Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at The Northern Echo Darlington Arena where Darlington play Crystal Palace in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Darlington and Crystal Palace are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Emile Lawton.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Darlington and Crystal Palace are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Emile Lawton.
0.00
0-0Darlington start the match!
4.17
0-0Leon Mahler knocks the ball to his team mate, Augustine Kanu. Augustine Kanu plays a quick one-two with Gustavo Pereira and rushes in on goal... Augustine Kanu cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Ashley Southgate manages to keep it out.
9.28
0-0Jan Ziegenhagen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Augustine Kanu. Augustine Kanu lofts in a cross ball towards Gustavo Pereira. Gustavo Pereira heads the ball goalwards but Matt Allman is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
10.12
Jan Ziegenhagen flicks the ball to his team mate, Nils Lange. Nils Lange whips in a cross ball towards Augustine Kanu. Augustine Kanu is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Ashley Southgate!
12.53
0-0Matt Allman barges into Nils Lange. Matt Allman is warned by the referee! Nils Lange hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.03
0-0Alfred Clemence controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ben Best. Ben Best flicks a high pass forward. Tony Galli collects the pass. Tony Galli shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
18.13
0-1Vincenzo Sterjovski makes a probing pass to Augustine Kanu. Augustine Kanu shoots from long range. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
21.42
Jan Ziegenhagen decides to run forward with the ball. Jan Ziegenhagen finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Ashley Southgate effortlessly smothers it!
27.02
Alfred Clemence knocks the ball to his team mate, Ben Best. Ben Best passes the ball forward to Steve Eadie. Steve Eadie shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
28.17
Hassan Leonhardsen clumsily knocks into Tony Galli. Hassan Leonhardsen is given a warning by the referee! Tony Galli hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.30
P. Gilberto De Francesco kicks a strong pass forward to Tony Galli. Tony Galli tries a spectacular long range effort. Mika Brander is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
38.44
Without breaking stride, Alfred Clemence plays the ball forward to Neil Charles. Neil Charles passes the ball forward to Tony Galli. Tony Galli finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Mika Brander.
44.03
1-1Hassan Leonhardsen knocks the ball forward to Leon Mahler. Leon Mahler flicks a high pass forward. Nils Lange collects the pass. Nils Lange puts a great ball through. Gustavo Pereira runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Darlington appear unchanged since the first half. Crystal Palace also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Crystal Palace kick off the second half!
47.55
Robert Beye flicks a high pass forward. Neil Charles holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Neil Charles threads the ball through to Luke Ripley. Luke Ripley shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
48.08
P. Gilberto De Francesco flicks a high pass forward. Steve Eadie holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Steve Eadie shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
55.24
Leon Mahler threads a neat ball through to Augustine Kanu. Augustine Kanu knocks in a cross ball towards Gustavo Pereira. Gustavo Pereira is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Ashley Southgate had no chance!! Goal for Crystal Palace!
59.55
Leon Mahler flicks a high ball forward to Nils Lange who takes it down. Nils Lange whips in a cross ball towards Augustine Kanu. Augustine Kanu makes a looping header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
61.03
1-2Nicolas Cano catches Steve Eadie on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Steve Eadie carries on, but is struggling a bit.
63.11
Jan Ziegenhagen makes a probing pass to Nils Lange. Nils Lange hits a low pass to Augustine Kanu. Some silky footwork from Augustine Kanu provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is miles over!
65.04
Showing composure, Dale Pearce plays the ball forward to Tony Galli. Tony Galli finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Darlington are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
66.16
1-2The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
67.07
Vincenzo Sterjovski threads the ball through to Gustavo Pereira. Gustavo Pereira whips in a cross ball towards Augustine Kanu. Augustine Kanu is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Ashley Southgate.
68.23
1-2Leon Mahler takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Nicolas Cano muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
69.34
Martim Williams makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gustavo Pereira. Gustavo Pereira shoots from distance. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
77.23
Robert Beye deftly passes the ball to his team mate, P. Gilberto De Francesco. Seeing a gap ahead, P. Gilberto De Francesco plays the ball forward to Steve Eadie. Steve Eadie shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
78.08
Leon Mahler threads a neat ball through to Augustine Kanu. Augustine Kanu advances inside the box! Augustine Kanu muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
81.53
James Priestley threads a neat ball through to Vincenzo Sterjovski. Vincenzo Sterjovski threads a neat ball through to Augustine Kanu. Augustine Kanu knocks the ball forward to Gustavo Pereira but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
87.33
Vincenzo Sterjovski hits a low pass to Augustine Kanu. Augustine Kanu threads the ball through to Gustavo Pereira but he's offside!
90.00
1-4Leon Mahler hacks Ben Best from behind! Leon Mahler is shown the yellow card! Ben Best hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
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
| Tony Galli 30 | Augustine Kanu 18, 78 Gustavo Pereira 55, 69 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Augustine Kanu of Crystal Palace |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ashley Southgate (GK)
7
2. Alfred Clemence (DEF)
6
3. Matt Allman (DEF)
6
4. Robert Beye (DEF)
6
5. Dale Pearce (MID)
6
6. Ben Best (MID)
6
7. P. Gilberto De Francesco (MID)
6
8. Neil Charles (MID)
6
9. Tony Galli (ATT)
7
10. Steve Eadie (ATT)
6
11. Luke Ripley (ATT)
6
12. Titus Williamson (DEF)
0
13. Benoit Ricchiuti (GK)
0
14. Alexander Maddison (DEF)
0
1. Mika Brander (GK)
6
2. Hassan Leonhardsen (DEF)
6
3. Nicolas Cano (DEF)
5
4. James Priestley (DEF)
6
5. Martim Williams (MID)
6
6. Vincenzo Sterjovski (MID)
7
7. Jan Ziegenhagen (MID)
6
8. Leon Mahler (MID)
6
9. Nils Lange (ATT)
6
10. Gustavo Pereira (ATT)
8
11. Augustine Kanu (ATT)
9
12. Sergei Parnenko (GK)
0
13. Ighli Graffiedi (MID)
0
14. Esteban Arellano (ATT)
0