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Match Report

Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Moss Rose where Macclesfield Town play host to Northampton Town. A crowd of 2,955 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Macclesfield Town are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Northampton Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
Northampton Town kick off and get the match underway!
2.39
Julian Harrison knocks the ball forward to Guilherme Fernandez. Guilherme Fernandez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adam Wright-Phillips. Adam Wright-Phillips knocks in a cross ball towards Corey Bennett. Corey Bennett heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Damien Vassell!
4.48
Gary Jobson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tommy Lofthouse. Tommy Lofthouse shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Robin Carron easily smothers it!
6.42
Niccolo Defoe knocks the ball forward to Gary Jobson. Gary Jobson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen Lineker. Stephen Lineker shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
9.48
Harry Bloomer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Weir. Martin Weir controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adam Wright-Phillips. Adam Wright-Phillips shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
12.56
Gary Jobson comes in with a late challenge on Ruel Scowcroft. Gary Jobson is warned by the referee! Ruel Scowcroft runs off the knock.
15.35
Brian Benali chips the ball to his team mate, Corey Bennett. Corey Bennett knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dennis Harrison.
18.16
Ruel Scowcroft deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adam Wright-Phillips. Adam Wright-Phillips shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Damien Vassell easily smothers it!
24.32
Terry Redknapp makes a simple pass to Brendan Ince. Brendan Ince knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Robin Carron who gathers it comfortably.
27.25
Ruel Scowcroft makes a beautiful solo run. Ruel Scowcroft makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adam Wright-Phillips but he's offside!
28.40
Malcolm Drake knocks the ball to his team mate, Ruel Scowcroft. Ruel Scowcroft threads the ball through to Adam Wright-Phillips. Adam Wright-Phillips lofts in a cross ball towards Corey Bennett. Corey Bennett is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Damien Vassell easily picks it out of the air!
30.44
Harry Bloomer knocks the ball forward to Martin Weir. Martin Weir passes the ball forward to Adam Wright-Phillips. Adam Wright-Phillips knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.46
Gary Jobson knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Lineker. Stephen Lineker shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
33.25
Harry Bloomer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Guilherme Fernandez. Guilherme Fernandez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Corey Bennett. Corey Bennett knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jermaine Laycock.
34.38
Gary Jobson knocks the ball forward to Tommy Lofthouse. Tommy Lofthouse goes all the way! Tommy Lofthouse shoots from just inside the box. It's miles wide!
36.59
Malcolm Drake kicks a strong pass forward to Guilherme Fernandez. Guilherme Fernandez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Corey Bennett. Corey Bennett knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dennis Harrison.
39.27
Julian Harrison flicks the ball to his team mate, Ruel Scowcroft. Ruel Scowcroft kicks a strong pass forward to Adam Wright-Phillips. Adam Wright-Phillips lofts in a cross ball towards Corey Bennett. Corey Bennett directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Damien Vassell.
42.21
Paul Williams surges forward with the ball. Paul Williams knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jamie Stone.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
Macclesfield Town kick off the second half!
47.34
Julian Harrison chips the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Fernandez. Guilherme Fernandez takes it forward alone. Guilherme Fernandez tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
49.08
Jamie Stone takes it forward alone. Jamie Stone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adam Wright-Phillips. Adam Wright-Phillips shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
55.42
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
57.14
Brian Benali makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adam Wright-Phillips. Adam Wright-Phillips shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
63.29
Guilherme Fernandez knocks the ball to his team mate, Corey Bennett. Corey Bennett tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
65.09
Aaron Drake sees space and advances. Aaron Drake passes the ball forward to Brendan Ince. Brendan Ince knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.57
Ruel Scowcroft makes a simple pass to Corey Bennett. Corey Bennett knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Damien Vassell who gathers it comfortably.
69.19
Julian Harrison threads the ball through to Martin Weir. Martin Weir brings the ball forward. Martin Weir lofts in a cross ball towards Corey Bennett. Corey Bennett directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
75.09
Martin Weir makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Corey Bennett. Corey Bennett knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Niccolo Defoe.
77.21
Jamie Stone threads the ball through to Brian Benali. Brian Benali brings the ball forward. Brian Benali whips in a cross ball towards Corey Bennett. Corey Bennett connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Damien Vassell easily smothers it.
78.54
Dennis Harrison makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Jobson. Gary Jobson brings the ball forward. Gary Jobson makes a probing pass to Tommy Lofthouse. Tommy Lofthouse cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
83.37
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
84.52
Malcolm Drake knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Weir. Martin Weir chips the ball to his team mate, Adam Wright-Phillips. Adam Wright-Phillips shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
90.00
Brian Benali makes a probing pass to Corey Bennett. Corey Bennett knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Aaron Drake.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Corey Bennett of Macclesfield Town

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 7 vs 1
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 5 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 68.6046511627907 vs 31.3953488372093
Play Area
Home team third: 25.58%, Midfield: 44.19%, Away team third: 30.23%

Scorers