Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Ninian Park where Cardiff City play host to Plymouth Argyle. A crowd of 18,120 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Cardiff City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Plymouth Argyle appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ashley Middleton.
The pitch is in great condition.
Cardiff City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Plymouth Argyle appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ashley Middleton.
0.00
0-0Plymouth Argyle kick off and get the first half underway!
4.42
0-0Gilles Koné threads a neat ball through to Robert Wolf. Robert Wolf knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.17
0-0Dragos Punga hits a low pass to Yuriy Yaremchuk. Yuriy Yaremchuk shoots from 25 yards but Jakob Simonsen reads it well. Good save!
15.52
Federico Pinton threads the ball through to Paolo Kirkland. Paolo Kirkland shoots from 20 yards but Andrei Savu is on top of his game. He makes it look easy!
21.35
Gregory Silvestre flicks a high pass forward. Omer Bramble collects the pass. Omer Bramble surges forward with the ball. Omer Bramble shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Jakob Simonsen!
24.28
Richard Carrick makes a beautiful solo run. Richard Carrick makes a simple pass to Anthony Moens. Anthony Moens 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 save!
27.55
0-1Ahmed Ramdani threads a neat ball through to Anthony Moens. Anthony Moens whips in a cross ball towards Federico Pinton. Federico Pinton heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
32.03
0-1Yurtcan Abdullah comes in with a late challenge on Jesper Myssing. The referee warns Yurtcan Abdullah to calm down! Jesper Myssing hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.12
Dragos Punga makes a probing pass to Robert Wolf. Robert Wolf shoots from distance. Jakob Simonsen gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
44.35
Gregory Silvestre flicks a high pass forward. Omer Bramble holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Omer Bramble changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Omer Bramble knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Wolf. Robert Wolf connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Cardiff City appear unchanged since the first half. Plymouth Argyle also appear unchanged since the first half. The Cardiff City players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Cardiff City kick off the second half!
48.14
1-1Claudio Di Canio flicks a high pass forward to Shig Kimura who brings the ball under control. Shig Kimura hits a low pass to Federico Pinton. Federico Pinton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
51.12
Ahmed Ramdani takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Yurtcan Abdullah. Yurtcan Abdullah laces a weighted ball forward to Federico Pinton. Federico Pinton tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
54.10
Yuriy Yaremchuk hits a low pass to Jesper Myssing. Jesper Myssing whips in a cross ball towards Gilles Koné. Gilles Koné is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Jakob Simonsen comfortably punches it away to safety.
59.20
Gregory Silvestre chips the ball to his team mate, Dragos Punga. Dragos Punga knocks the ball forward to Robert Wolf. Robert Wolf rushes past Claudio Di Canio! Robert Wolf rockets a shot on goal. Wonderful reactions from Jakob Simonsen keeps it out!
60.13
1-1Cardiff City have made 2 substitutions with Leon Bramble replacing Dragos Punga and Jason Elenio replacing Robert Wolf .Plymouth Argyle have made a substitution with Robert Barmby replacing Eddie Stewart .
65.44
1-1Ian Milburn flicks the ball to his team mate, Yuriy Yaremchuk. Yuriy Yaremchuk chips the ball to his team mate, Omer Bramble. Omer Bramble knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Gilles Koné is offside!
66.57
Federico Pinton takes a short throw-in bringing Richard Carrick into play. Richard Carrick plays the ball forward to Paolo Kirkland. Paolo Kirkland shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Andrei Savu!
71.54
Ian Milburn flicks a high pass forward to Yuriy Yaremchuk who brings the ball under control. Yuriy Yaremchuk deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Claudio Marquitos. Claudio Marquitos advances inside the box! Claudio Marquitos tries a spectacular strike. Jakob Simonsen gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
72.37
Robert Barmby sees Richard Carrick in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Richard Carrick chips the ball to his team mate, Federico Pinton. Some silky footwork from Federico Pinton provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Andrei Savu reads it well. Good save!
73.33
Ian Milburn sees Omer Bramble in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Omer Bramble sees Jesper Myssing in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jesper Myssing knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.55
Gregory Silvestre surges forward with the ball. Gregory Silvestre threads a neat ball through to Jesper Myssing. Jesper Myssing makes a simple pass, allowing Yuriy Yaremchuk to run into the box. Yuriy Yaremchuk muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but is denied by Jakob Simonsen. Excellent save.
77.05
Ahmed Ramdani flicks a high pass forward to Shig Kimura who brings the ball under control. Shig Kimura shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
79.02
Gregory Silvestre flicks the ball to his team mate, Jason Elenio. Jason Elenio lofts in a cross ball towards Yuriy Yaremchuk. Yuriy Yaremchuk connects with a diving header but it flies wide!
83.40
Shig Kimura threads the ball through to Anthony Moens. Anthony Moens flicks a high pass forward to Richard Carrick who brings the ball under control. Richard Carrick tries a spectacular long range effort. Andrei Savu gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
84.51
Without breaking stride, Leon Bramble plays the ball forward to Gilles Koné. Gilles Koné lofts in a cross ball towards Leon Bramble. Leon Bramble gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
89.53
Gregory Silvestre makes a probing pass to Ian Milburn. With a delightful solo run, Ian Milburn stretches the opposition's defence. Ian Milburn hits a low pass to Jesper Myssing. Some awkward footwork from Jesper Myssing provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
10
7
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.3%
37.7%
Play Area
24.7%
42.9%
32.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jakob Simonsen of Plymouth Argyle |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Andrei Savu (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Darius Oakes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ian Milburn (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Gregory Silvestre (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Dragos Punga (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Yuriy Yaremchuk (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Omer Bramble (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Claudio Marquitos (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jesper Myssing (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Gilles Koné (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Robert Wolf (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | John Morrison (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Leon Bramble (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jason Elenio (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Jakob Simonsen (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Jakob Seibert (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Claudio Di Canio (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Yurtcan Abdullah (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Eddie Stewart (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Richard Carrick (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Ahmed Ramdani (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Shig Kimura (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Federico Pinton (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Anthony Moens (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Paolo Kirkland (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Robert Barmby (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Billy Patterson (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alun Bailey (MID) | 0 | |