Match Report
| Darlington | Darlington |  |  | Preston North End | Preston North End | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Barry Skinner | Barry Skinner | |||||||||||||||||
| Ralph Christie | R. Christie |  | 48 | G |  | 1 | | G | 54 | | Paul Beagrie | P. Beagrie | |||||||||
| Malcolm Shields | M. Shields | | 49 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 40 | | Leon Lisbie | L. Lisbie | |||||||||
| Gareth Carlton | G. Carlton | | 46 | D |  | | 3 | | D | 39 | | Ashley Rufus | A. Rufus | ||||||||
| Nicky Delaney | N. Delaney | | 46 | D | | 4 | | D | 51 | | Stanley Weir | S. Weir | |||||||||
| Dave Pallister | D. Pallister | | 51 | M | | 5 | | M | 44 | | Jason Benali | J. Benali | |||||||||
| Patrick Smith | P. Smith | | 50 | M | | 6 | | M | 41 | | Tim Marshall | T. Marshall | |||||||||
| Patrick Royce | P. Royce | | 50 | M | | 7 | | M | 51 | | Neil Hulme | N. Hulme | |||||||||
| Jason Izzet | J. Izzet | | 42 | M | | 8 | | | M | 50 | | Adam Jackson | A. Jackson | ||||||||
| Alexander Bishop | A. Bishop | | 49 | A | | 9 | | A | 48 |  | Moritz Böhm | M. Böhm | |||||||||
| Matthew Weir | M. Weir | | 47 | A | | 10 | | A | 49 | | Patrick Vieira | P. Vieira | |||||||||
| Ruel Clegg | R. Clegg | | 47 | A | | 11 | | A | 54 | | Jonas Schröder | J. Schröder | |||||||||
| James Fowler | J. Fowler | | 45 | A | | 12 | | D | 51 | | Bill Kasper | B. Kasper | |||||||||
| Teddy Ward | T. Ward | | 41 | M | | 13 | | M | 39 | | Paul Dodd | P. Dodd | |||||||||
| Daniel Brand | D. Brand | | 39 | G | | 14 | | D | 38 | | Brian Wright | B. Wright | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at The Northern Echo Darlington Arena where Darlington play host to Preston North End. A crowd of 2,727 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Darlington and Preston North End are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Matthew Whelan.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Darlington and Preston North End are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Matthew Whelan.
0.00
0-0Preston North End kick off and get the match underway!
8.53
0-0Neil Hulme sees Jonas Schröder in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jonas Schröder shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
10.33
0-0Without breaking stride, Neil Hulme plays the ball forward to Patrick Vieira. Patrick Vieira knocks in a cross ball towards Moritz Böhm. Moritz Böhm makes a convincing header but is denied by Ralph Christie. Excellent save.
12.52
0-0Gareth Carlton comes in with a late challenge on Jonas Schröder. Gareth Carlton is warned by the referee! Jonas Schröder runs off the knock.
14.11
Patrick Smith flicks a high pass forward. Alexander Bishop controls it well on his chest. Alexander Bishop lofts in a cross ball towards Ruel Clegg. Ruel Clegg flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
18.05
0-0Dave Pallister flicks a high pass forward. Ruel Clegg holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ruel Clegg knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ashley Rufus.
22.54
Neil Hulme controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Patrick Vieira. Patrick Vieira knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nicky Delaney.
26.56
Seeing a gap ahead, Tim Marshall plays the ball forward to Patrick Vieira. Patrick Vieira whips in a cross ball towards Jonas Schröder. Jonas Schröder directs the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
27.30
Nicky Delaney flicks a high pass forward. Jason Izzet controls it well on his chest. Jason Izzet flicks a high pass forward. Alexander Bishop controls it well on his chest. Alexander Bishop whips in a cross ball towards Ruel Clegg. Ruel Clegg finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Paul Beagrie reads it well. Nice save!
34.30
0-0Leon Lisbie flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Hulme. Neil Hulme flicks a high pass forward. Patrick Vieira controls it well on his chest. Patrick Vieira knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Jonas Schröder is offside!
