Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Abbey Business Stadium where Cheltenham Town play host to Wycombe Wanderers. A crowd of 2,804 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cheltenham Town are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Wycombe Wanderers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Summerbee.


0.00
The first half starts with Wycombe Wanderers kicking off!
3.47
Patrick Mann knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Ferdinand. Paul Ferdinand makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Teddy Charles. Teddy Charles rushes past Martin Parker! Some good footwork from Teddy Charles provides some space. He shoots at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
8.17
Paul Ferdinand takes the throw-in. Danny Henry flicks a high pass forward to Martin Fletcher who brings the ball under control. Martin Fletcher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.32
Colin Heskey changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Colin Heskey plays a scrappy one-two with Nicholas Guppy and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Colin Heskey provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Peter Lowe!
12.39
Danny Henry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Filipe Lima. Filipe Lima knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by James Youds.
15.21
Paul Ferdinand kicks a strong pass forward to Filipe Lima. Filipe Lima knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Shaun Patterson.
18.27
Colin Heskey advances with the ball. Colin Heskey knocks in a cross ball towards Brian Shilton. Brian Shilton makes a deft header but it slams into the crowd!
24.09
Del Konchesky advances with the ball. Del Konchesky makes a great pass forward. Brian Shilton runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
26.26
Nicholas Guppy catches Antonio Berretta on the ankles. Nicholas Guppy is shown the yellow card! Antonio Berretta runs off the knock.
30.47
Nicholas Walker surges forward with the ball. Nicholas Walker finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
33.18
Seeing a gap ahead, Andy Barry plays the ball forward to Danny Henry. Danny Henry chips the ball to his team mate, Teddy Charles. Teddy Charles whips in a cross ball towards Martin Fletcher. Martin Fletcher makes a looping header on goal. Adam Mason picks it out of the air!
44.05
Danny Henry flicks a high ball forward to Filipe Lima who takes it down. Filipe Lima finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Cheltenham Town appear unchanged since the first half. Wycombe Wanderers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Cheltenham Town kicking off!
48.09
Anthony Bower threads the ball through to Teddy Charles. Teddy Charles tries a spectacular long range effort which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
53.20
Shaun Patterson pushes mid-way up the pitch. Shaun Patterson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicholas Guppy. Nicholas Guppy controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.03
Nicholas Walker picks a pass forward to Nicholas Guppy. Nicholas Guppy knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.28
Paul Ferdinand knocks the ball forward to Filipe Lima. Filipe Lima finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
78.50
Paul Ferdinand hits a low pass to Filipe Lima. Filipe Lima knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Fletcher. James Youds barges into Martin Fletcher. Martin Fletcher appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
84.46
Danny Henry threads a neat ball through to Filipe Lima. Filipe Lima knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by James Youds.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 2 vs 2
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 57.3333333333333 vs 42.6666666666667
Play Area
Home team third: 25.33%, Midfield: 49.33%, Away team third: 25.33%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Teddy Charles of Wycombe Wanderers

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Adam Mason (GK)
6
2. James Youds (DEF)
6
3. Martin Parker (DEF)
6
4. Eoin Minto (DEF)
6
7
6. Colin Heskey (MID)
8
7. Del Konchesky (MID)
6
7
9. Morris Draper (MID)
6
10. Brian Shilton (ATT)
6
11. Nicholas Guppy (ATT)
8

12. Eddie Stone (GK)
0
0
14. Darren Merson (ATT)
0

1. Peter Lowe (GK)
6
2. Ronnie Boyd (DEF)
6
3. Andy Barry (DEF)
6
5. Patrick Mann (DEF)
6
6. Anthony Bower (MID)
7
7
8. Danny Henry (MID)
7
9. Filipe Lima (ATT)
6
10. Martin Fletcher (ATT)
6
11. Teddy Charles (ATT)
9

12. Nicky Thompson (MID)
0
13. Simon Peckham (MID)
0
14. Ronnie Edworthy (MID)
0