Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Moss Rose where Macclesfield Town play Portsmouth in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Macclesfield Town are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Portsmouth appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Macclesfield Town are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Portsmouth appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Macclesfield Town get the match underway!
3.21
0-0Peter Bosnich clumsily knocks into Lucien Ndo. Peter Bosnich is warned by the referee! Lucien Ndo runs off the knock.
6.10
0-0Harry Bloomer surges forward with the ball. Harry Bloomer decides to run forward with the ball. Harry Bloomer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.55
0-1Neil Gough knocks the ball to his team mate, Maximiliano Alarcón. Maximiliano Alarcón tries a spectacular long range effort. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Maximiliano Alarcón!
14.49
0-1Drazen Bergkamp knocks the ball to his team mate, Lucien Ndo. Lucien Ndo knocks the ball forward to Maximiliano Alarcón but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
15.47
Alun Gower threads the ball through to Mohammed Gyan. Mohammed Gyan makes a simple pass to Maximiliano Alarcón. Maximiliano Alarcón shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
18.58
Alun Gower kicks a strong pass forward to Lucien Ndo. Lucien Ndo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Robin Carron who gathers it comfortably.
21.15
0-2Jamie Stone threads the ball through to Oleg Oakley. Oleg Oakley flicks the ball to his team mate, Adam Wright-Phillips. Adam Wright-Phillips shoots from long range. Pontus Bergmark easily smothers it.
24.54
David Villarreal takes it forward alone. David Villarreal makes a simple pass to Maximiliano Alarcón. Maximiliano Alarcón threads the ball through to Lucien Ndo but he's offside!
28.48
Adam Wright-Phillips clumsily knocks into David Villarreal. Adam Wright-Phillips is warned by the referee! David Villarreal hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.31
Hakan Ayaz makes a probing pass to Maximiliano Alarcón. Maximiliano Alarcón knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jamie Stone.
44.33
Peter Bosnich barges into Alun Gower. The referee calls over Peter Bosnich again and warns him to calm down! Alun Gower stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Portsmouth start the second half!
48.38
0-2Portsmouth are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
51.55
Fouzi Sinouh makes a simple pass to Drazen Bergkamp. Drazen Bergkamp knocks the ball to his team mate, Maximiliano Alarcón. Maximiliano Alarcón knocks in a cross ball towards Lucien Ndo. Lucien Ndo heads the ball goalwards. Robin Carron manages to gather it comfortably.
57.42
David Villarreal passes the ball forward to Drazen Bergkamp. Drazen Bergkamp makes a simple pass to Mohammed Gyan. Mohammed Gyan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.51
0-2Hakan Ayaz knocks the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Gyan. Mohammed Gyan shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
61.14
Fouzi Sinouh makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hakan Ayaz. Hakan Ayaz kicks a strong pass forward to Lucien Ndo. Lucien Ndo plays a perfect one-two with Maximiliano Alarcón and rushes in on goal... Lucien Ndo tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Robin Carron had no chance!! Goal for Portsmouth!
67.23
Neil Gough kicks a strong pass forward to Lucien Ndo. Lucien Ndo lofts in a cross ball towards Mohammed Gyan. Mohammed Gyan directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Mohammed Gyan!
78.27
Oleg Oakley advances with the ball. Oleg Oakley plays a perfect one-two with Mick Cope and rushes in on goal... Oleg Oakley tries a spectacular strike but he balloons it over the crossbar!
81.16
Fouzi Sinouh sees a break and surges forward. Fouzi Sinouh chips the ball to his team mate, Maximiliano Alarcón. Maximiliano Alarcón knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jamie Stone.
84.55
Macclesfield Town are easily keeping Portsmouth at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
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
| Maximiliano Alarcón 10, 15 Lucien Ndo 61 Mohammed Gyan 67 |