FMFA Leopard League, Altrincham vs. Portsmouth (Sun Jun 12) Altrincham | Portsmouth 4-1-3-2 A | 4-2-1-1-2 P Tom Wright | Mike McLeod | J_Stanek GK | GK S_Fox R_Duarte DF | DF O_Aino S_Leather DF | DF B_Davies S_Densmore DF | DF A_Webster G_Havern DF | DF C_Davies G_Barry DM | DM A_Barton J_McCourt MF | MF A_McGurk R_Crowther MF | AM M_Doyle R_Davis MF | DM B_Close G_Bowerman FW | FW M_McNulty M_Rankine FW | FW M_Tubbs | T_Deasy SUB | SUB P_Jones M_Graetzer SUB | SUB K_Freeman J_Lawrie SUB | SUB G_Evans D_O'Gara SUB | SUB L_Syers D_Reeves SUB | SUB H_Bradbury Min. 2 :(por) M_Tubbs has the ball on the wing ... He knocks the ball past G_Barry ... He puts in A_McGurk! ... R_Davis plays it back ... J_Stanek slips!! ... It goes just wide ... CORNER! ... B_Close hits it into the box! ... O_Aino tries to place the shot! ... It hits the outside of the post ... And spins wide Min. 3 :(por) M_Tubbs sidesteps R_Duarte ... He's been running his marker ragged all game ... M_Tubbs with a screamer of a shot ! ... J_Stanek has it covered ... It takes a bobble! ... J_Stanek is left flat-footed ... It's gone wide !! Min. 4 :(alt) S_Densmore turns past the defender ... He sees a team mate in space ... He passes it to G_Bowerman ... C_Davies with a superb tackle! ... He easily dispossessed him. Min. 7 :(alt) J_McCourt lobs it over the defender ... But O_Aino barges him off the ball Min. 9 :(alt) J_McCourt with the dribble ... He skips through the tackle from A_Webster ... A glorious effort by J_McCourt ! ... But he somehow misses ... The Portsmouth fans laugh at him Min. 11 :(por) M_Tubbs gets a bottle of Lucozade and sprays it at S_Leather ... He deserves punishment for that! ... The Referee calls him over ... The ref is taking his time with him! ... YELLOW CARD!! Min. 20 :(alt) S_Leather with a penetrating pass to G_Bowerman ... A skillful effort from G_Bowerman ! ... But the ball goes harmlessly wide Min. 25 :(alt) R_Crowther with a neat pass into R_Davis ... R_Davis must beat S_Fox! ... S_Fox manages to turn it behind Min. 31 :(por) A_Webster squares it to M_McNulty ... J_McCourt gathers up the loose ball Min. 32 :(alt) M_Rankine sidesteps M_Doyle ... He's been running his marker ragged all game ... M_Rankine fires off a left-footed shot ! ... S_Fox can't get to it! ... OH! It has gone just over the bar! ... S_Fox makes a cocky smile ... Did he know that was going over? Min. 32 :(por) M_McNulty with a real burst of pace ... He leaves the defender behind ... M_McNulty runs forward ... He hits the shot! ... J_Stanek was lucky there Min. 36 :(alt) S_Leather pass splits open the defence ... What a ball! ... M_Rankine is clean through! ... Well executed sliding challenge from M_McNulty Min. 39 :(alt) R_Davis with an inch perfect pass to M_Rankine ... The ball hits A_Webster in the face! ... And goes clear! Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there are 4 minutes of time to be added on Min. 43 :(alt) J_McCourt is out on the left ... He moves the ball right to G_Barry ... G_Barry tries to chip the ball over S_Fox! ... It takes a deflection! ... But goes wide! ... CORNER! ... J_McCourt chips the ball in towards the far post! ... M_Rankine swings a leg at it! ... But he's put it wide ... How did he manage to miss that one?!?!? Min. 44 :(por) The assistant manager is out on the touchline shouting orders ... It seems Portsmouth will now be playing N Min. 47 :(alt) G_Barry looks up for support for support ... He spots his team mate making a run now ... He plays it across to his team mate and runs forward now! ... G_Bowerman receives the pass and heads towards the goal ... O_Aino seizes control of the ball ... He hoists it forward Min. 48 :(por) M_McNulty with the dribble ... This is a great chance ... G_Havern with a nasty foul ... That was a deliberate act that deserves punishment ... He got away with just a warning Min. 48 :(por) M_Tubbs finds himself with plenty of time ... R_Duarte plays it back ... J_Stanek slips!! ... It goes just wide ... CORNER! ... M_Doyle plays it towards the near post! ... J_Stanek easily claims the ball! Min. 49 :(alt) S_Densmore with the through ball to J_McCourt ... But A_Barton sees the pass and cuts it out Min. 49 :(alt) R_Duarte gets the ball on the wing ... He cuts inside O_Aino! ... He has some space now! ... A_McGurk fouls ... That was disgusting ... He's in trouble!! ... He could be sent off for that! ... YELLOW CARD! ... He was lucky to get away with that! ************* HALF TIME **************** Half Time Score: Altrincham 0-0 Portsmouth