Match Report
Wrexham | Wrexham | ![]() | ![]() | AFC Rushden & Diamonds | AFC Rushden & Diamonds | ||||||||||||||||
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Trevor Wiltord | T. Wiltord | ![]() | 49 | G | ![]() | 1 | ![]() | ![]() | G | 66 | ![]() | Eddie Barrett | E. Barrett | ||||||||
Ashley Fenton | A. Fenton | ![]() | 61 | D | ![]() | 2 | ![]() | D | 55 | ![]() | Taiga Okamoto | T. Okamoto | |||||||||
Graeme Wright-Phillips | G. Wright-Phillips | ![]() | 54 | D | ![]() | 3 | ![]() | D | 52 | ![]() | Brian Mckay | B. Mckay | |||||||||
Joe Marsden | J. Marsden | ![]() | 45 | D | ![]() | 4 | ![]() | D | 48 | ![]() | Les Owen | L. Owen | |||||||||
Jamie James | J. James | ![]() | 41 | D | ![]() | ![]() | 5 | ![]() | M | 67 | ![]() | Chris Clemence | C. Clemence | ||||||||
Rio Mike | R. Mike | ![]() | 64 | M | ![]() | 6 | ![]() | M | 66 | ![]() | Gary Dryden | G. Dryden | |||||||||
Daniele Le Tissier | D. Le Tissier | ![]() | 60 | M | ![]() | 7 | ![]() | M | 56 | ![]() | Tommy Prior | T. Prior | |||||||||
Steven Eadie | S. Eadie | ![]() | 55 | M | ![]() | 8 | ![]() | M | 54 | ![]() | Neil Greig | N. Greig | |||||||||
Jonathan Harley | J. Harley | ![]() | 51 | A | ![]() | 9 | ![]() | M | 49 | ![]() | Martin Lightfoot | M. Lightfoot | |||||||||
Gary Matthews | G. Matthews | ![]() | 47 | A | ![]() | 10 | ![]() | A | 66 | ![]() | Jacob Powell | J. Powell | |||||||||
Quim Moreira | Q. Moreira | ![]() | 47 | A | ![]() | 11 | ![]() | A | 62 | ![]() | Ben Plowright | B. Plowright | |||||||||
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Scott Kerr | S. Kerr | ![]() | 55 | M | ![]() | 12 | ![]() | A | 60 | ![]() | Aaron Cooke | A. Cooke | |||||||||
Kelvin Walker | K. Walker | ![]() | 45 | A | ![]() | 13 | ![]() | A | 60 | ![]() | Omer Milligan | O. Milligan | |||||||||
Brian Elliott | B. Elliott | ![]() | 44 | M | ![]() | 14 | ![]() | A | 54 | ![]() | Adam Wise | A. Wise |
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Racecourse Ground where Wrexham play host to AFC Rushden & Diamonds. A crowd of 4,385 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Wrexham are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while AFC Rushden & Diamonds appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Frank Christie.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Wrexham are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while AFC Rushden & Diamonds appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Frank Christie.
0.00
Wrexham get the match underway!
3.46
Taiga Okamoto catches Steven Eadie on the ankles. Taiga Okamoto is shown the yellow card! Steven Eadie runs off the knock.
10.43
Daniele Le Tissier makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jonathan Harley. Jonathan Harley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.28
Tommy Prior threads a neat ball through to Ben Plowright. Ben Plowright finds some space and shoots from distance but Trevor Wiltord reads it well. Well saved!
16.57
Rio Mike kicks a strong pass forward to Gary Matthews. Gary Matthews knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Brian Mckay.
22.12
Neil Greig flicks a high pass forward. Ben Plowright holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ben Plowright controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Trevor Wiltord smothers it!
24.54
Martin Lightfoot comes in with a late challenge on Rio Mike. Martin Lightfoot is given a warning by the referee! Rio Mike runs off the knock.
32.57
Joe Marsden kicks a strong pass forward to Rio Mike. Rio Mike hits a low pass to Quim Moreira. Quim Moreira lofts in a cross ball towards Jonathan Harley. Jonathan Harley is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jonathan Harley!
