Match Report
| Wrexham | Wrexham |  |  | York City | York City | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Trevor Wiltord | T. Wiltord |  | 49 | G |  | 1 | | G | 44 | | Clive Davies | C. Davies | |||||||||
| Ashley Fenton | A. Fenton | | 61 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 57 | | Brian Barmby | B. Barmby | |||||||||
| Graeme Wright-Phillips | G. Wright-Phillips | | 54 | D | | 3 | | D | 54 | | Nick Black | N. Black | |||||||||
| Joe Marsden | J. Marsden | | 46 | D | | 4 | | D | 51 | | Eoin Beckham | E. Beckham | |||||||||
| Jamie James | J. James | | 41 | D |  | | 5 | | D | 48 | | Chris Vernazza | C. Vernazza | ||||||||
| Rio Mike | R. Mike | | 64 | M | | 6 | | M | 59 | | Stanley Wetherall | S. Wetherall | |||||||||
| Daniele Le Tissier | D. Le Tissier | | 60 | M | | 7 | | | M | 47 | | Lomano Whelan | L. Whelan | ||||||||
| Steven Eadie | S. Eadie | | 55 | M | | 8 | | M | 45 | | Carl Benali | C. Benali | |||||||||
| Jonathan Harley | J. Harley | | 51 | A | | 9 | | A | 52 | | Eoin Cooper | E. Cooper | |||||||||
| Gary Matthews | G. Matthews | | 47 | A | | 10 | | A | 51 | | Neil Taylor | N. Taylor | |||||||||
| Quim Moreira | Q. Moreira |  | 47 | A | | 11 | | A | 47 | | Rio Beagrie | R. Beagrie | |||||||||
| Scott Kerr | S. Kerr | | 55 | M | | 12 | | D | 46 | | Syd Barry | S. Barry | |||||||||
| Kelvin Walker | K. Walker | | 45 | A | | 13 | | A | 45 | | Danny Pearce | D. Pearce | |||||||||
| Brian Elliott | B. Elliott | | 44 | M | | 14 | | A | 44 | | Leon Griffin | L. Griffin | |||||||||
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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Racecourse Ground where Wrexham play host to York City. A crowd of 4,444 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Wrexham and York City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dave Bolton.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Wrexham and York City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dave Bolton.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and York City get the match underway!
3.26
0-0Joe Marsden boots it upfield. Gary Matthews shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
6.57
0-0Carl Benali makes a beautiful solo run. Carl Benali whips in a cross ball towards Eoin Cooper. Eoin Cooper is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but is denied by Trevor Wiltord. Excellent save.
12.52
0-0Nick Black hacks Steven Eadie from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Steven Eadie hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.15
Joe Marsden kicks a strong pass forward to Rio Mike. Rio Mike deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Harley. Jonathan Harley whips in a cross ball towards Quim Moreira. Quim Moreira knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
21.47
Brian Barmby flicks the ball to his team mate, Carl Benali. Carl Benali passes the ball forward to Neil Taylor. Neil Taylor finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
22.48
Graeme Wright-Phillips plays the ball forward to Steven Eadie. Steven Eadie advances with the ball. Steven Eadie whips in a cross ball towards Gary Matthews. Gary Matthews directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
27.41
Stanley Wetherall hits a low pass to Neil Taylor. Neil Taylor tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
36.32
Showing composure, Joe Marsden laces a through ball forward to Daniele Le Tissier. Daniele Le Tissier flicks a high ball forward to Gary Matthews who takes it down. Gary Matthews knocks in a cross ball towards Jonathan Harley. Jonathan Harley finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Clive Davies reads it well. Excellent keeping!
39.25
Steven Eadie threads a neat ball through to Quim Moreira. Quim Moreira whips in a cross ball towards Gary Matthews. Gary Matthews connects with a diving header but it flies just off target!
40.53
0-0Stanley Wetherall chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Taylor. Neil Taylor knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Daniele Le Tissier knocks the ball to his team mate, Quim Moreira. Quim Moreira finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
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. York City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Wrexham kick off the second half!
47.33
0-0Rio Mike knocks the ball to his team mate, Quim Moreira. Quim Moreira whips in a cross ball towards Jonathan Harley. Eoin Beckham hacks Jonathan Harley from behind! Penalty not given!!
51.03
0-1Lomano Whelan makes a simple pass to Neil Taylor. Neil Taylor shoots from 25 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Neil Taylor!
55.33
Carl Benali flicks a high pass forward to Neil Taylor who brings the ball neatly under control. Neil Taylor knocks in a cross ball towards Rio Beagrie. Rio Beagrie makes a looping header on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
57.26
Nick Black makes a beautiful solo run. With some swift thinking, Nick Black plays the ball forward to Rio Beagrie. Rio Beagrie knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Trevor Wiltord who gathers it comfortably.
59.02
Carl Benali flicks a high pass forward. Eoin Cooper collects the pass. Eoin Cooper whips in a cross ball towards Neil Taylor. With a superhuman jump, Neil Taylor connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Good keeping from Trevor Wiltord as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
60.29
0-1Wrexham have made a substitution with Kelvin Walker replacing Steven Eadie .
69.04
Carl Benali deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eoin Cooper. Eoin Cooper knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Trevor Wiltord who gathers it comfortably.
78.20
Joe Marsden sees a break and surges forward. Joe Marsden kicks a strong pass forward to Gary Matthews. Gary Matthews plays a scrappy one-two with Quim Moreira and advances towards the goal... Gary Matthews takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Clive Davies smothers it!
85.10
Stanley Wetherall kicks a strong pass forward to Rio Beagrie. Rio Beagrie controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
90.00
Carl Benali makes a probing pass to Eoin Cooper. Eoin Cooper shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.1%
51.9%
Play Area
34.2%
41.8%
24.1%
Scorers
| Neil Taylor 51 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Neil Taylor of York City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Trevor Wiltord (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Ashley Fenton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Graeme Wright-Phillips (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Joe Marsden (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Jamie James (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rio Mike (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Daniele Le Tissier (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Steven Eadie (MID) | 8 | |
| 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. | Clive Davies (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Brian Barmby (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nick Black (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Eoin Beckham (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Chris Vernazza (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stanley Wetherall (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Lomano Whelan (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Carl Benali (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Eoin Cooper (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Neil Taylor (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Rio Beagrie (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Syd Barry (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Danny Pearce (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Leon Griffin (ATT) | 0 | |