Match Report
| Crystal Palace | Crystal Palace |  |  | Luton Town | Luton Town | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| David Moncur | D. Moncur |  | 54 | G |  | 1 | | G | 52 |  | Massimiliano Malafronte | M. Malafronte | |||||||||
| Nwankwo Lee | N. Lee | | 59 | D |  | 2 |  |  | D | 66 | | Mike Galli | M. Galli | ||||||||
| Max Thirlwell | M. Thirlwell | | 52 | D | | 3 | | D | 55 | | Frank Delaney | F. Delaney | |||||||||
| Kevin Shields | K. Shields | | 45 | D | | 4 | | D | 54 | | Norman Ince | N. Ince | |||||||||
| Jason Murray | J. Murray | | 42 | D | | 5 | | D | 49 |  | Tiago Andrade | T. Andrade | |||||||||
| Darren Izzet | D. Izzet | | 57 | M | | 6 | | M | 57 | | Eoin Atherton | E. Atherton | |||||||||
| Norman Butt | N. Butt | | 56 | M | | 7 | | M | 52 | | Adam Mcgreal | A. Mcgreal | |||||||||
| Ian Howells | I. Howells | | 54 | M | | | 8 | | M | 49 | | Max Burbage | M. Burbage | ||||||||
| John Izzet | J. Izzet | | 56 | A | | 9 | | A | 55 |  | Sebastian Metzger | S. Metzger | |||||||||
| Neil Ferguson | N. Ferguson |  | 53 | A | | 10 | | A | 48 | | Tim Kitson | T. Kitson | |||||||||
| Giampietro Pinzi | G. Pinzi | | 53 | A | | 11 | | A | 44 | | George Cooper | G. Cooper | |||||||||
| Carl Lineker | C. Lineker | | 53 | M | | 12 | | G | 52 | | Paul Coppinger | P. Coppinger | |||||||||
| Matt Wilson | M. Wilson | | 47 | M | | 13 | | G | 49 | | Teddy Blake | T. Blake | |||||||||
| Damien Clegg | D. Clegg | | 46 | M | | 14 | | D | 47 | | Tony Gascoigne | T. Gascoigne | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Selhurst Park where Crystal Palace play host to Luton Town. A crowd of 4,258 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Crystal Palace and Luton Town are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Titus Neville.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Crystal Palace and Luton Town are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Titus Neville.
0.00
0-0Luton Town get the match underway!
2.29
0-0Eoin Atherton kicks a strong pass forward to George Cooper. George Cooper edges inside the box! George Cooper shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball curls but is blocked by Nwankwo Lee's outstretched leg.
3.39
0-0Nwankwo Lee plays the ball forward to Darren Izzet. Darren Izzet chips the ball to his team mate, John Izzet. John Izzet whips in a cross ball towards Giampietro Pinzi. Giampietro Pinzi connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
6.01
0-0Darren Izzet knocks the ball to his team mate, John Izzet. John Izzet knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mike Galli.
8.27
Ian Howells knocks the ball forward to Neil Ferguson. Neil Ferguson makes a defence splitting pass to Giampietro Pinzi. Giampietro Pinzi makes some space for himself and shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
14.51
0-0Max Thirlwell brings the ball forward. Max Thirlwell sees Neil Ferguson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil Ferguson shoots from outside the area but Massimiliano Malafronte reads it well. Well saved!
