Match Report
| Wrexham | Wrexham |  |  | Cardiff City | Cardiff City | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Trevor Wiltord | T. Wiltord |  | 50 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 56 | | Ben Williamson | B. Williamson | ||||||||
| Gabriel Hierro | G. Hierro |  | 56 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 54 |  | Thibault Neumann | T. Neumann | |||||||||
| Jonathan Edwards | J. Edwards | | 53 | D | | 3 | | D | 54 | | Julian Lloyd | J. Lloyd | |||||||||
| Duncan Tiler | D. Tiler | | 51 | D | | 4 | | D | 53 | | Alistair Mowbray | A. Mowbray | |||||||||
| Joe Marsden | J. Marsden | | 46 | D | | | 5 | | D | 49 |  | Nils Vogel | N. Vogel | ||||||||
| Rio Mike | R. Mike | | 64 | M | | 6 | | M | 60 | | Billy Wiltord | B. Wiltord | |||||||||
| Scott Kerr | S. Kerr | | 57 | M | | 7 | | M | 59 | | Tommy Mustoe | T. Mustoe | |||||||||
| Duncan Hurst | D. Hurst | | 54 | M | | 8 | | A | 60 | | Henry Pallister | H. Pallister | |||||||||
| Jonathan Harley | J. Harley | | 52 | A | | 9 | | A | 49 | | Rio Vickers | R. Vickers | |||||||||
| Gary Matthews | G. Matthews | | 49 | A | | 10 | | A | 47 | | Thierry Williams | T. Williams | |||||||||
| Quim Moreira | Q. Moreira |  | 48 | A | | 11 | | A | 37 | | Patrick Bowyer | P. Bowyer | |||||||||
| Greg Bolton | G. Bolton | | 53 | M | | 12 | | M | 58 | | Duncan Brand | D. Brand | |||||||||
| Stuart Wainwright | S. Wainwright | | 48 | A | | 13 | | M | 55 | | Omer Waters | O. Waters | |||||||||
| Kelvin Walker | K. Walker | | 45 | A | | 14 | | M | 50 | | Jason Adams | J. Adams | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Clear Water Spa |
Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Racecourse Ground where Wrexham play host to Cardiff City. A crowd of 4,669 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Wrexham are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Cardiff City appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Teddy Swift.
The pitch is in good condition.
Wrexham are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Cardiff City appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Teddy Swift.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Wrexham kicking off!
2.38
1-0Duncan Hurst flicks a high pass forward. Jonathan Harley holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jonathan Harley lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Matthews. With a superhuman jump, Gary Matthews connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. What a cracker!! Ben Williamson had no chance!! Goal for Wrexham!
6.41
1-0Rio Mike threads a neat ball through to Quim Moreira. Quim Moreira rushes past Alistair Mowbray! Quim Moreira rockets a shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
9.23
1-0Duncan Hurst barges into Billy Wiltord. The referee brings Duncan Hurst to one side and gives him a warning! Billy Wiltord hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.39
1-0Seeing a gap ahead, Tommy Mustoe plays the ball forward to Rio Vickers. Rio Vickers controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Trevor Wiltord. Excellent save.
15.48
1-0Rio Mike deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gary Matthews. Gary Matthews knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.41
1-0Nils Vogel hacks Jonathan Harley from behind! Nils Vogel is given a warning by the referee! Jonathan Harley carries on, but is struggling a bit.
30.46
Duncan Hurst threads the ball through to Quim Moreira. Quim Moreira shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
32.49
Tommy Mustoe passes the ball forward to Thierry Williams. Thierry Williams lofts in a cross ball towards Henry Pallister. Henry Pallister outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it slams into the crowd!
36.41
Quim Moreira hacks Julian Lloyd from behind! The referee calls over Quim Moreira and shows him a yellow card! Julian Lloyd carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Wrexham appear unchanged since the first half. Cardiff City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Cardiff City kick off!
48.24
1-0Billy Wiltord knocks the ball to his team mate, Henry Pallister. Henry Pallister makes a pass forward but Thierry Williams is yards offside!
49.36
Duncan Tiler threads a neat ball through to Scott Kerr. Scott Kerr deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Quim Moreira. Quim Moreira shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
51.16
Billy Wiltord clumsily knocks into Duncan Hurst. Billy Wiltord is warned by the referee! Duncan Hurst hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.26
1-0Billy Wiltord advances with the ball. Billy Wiltord knocks in a cross ball towards Thierry Williams. Thierry Williams heads the ball goalwards. Joe Marsden clears it off the line with his head!
60.38
Scott Kerr threads a neat ball through to Quim Moreira. Quim Moreira makes a probing pass to Gary Matthews but he's offside!
61.42
Rio Mike flicks a high pass forward. Gary Matthews collects the pass. Gary Matthews whips in a cross ball towards Quim Moreira. Quim Moreira directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
69.10
Jonathan Edwards chips the ball to his team mate, Rio Mike. With imagination, Rio Mike plays the ball forward to Jonathan Harley. Jonathan Harley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.36
Tommy Mustoe makes a simple pass to Patrick Bowyer. Patrick Bowyer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Trevor Wiltord who gathers it comfortably.
73.35
Joe Marsden makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Kerr. Scott Kerr knocks the ball forward to Jonathan Harley. Jonathan Harley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.19
1-0Wrexham have made a substitution with Stuart Wainwright replacing Duncan Hurst .
81.41
With vision, Rio Mike laces a through ball forward to Jonathan Harley. Jonathan Harley whips in a cross ball towards Quim Moreira. Quim Moreira makes a convincing header. Solid save from Ben Williamson.
83.54
Scott Kerr runs straight at the opposition's defence. Scott Kerr makes a defence splitting pass to Gary Matthews. Gary Matthews shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
89.27
Julian Lloyd makes a simple pass to Tommy Mustoe. Tommy Mustoe makes a beautiful solo run. Tommy Mustoe knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Tommy Mustoe makes a probing pass to Thierry Williams. Thierry Williams knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Gary Matthews 2, 84 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Trevor Wiltord (GK)
6
2. Gabriel Hierro (DEF)
6
3. Jonathan Edwards (DEF)
6
4. Duncan Tiler (DEF)
6
5. Joe Marsden (DEF)
6
6. Rio Mike (MID)
7
7. Scott Kerr (MID)
8
8. Duncan Hurst (MID)
6
9. Jonathan Harley (ATT)
7
10. Gary Matthews (ATT)
9
11. Quim Moreira (ATT)
6
12. Greg Bolton (MID)
0
13. Stuart Wainwright (ATT)
6
14. Kelvin Walker (ATT)
0
1. Ben Williamson (GK)
6
2. Thibault Neumann (DEF)
6
3. Julian Lloyd (DEF)
6
4. Alistair Mowbray (DEF)
6
5. Nils Vogel (DEF)
5
6. Billy Wiltord (MID)
7
7. Tommy Mustoe (MID)
7
8. Henry Pallister (ATT)
6
9. Rio Vickers (ATT)
6
10. Thierry Williams (ATT)
6
11. Patrick Bowyer (ATT)
6
12. Duncan Brand (MID)
0
13. Omer Waters (MID)
0
14. Jason Adams (MID)
0