Scunthorpe United 4 v 1 Scarborough Athletic - Glanford Park, Scunthorpe
Scarborough were the visitors to Scunthorpe United this Bank Holiday Monday lunchtime for a National League North contest between two sides who have truly experienced the roller coaster ride that is football in very recent history. Between them, the two clubs have experienced consecutive relegations, ownership disputes, extinction and resurrection to name just some of what fans of these teams have endured over the years.
At kick off, there was just one point separating the teams, with the hosts occupying second 2nd spot in the division following their first defeat of the season away at Curzon on Saturday as the visitors began the day in 7th following their late late show against Chester two days ago.
The home side included former Seadogs loanee Cameron Wilson in their starting line up alongside the vastly experienced Jacob Butterfield and Australian-born right back Reagan Ogle. The visitors were unchanged from Saturday and had Will Thornton making his 100th appearance for the club.
Kick Off
In the opening exchanges of this encounter, both teams tried to get the ball down and keep possession and it was the home side who had the first sighter as Scarborough keeper Joe Crackell was forced into a save from a long range effort. At the other end, the visitors forced a few corners but they came to nothing. Despite the corners, it took 15 minutes for Ross Fitzsimons in the home goal to be tested as he dived to save a Lewis Maloney effort from range.
The Iron were beginning to take control of this match with the lively Wilson and composed Butterfield seeing lots of action as was the right back Ogle who was pushed so high up the pitch he was one on one with the visiting left back Alex Brown on numerous occasions. The only surprise when the home side took the lead was that it came from their left hand side in the shape of Finley Shrimpton who nipped the ball past a defender before opening his body to strike a curling right-footed effort into the far corner.
A little over 10 minutes later it was two after the men from Yorkshire conceded a goal that they must be furious about. It was a moment that you could see coming as soon as Fitzsimons caught a poorly delivered corner kick and set the break in motion. Eventually the bal found its way to Wilson or cut in from the right and bent a left-footed effort into the far corner of the goal. Scarborough now had a mountain to climb. Things could have got worse before half time when the lively Danny Elliot controlled a high balled and turned just inside the Scarborough half and drove at the defence before scuffing his shot wide.
Half Time 2-0 In truth, it was a comfortable half for the home side and they were never really troubled by the visitors. For all of Scarborough's effort, they were off the pace and needed more aggression to close down the opposition.
Second Half
The opening exchanges of the second half were a little more positive from a Seadogs perspective without creating any clear chances. Maxim Kouogun and Will Evans were dominating aerially and Scarborough were finding it difficult to add the little bit of extra quality on the final balls. Evans won't be thanking his manager for the part he played in the centre back receiving a booking for time wasting. Evans had been warned by the referee of the amount of time he was taking out of the game at goal kicks shortly before his manager decided to shout on some advice. This advice delayed Evans in taking the kick and he was promptly booked by the man in black.
In the 58th minute of the contest, The Iron put together a nice move down their left involving an overlapping full back, a low cross, a dummy and then a desperate attempt to stop the shot. Penalty to the hosts and it was number 9 Elliot who stepped up, stuttered and sent the keeper the wrong way. If it wasn't already, this was game over now. The former Boston United man was at the double as he latched on to a ball that got keeper Cracknell stuck in two minds and knocked it past the stranded stopper for 4-0 and before demonstrating some very impressive gymnastic skills!
Despite the home side deservedly leading, the scoreline was a little harsh on the visitors as they had worked hard despite getting little in return. Their fans did get a little something to cheer in the 74th minute when the impressive Maloney bent a free kick into the top corner from around 20 yards out. The goal seemed to kick Scarborough into life and the crowd and players had their spirits raised by the goal and they believed they could find another. It was not to be and the result sees The Iron top the league while Scarborough drop to 12th.
Attendance - 4860 (640 away). A very impressive turn out at this level.
Summary
On the day, Scunthorpe were just too good for their visitors and eased to victory. The two centre backs were very good in the air and dominated Scarborough's attack while the likes of Wilson and Butterfield enjoyed getting on the ball and looking to make things happen. In Elliott, The Iron have a lively forward who showed some nice touches, composure and pace to trouble the defence. From the Scarborough point of view, I thought the fans were excellent both in turnout and the support they gave their team. I sat in the away end and, although they were disappointed with the result, the supporters kept signing and backng their side. Lewis Maloney was the stand out player for the Seadogs with everything good they produced seemingly going through him.
It has been an encouraging start to the season for Jimmy Dean's men as they look to bounce back to the National League at the first time of asking. Certainly today they seemed to have a good core of a side to be up their at the top of the division, combining strenght and power with composure, pace and quality. They will be the team that everyone in the division wants to beat so I am not saying they will have it all their own way bt on today's showing they have to fancy their chances of gaining that promotion.
Head to Head
Monday's fixture was the first time these two teams had met this century, their last match being in the 1998-99 season that would end in such dramatic fashion for both clubs, with Scunthorpe promoted via the playoffs and Scarborough Football Club suffering the heartbreak of relegation thanks to a certain Carlisle United goalkeeper.
