Match Report


WrexhamWrexham     Cambridge UnitedCambridge United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Trevor WiltordT. Wiltord49
G
1
G
53Sylvain CarltonS. Carlton
Ashley FentonA. Fenton61
D
2
D
45Nicholas HoweyN. Howey
Graeme Wright-PhillipsG. Wright-Phillips54
D
3
D
44Oleg MorrisO. Morris
Joe MarsdenJ. Marsden46
D
4
D
43Shaun WallworkS. Wallwork
Jamie JamesJ. James41
D
captain5
D
43John MintoJ. Minto
Rio MikeR. Mike64
M
6
M
58Alexandre LoureiroA. Loureiro
Daniele Le TissierD. Le Tissier60
M
7
M
54Bill InsleyB. Insley
Steven EadieS. Eadie55
M
8
M
50Patrick DuberryP. Duberry
Jonathan HarleyJ. Harley51
A
9
A
61Flavio GinestraF. Ginestra
Gary MatthewsG. Matthews47
A
10
A
48Ralph GoodwinR. Goodwin
Quim MoreiraQ. Moreira47
A
11captain
A
45Bill FinneyB. Finney
 
Scott KerrS. Kerr55
M
12
M
48Steve ForbesS. Forbes
Kelvin WalkerK. Walker45
A
13
M
48Craig GardnerC. Gardner
Brian ElliottB. Elliott44
M
14
M
48Jason DraperJ. Draper

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Match Report
The weather is mixed here at Racecourse Ground where Wrexham play host to Cambridge United. A crowd of 4,474 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Wrexham and Cambridge United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jason Fletcher.


0.00
Cambridge United kick off and get the first half underway!
2.32
With vision, Ashley Fenton plays the ball forward to Steven Eadie. Steven Eadie changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Steven Eadie lofts in a cross ball towards Quim Moreira. Quim Moreira connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's drastically wayward!
4.18
Nicholas Howey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bill Insley. Bill Insley kicks a strong pass forward to Bill Finney. Bill Finney shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
6.12
Bill Insley kicks a strong pass forward to Bill Finney. Bill Finney shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
9.56
Jamie James makes a simple pass to Steven Eadie. Steven Eadie makes a probing pass to Jonathan Harley. Jonathan Harley shoots from outside the area but Sylvain Carlton reads it well. Superb keeping!
14.59
Steven Eadie flicks a high pass forward to Gary Matthews who brings the ball under control. Gary Matthews knocks in a cross ball towards Quim Moreira. Quim Moreira gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Sylvain Carlton gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
20.55
Oleg Morris flicks a high pass forward. Patrick Duberry controls it well on his chest. Patrick Duberry flicks a high pass forward. Bill Finney collects the pass. Bill Finney knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Graeme Wright-Phillips.
22.03
Joe Marsden chips the ball to his team mate, Daniele Le Tissier. Daniele Le Tissier passes the ball forward to Quim Moreira. Quim Moreira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.46
Daniele Le Tissier kicks a strong pass forward to Gary Matthews. Gary Matthews controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
27.27
Rio Mike threads a neat ball through to Jonathan Harley. Jonathan Harley whips in a cross ball towards Quim Moreira. Quim Moreira connects with a diving header but it is miles over!
28.20
Rio Mike flicks a high pass forward. Quim Moreira collects the pass. Quim Moreira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.01
Shaun Wallwork passes the ball forward to Patrick Duberry. Patrick Duberry flicks a high pass forward. Ralph Goodwin controls it well on his chest. Ralph Goodwin lofts in a cross ball towards Flavio Ginestra. Flavio Ginestra powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Trevor Wiltord!
39.30
Patrick Duberry sees Flavio Ginestra in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Flavio Ginestra knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Trevor Wiltord who gathers it comfortably.
40.05
Ashley Fenton flicks a high pass forward. Daniele Le Tissier holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniele Le Tissier kicks a strong pass forward to Jonathan Harley. Jonathan Harley sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
With vision, Bill Insley plays the ball forward to Ralph Goodwin. Ralph Goodwin whips in a cross ball towards Flavio Ginestra. Flavio Ginestra makes a deft header. What a cracker!! Trevor Wiltord had no chance!! Goal for Cambridge United!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Wrexham appear unchanged since the first half. Cambridge United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Wrexham kick off!
48.44
Patrick Duberry decides to run forward with the ball. Patrick Duberry shoots from 25 yards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
53.58
John Minto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Patrick Duberry. Patrick Duberry passes the ball forward to Bill Finney. Bill Finney lofts in a cross ball towards Ralph Goodwin. Ralph Goodwin connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper, Trevor Wiltord, sees it late!! Goal for Cambridge United!
60.27
Wrexham have made a substitution with Kelvin Walker replacing Steven Eadie .
61.37
Shaun Wallwork hits a low pass to Alexandre Loureiro. Alexandre Loureiro flicks a high pass forward to Ralph Goodwin who brings the ball under control. Ralph Goodwin lofts in a cross ball towards Flavio Ginestra. Flavio Ginestra connects with a diving header. Magnificent block by Graeme Wright-Phillips!
72.30
Joe Marsden flicks a high pass forward to Daniele Le Tissier who brings the ball under control. Daniele Le Tissier flicks a high pass forward. Quim Moreira controls it well on his chest. Quim Moreira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gary Matthews but the linesman indicates offside!
73.41
Rio Mike hacks Patrick Duberry from behind! The referee calls over Rio Mike and shows him a yellow card! Patrick Duberry carries on, but is struggling a bit.
77.17
Cambridge United have made 2 substitutions with Craig Gardner replacing Nicholas Howey and Jason Draper replacing Bill Finney .
79.36
Kelvin Walker chips the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Harley. Jonathan Harley shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
83.47
Bill Insley advances with the ball. Bill Insley shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
85.07
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
89.09
Patrick Duberry catches Rio Mike on the ankles. Patrick Duberry is given a warning by the referee! Rio Mike runs off the knock.
90.00
Jamie James makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniele Le Tissier. Daniele Le Tissier makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Quim Moreira. Quim Moreira knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Shaun Wallwork.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Wrexham

Cambridge United
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.8%
46.2%
Play Area
30%
45%
25%

Scorers
Flavio Ginestra 45
Patrick Duberry 48
Ralph Goodwin 54

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Patrick Duberry of Cambridge United

Match Ratings
1.Trevor Wiltord (GK)
6
2.Ashley Fenton (DEF)
6
3.Graeme Wright-Phillips (DEF)
7
4.Joe Marsden (DEF)
7
5.Jamie James (DEF)
6
6.Rio Mike (MID)yellow card
6
7.Daniele Le Tissier (MID)
7
8.Steven Eadie (MID)
7
9.Jonathan Harley (ATT)
6
10.Gary Matthews (ATT)
6
11.Quim Moreira (ATT)
6
 
12.Scott Kerr (MID)
0
13.Kelvin Walker (ATT)
6
14.Brian Elliott (MID)
0

1.Sylvain Carlton (GK)
6
2.Nicholas Howey (DEF)
6
3.Oleg Morris (DEF)
6
4.Shaun Wallwork (DEF)
7
5.John Minto (DEF)
6
6.Alexandre Loureiro (MID)
6
7.Bill Insley (MID)
7
8.Patrick Duberry (MID)goal scored
9
9.Flavio Ginestra (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Ralph Goodwin (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Bill Finney (ATT)
7
 
12.Steve Forbes (MID)
0
13.Craig Gardner (MID)
6
14.Jason Draper (MID)
6