Match Report


WrexhamWrexham     Scunthorpe UnitedScunthorpe United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Trevor WiltordT. Wiltord49
G
1
G
66Jonathan RizaJ. Riza
Ashley FentonA. Fenton61
D
2
D
59Darren CrooksD. Crooks
Graeme Wright-PhillipsG. Wright-Phillips54
D
3
D
58Carlton OakleyC. Oakley
Joe MarsdenJ. Marsden46
D
4
D
52Anthony JobsonA. Jobson
Jamie JamesJ. James41
D
captain5captain
D
50Ledley RowettL. Rowett
Rio MikeR. Mike64
M
6
M
54Michael MccannM. Mccann
Daniele Le TissierD. Le Tissier60
M
7
M
53Omer AndrewsO. Andrews
Steven EadieS. Eadie55
M
8
A
48Alex FergusonA. Ferguson
Jonathan HarleyJ. Harley51
A
9
A
48Stan GodberS. Godber
Gary MatthewsG. Matthews47
A
10
A
41Arthur MilburnA. Milburn
Quim MoreiraQ. Moreira47
A
11
A
37Sylvain SalakoS. Salako
 
Scott KerrS. Kerr55
M
12
G
53Martin BartonM. Barton
Kelvin WalkerK. Walker45
A
13
D
50Chris BanksC. Banks
Brian ElliottB. Elliott44
M
14
M
50Brendan FletcherB. Fletcher

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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Racecourse Ground where Wrexham play host to Scunthorpe United. A crowd of 4,474 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Wrexham are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Scunthorpe United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by John Hitchcock.


0.00
Scunthorpe United start the match!
8.50
Omer Andrews flicks a high pass forward. Arthur Milburn holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Arthur Milburn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.25
Steven Eadie threads a neat ball through to Quim Moreira. Quim Moreira threads the ball through into the box. Jonathan Harley cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
14.36
Ashley Fenton flicks a high pass forward to Daniele Le Tissier who brings the ball under control. Daniele Le Tissier threads a neat ball through to Jonathan Harley. Jonathan Harley shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
15.59
Ashley Fenton makes a probing pass to Rio Mike. Rio Mike threads the ball through to Jonathan Harley. Jonathan Harley controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
18.36
Darren Crooks comes in with a late challenge on Quim Moreira. The referee brings Darren Crooks to one side and gives him a warning! Quim Moreira grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
22.15
Jamie James hits a low pass to Steven Eadie. Steven Eadie brings the ball forward. Steven Eadie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.13
Michael Mccann catches Steven Eadie on the ankles. The referee warns Michael Mccann to calm down! Steven Eadie hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.41
Omer Andrews barges into Daniele Le Tissier. The referee calls over Omer Andrews and shows him a yellow card! Daniele Le Tissier runs off the knock.
33.56
Quim Moreira clumsily knocks into Ledley Rowett. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ledley Rowett gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
34.45
Graeme Wright-Phillips passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Steven Eadie. Steven Eadie darts forward. Steven Eadie knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jonathan Riza who gathers it comfortably.
42.58
Ashley Fenton passes the ball forward to Daniele Le Tissier. Daniele Le Tissier passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Jonathan Harley. Jonathan Harley whips in a cross ball towards Gary Matthews. Gary Matthews whips the ball goalwards with his head. Jonathan Riza picks it out of the air!
44.11
Ashley Fenton passes the ball forward to Daniele Le Tissier. Daniele Le Tissier knocks the ball forward to Quim Moreira. Quim Moreira shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Wrexham appear unchanged since the first half. Scunthorpe United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Scunthorpe United players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Wrexham kick off!
48.04
Omer Andrews threads a neat ball through to Arthur Milburn. Arthur Milburn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.14
Rio Mike knocks the ball forward to Jonathan Harley. Jonathan Harley shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
51.37
Omer Andrews passes the ball forward to Sylvain Salako. Sylvain Salako plays a one-two with Stan Godber and rushes in on goal... Sylvain Salako muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Trevor Wiltord smothers it!
55.47
Jamie James flicks a high pass forward. Rio Mike holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rio Mike sees a break and surges forward. Rio Mike knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Anthony Jobson.
60.55
Wrexham have made a substitution with Kelvin Walker replacing Steven Eadie .
65.55
Joe Marsden runs forward with the ball. Joe Marsden makes a simple pass to Gary Matthews. Gary Matthews shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
66.09
Ashley Fenton threads a neat ball through to Kelvin Walker. With a delightful solo run, Kelvin Walker stretches the opposition's defence. Kelvin Walker lofts in a cross ball towards Jonathan Harley. Jonathan Harley makes a deft header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
67.37
Alex Ferguson catches Joe Marsden on the ankles. The referee calls over Alex Ferguson and shows him a yellow card! Joe Marsden stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.19
With great vision, Kelvin Walker plays the ball forward to Gary Matthews. Gary Matthews shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
75.46
Joe Marsden plays the ball forward to Daniele Le Tissier. Daniele Le Tissier flicks the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Harley. Jonathan Harley tries a spectacular long range effort but Jonathan Riza is on top of it.
77.33
Scunthorpe United have made a substitution with Chris Banks replacing Arthur Milburn .
83.36
Omer Andrews deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Salako. Sylvain Salako knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.18
Rio Mike runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Rio Mike lofts in a cross ball towards Jonathan Harley. Jonathan Harley is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
85.37
Michael Mccann threads the ball through to Alex Ferguson. Alex Ferguson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jamie James.
89.24
Carlton Oakley barges into Jonathan Harley. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jonathan Harley runs off the knock.
90.00
Ashley Fenton makes a simple pass to Kelvin Walker. Kelvin Walker threads the ball through to Quim Moreira. Quim Moreira shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Wrexham

Scunthorpe United
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
10
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
5
Yellow Cards
1
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
75.9%
24.1%
Play Area
27.8%
45.6%
26.6%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ashley Fenton of Wrexham

Match Ratings
1.Trevor Wiltord (GK)
6
2.Ashley Fenton (DEF)
8
3.Graeme Wright-Phillips (DEF)
6
4.Joe Marsden (DEF)
7
5.Jamie James (DEF)
6
6.Rio Mike (MID)
8
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)yellow card
5
 
12.Scott Kerr (MID)
0
13.Kelvin Walker (ATT)
7
14.Brian Elliott (MID)
0

1.Jonathan Riza (GK)
7
2.Darren Crooks (DEF)
5
3.Carlton Oakley (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Anthony Jobson (DEF)
6
5.Ledley Rowett (DEF)
6
6.Michael Mccann (MID)
6
7.Omer Andrews (MID)yellow card
6
8.Alex Ferguson (ATT)yellow card
5
9.Stan Godber (ATT)
6
10.Arthur Milburn (ATT)
6
11.Sylvain Salako (ATT)
6
 
12.Martin Barton (GK)
0
13.Chris Banks (DEF)
6
14.Brendan Fletcher (MID)
0