36.42
Steven Eadie knocks the ball forward to Jonathan Harley. Jonathan Harley knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Matthews. Gary Matthews directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
38.10
Ben Plowright comes in with a late challenge on Graeme Wright-Phillips. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Graeme Wright-Phillips hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.50
Ashley Fenton hacks Les Owen from behind! The referee calls over Ashley Fenton and warns him to calm down! Les Owen gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
42.19
Joe Marsden flicks a high pass forward. Rio Mike easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rio Mike flicks a high ball forward to Jonathan Harley who takes it down. Jonathan Harley plays a one-two with Quim Moreira and advances towards the goal... Jonathan Harley takes a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
Martin Lightfoot deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ben Plowright. Ben Plowright whips in a cross ball towards Jacob Powell. Jacob Powell heads the ball goalwards. It's there!! Trevor Wiltord has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Wrexham appear unchanged since the first half. AFC Rushden & Diamonds also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and AFC Rushden & Diamonds kick off!
48.31
Rio Mike threads the ball through to Jonathan Harley. Jonathan Harley lofts in a cross ball towards Quim Moreira. Quim Moreira makes a convincing header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Eddie Barrett with no chance!! Goal for Wrexham!
53.17
Chris Clemence brings the ball forward. Chris Clemence knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.01
Daniele Le Tissier makes an attacking run forward. Daniele Le Tissier plays a one-two with Gary Matthews and advances towards the goal... Daniele Le Tissier shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Eddie Barrett!
55.45
Wrexham are in full control of this game.
59.32
Graeme Wright-Phillips barges into Jacob Powell. Graeme Wright-Phillips is given a warning by the referee! Jacob Powell stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.45
Brian Mckay pushes up the pitch. Brian Mckay picks a pass forward to Jacob Powell. Jacob Powell plays a one-two with Ben Plowright and advances towards the goal... Jacob Powell muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
67.58
Chris Clemence chips the ball to his team mate, Ben Plowright. With some swift thinking, Ben Plowright plays the ball forward to Jacob Powell who has made a great run into the box. Jacob Powell looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for AFC Rushden & Diamonds!
71.01
With intelligent imagination, Chris Clemence plays the ball forward to Ben Plowright. Ben Plowright knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.07
Steven Eadie chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Matthews. Gary Matthews knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.32
Wrexham have made a substitution with Kelvin Walker replacing Steven Eadie .AFC Rushden & Diamonds have made a substitution with Omer Milligan replacing Gary Dryden .
79.41
Daniele Le Tissier passes the ball forward to Gary Matthews. Gary Matthews sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
85.48
Joe Marsden knocks the ball to his team mate, Rio Mike. Rio Mike decides to run forward with the ball. Rio Mike shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
87.25
Neil Greig chips the ball to his team mate, Jacob Powell. Jacob Powell makes a pass forward but Ben Plowright makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
89.30
Brian Mckay surges forward with the ball. Brian Mckay picks a pass forward to Jacob Powell. Jacob Powell plays a one-two with Ben Plowright and rushes in on goal... Jacob Powell looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.7%
49.3%
Play Area
27.5%
47.8%
24.6%
Scorers
Jonathan Harley 33, 42 Quim Moreira 48 | Jacob Powell 45, 68 |
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jonathan Harley of Wrexham |
Match Ratings
1. | Trevor Wiltord (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Ashley Fenton (DEF) | 5 | |
3. | Graeme Wright-Phillips (DEF) | 5 | |
4. | Joe Marsden (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Jamie James (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Rio Mike (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Daniele Le Tissier (MID) | 7 | |
8. | Steven Eadie (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Jonathan Harley (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
10. | Gary Matthews (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Quim Moreira (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
12. | Scott Kerr (MID) | 0 | |
13. | Kelvin Walker (ATT) | 6 | |
14. | Brian Elliott (MID) | 0 |
1. | Eddie Barrett (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Taiga Okamoto (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
3. | Brian Mckay (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Les Owen (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Chris Clemence (MID) | 6 | |
6. | Gary Dryden (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Tommy Prior (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Neil Greig (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Martin Lightfoot (MID) | 6 | |
10. | Jacob Powell (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 8 |
11. | Ben Plowright (ATT) | ![]() | 6 |
12. | Aaron Cooke (ATT) | 0 | |
13. | Omer Milligan (ATT) | 6 | |
14. | Adam Wise (ATT) | 0 |