his team mate, Teddy Scowcroft. Teddy Scowcroft shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
66.31
Thierry Guppy knocks the ball forward to Gary Young. Gary Young shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
71.26
1-1Ivar Vierklau makes a probing pass to Alexander Bolton. Alexander Bolton knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Albert Lopez is offside!
72.07
Ivar Vierklau flicks a high ball forward to Albert Lopez who takes it down. Albert Lopez shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
77.56
Alex Mcallister sees a break and surges forward. Alex Mcallister knocks in a cross ball towards Teddy Scowcroft. Teddy Scowcroft is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Jermaine Simonsen is on top of it.
78.15
1-1Tim Mason hits a low pass to Stephen Marr. Stephen Marr lofts in a cross ball towards Alexander Bolton. Christian Arendt catches Alexander Bolton on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
83.07
85.42
Ivar Vierklau knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Bolton. Alexander Bolton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
87.16
Marcel Hässler makes a probing pass to Alex Mcallister. Alex Mcallister knocks the ball forward to Gary Young. Gary Young shoots from 25 yards but Jermaine Simonsen reads it well. Well saved!
89.49
Marcel Hässler flicks a high pass forward to Thierry Guppy who brings the ball neatly under control. With some swift thinking, Thierry Guppy plays the ball forward to Teddy Scowcroft. Teddy Scowcroft finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Gary Young 28 | Bert Van Galen 51 (p) |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Robert Mortensen (GK)
6
2. Omer Wise (DEF)
7
3. Marcel Hässler (DEF)
6
4. Christian Arendt (DEF)
6
5. Alex Mcallister (MID)
6
6. Steve Goldberg (MID)
7
7. Thierry Guppy (MID)
7
8. Mick Vassell (MID)
6
9. Teddy Scowcroft (ATT)
6
10. Gary Young (ATT)
9
11. Damir Marsiglia (ATT)
7
12. Isaiah Bellamy (GK)
0
13. Marc Kerr (MID)
0
14. Tommy Flintlock (DEF)
0
1. Jermaine Simonsen (GK)
8
2. Marc Beck (DEF)
6
3. Nico Arndt (DEF)
6
4. Nwankwo Gascoigne (DEF)
8
5. Lomano Dryden (DEF)
6
6. Tim Mason (MID)
6
7. Ivar Vierklau (MID)
7
8. Bert Van Galen (MID)
7
9. Stephen Marr (ATT)
6
10. Alexander Bolton (ATT)
6
11. Albert Lopez (ATT)
5
12. Phil Griffin (DEF)
6
13. Alan Summerbee (MID)
0
14. Guillermo Marche (ATT)
0