Match Report


Huddersfield TownHuddersfield Town     Cardiff CityCardiff City
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Torsten MasurT. Masur52
G
1captain
G
52Neil OwenN. Owen
Chris UpsonC. Upson64
D
2
D
67Samuel MoullecS. Moullec
Arno ReimersA. Reimers63
D
captain3
D
60Pegguy BoutoilleP. Boutoille
Ben ShieldsB. Shields55
D
4
D
53Alistair MowbrayA. Mowbray
Simon LofthouseS. Lofthouse65
M
5
D
48Nils VogelN. Vogel
Del ShiltonD. Shilton59
M
6
M
58Duncan BrandD. Brand
Malcolm MckayM. Mckay50
M
7
M
54Rafael OliveiraR. Oliveira
Lomano EdworthyL. Edworthy43
M
8
A
71Bill MasonB. Mason
Jacob AndertonJ. Anderton57
A
9
A
66Alistair BarmbyA. Barmby
Fredrik NichollsF. Nicholls55
A
10
A
58Henry PallisterH. Pallister
Daniele VieiraD. Vieira54
A
11
A
46Thierry WilliamsT. Williams
 
Norman CutlerN. Cutler53
D
12
M
53Marvin StockdaleM. Stockdale
Teddy WallworkT. Wallwork45
G
13
M
53David BowerD. Bower
Alfred SmithA. Smith45
D
14
M
49John StandingJ. Standing

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at John Smiths Stadium where Huddersfield Town play host to Cardiff City. A crowd of 4,743 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Huddersfield Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Cardiff City appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Gareth Lumsdon.


0.00
Huddersfield Town kick off!
3.07
Rafael Oliveira hacks Simon Lofthouse from behind! Rafael Oliveira is given a warning by the referee! Simon Lofthouse stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.04
Alistair Mowbray flicks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Oliveira. Rafael Oliveira passes the ball forward to Alistair Barmby. Alistair Barmby controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
8.32
Malcolm Mckay makes a simple pass to Daniele Vieira. Daniele Vieira sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
10.52
Ben Shields makes a simple pass to Malcolm Mckay. Malcolm Mckay sees Jacob Anderton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jacob Anderton finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
12.17
Del Shilton catches Rafael Oliveira on the ankles. Del Shilton is given a warning by the referee! Rafael Oliveira hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.53
Samuel Moullec makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Brand. Duncan Brand flicks the ball to his team mate, Henry Pallister. Henry Pallister whips in a cross ball towards Bill Mason. Bill Mason makes a looping header on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
27.22
Del Shilton threads a neat ball through to Jacob Anderton. Jacob Anderton plays a scrappy one-two with Fredrik Nicholls and advances towards the goal... Jacob Anderton comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but it is tipped over by Neil Owen.
28.50
Simon Lofthouse takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Chris Upson. Chris Upson flicks the ball across the goal. Neil Owen scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
30.27
Del Shilton makes a simple pass to Jacob Anderton. Jacob Anderton shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
32.28
With great vision, Duncan Brand plays the ball forward to Bill Mason. Bill Mason knocks in a cross ball towards Thierry Williams. With a superhuman jump, Thierry Williams connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
33.18
Duncan Brand makes a simple pass to Bill Mason. Bill Mason whips in a cross ball towards Alistair Barmby. Alistair Barmby is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
34.24
Rafael Oliveira flicks the ball to his team mate, Bill Mason. Bill Mason runs straight at the defence! Bill Mason strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Torsten Masur smothers it!
36.32
Samuel Moullec runs forward with the ball. Samuel Moullec controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bill Mason. Bill Mason knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Chris Upson.
38.46
Malcolm Mckay flicks the ball to his team mate, Jacob Anderton. Jacob Anderton shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Huddersfield Town appear unchanged since the first half. Cardiff City also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Cardiff City kick off!
48.40
Rafael Oliveira flicks a high pass forward to Thierry Williams who brings the ball under control. Thierry Williams whips in a cross ball towards Bill Mason. Bill Mason connects with a diving header. Torsten Masur comfortably punches it away to safety.
49.42
Pegguy Boutoille threads a neat ball through to Rafael Oliveira. Rafael Oliveira decides to run forward with the ball. Rafael Oliveira cuts inside the box! Rafael Oliveira takes a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
53.53
Jacob Anderton comes in with a late challenge on Pegguy Boutoille. The referee warns Jacob Anderton to calm down! Pegguy Boutoille hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.10
Del Shilton sees a break and surges forward. Del Shilton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Neil Owen who gathers it comfortably.
60.56
Simon Lofthouse chips the ball to his team mate, Jacob Anderton. Jacob Anderton knocks in a cross ball towards Fredrik Nicholls. With a superhuman jump, Fredrik Nicholls connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
65.09
Arno Reimers runs forward with the ball. Arno Reimers controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniele Vieira. Daniele Vieira knocks the ball to his team mate, Jacob Anderton. Alistair Mowbray comes in with a late challenge on Jacob Anderton. Jacob Anderton appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
66.35
Rafael Oliveira kicks a strong pass forward to Alistair Barmby. Alistair Barmby shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Torsten Masur manages to gather it.
67.18
Pegguy Boutoille flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Oliveira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rafael Oliveira kicks a strong pass forward to Thierry Williams. Thierry Williams knocks in a cross ball towards Henry Pallister. Henry Pallister connects with a diving header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
71.37
Rafael Oliveira flicks a high pass forward. Bill Mason collects the pass. Bill Mason knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.53
Simon Lofthouse threads a neat ball through to Jacob Anderton. Jacob Anderton advances inside the box! Jacob Anderton muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Jacob Anderton scores for Huddersfield Town!!
83.56
Pegguy Boutoille makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rafael Oliveira. Rafael Oliveira sees Thierry Williams in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Thierry Williams knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ben Shields.
85.39
Malcolm Mckay kicks a strong pass forward to Daniele Vieira. Daniele Vieira deftly passes the ball to Fredrik Nicholls, releasing him through on goal. Some good footwork from Fredrik Nicholls provides some space. He shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
89.49
Rafael Oliveira flicks a high pass forward. Thierry Williams holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Thierry Williams plays a quick one-two with Alistair Barmby and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Thierry Williams provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Huddersfield Town

Cardiff City
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.3%
53.7%
Play Area
20.7%
42.7%
36.6%

Scorers
Jacob Anderton 78
Bill Mason 19
Henry Pallister 67

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Bill Mason of Cardiff City

Match Ratings
1.Torsten Masur (GK)
7
2.Chris Upson (DEF)
6
3.Arno Reimers (DEF)
6
4.Ben Shields (DEF)
6
5.Simon Lofthouse (MID)
7
6.Del Shilton (MID)
7
7.Malcolm Mckay (MID)
7
8.Lomano Edworthy (MID)
6
9.Jacob Anderton (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Fredrik Nicholls (ATT)
6
11.Daniele Vieira (ATT)
6
 
12.Norman Cutler (DEF)
0
13.Teddy Wallwork (GK)
0
14.Alfred Smith (DEF)
0

1.Neil Owen (GK)
7
2.Samuel Moullec (DEF)
7
3.Pegguy Boutoille (DEF)
6
4.Alistair Mowbray (DEF)
6
5.Nils Vogel (DEF)
6
6.Duncan Brand (MID)
6
7.Rafael Oliveira (MID)
8
8.Bill Mason (ATT)goal scored
9
9.Alistair Barmby (ATT)
6
10.Henry Pallister (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Thierry Williams (ATT)
7
 
12.Marvin Stockdale (MID)
0
13.David Bower (MID)
0
14.John Standing (MID)
0