Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Edgeley Park where Stockport County play Brighton and Hove Albion in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Stockport County and Brighton and Hove Albion are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Graham Adams.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Stockport County and Brighton and Hove Albion are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Graham Adams.
0.00
0-0Stockport County start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.15
0-0Noel Banks chips the ball to his team mate, Des Salmon. Des Salmon threads a neat ball through to Tommy Sheringham. Tommy Sheringham sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
6.32
1-0Rio Sheringham threads the ball through to Des Salmon. Des Salmon sees space and advances. Des Salmon lofts in a cross ball towards Dennis Barton. Dennis Barton heads the ball goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
9.04
1-0Des Salmon sees a break and surges forward. Des Salmon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.58
1-0Mervin Armstrong passes the ball forward to Arthur Finney. Arthur Finney flicks a high pass forward. Dennis Barton controls it well on his chest. Dennis Barton plays a one-two with Tommy Sheringham and rushes in on goal... Benoit Pellicori barges into Dennis Barton. Dennis Barton appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
16.38
Rio Sheringham knocks the ball to his team mate, Des Salmon. Des Salmon makes an attacking run forward. Des Salmon edges inside the box! Des Salmon makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
20.27
2-0Jason Potts knocks the ball to his team mate, Dennis Barton. Dennis Barton shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Ruben Moutinho!
21.44
Without breaking stride, Des Salmon plays the ball forward to Sylvain Windass. Sylvain Windass cuts inside the box! Sylvain Windass shoots from just inside the box but it rises well off target!
22.16
Arthur Finney flicks the ball to his team mate, Dennis Barton. Dennis Barton shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
34.31
Brian Defoe makes a simple pass to Tommy Sheringham. Tommy Sheringham plays a one-two with Sylvain Windass and rushes in on goal... Tommy Sheringham looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
36.16
2-0Des Salmon flicks a high pass forward to Sylvain Windass who brings the ball under control. Sylvain Windass kicks a strong pass forward to Dennis Barton but the referee indicates it's offside!
38.11
Datti Mohamed Blasi knocks the ball forward to Gonzalo Durand. Gonzalo Durand knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rio Sheringham.
40.15
2-0Stockport County are in full control of this game.
44.47
2-0Darius Chadwick barges into Mervin Armstrong. The referee brings Darius Chadwick to one side and gives him a warning! Mervin Armstrong stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Stockport County appear unchanged since the first half. Brighton and Hove Albion also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Brighton and Hove Albion get the second half underway!
48.18
Jason Potts makes a probing pass to Tommy Sheringham. Tommy Sheringham knocks in a cross ball towards Dennis Barton. Dennis Barton makes a deft header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
53.49
Les Wright-Phillips chips the ball to his team mate, Eddie Williamson. Eddie Williamson chips the ball to his team mate, Darius Chadwick. Darius Chadwick flicks a high pass forward. Gonzalo Durand controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Gonzalo Durand rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
60.04
3-1Stockport County have made a substitution with Graham Stewart replacing Sylvain Windass .
63.52
Noel Banks hits a low pass to Des Salmon. Des Salmon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Graham Stewart. Graham Stewart cuts inside the box! Graham Stewart strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
72.11
3-1Jason Potts runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jason Potts runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Jason Potts provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but is denied by Graham Godber. Excellent block.
73.42
Ugo Howey makes an attacking run forward. Ugo Howey lofts in a cross ball towards Darius Chadwick. Darius Chadwick powers a header at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
75.43
Graham Godber knocks the ball to his team mate, Datti Mohamed Blasi. Datti Mohamed Blasi knocks the ball forward to Gonzalo Durand. Gonzalo Durand shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
77.13
Brian Swift changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Brian Swift flicks the ball to his team mate, Gonzalo Durand. Gonzalo Durand takes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
78.09
Mervin Armstrong deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Des Salmon. Des Salmon flicks a high ball forward to Graham Stewart who takes it down. Graham Stewart knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Graham Godber.
89.31
Datti Mohamed Blasi passes the ball forward to Darius Chadwick. Darius Chadwick plays a quick one-two with Robert Green and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Darius Chadwick provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
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
| Dennis Barton 6, 48 Des Salmon 16 | Gonzalo Durand 53 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Danny Gilchrist (GK)
6
2. Noel Banks (DEF)
6
3. Mervin Armstrong (DEF)
6
4. Rio Sheringham (DEF)
6
5. Jason Potts (MID)
6
6. Arthur Finney (MID)
6
7. Des Salmon (MID)
9
8. Brian Defoe (MID)
6
9. Dennis Barton (ATT)
9
10. Sylvain Windass (ATT)
6
11. Tommy Sheringham (ATT)
6
12. Ben Woodgate (ATT)
0
13. Francis Youds (ATT)
0
14. Graham Stewart (ATT)
6
1. Ruben Moutinho (GK)
6
2. Les Wright-Phillips (DEF)
6
3. Graham Godber (DEF)
6
4. Benoit Pellicori (DEF)
6
5. Brian Swift (MID)
6
6. Ugo Howey (MID)
6
7. Datti Mohamed Blasi (MID)
6
8. Eddie Williamson (MID)
6
9. Gonzalo Durand (ATT)
7
10. Robert Green (ATT)
6
11. Darius Chadwick (ATT)
6
12. Jonathan Wiart (GK)
0
13. Alun Blake (DEF)
0
14. Colin Crooks (GK)
0