Match Report


WrexhamWrexham     Manchester CityManchester City
Computer Player Computer Player Steve Little Steve Little
Miel LuijpersM. Luijpers47
G
1
G
72Philipp MeyerP. Meyer
Niccolo SerrantN. Serrant59
D
2
D
71Kevin YoungK. Young
Alberto GomesA. Gomes59
D
3
D
71Nico SachsN. Sachs
Massimiliano FuscoM. Fusco57
D
4
D
65Leevi KurstotL. Kurstot
Sol NichollsS. Nicholls56
D
5
D
74Mile CooneyM. Cooney
Pieter DarwinkelP. Darwinkel61
M
6
M
66Vadim PeklushenkoV. Peklushenko
Daniel RamosD. Ramos55
M
captain7captain
M
77Les ShieldsL. Shields
Thomas OehrliT. Oehrli52
A
8
M
65Titus KirklandT. Kirkland
Nick FoxN. Fox50
A
9
M
64Niccol˜ FilippiniN. Filippini
Alec BremnerA. Bremner49
A
10
A
71Richard WilliamsonR. Williamson
Simon FreundS. Freund47
A
11
A
66Rui TeixeiraR. Teixeira
 
Carl FowlerC. Fowler53
M
12
D
69Jan KistnerJ. Kistner
Clive MintoC. Minto48
D
13
A
71Graeme RodgersG. Rodgers
Vegard HalleV. Halle41
M
14
M
67Octavian NoicaO. Noica

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Racecourse Ground where Wrexham play host to Manchester City. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Wrexham are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Lee Scales.


0.00
Wrexham kick off the first half!
4.15
Nico Sachs flicks a high pass forward. Les Shields holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Les Shields deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Williamson. Richard Williamson shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Miel Luijpers smothers it!
6.57
Les Shields controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Williamson. Richard Williamson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sol Nicholls.
14.50
Sol Nicholls barges into Richard Williamson. Sol Nicholls is warned by the referee! Richard Williamson runs off the knock.
21.58
Niccol˜ Filippini decides to run forward with the ball. Niccol˜ Filippini shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
27.08
Nico Sachs flicks a high pass forward to Vadim Peklushenko who brings the ball under control. Vadim Peklushenko threads the ball through to Rui Teixeira. Rui Teixeira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.38
Vadim Peklushenko threads a neat ball through to Rui Teixeira. Rui Teixeira finds some space and shoots from distance. Miel Luijpers gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
34.52
Sol Nicholls pushes up the pitch. Seeing a gap ahead, Sol Nicholls laces a through ball forward to Nick Fox. Nick Fox shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
36.10
Leevi Kurstot knocks the ball to his team mate, Titus Kirkland. Titus Kirkland sees a break and surges forward. Titus Kirkland makes a defence splitting pass to Rui Teixeira. Some good footwork from Rui Teixeira provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
38.03
Daniel Ramos clumsily knocks into Niccol˜ Filippini. The referee calls over Daniel Ramos and warns him to calm down! Niccol˜ Filippini hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.21
Les Shields flicks a high ball forward to Richard Williamson who takes it down. Richard Williamson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alberto Gomes.
40.13
Niccol˜ Filippini advances with the ball. Niccol˜ Filippini shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
42.35
Titus Kirkland comes in with a late challenge on Daniel Ramos. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Daniel Ramos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
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. Manchester City also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Manchester City kick off the second half!
49.20
Niccol˜ Filippini kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Williamson. Richard Williamson shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
51.22
Les Shields makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rui Teixeira. Rui Teixeira makes a pass forward but Richard Williamson is yards offside!
53.10
Les Shields threads a neat ball through to Richard Williamson. Richard Williamson shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
54.35
Titus Kirkland deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Williamson. Richard Williamson cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Richard Williamson provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Richard Williamson scores for Manchester City!!
59.03
Daniel Ramos flicks a high pass forward to Nick Fox who brings the ball under control. Nick Fox lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas Oehrli. Thomas Oehrli makes a convincing header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
65.40
Sol Nicholls flicks a high pass forward. Pieter Darwinkel collects the pass. Pieter Darwinkel sees Nick Fox in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nick Fox knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Philipp Meyer who gathers it comfortably.
66.37
Leevi Kurstot pushes up the pitch. Leevi Kurstot darts forward. Leevi Kurstot sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
67.05
Showing composure, Niccol˜ Filippini plays the ball forward to Rui Teixeira. Rui Teixeira shoots from long range but somehow Miel Luijpers manages to keep it out.
69.06
Titus Kirkland threads a neat ball through to Rui Teixeira. Rui Teixeira finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
71.38
Daniel Ramos makes a simple pass to Simon Freund. Simon Freund knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Leevi Kurstot.
72.20
Les Shields sees Rui Teixeira in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rui Teixeira tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Miel Luijpers.
77.40
Titus Kirkland kicks a strong pass forward to Rui Teixeira. Rui Teixeira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.47
Alberto Gomes flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Ramos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniel Ramos flicks a high ball forward to Simon Freund who takes it down. Simon Freund lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas Oehrli. Thomas Oehrli connects with a diving header but it flies just wide!
84.43
Nico Sachs sees a break and surges forward. Nico Sachs knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Williamson. Richard Williamson shoots from long range. Miel Luijpers gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
85.44
Mile Cooney flicks a high ball forward to Titus Kirkland who takes it down. Titus Kirkland flicks a high pass forward to Richard Williamson who brings the ball under control. Richard Williamson tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
89.07
Titus Kirkland threads a neat ball through to Richard Williamson. Richard Williamson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Wrexham

Manchester City
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
9
Shots off Target
2
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
23.9%
76.1%
Play Area
35.2%
46.6%
18.2%

Scorers
Thomas Oehrli 59
Richard Williamson 54

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Miel Luijpers of Wrexham

Match Ratings
1.Miel Luijpers (GK)
9
2.Niccolo Serrant (DEF)
6
3.Alberto Gomes (DEF)
6
4.Massimiliano Fusco (DEF)
6
5.Sol Nicholls (DEF)
6
6.Pieter Darwinkel (MID)
6
7.Daniel Ramos (MID)
6
8.Thomas Oehrli (ATT)goal scored
7
9.Nick Fox (ATT)
6
10.Alec Bremner (ATT)
6
11.Simon Freund (ATT)
6
 
12.Carl Fowler (MID)
0
13.Clive Minto (DEF)
0
14.Vegard Halle (MID)
0

1.Philipp Meyer (GK)
6
2.Kevin Young (DEF)
6
3.Nico Sachs (DEF)
7
4.Leevi Kurstot (DEF)
7
5.Mile Cooney (DEF)
6
6.Vadim Peklushenko (MID)
6
7.Les Shields (MID)
7
8.Titus Kirkland (MID)yellow card
7
9.Niccol˜ Filippini (MID)
7
10.Richard Williamson (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Rui Teixeira (ATT)
6
 
12.Jan Kistner (DEF)
0
13.Graeme Rodgers (ATT)
0
14.Octavian Noica (MID)
0