Match Report
| Crystal Palace | Crystal Palace |  |  | Murcia | Murcia | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| David Moncur | D. Moncur |  | 54 | G |  | 1 | | G | 57 |  | Victor Segarra | V. Segarra | |||||||||
| Nwankwo Lee | N. Lee | | 59 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 61 | | Jose Gil | J. Gil | |||||||||
| Max Thirlwell | M. Thirlwell | | 52 | D | | 3 | |  | D | 61 | | Francisco Carcedo | F. Carcedo | ||||||||
| Kevin Shields | K. Shields | | 45 | D | | 4 | | D | 56 | | Frederico Reyes | F. Reyes | |||||||||
| Jason Murray | J. Murray | | 42 | D | | 5 | | D | 52 | | Luis Hidalgo | L. Hidalgo | |||||||||
| Darren Izzet | D. Izzet | | 57 | M | | 6 | | M | 70 | | Enrique Cano | E. Cano | |||||||||
| Norman Butt | N. Butt | | 56 | M | | 7 | | M | 68 | | Rodolfo Crespo | R. Crespo | |||||||||
| Ian Howells | I. Howells | | 54 | M | | | 8 | | M | 63 |  | Gianfranco Rinaldini | G. Rinaldini | ||||||||
| John Izzet | J. Izzet | | 56 | A | | 9 | | M | 58 | | Mauricio Sanchez | M. Sanchez | |||||||||
| Neil Ferguson | N. Ferguson |  | 53 | A | | 10 | | M | 53 | | Patricio Navarro | P. Navarro | |||||||||
| Giampietro Pinzi | G. Pinzi | | 53 | A | | 11 | | A | 61 | | Carlton Craddock | C. Craddock | |||||||||
| Carl Lineker | C. Lineker | | 53 | M | | 12 | | A | 60 | | Rafael Torres | R. Torres | |||||||||
| Matt Wilson | M. Wilson | | 47 | M | | 13 | | A | 56 |  | Mike Redeker | M. Redeker | |||||||||
| Damien Clegg | D. Clegg | | 46 | M | | 14 | | A | 54 | | Kew Postma | K. Postma | |||||||||
Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Selhurst Park where Crystal Palace play Murcia in this Inter Cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Crystal Palace are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Murcia appear to be shaped for 4-5-1.
Today's match is refereed by .
The pitch is in poor condition.
Crystal Palace are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Murcia appear to be shaped for 4-5-1.
Today's match is refereed by .
0.00
0-0Crystal Palace kick off and get the first half underway!
10.01
0-0Rodolfo Crespo brings the ball forward. Rodolfo Crespo knocks in a cross ball towards Carlton Craddock. Carlton Craddock is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. David Moncur didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
12.45
Francisco Carcedo threads a neat ball through to Rodolfo Crespo. Rodolfo Crespo threads a neat ball through to Carlton Craddock. Carlton Craddock shoots from long range but David Moncur is on top of it.
16.15
0-0Ian Howells changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ian Howells advances inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Ian Howells provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
18.37
Enrique Cano kicks a strong pass forward to Carlton Craddock. Carlton Craddock finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
26.30
0-0Frederico Reyes makes a simple pass to Mauricio Sanchez. Mauricio Sanchez flicks a high pass forward. Carlton Craddock controls it well on his chest. Carlton Craddock knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Moncur who gathers it comfortably.
33.40
0-0Patricio Navarro hacks Darren Izzet from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Darren Izzet hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.08
Carlton Craddock hacks Nwankwo Lee from behind! The referee calls over Carlton Craddock and shows him a yellow card! Nwankwo Lee stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.48
0-0Giampietro Pinzi hacks Luis Hidalgo from behind! Giampietro Pinzi is given a warning by the referee! Luis Hidalgo gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
40.17
0-0Ian Howells slams into Enrique Cano with his studs up. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Enrique Cano hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Crystal Palace appear unchanged since the first half. Murcia have changed their lineup with Kew Postma replacing Mauricio Sanchez and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
45.00
Murcia kick off!
47.55
Gianfranco Rinaldini makes an attacking run forward. Gianfranco Rinaldini knocks in a cross ball towards Patricio Navarro. Patricio Navarro rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is shockingly off target!
61.24
1-0Darren Izzet threads a neat ball through to John Izzet. John Izzet finds some space and shoots from distance. John Izzet scores for Crystal Palace!!
66.38
With vision, Francisco Carcedo plays the ball forward to Rodolfo Crespo. Rodolfo Crespo flicks a high ball forward to Patricio Navarro who takes it down. Patricio Navarro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.56
Gianfranco Rinaldini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Patricio Navarro. Patricio Navarro shoots from distance. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
77.52
1-1Crystal Palace have made 2 substitutions with Carl Lineker replacing Jason Murray and Matt Wilson replacing Darren Izzet .
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
The game is drawn at 1-1 and so goes to penalties!
1-0John Izzet calmly steps up. The keeper has read the penalty correctly. He gets his fingers to it, but the shot is too strong and edges inside the post. Goal!
Carlton Craddock calmly steps up but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
Neil Ferguson takes a stuttering run up. The keeper dives to the left but Neil Ferguson cheekily places the ball straight down the middle. Goal!
Kew Postma steps up. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
Giampietro Pinzi takes a stuttering run up but it's wide!
Gianfranco Rinaldini calmly steps up. Gianfranco Rinaldini slots the ball into the bottom left corner with the inside of his foot. Textbook penalty!
Nwankwo Lee calmly steps up but it skews horrendously wide!
Jose Gil takes a cautious run up. It's there!! David Moncur has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
Kevin Shields takes a long run up. The ball clips the right post and goes in. Goal!
Patricio Navarro steps up. The ball rockets into the roof of the net. Goal!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Full Time Score
Normal Play Goals
Penalty Shootout
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. David Moncur (GK)
6
2. Nwankwo Lee (DEF)
7
3. Max Thirlwell (DEF)
7
4. Kevin Shields (DEF)
6
5. Jason Murray (DEF)
6
6. Darren Izzet (MID)
6
7. Norman Butt (MID)
6
8. Ian Howells (MID)
3
9. John Izzet (ATT)
8
10. Neil Ferguson (ATT)
6
11. Giampietro Pinzi (ATT)
5
12. Carl Lineker (MID)
6
13. Matt Wilson (MID)
6
14. Damien Clegg (MID)
0
1. Victor Segarra (GK)
6
2. Jose Gil (DEF)
6
3. Francisco Carcedo (DEF)
6
4. Frederico Reyes (DEF)
6
5. Luis Hidalgo (DEF)
6
6. Enrique Cano (MID)
6
7. Rodolfo Crespo (MID)
7
8. Gianfranco Rinaldini (MID)
7
9. Mauricio Sanchez (MID)
6
10. Patricio Navarro (MID)
7
11. Carlton Craddock (ATT)
5
12. Rafael Torres (ATT)
0
13. Mike Redeker (ATT)
0
14. Kew Postma (ATT)
6