15.24
0-0Kevin Shields catches Eoin Atherton on the ankles. Kevin Shields is shown the yellow card! Eoin Atherton stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.41
0-1Max Burbage flicks a high pass forward. Tim Kitson collects the pass. Tim Kitson knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastian Metzger. Sebastian Metzger connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
27.50
0-1Eoin Atherton flicks the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Metzger. Sebastian Metzger lofts in a cross ball towards Tim Kitson. Nwankwo Lee hacks Tim Kitson from behind! Tim Kitson appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
28.19
0-1Darren Izzet flicks a high pass forward to Giampietro Pinzi who brings the ball under control. Giampietro Pinzi makes a pass forward but Neil Ferguson makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
32.33
Sebastian Metzger hacks Max Thirlwell from behind! Sebastian Metzger is shown the yellow card! Max Thirlwell stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.37
Darren Izzet threads a neat ball through to John Izzet. John Izzet rushes past Frank Delaney! John Izzet strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
39.30
Frank Delaney hits a low pass to Eoin Atherton. Eoin Atherton makes an attacking run forward. Eoin Atherton lofts in a cross ball towards George Cooper. George Cooper flicks the ball with his head but it is shockingly off target!
40.39
Max Burbage kicks a strong pass forward to Sebastian Metzger. Sebastian Metzger knocks in a cross ball towards Tim Kitson. Tim Kitson outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Crystal Palace appear unchanged since the first half. Luton Town also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Crystal Palace kick off!
47.28
Max Burbage flicks a high pass forward. George Cooper collects the pass. George Cooper shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
48.56
1-1Max Burbage hacks Darren Izzet from behind! Max Burbage is warned by the referee! Darren Izzet stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.39
Adam Mcgreal makes a beautiful pass to the feet of George Cooper. George Cooper knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Shields.
54.28
Max Thirlwell sees a break and surges forward. Max Thirlwell flicks a high pass forward. Neil Ferguson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Neil Ferguson skips past Frank Delaney! Neil Ferguson takes a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
55.47
Nwankwo Lee knocks the ball to his team mate, Darren Izzet. Darren Izzet knocks the ball to his team mate, Giampietro Pinzi. Giampietro Pinzi cuts inside the box! Giampietro Pinzi looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
60.10
2-1Crystal Palace have made a substitution with Damien Clegg replacing Giampietro Pinzi .Luton Town have made 2 substitutions with Teddy Blake replacing George Cooper and Paul Coppinger replacing Tiago Andrade .
61.14
Max Burbage changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Max Burbage knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Max Thirlwell.
65.20
Max Burbage knocks the ball to his team mate, Teddy Blake. Teddy Blake whips in a cross ball towards Tim Kitson. Jason Murray clumsily knocks into Tim Kitson. Tim Kitson appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
75.34
Ian Howells hits a low pass to Damien Clegg. Damien Clegg shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
77.11
Max Burbage clumsily knocks into Darren Izzet. Max Burbage is shown the yellow card! Darren Izzet runs off the knock.
85.23
2-1Kevin Shields clumsily knocks into Teddy Blake. The referee brings Kevin Shields to one side and gives him a warning! Teddy Blake grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
87.06
Max Thirlwell sees Ian Howells in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ian Howells chips the ball to his team mate, Damien Clegg. Damien Clegg puts a great ball through but John Izzet is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. David Moncur (GK)
6
2. Nwankwo Lee (DEF)
7
3. Max Thirlwell (DEF)
7
4. Kevin Shields (DEF)
5
5. Jason Murray (DEF)
6
6. Darren Izzet (MID)
8
7. Norman Butt (MID)
6
8. Ian Howells (MID)
6
9. John Izzet (ATT)
8
10. Neil Ferguson (ATT)
6
11. Giampietro Pinzi (ATT)
8
12. Carl Lineker (MID)
0
13. Matt Wilson (MID)
0
14. Damien Clegg (MID)
6
1. Massimiliano Malafronte (GK)
6
2. Mike Galli (DEF)
6
3. Frank Delaney (DEF)
6
4. Norman Ince (DEF)
6
5. Tiago Andrade (DEF)
6
6. Eoin Atherton (MID)
7
7. Adam Mcgreal (MID)
6
8. Max Burbage (MID)
6
9. Sebastian Metzger (ATT)
7
10. Tim Kitson (ATT)
6
11. George Cooper (ATT)
6
12. Paul Coppinger (GK)
6
13. Teddy Blake (GK)
6
14. Tony Gascoigne (DEF)
0