Min. 46 :(alt) J_McCourt is taking a throw in ... He dries the ball on his shirt ... He throws the ball to R_Davis ... R_Davis with the side footed shot! ... But S_Fox smothers the ball. Min. 46 :(por) C_Davies off the woodwork. ... M_McNulty picks up the deflection ... M_McNulty with a thundering shot! ... It hits the post ... And goes clear Min. 48 :(alt) M_Rankine looks for options ... He decides to go it alone ... A_McGurk knocks him to the floor ... The fans are calling for a penalty! ... But The Referee just turns away! Min. 48 :(por) M_McNulty with the dribble ... He made that look easy ... G_Bowerman wins the ball well ... The Referee has given a free kick ... FREE KICK! ... It is well within shooting range! ... A_Barton floats it forward ... M_McNulty latches onto the end of it ... M_McNulty uses the inside of his foot to curl a shot! ... GOAL !! ... Fine finish ! ... That’s put Portsmouth ahead! ... Altrincham 0-1 Portsmouth ... Min. 54 :(alt) J_McCourt looks around for some movement ... He sees a man in space! ... He hits the ball up to G_Bowerman ... C_Davies with an ugly foul ... That was a deliberate act that deserves punishment ... He received a good talking to from The Referee Min. 56 :(por) A_McGurk brings the ball under control ... He sees a team mate leave his marker! ... He plays the ball across to him! ... M_Doyle gets on the end of the pass ... A vicious shot by M_Doyle ! ... J_Stanek fists it away ... That was a good save! Min. 59 :(alt) G_Barry gets to the by line and finds G_Bowerman with a beautiful cross ... M_Tubbs takes the players legs from beneath him!! ... That’s a poor tackle! ... The Referee lectures him ... FREE KICK! ... It’s in a very dangerous position! ... M_Rankine bends it in ... It floats over S_Fox ... Its heading goal ward! ... But floats just over ... That was a great effort Min. 60 :(alt) D_O'Gara comes on for G_Bowerman and will play FW to the delight of the fans Min. 60 :(alt) J_Lawrie will replace G_Barry and play DM Min. 65 :(alt) M_Graetzer replaces R_Duarte to play as a DF Min. 65 :(por) Portsmouth are switching their playing style to E Min. 67 :(alt) S_Leather chips the ball over the defence and finds J_McCourt ... C_Davies wins the ball with a clear tackle Min. 67 :(por) A_Barton is taking a throw in ... He takes a couple of strides back ... He throws the ball to A_McGurk ... Brilliantly taken away by M_Graetzer !! ... Any youngsters out there should be taking notes Min. 68 :(por) A_McGurk breaks clear of the defence! ... He is clean through on J_Stanek! ... M_Graetzer brings him down! ... He deserves punishment for that! ... The Referee calls him over ... The ref is taking his time with him! ... YELLOW CARD!! Min. 68 :(por) B_Close with a neat pass into A_McGurk ... A_McGurk rifles it to the far post ! ... Over the bar Min. 71 :(alt) J_Lawrie retreats under pressure ... He hits the ball up field ... D_O'Gara latches onto the end of it ... Wonderful sliding challenge by A_Barton Min. 75 :(por) The Portsmouth manager told his side to change to a A strategy Min. 75 :(alt) R_Davis takes a throw in ... He throws the ball into S_Densmore ... A_Barton slides in hard! ... And knocks the ball out for a throw! Min. 77 :(alt) D_O'Gara with a short pass to find M_Rankine ... M_Rankine rises above the defence to head the ball ! ... But S_Fox tips it over ... The Referee has given a goal kick ... Unbelievable ! Min. 77 :(por) M_McNulty makes himself available ... M_McNulty throws himself at the ball ! ... He manages to reach the ball ... It hits the outside of the post ... And spins wide Min. 80 :(por) There's going to be a change ... K_Freeman will come on for O_Aino and play DF Min. 80 :(por) L_Syers replaces an unhappy B_Close and will play as a MF Min. 80 :(por) H_Bradbury is coming on for M_Tubbs and playing FW Min. 83 :(alt) J_McCourt has the ball ... He knocks the ball past K_Freeman ... He puts in S_Densmore! ... K_Freeman reacts to stop the move going any further Min. 86 :(alt) D_O'Gara jumps over A_Barton's challenge ... Oh, beautiful nutmeg ... He's clean through ... D_O'Gara tries the shot ! ... OOOOHHHHH!!!! ... Unbelievable!!! ... It's gone wide Min. 87 :(por) H_Bradbury breaks clear of the defence! ... He is clean through on J_Stanek! ... R_Davis brings him down! ... He deserves punishment for that! ... The Referee calls him over ... The ref is taking his time with him! ... YELLOW CARD!! Min. 87 :(por) M_McNulty runs at the defender ... The ball rebounds off G_Havern back to him! ... That was fortunate, but he