Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Glanford Park where Scunthorpe United play host to Wycombe Wanderers. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Scunthorpe United and Wycombe Wanderers are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Hughes.


0.00
Wycombe Wanderers kick off and get the first half underway!
2.49
Anthony Bower comes in with a late challenge on Martin Christie. The referee calls over Anthony Bower and warns him to calm down! Martin Christie stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.07
With some swift thinking, Dennis George plays the ball forward to Anthony Bower. Anthony Bower hits a low pass to Teddy Charles. Teddy Charles makes a great pass forward. Filipe Lima runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
15.23
Martin Christie surges forward with the ball. Martin Christie finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
20.13
Paul Ferdinand passes the ball forward to Filipe Lima. Filipe Lima sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
22.54
Paul Ferdinand sees a break and surges forward. Paul Ferdinand whips in a cross ball towards Filipe Lima. Filipe Lima knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Marcus Williams manages to gather it.
24.21
With a delightful solo run, Martin Christie stretches the opposition's defence. Martin Christie whips in a cross ball towards Ashley Davis. Ashley Davis gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's drastically wayward!
26.02
James Wilson sees Dale Windass in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dale Windass flicks a high pass forward. Danny Marr controls it well on his chest. Danny Marr shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
28.12
Antonio Berretta deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Ferdinand. Paul Ferdinand decides to run forward with the ball. Paul Ferdinand knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Edward Middleton.
30.58
Martin Christie decides to run forward with the ball. Martin Christie lofts in a cross ball towards Mervin George. Mervin George is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
36.43
Martin Christie knocks the ball forward to Danny Marr. Danny Marr knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Peter Lowe who gathers it comfortably.
44.39
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
45.00
Seeing a gap ahead, Paul Ferdinand plays the ball forward to Teddy Charles. Teddy Charles knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jon Ehiogu.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Scunthorpe United appear unchanged since the first half. Wycombe Wanderers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Scunthorpe United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Scunthorpe United start the second half!
57.07
Martin Christie flicks a high pass forward to Danny Marr who brings the ball under control. Danny Marr advances inside the box! Danny Marr looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
59.04
Paul Ferdinand knocks the ball to his team mate, Teddy Charles. Teddy Charles shoots from outside the area. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Teddy Charles!
69.01
James Wilson threads the ball through to Dale Windass. Dale Windass makes a beautiful solo run. Dale Windass lofts in a cross ball towards Danny Marr. Danny Marr beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies towards the top corner but Antonio Berretta is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
71.24
Edward Middleton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Christie. Martin Christie knocks the ball forward to Danny Marr. Danny Marr plays a one-two with Mervin George and rushes in on goal... Danny Marr tries a spectacular strike. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
75.20
Ronnie Boyd deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Inglis. David Inglis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Fletcher. Martin Fletcher finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
77.34
Andy Barry darts forward. Andy Barry flicks a high pass forward. Martin Fletcher collects the pass. Martin Fletcher knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jon Ehiogu.
79.58
Anthony Bower hits a low pass to Teddy Charles. Teddy Charles knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Filipe Lima is offside!
81.38
Dale Windass flicks the ball to his team mate, Mervin George. Mervin George knocks in a cross ball towards Danny Marr. Danny Marr outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
David Inglis hacks Neil Gallagher from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Neil Gallagher stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 2 vs 2
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 6 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 2
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 49.2753623188406 vs 50.7246376811594
Play Area
Home team third: 20.29%, Midfield: 47.83%, Away team third: 31.88%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Martin Christie of Scunthorpe United

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
2. James Wilson (DEF)
6
4. Jon Ehiogu (DEF)
6
5. Matt Robinson (DEF)
6
6. Dale Windass (MID)
7
6
9
9. Mervin George (ATT)
6
10. Danny Marr (ATT)
8
11. Ashley Davis (ATT)
6

0
13. Stanley Venus (DEF)
0
0

1. Peter Lowe (GK)
6
2. Ronnie Boyd (DEF)
6
3. Andy Barry (DEF)
7
5. Dennis George (DEF)
6
6. Anthony Bower (MID)
6
7. David Inglis (MID)
5
8
9. Filipe Lima (ATT)
6
10. Martin Fletcher (ATT)
6
11. Teddy Charles (ATT)
8

12. Darius Jackson (ATT)
0
13. Danny Henry (MID)
0
14. Ronnie Edworthy (MID)
0