The Last Three
January 30th 1999 Scunthorpe United 5-1 Scarborough Division Three
December 28th 1998 Scarborough 1 - 4 Scunthorpe United Divison Three
April 13th 1998 Scaborough 0 - 0 Scunthorpe United Division Three
Scarborough were the visitors to Scunthorpe United this Bank Holiday Monday lunchtime for a National League North contest between two sides who have truly experienced the roller coaster ride that is football in very recent history. Between them, the two clubs have experienced consecutive relegations, ownership disputes, extinction and resurrection to name just some of what fans of these teams have endured over the years.
At kick off, there was just one point separating the teams, with the hosts occupying second 2nd spot in the division following their first defeat of the season away at Curzon on Saturday as the visitors began the day in 7th following their late late show against Chester two days ago.
The home side included former Seadogs loanee Cameron Wilson in their starting line up alongside the vastly experienced Jacob Butterfield and Australian-born right back Reagan Ogle. The visitors were unchanged from Saturday and had Will Thornton making his 100th appearance for the club.
Kick Off
In the opening exchanges of this encounter, both teams tried to get the ball down and keep possession and it was the home side who had the first sighter as Scarborough keeper Joe Crackell was forced into a save from a long range effort. At the other end, the visitors forced a few corners but they came to nothing. Despite the corners, it took 15 minutes for Ross Fitzsimons in the home goal to be tested as he dived to save a Lewis Maloney effort from range.
The Iron were beginning to take control of this match with the lively Wilson and composed Butterfield seeing lots of action as was the right back Ogle who was pushed so high up the pitch he was one on one with the visiting left back Alex Brown on numerous occasions. The only surprise when the home side took the lead was that it came from their left hand side in the shape of Finley Shrimpton who nipped the ball past a defender before opening his body to strike a curling right-footed effort into the far corner.
A little over 10 minutes later it was two after the men from Yorkshire conceded a goal that they must be furious about. It was a moment that you could see coming as soon as Fitzsimons caught a poorly delivered corner kick and set the break in motion. Eventually the bal found its way to Wilson or cut in from the right and bent a left-footed effort into the far corner of the goal. Scarborough now had a mountain to climb. Things could have got worse before half time when the lively Danny Elliot controlled a high balled and turned just inside the Scarborough half and drove at the defence before scuffing his shot wide.
Half Time 2-0 In truth, it was a comfortable half for the home side and they were never really troubled by the visitors. For all of Scarborough's effort, they were off the pace and needed more aggression to close down the opposition.
Second Half
The opening exchanges of the second half were a little more positive from a Seadogs perspective without creating any clear chances. Maxim Kouogun and Will Evans were dominating aerially and Scarborough were finding it difficult to add the little bit of extra quality on the final balls. Evans won't be thanking his manager for the part he played in the centre back receiving a booking for time wasting. Evans had been warned by the referee of the amount of time he was taking out of the game at goal kicks shortly before his manager decided to shout on some advice. This advice delayed Evans in taking the kick and he was promptly booked by the man in black.
In the 58th minute of the contest, The Iron put together a nice move down their left involving an overlapping full back, a low cross, a dummy and then a desperate attempt to stop the shot. Penalty to the hosts and it was number 9 Elliot who stepped up, stuttered and sent the keeper the wrong way. If it wasn't already, this was game over now. The former Boston United man was at the double as he latched on to a ball that got keeper Cracknell stuck in two minds and knocked it past the stranded stopper for 4-0 and before demonstrating some very impressive gymnastic skills!
Despite the home side deservedly leading, the scoreline was a little harsh on the visitors as they had worked hard despite getting little in return. Their fans did get a little something to cheer in the 74th minute when the impressive Maloney bent a free kick into the top corner from around 20 yards out. The goal seemed to kick Scarborough into life and the crowd and players had their spirits raised by the goal and they believed they could find another. It was not to be and the result sees The Iron top the league while Scarborough drop to 12th.
Summary
On the day, Scunthorpe were just too good for their visitors and eased to victory. The two centre backs were very good in the air and dominated Scarborough's attack while the likes of Wilson and Butterfield enjoyed getting on the ball and looking to make things happen. In Elliott, The Iron have a lively forward who showed some nice touches, composure and pace to trouble the defence. From the Scarborough point of view, I thought the fans were excellent both in turnout and the support they gave their team. I sat in the away end and, although they were disappointed with the result, the supporters kept signing and backng their side. Lewis Maloney was the stand out player for the Seadogs with everything good they produced seemingly going through him.
It has been an encouraging start to the season for Jimmy Dean's men as they look to bounce back to the National League at the first time of asking. Certainly today they seemed to have a good core of a side to be up their at the top of the division, combining strenght and power with composure, pace and quality. They will be the team that everyone in the division wants to beat so I am not saying they will have it all their own way bt on today's showing they have to fancy their chances of gaining that promotion.
Head to Head
Monday's fixture was the first time these two teams had met this century, their last match being in the 1998-99 season that would end in such dramatic fashion for both clubs, with Scunthorpe promoted via the playoffs and Scarborough Football Club suffering the heartbreak of relegation thanks to a certain Carlisle United goalkeeper.
The Last Three
January 30th 1999 Scunthorpe United 5-1 Scarborough Division Three
December 28th 1998 Scarborough 1 - 4 Scunthorpe United Divison Three
April 13th 1998 Scaborough 0 - 0 Scunthorpe United Division Three
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