continues to go forward! ... A delicate header from M_McNulty ! ... It hammers off the bar onto the line ... The referee talks to his assistant ... He waves play on ... Goal not given there! ... That looked like the wrong decision Min. 88 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 2 minutes of time to be added on Min. 92 :(alt) D_O'Gara turns well with ball ... He has some space now ... D_O'Gara aiming for the bottom corner ! ... S_Fox narrows the angle and turns the ball away to safety ************* FULL TIME **************** Match Details ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Venue : Moss Lane ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Altrincham Match Info ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Best player : J_McCourt Scorers : N/A Sent Off : N/A Booked : M_Graetzer (68), R_Davis (87) Injured : N/A ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Portsmouth Match Info ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Best player : M_McNulty (Man of the Match) Scorers : M_McNulty (48) Sent Off : N/A Booked : M_Tubbs (11), A_McGurk (49) Injured : N/A ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Match Statistics ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Altrincham | Portsmouth Attempts on Goal : 11 | 9 Off target : 7 | 6 On target : 4 | 3 Possession : 48 | 52 Corners : 1 | 2 Red Cards : 0 | 0 Yellow Cards : 2 | 2 Subs Used : 3 | 3 Fouls : 12 | 7 Key Tackles : 4 | 11 Key Passes : 16 | 6 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Final Score : Altrincham 0 - 1 Portsmouth ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player Statistics - Altrincham Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- J_Stanek GK 20 2 3 3 26 | 96 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 26 0 0 0 R_Duarte DF 2 18 3 3 28 | 69 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 0 0 S_Leather DF 2 16 10 2 22 | 96 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 0 S_Densmore DF 1 15 10 3 24 | 96 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0 G_Havern DF 1 16 3 2 21 | 96 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 G_Barry DM 3 10 18 2 25 | 64 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 20 1 J_McCourt MF 2 11 19 10 24 | 96 0 1 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 13 40 1 R_Crowther MF 2 3 16 2 26 | 96 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 R_Davis MF 2 10 13 10 23 | 96 0 1 2 0 2 0 1 0 0 10 17 3 G_Bowerman FW 2 3 2 16 25 | 64 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 M_Rankine FW 2 3 10 15 22 | 96 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 T_Deasy GK 16 2 3 3 23 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 M_Graetzer DF 2 13 10 2 25 | 27 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 10 -3 -3 J_Lawrie DM 2 10 16 3 21 | 32 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 D_O'Gara FW 2 3 10 13 23 | 32 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 10 4 D_Reeves FW 2 3 2 14 21 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Player Statistics - Portsmouth Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- S_Fox GK 18 2 3 3 25 | 96 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 55 0 0 0 O_Aino DF 2 19 3 2 17 | 84 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 26 0 1 B_Davies DF 2 15 9 2 22 | 96 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 0 0 A_Webster DF 1 15 10 3 24 | 96 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 10 0 C_Davies DF 2 13 10 2 25 | 96 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 34 18 8 A_Barton DM 2 10 14 2 25 | 96 0 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 39 28 0 A_McGurk MF 2 10 13 10 23 | 96 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 10 7 -2 M_Doyle AM 2 3 15 10 24 | 96 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 B_Close DM 2 10 16 3 21 | 84 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 M_McNulty FW 2 3 2 16 25 | 96 0 1 0 0 5 1 0 0 0 13 0 29 M_Tubbs FW 2 3 10 15 22 | 84 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 -3 7 -2 P_Jones GK 16 2 3 3 23 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 K_Freeman DF 1 16 3 2 21 | 12 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 0 0 G_Evans MF 2 3 14 3 27 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 L_Syers MF 2 3 2 14 21 | 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 8 8 H_Bradbury FW 2 3 10 13 23 | 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1465757379 Produced from ESMS+ V3.35