Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Deva Stadium where Chester City play FC Oss in this friendly game. A crowd of 19,689 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Chester City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Oss appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
The pitch is in good condition.
Chester City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Oss appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
0.00
0-0Chester City kick off!
4.27
0-0Jose Ferreira knocks the ball forward to Max Owen. With some swift thinking, Max Owen plays the ball forward to Adrian Bower. Adrian Bower shoots from long range. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
12.14
Seeing a gap ahead, Don Thomson plays the ball forward to Rio Priestley. Rio Priestley knocks the ball forward to Kevin Piqué. Kevin Piqué plays a one-two with Giuseppe Blanchard and rushes in on goal... Kevin Piqué makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
15.07
0-0Neil Dickov kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Gallo. Martin Gallo whips in a cross ball towards Adrian Bower. Adrian Bower flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Willem Paauwe.
16.36
0-0It's a corner kick. Max Owen loops the ball in to towards the near post. Giuseppe Blanchard chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
18.45
0-0Rainer Rahn flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Emmerlich. Martin Emmerlich flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Piqué who brings the ball under control. Kevin Piqué knocks the ball forward to Louis Rudge but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
22.30
0-0Max Owen sees space and advances. Max Owen lofts in a cross ball towards Adrian Bower. Don Thomson catches Adrian Bower on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
24.10
Rainer Rahn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rio Priestley. Rio Priestley threads a neat ball through to Kevin Piqué. Kevin Piqué makes a probing pass to Louis Rudge but he's offside!
30.33
0-0Fabian Zimmerman hacks Martin Gallo from behind! Fabian Zimmerman is shown the yellow card! Martin Gallo stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.42
0-0Stuart Booth makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mervin Wright-Phillips. Mervin Wright-Phillips knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fabian Zimmerman.
38.30
0-0Louis Rudge hacks Cyril Deguerville from behind! The referee warns Louis Rudge to calm down! Cyril Deguerville hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.29
Matt Meiklejohn advances with the ball. Matt Meiklejohn surges forward with the ball. Matt Meiklejohn whips in a cross ball towards Adrian Bower. Adrian Bower is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
44.25
Martin Emmerlich flicks a high pass forward. Jeffrey Caluwé collects the pass. Jeffrey Caluwé controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Chester City appear unchanged since the first half. FC Oss also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Oss kick off the second half!
47.19
Rainer Rahn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rio Priestley. Rio Priestley flicks a high pass forward. Jeffrey Caluwé holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jeffrey Caluwé knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nicholas Vernazza.
54.18
Jose Ferreira flicks a high ball forward to Stuart Booth who takes it down. Stuart Booth controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Gallo. Martin Gallo finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
55.05
Jose Ferreira picks a pass forward to Max Owen. Max Owen darts forward. Max Owen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.34
1-0Cyril Deguerville hits a low pass to Stuart Booth. Stuart Booth sees a break and surges forward. Stuart Booth knocks in a cross ball towards Adrian Bower. Adrian Bower gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
63.57
Max Owen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adrian Bower. Adrian Bower lofts in a cross ball towards Mervin Wright-Phillips. Mervin Wright-Phillips beats his man to it with a header. Willem Paauwe easily picks it out of the air!
65.47
Max Owen runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Max Owen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rainer Rahn.
66.13
Nicholas Vernazza makes a simple pass to Max Owen. Max Owen flicks a high pass forward. Adrian Bower controls it well on his chest. Adrian Bower shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Willem Paauwe!
67.12
With great vision, Martin Emmerlich plays the ball forward to Giuseppe Blanchard. Giuseppe Blanchard shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
75.33
Martin Gallo barges into Thomas Franken. The referee calls over Martin Gallo and warns him to calm down! Thomas Franken runs off the knock.
78.16
Rio Priestley threads a neat ball through to Jeffrey Caluwé. Jeffrey Caluwé kicks a strong pass forward to Giuseppe Blanchard but the referee indicates it's offside!
87.09
Rainer Rahn knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Emmerlich. Showing composure, Martin Emmerlich plays the ball forward to Kevin Piqué. Kevin Piqué shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Alfred Skora!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Adrian Bower 60 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Alfred Skora (GK)
7
2. Nicholas Vernazza (DEF)
6
3. Matt Meiklejohn (DEF)
7
4. Cyril Deguerville (DEF)
6
5. Jose Ferreira (DEF)
6
6. Max Owen (MID)
8
7. Neil Dickov (MID)
6
8. Stuart Booth (MID)
8
9. Adrian Bower (ATT)
9
10. Martin Gallo (ATT)
6
11. Mervin Wright-Phillips (ATT)
6
12. George De Romijn (DEF)
0
13. Roberto Ferreira (MID)
0
14. Takis Venizelos (ATT)
0
1. Willem Paauwe (GK)
7
2. Fabian Zimmerman (DEF)
5
3. Thomas Franken (DEF)
6
4. Rainer Rahn (DEF)
7
5. Don Thomson (DEF)
6
6. Rio Priestley (MID)
7
7. Martin Emmerlich (MID)
7
8. Jeffrey Caluwé (ATT)
6
9. Louis Rudge (ATT)
5
10. Giuseppe Blanchard (ATT)
6
11. Kevin Piqué (ATT)
6
12. Arco Seedorf (DEF)
0
13. Kew Drent (DEF)
0
14. Humphrey Van Wanrooy (GK)
0