Match Report
| Stockport County | Stockport County |  |  | Macclesfield Town | Macclesfield Town | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Frank Davis | F. Davis |  | 60 | G |  | 1 | | G | 56 |  | Franco Franchi | F. Franchi | |||||||||
| Noel Banks | N. Banks | | 64 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 68 | | Daniel Cort | D. Cort | |||||||||
| Mervin Armstrong | M. Armstrong | | 60 | D |  | | 3 | | D | 57 | | Richard Wilcox | R. Wilcox | ||||||||
| Neil Benali | N. Benali | | 49 | D | | 4 | | D | 49 |  | Cristiano Valente | C. Valente | |||||||||
| Jason Potts | J. Potts | | 65 | M | | 5 | | D | 49 | | Nick Dodd | N. Dodd | |||||||||
| Jon Newton | J. Newton | | 59 | M | | 6 | | | M | 74 | | Nigel Robson | N. Robson | ||||||||
| Robbie Fowler | R. Fowler | | 57 | M | | 7 | | M | 71 | | Simon Scales | S. Scales | |||||||||
| Des Salmon | D. Salmon | | 52 | M | | 8 | | A | 60 | | Ronnie Simonsen | R. Simonsen | |||||||||
| Anthony Black | A. Black | | 65 | A | | 9 | | A | 58 | | Mick Fortune | M. Fortune | |||||||||
| David Moncur | D. Moncur | | 58 | A | | 10 | | A | 57 | | Michael Williamson | M. Williamson | |||||||||
| Ben Woodgate | B. Woodgate | | 50 | A | | 11 | | A | 55 | | Luke Crooks | L. Crooks | |||||||||
| Brian Defoe | B. Defoe | | 51 | M | | 12 | | M | 66 | | Neil Pearce | N. Pearce | |||||||||
| Danny Beckham | D. Beckham | | 50 | M | | 13 | | M | 55 |  | Eric Eberle | E. Eberle | |||||||||
| David Campos | D. Campos | | 47 | G | | 14 | | G | 53 | | Thierry Kasper | T. Kasper | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Edgeley Park where Stockport County play host to Macclesfield Town. A crowd of 8,376 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stockport County are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Macclesfield Town appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Patrick Stuart.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stockport County are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Macclesfield Town appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Patrick Stuart.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Stockport County kicking off!
2.15
0-0Simon Scales flicks a high pass forward to Ronnie Simonsen who brings the ball under control. Ronnie Simonsen plays a scrappy one-two with Michael Williamson and stumbles forward towards the goal... Ronnie Simonsen takes a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
4.50
0-0Jason Potts chips the ball to his team mate, Anthony Black. Anthony Black lofts in a cross ball towards Ben Woodgate. Ben Woodgate rises majestically and gets a header on goal but somehow Franco Franchi manages to keep it out.
8.17
0-1Daniel Cort threads a neat ball through to Simon Scales. Simon Scales knocks the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Simonsen. Ronnie Simonsen knocks in a cross ball towards Michael Williamson. Michael Williamson jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
14.05
Simon Scales makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luke Crooks. Luke Crooks shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
16.49
Simon Scales darts forward. Simon Scales lofts in a cross ball towards Luke Crooks. Luke Crooks connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Macclesfield Town!
21.26
Robbie Fowler knocks the ball forward to Anthony Black. Anthony Black plays a quick one-two with Ben Woodgate and rushes in on goal... Anthony Black takes a shot at goal. Franco Franchi gets down and covers it.
26.07
Richard Wilcox makes a simple pass to Simon Scales. Simon Scales knocks the ball forward to Mick Fortune. Mick Fortune shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
28.39
0-2Nick Dodd makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Scales. Simon Scales sees Luke Crooks in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luke Crooks knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.37
Nigel Robson knocks the ball to his team mate, Luke Crooks. Luke Crooks shoots from long range. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Macclesfield Town are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
36.40
Des Salmon threads a neat ball through to Ben Woodgate. Ben Woodgate plays a scrappy one-two with David Moncur and stumbles forward towards the goal... Ben Woodgate rockets a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
40.03
0-2Noel Banks flicks a high pass forward. Robbie Fowler controls it well on his chest. Robbie Fowler makes a probing pass to David Moncur. David Moncur makes a probing pass to Ben Woodgate but he's offside!