38.05
Tim Marshall threads a neat ball through to Jonas Schröder. Jonas Schröder knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Malcolm Shields.
44.21
Tim Marshall flicks the ball to his team mate, Jonas Schröder. Jonas Schröder whips in a cross ball towards Patrick Vieira. Patrick Vieira makes a deft header. Ralph Christie gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Darlington have changed their lineup with James Fowler replacing Nicky Delaney, Teddy Ward replacing Patrick Smith and Daniel Brand replacing Ruel Clegg. Preston North End appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
Darlington kick off!
47.57
Dave Pallister advances with the ball. Dave Pallister shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
48.23
Dave Pallister flicks the ball to his team mate, Matthew Weir. Matthew Weir plays a one-two with Alexander Bishop and rushes in on goal... Matthew Weir muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
53.30
Tim Marshall makes a probing pass to Jonas Schröder. Jonas Schröder finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
54.02
Neil Hulme controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jonas Schröder. Jonas Schröder lofts in a cross ball towards Patrick Vieira. Patrick Vieira is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's a lousy effort!
61.27
Jason Izzet flicks a high pass forward. Alexander Bishop controls it well on his chest. Alexander Bishop knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.39
James Fowler hits a low pass to Patrick Royce. Patrick Royce passes the ball forward to Alexander Bishop. Alexander Bishop controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Daniel Brand through on goal. Daniel Brand rockets a shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
71.22
Patrick Royce changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Patrick Royce makes a probing pass between the defence to Daniel Brand. Daniel Brand muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Paul Beagrie easily gets down and covers it.
72.52
1-0With a delightful solo run, Teddy Ward stretches the opposition's defence. Teddy Ward lofts in a cross ball towards Alexander Bishop. Alexander Bishop directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
75.20
Patrick Royce knocks the ball forward to Matthew Weir. Matthew Weir shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
77.10
1-0Moritz Böhm comes in with a late challenge on Malcolm Shields. Moritz Böhm is shown the yellow card! Malcolm Shields runs off the knock.
78.02
Jason Izzet takes it forward alone. Jason Izzet lofts in a cross ball towards Alexander Bishop. Alexander Bishop gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it goes wide for a goal kick.
79.33
Adam Jackson knocks the ball to his team mate, Moritz Böhm. Moritz Böhm controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
81.51
Stanley Weir flicks a high pass forward. Tim Marshall collects the pass. Tim Marshall flicks a high pass forward. Jonas Schröder controls it well on his chest. Jonas Schröder knocks the ball to his team mate, Moritz Böhm. Moritz Böhm shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
84.40
Ashley Rufus flicks the ball to his team mate, Jason Benali. Jason Benali makes a simple pass to Moritz Böhm. Moritz Böhm lofts in a cross ball towards Patrick Vieira. With a superhuman jump, Patrick Vieira connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
Teddy Ward surges forward with the ball. Teddy Ward lofts in a cross ball towards Alexander Bishop. Alexander Bishop rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's well over the bar!
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
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ralph Christie (GK)
7
2. Malcolm Shields (DEF)
6
3. Gareth Carlton (DEF)
6
4. Nicky Delaney (DEF)
6
5. Dave Pallister (MID)
8
6. Patrick Smith (MID)
6
7. Patrick Royce (MID)
7
8. Jason Izzet (MID)
7
9. Alexander Bishop (ATT)
9
10. Matthew Weir (ATT)
6
11. Ruel Clegg (ATT)
6
12. James Fowler (ATT)
6
13. Teddy Ward (MID)
8
14. Daniel Brand (GK)
6
1. Paul Beagrie (GK)
7
2. Leon Lisbie (DEF)
6
3. Ashley Rufus (DEF)
6
4. Stanley Weir (DEF)
6
5. Jason Benali (MID)
6
6. Tim Marshall (MID)
7
7. Neil Hulme (MID)
8
8. Adam Jackson (MID)
6
9. Moritz Böhm (ATT)
6
10. Patrick Vieira (ATT)
7
11. Jonas Schröder (ATT)
7
12. Bill Kasper (DEF)
0
13. Paul Dodd (MID)
0
14. Brian Wright (DEF)
0