Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Wembley Stadium where Plymouth Argyle play Udinese in this MWF Europa Cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 35,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Plymouth Argyle and Udinese are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Max Reuser.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Plymouth Argyle and Udinese are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Max Reuser.
0.00
0-0Udinese kick off and get the first half underway!
9.06
0-0Mast H. Okpara makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephan Dugbatey. Stephan Dugbatey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.17
0-0Michael Hakansson makes a simple pass to Felipe Díaz. Felipe Díaz flicks a high pass forward. Jermaine Bresciano holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jermaine Bresciano lofts in a cross ball towards Stephan Dugbatey. Stephan Dugbatey beats his man to it with a header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
14.16
With imagination, Dave Greaves picks a pass forward to Jermaine Bresciano. Jermaine Bresciano knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Craig Booth.
15.28
0-0Callum Young controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tommaso Pellizzaro. Tommaso Pellizzaro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Yves-A. Dufresnes.
16.52
0-0Julian Spengler takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Mast H. Okpara gets to the ball and clears it up field.
21.03
Daniele Filippini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Raffaele Conteh. Raffaele Conteh flicks the ball to his team mate, Tommaso Pellizzaro. Tommaso Pellizzaro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gary James.
22.18
0-0Gary James flicks a high ball forward to Mast H. Okpara who takes it down. Mast H. Okpara threads the ball through to Jermaine Bresciano. Jermaine Bresciano plays a scrappy one-two with Stephan Dugbatey and advances towards the goal... Daniele Filippini clumsily knocks into Jermaine Bresciano. Jermaine Bresciano appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
27.46
Jaime Sullivan flicks a high pass forward. Mast H. Okpara holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mast H. Okpara threads a neat ball through to Stephan Dugbatey. Stephan Dugbatey lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Hitzlsperger. Nicolas Hitzlsperger connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Abdelkrim El Brazi manages to gather it.
30.11
Gary James hits a long diagonal ball forward. Jermaine Bresciano sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Abdelkrim El Brazi gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
32.12
Scott Mcallister flicks a high pass forward. Raffaele Conteh holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Raffaele Conteh makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tommaso Pellizzaro. Tommaso Pellizzaro edges inside the box! Tommaso Pellizzaro tries a spectacular strike but somehow Yves-A. Dufresnes manages to keep it out.
33.10
0-0Scott Mcallister powers a long ball forward. Patrick Olembé makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Yuri Petrov but he's offside!
34.37
Raffaele Conteh kicks a strong pass forward to Tommaso Pellizzaro. Tommaso Pellizzaro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.53
P. Gilberto Fanesi sees Nicolas Hitzlsperger in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nicolas Hitzlsperger plays a one-two with Jermaine Bresciano and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Nicolas Hitzlsperger provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Abdelkrim El Brazi comfortably smothers it!
38.52
0-0Mast H. Okpara catches Callum Young on the ankles. The referee calls over Mast H. Okpara and warns him to calm down! Callum Young hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.05
Callum Young sees Patrick Olembé in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Patrick Olembé knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Raffaele Conteh changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Raffaele Conteh knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gary James.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Plymouth Argyle appear unchanged since the first half. Udinese also appear unchanged since the first half. The Plymouth Argyle players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Plymouth Argyle kick off the second half!
51.42
Tommaso Pellizzaro catches Michael Hakansson on the ankles. Tommaso Pellizzaro is warned by the referee! Michael Hakansson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.51
Callum Young makes a beautiful solo run. Callum Young controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Yves-A. Dufresnes. Excellent save.
55.10
P. Gilberto Fanesi flicks a high pass forward to Jermaine Bresciano who brings the ball under control. Jermaine Bresciano lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Hitzlsperger. Nicolas Hitzlsperger makes a convincing header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
59.36
Julian Spengler knocks the ball forward to Tommaso Pellizzaro. Tommaso Pellizzaro passes the ball forward but Patrick Olembé is offside!
63.53
Patrick Olembé catches Jaime Sullivan on the ankles. Patrick Olembé is given a warning by the referee! Jaime Sullivan runs off the knock.
65.16
Felipe Díaz brings the ball forward. Felipe Díaz cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Felipe Díaz provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but is denied by Abdelkrim El Brazi. Excellent save.
66.19
1-0Jaime Sullivan pushes up the pitch. Jaime Sullivan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephan Dugbatey. Stephan Dugbatey chips the ball to his team mate, Jermaine Bresciano. Jermaine Bresciano makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
71.15
Jaime Sullivan hits a low pass to Dave Greaves. Dave Greaves threads a neat ball through to Nicolas Hitzlsperger. Nicolas Hitzlsperger plays a scrappy one-two with Stephan Dugbatey and advances towards the goal... Nicolas Hitzlsperger tries a spectacular strike but somehow Abdelkrim El Brazi manages to keep it out.
75.59
Jaime Sullivan knocks the ball to his team mate, Mast H. Okpara. Mast H. Okpara makes a probing pass to Jermaine Bresciano. Jermaine Bresciano finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
79.14
1-0Gary James sees Felipe Díaz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Felipe Díaz threads a neat ball through to Nicolas Hitzlsperger. Nicolas Hitzlsperger runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Nicolas Hitzlsperger provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Magnificent block by Scott Mcallister!
81.33
Vasco Guevara chips the ball to his team mate, Tommaso Pellizzaro. Tommaso Pellizzaro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gary James.
85.17
Callum Young chips the ball to his team mate, Tommaso Pellizzaro. Tommaso Pellizzaro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.23
1-0Tommaso Pellizzaro catches Gary James on the ankles. Tommaso Pellizzaro is given another warning by the referee! Gary James grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jermaine Bresciano of Plymouth Argyle |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Yves-A. Dufresnes (GK)
7
2. Michael Hakansson (DEF)
6
3. Jaime Sullivan (DEF)
7
4. Gary James (DEF)
7
5. Mast H. Okpara (MID)
7
6. Dave Greaves (MID)
7
7. Felipe Díaz (MID)
8
8. P. Gilberto Fanesi (MID)
6
9. Stephan Dugbatey (ATT)
7
10. Nicolas Hitzlsperger (ATT)
8
11. Jermaine Bresciano (ATT)
9
12. Ignacio Romero (DEF)
0
13. Bakary Bah (MID)
0
14. David Castro (ATT)
0
1. Abdelkrim El Brazi (GK)
8
2. Daniele Filippini (DEF)
6
3. Scott Mcallister (DEF)
7
4. Craig Booth (DEF)
6
5. Julian Spengler (MID)
6
6. Raffaele Conteh (MID)
7
7. Vasco Guevara (MID)
6
8. Callum Young (MID)
7
9. Patrick Olembé (ATT)
5
10. Tommaso Pellizzaro (ATT)
6
11. Yuri Petrov (ATT)
6
12. Kieron Godber (MID)
0
13. Aladino Casazza (DEF)
0
14. Rabiu Aliyu (ATT)
0