Match Report


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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Racecourse Ground where Wrexham play host to Cheltenham Town. A crowd of 4,705 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Wrexham are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Cheltenham Town appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by John Hitchcock.


0.00
Cheltenham Town kick off and get the match underway!
2.46
Jason Mike makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Morris Shearer. Morris Shearer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
3.32
Steven Eadie knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Platt. Stephen Platt whips in a cross ball towards Anthony Goodwin. Anthony Goodwin knocks the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Frank Middleton manages to keep it out.
4.17
Scott Tiler comes in with a late challenge on Eoin Mowbray. The referee calls over Scott Tiler and warns him to calm down! Eoin Mowbray stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.53
Scott Tiler flicks a high pass forward to Peter Forbes who brings the ball under control. Peter Forbes flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Platt. Stephen Platt shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
14.01
Edward Murray catches Tony Barry on the ankles. The referee calls over Edward Murray and warns him to calm down! Tony Barry stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.23
Peter Forbes laces a through ball forward to Anthony Goodwin. Anthony Goodwin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Chris Dichio.
20.54
Jason Mike takes it forward alone. Jason Mike sees Morris Shearer just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some silky footwork from Morris Shearer provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
26.52
Chris Dichio makes a probing pass to Jason Mike. Jason Mike takes it forward alone. Jason Mike shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
30.50
Jason Mike comes in with a late challenge on Edward Beattie. Jason Mike is given a warning by the referee! Edward Beattie stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.29
Bill Lee clumsily knocks into Teddy Marshall. The referee calls over Bill Lee and shows him a yellow card! Teddy Marshall gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
38.50
Jason Mike hits a low pass to Morris Shearer. Morris Shearer shoots from 20 yards. Morris Shearer scores for Cheltenham Town!!
42.54
Cheltenham Town are dictating the run of play here today.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Wrexham appear unchanged since the first half. Cheltenham Town also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Wrexham kick off and get the second half underway!
49.10
Edward Beattie takes it forward alone. Edward Beattie lofts in a cross ball towards Anthony Goodwin. Anthony Goodwin makes a convincing header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
51.55
Jason Mike threads a neat ball through to Bill Lee. Bill Lee controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
53.54
Anton Röhlig deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Chris Bower. Chris Bower shoots from outside the area. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.24
Wrexham have made a substitution with Titus Taylor replacing Edward Beattie .
69.40
Steven Eadie flicks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Goodwin. Anthony Goodwin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Chris Dichio.
71.52
Titus Taylor comes in with a late challenge on Tony Barry. Titus Taylor is warned by the referee! Tony Barry stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.30
Steven Eadie makes a simple pass to Edward Murray. Edward Murray plays a one-two with Anthony Goodwin and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Edward Murray provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
73.34
Jason Mike knocks the ball to his team mate, Morris Shearer. Morris Shearer shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
77.48
Cheltenham Town have made 2 substitutions with Wayne Richards replacing Chris Bower and Matthew Charlton replacing Eoin Mowbray .
81.07
Peter Forbes flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Platt. Stephen Platt passes the ball forward to Anthony Goodwin. Anthony Goodwin cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
89.19
Titus Taylor threads the ball through to Edward Murray. Edward Murray shoots from 20 yards. Frank Middleton gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
90.00
Peter Forbes flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Platt collects the pass. Stephen Platt knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Frank Middleton who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.5%
47.5%
Play Area
24.6%
47.5%
27.9%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jason Mike of Cheltenham Town

Match Ratings
1.Graham Wright (GK)
6
2.Graeme Wright-Phillips (DEF)
6
3.Teddy Marshall (DEF)
6
4.Scott Tiler (DEF)
6
5.Warren Ince (DEF)
6
6.Steven Eadie (MID)
6
7.Peter Forbes (MID)
8
8.Edward Beattie (MID)
6
9.Stephen Platt (ATT)
6
10.Anthony Goodwin (ATT)
6
11.Edward Murray (ATT)
6
 
12.Joe Marsden (DEF)
0
13.Titus Taylor (MID)
6
14.Jacob Walker (ATT)
0

1.Frank Middleton (GK)
7
2.Alexander Schnellinger (DEF)
6
3.Tony Barry (DEF)
6
4.Chris Dichio (DEF)
6
5.Ledley Fox (DEF)
6
6.Anton Röhlig (MID)
7
7.Jason Mike (MID)
9
8.Morris Shearer (ATT)goal scored
8
9.Eoin Mowbray (ATT)
6
10.Chris Bower (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Bill Lee (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Matthew Charlton (MID)
6
13.Titus Walsh (MID)
0
14.Wayne Richards (MID)
6