18-08-2021, 15:13
Huddersfield Town 1 Van Den Berg og Preston North End 0
Huddersfield line-up: Nicholls; Lees, Sarr, Colwill; Turton, High, Hogg, O’Brien (Holmes, 70), Thomas; Ward (Campbell, 46), Koroma.
Subs not used: Schofield, Vallejo, Rhodes, Sinani, Aarons.
PNE line-up: Iversen; Storey, Lindsay, Hughes; van den Berg, Whiteman, Browne, Johnson, Earl (Maguire, 89); Evans (Sinclair, 82), Potts (Riis, 74).
Subs not used: Rudd, Cunningham, Bauer, Ledson.
Referee: Mr J Linington
Attendance: 15,278 (1,205 away)
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Not much in it but free
MATCH
Were do you start first half, better of two average sides, with newly recalled Josh Earl being head and shoulders above anyone else our best player showing the talent which had brought him to the first team squad two years ago. Got in some great positions down the left wing. The home side looked understandibly shaky after the hammering they got on Saturday, they had changed the keeper andhe looked uncertain in the early stages, we created a couple of chances both to Evans one was volleyed just over and the keeper saved the other.
Town started to get some joy also down the left with Thomas causing us problems but Iversen had little to do lthough one shot from O'Brien took a wicked deflection which sent the Dane the wrong way just going the wrong side of the post but as we got towards half time we were sort of in control a nice move led to Whiteman firing in an effort straight at the keeper whoc saved comfortably.
Town were there for the taking, just needed composure up front.
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Second half was pants to say the least, early Town pressure and a cross which sailed across our 6 yard box with no one on the end of it, we created little or nothing cannot recall us having a shot as the faithful in the stands from both clubs started to get restless, boos were heard when Town took a cornetr and it ended up as a back pass to Nicholls in the home goal, they had brought on Campbell instead of Ward at half time he contributed little, as the match wore on it looked nailed on 0-0 which in these desperate times I would have taken. Holmes came on and suddenly he did make a difference and we finally manged to get the ball in the net however it was an old goal. Holmes was in on goal to give Van Den Berg cedit he did well to get back and defend the attack however he got his angles wrong and it whistled past Iversen and landed in the bottom corner.
Town hit the post cleared to safety as our confidence drained quickly away, tried as we might we could have played until Christmas and not come close, the final whistle was met with a mutinous atmoosphere in the away end, trouble brewing, things need to change and quickly.
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Huddersfield head coach Carlos Corberan said:
"That was clearly a necessary win. I must praise the spirit of the team. We lost [Matty] Pearson and then [Danny] Ward, who felt unwell, so all three subs were necessary.
"We didn't make many mistakes and we defended strongly to get the three points.
"Defeats like the one against Fulham can create insecurity in players, so it was important to play tonight without mistakes. We suffered together to keep the key clean sheet."
Preston manager Frankie McAvoy said:
"Their coach said defensively we were so difficult to play against and I'm gobsmacked we have lost that game to be honest.
"I knew the game was there for us to try and win and we were trying to get Emil [Riis Jakobsen] on and they went and got the goal, which is frustrating.
"The disappointing thing is we didn't work the goalkeeper enough when we were on top. I'm just so disappointed we have sent the fans home with nothing. They didn't deserve that. Football can be cruel at times."
MACS VIEW
At this rate we will be playing at the New Lawn, Nailswoth against Forest Green next season, we lost to a side who didn't have a shot on target mind you we only had two, they were there for the taking and we couldn't even do that, shudder to think what will happen when we actually play sides who can be classed as decent.
The worst part about was the 15 minutes after the goal when we looked to have no clues as what to do, worrying
Huddersfield line-up: Nicholls; Lees, Sarr, Colwill; Turton, High, Hogg, O’Brien (Holmes, 70), Thomas; Ward (Campbell, 46), Koroma.
Subs not used: Schofield, Vallejo, Rhodes, Sinani, Aarons.
PNE line-up: Iversen; Storey, Lindsay, Hughes; van den Berg, Whiteman, Browne, Johnson, Earl (Maguire, 89); Evans (Sinclair, 82), Potts (Riis, 74).
Subs not used: Rudd, Cunningham, Bauer, Ledson.
Referee: Mr J Linington
Attendance: 15,278 (1,205 away)
PROGRAMME FREE
Not much in it but freeMATCH
Were do you start first half, better of two average sides, with newly recalled Josh Earl being head and shoulders above anyone else our best player showing the talent which had brought him to the first team squad two years ago. Got in some great positions down the left wing. The home side looked understandibly shaky after the hammering they got on Saturday, they had changed the keeper andhe looked uncertain in the early stages, we created a couple of chances both to Evans one was volleyed just over and the keeper saved the other.
Town started to get some joy also down the left with Thomas causing us problems but Iversen had little to do lthough one shot from O'Brien took a wicked deflection which sent the Dane the wrong way just going the wrong side of the post but as we got towards half time we were sort of in control a nice move led to Whiteman firing in an effort straight at the keeper whoc saved comfortably.
Town were there for the taking, just needed composure up front.
Second half was pants to say the least, early Town pressure and a cross which sailed across our 6 yard box with no one on the end of it, we created little or nothing cannot recall us having a shot as the faithful in the stands from both clubs started to get restless, boos were heard when Town took a cornetr and it ended up as a back pass to Nicholls in the home goal, they had brought on Campbell instead of Ward at half time he contributed little, as the match wore on it looked nailed on 0-0 which in these desperate times I would have taken. Holmes came on and suddenly he did make a difference and we finally manged to get the ball in the net however it was an old goal. Holmes was in on goal to give Van Den Berg cedit he did well to get back and defend the attack however he got his angles wrong and it whistled past Iversen and landed in the bottom corner.
Town hit the post cleared to safety as our confidence drained quickly away, tried as we might we could have played until Christmas and not come close, the final whistle was met with a mutinous atmoosphere in the away end, trouble brewing, things need to change and quickly.
Huddersfield head coach Carlos Corberan said:
"That was clearly a necessary win. I must praise the spirit of the team. We lost [Matty] Pearson and then [Danny] Ward, who felt unwell, so all three subs were necessary.
"We didn't make many mistakes and we defended strongly to get the three points.
"Defeats like the one against Fulham can create insecurity in players, so it was important to play tonight without mistakes. We suffered together to keep the key clean sheet."
Preston manager Frankie McAvoy said:
"Their coach said defensively we were so difficult to play against and I'm gobsmacked we have lost that game to be honest.
"I knew the game was there for us to try and win and we were trying to get Emil [Riis Jakobsen] on and they went and got the goal, which is frustrating.
"The disappointing thing is we didn't work the goalkeeper enough when we were on top. I'm just so disappointed we have sent the fans home with nothing. They didn't deserve that. Football can be cruel at times."
MACS VIEW
At this rate we will be playing at the New Lawn, Nailswoth against Forest Green next season, we lost to a side who didn't have a shot on target mind you we only had two, they were there for the taking and we couldn't even do that, shudder to think what will happen when we actually play sides who can be classed as decent.
The worst part about was the 15 minutes after the goal when we looked to have no clues as what to do, worrying
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