42.57
Simon Scales controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Michael Williamson. Michael Williamson shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
44.04
Richard Wilcox sweeps the ball up the wings. Mick Fortune lofts in a cross ball towards Ronnie Simonsen. Ronnie Simonsen heads the ball goalwards but is denied by Frank Davis. Excellent save.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Stockport County appear unchanged since the first half. Macclesfield Town also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Macclesfield Town kicking off!
51.31
Jon Newton kicks a strong pass forward to David Moncur. David Moncur knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Richard Wilcox.
54.44
Des Salmon hits a low pass to Anthony Black. Anthony Black knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nick Dodd.
60.28
0-2Stockport County have made a substitution with David Campos replacing David Moncur .
65.07
Noel Banks threads a neat ball through to Des Salmon. Des Salmon knocks the ball to his team mate, Ben Woodgate. Ben Woodgate shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
67.46
Cristiano Valente chips the ball to his team mate, Nigel Robson. Nigel Robson flicks the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Simonsen. Ronnie Simonsen shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ronnie Simonsen!
72.21
Jon Newton makes a simple pass to David Campos. David Campos rushes past Nick Dodd! Some silky footwork from David Campos provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
73.04
Simon Scales makes a probing pass to Mick Fortune. Mick Fortune deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Michael Williamson but the linesman indicates offside!
75.01
With great vision, Mervin Armstrong plays the ball forward to Robbie Fowler. Robbie Fowler makes a simple pass to David Campos. David Campos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Richard Wilcox.
77.25
0-3Macclesfield Town appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
77.25
Ronnie Simonsen sees space and advances. Ronnie Simonsen lofts in a cross ball towards Michael Williamson. Michael Williamson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's miles wide!
78.15
Jason Potts knocks the ball to his team mate, David Campos. David Campos plays a one-two with Ben Woodgate and rushes in on goal... David Campos makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
81.35
Noel Banks plays the ball forward to Jon Newton. Jon Newton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ben Woodgate. Ben Woodgate knocks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Black. Anthony Black cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Franco Franchi had no chance!! Goal for Stockport County!
84.47
Robbie Fowler sees Anthony Black in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Anthony Black controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
87.22
Jason Potts flicks a high pass forward. David Campos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Campos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Cristiano Valente.
89.22
With a delightful solo run, Ronnie Simonsen stretches the opposition's defence. Ronnie Simonsen lofts in a cross ball towards Luke Crooks. Luke Crooks makes a deft header. It's there!! Frank Davis has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Anthony Black 81 | Michael Williamson 8 Luke Crooks 16, 89 Ronnie Simonsen 67 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ronnie Simonsen of Macclesfield Town |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Frank Davis (GK)
6
2. Noel Banks (DEF)
6
3. Mervin Armstrong (DEF)
6
4. Neil Benali (DEF)
6
5. Jason Potts (MID)
6
6. Jon Newton (MID)
6
7. Robbie Fowler (MID)
6
8. Des Salmon (MID)
6
9. Anthony Black (ATT)
7
10. David Moncur (ATT)
6
11. Ben Woodgate (ATT)
7
12. Brian Defoe (MID)
0
13. Danny Beckham (MID)
0
14. David Campos (GK)
6
1. Franco Franchi (GK)
6
2. Daniel Cort (DEF)
6
3. Richard Wilcox (DEF)
6
4. Cristiano Valente (DEF)
6
5. Nick Dodd (DEF)
6
6. Nigel Robson (MID)
6
7. Simon Scales (MID)
8
8. Ronnie Simonsen (ATT)
9
9. Mick Fortune (ATT)
6
10. Michael Williamson (ATT)
7
11. Luke Crooks (ATT)
9
12. Neil Pearce (MID)
0
13. Eric Eberle (MID)
0
14. Thierry Kasper (GK)
0