Match Report


WrexhamWrexham     Newcastle UnitedNewcastle United
David JacobsDavid Jacobs Jay Livermore Jay Livermore
Ivan VergesI. Verges74
G
1
G
83Ian GreavesI. Greaves
Paul RichterP. Richter66
D
2
D
74Rosario CassettiR. Cassetti
Bill ThirlwellB. Thirlwell68
D
3
D
75Tonton GustafssonT. Gustafsson
Alejandro MolownyA. Molowny68
D
4
D
73Corrado TuratoC. Turato
Dominic MorrisonD. Morrison76
M
5
D
70Hannes SchöllH. Schöll
Nunzio CampedelliN. Campedelli67
M
6
M
73Oliver KirschnerO. Kirschner
Maxence NondaM. Nonda69
M
7
M
76Benício DidiB. Didi
Fausto MangoneF. Mangone73
M
captain8captain
M
79Benoit GiacobboB. Giacobbo
Pedro MarcelinoP. Marcelino68
A
9
A
77Dries HermansD. Hermans
Armando ZanoncelliA. Zanoncelli69
A
10
A
78Francis DefoeF. Defoe
Anselmo CudiniA. Cudini72
A
11
A
71Ljubisa CarboneL. Carbone
 
Colin ShawC. Shaw35
D
12
D
81Rolf GimplR. Gimpl
Federico PantanoF. Pantano70
M
13
M
75Franceco CupiF. Cupi
Albrecht TurekA. Turek70
A
14
A
85Paul SterjovskiP. Sterjovski

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Racecourse Ground where Wrexham play host to Newcastle United. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Wrexham are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Newcastle United appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Nick Fenton.


0.00
Newcastle United start the match!
3.08
Tonton Gustafsson chips the ball to his team mate, Benoit Giacobbo. Benoit Giacobbo passes the ball forward to Francis Defoe. Francis Defoe lofts in a cross ball towards Dries Hermans. Dries Hermans fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball strikes Bill Thirlwell's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
4.32
Benoit Giacobbo takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Pedro Marcelino reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
6.39
Tonton Gustafsson flicks the ball to his team mate, Benício Didi. Benício Didi threads a neat ball through to Ljubisa Carbone. Ljubisa Carbone advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Ljubisa Carbone provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
9.44
Rosario Cassetti kicks a strong pass forward to Benoit Giacobbo. Benoit Giacobbo passes the ball forward to Ljubisa Carbone. Ljubisa Carbone finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
10.40
Corrado Turato makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Benoit Giacobbo. Benoit Giacobbo knocks the ball forward to Dries Hermans. Dries Hermans knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alejandro Molowny.
12.00
Corrado Turato makes a simple pass to Oliver Kirschner. Oliver Kirschner threads a neat ball through to Dries Hermans. Dries Hermans lofts in a cross ball towards Ljubisa Carbone. Ljubisa Carbone is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
18.36
Tonton Gustafsson sees Benício Didi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Benício Didi changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Benício Didi knocks in a cross ball towards Francis Defoe. Francis Defoe flicks the ball with his head but it flies just off target!
20.10
Rosario Cassetti threads a neat ball through to Benício Didi. Benício Didi threads a neat ball through to Francis Defoe. Francis Defoe runs straight at the defence! Francis Defoe takes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
24.46
Alejandro Molowny chips the ball to his team mate, Maxence Nonda. Maxence Nonda hits a low pass to Armando Zanoncelli. Armando Zanoncelli threads the ball through to Anselmo Cudini but he's offside!
26.07
Nunzio Campedelli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pedro Marcelino. Pedro Marcelino plays a scrappy one-two with Anselmo Cudini and stumbles forward towards the goal... Pedro Marcelino comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but Ian Greaves reads it well. Fabulous stop!
27.04
Benício Didi threads a neat ball through to Francis Defoe. Francis Defoe knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ivan Verges who gathers it comfortably.
28.36
Benício Didi catches Maxence Nonda on the ankles. The referee calls over Benício Didi and shows him a yellow card! Maxence Nonda runs off the knock.
30.27
Alejandro Molowny makes a simple pass to Nunzio Campedelli. Nunzio Campedelli flicks a high pass forward. Anselmo Cudini collects the pass. Anselmo Cudini knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rosario Cassetti.
32.34
Bill Thirlwell plays the ball forward to Maxence Nonda. Maxence Nonda hits a low pass to Pedro Marcelino. Pedro Marcelino makes a pass forward but Armando Zanoncelli is yards offside!
33.16
Oliver Kirschner chips the ball to his team mate, Francis Defoe. Francis Defoe knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.11
Bill Thirlwell kicks a strong pass forward to Nunzio Campedelli. Nunzio Campedelli flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Marcelino controls it well on his chest. Pedro Marcelino knocks in a cross ball towards Armando Zanoncelli. Armando Zanoncelli makes a convincing header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
36.58
Benoit Giacobbo plays the ball forward to Ljubisa Carbone. Ljubisa Carbone whips in a cross ball towards Francis Defoe. Francis Defoe makes a convincing header but it's drastically wayward!
38.07
Maxence Nonda kicks a strong pass forward to Anselmo Cudini. Anselmo Cudini shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
40.45
Nunzio Campedelli laces a through ball forward to Anselmo Cudini. Anselmo Cudini finds some space and shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
Oliver Kirschner flicks the ball to his team mate, Dries Hermans. Dries Hermans lofts in a cross ball towards Ljubisa Carbone. Ljubisa Carbone makes a deft header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Wrexham appear unchanged since the first half. Newcastle United have changed their lineup with Rolf Gimpl replacing Rosario Cassetti. The Newcastle United players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Wrexham get the second half underway!
47.03
Alejandro Molowny knocks the ball forward to Nunzio Campedelli. Seeing a gap ahead, Nunzio Campedelli plays the ball forward to Anselmo Cudini. Anselmo Cudini finds some space and shoots from distance but Ian Greaves reads it well. Fabulous stop!
51.27
Tonton Gustafsson breaks forward. Tonton Gustafsson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dries Hermans. Dries Hermans shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
54.54
Maxence Nonda barges into Oliver Kirschner. The referee warns Maxence Nonda to calm down! Oliver Kirschner carries on, but is struggling a bit.
55.15
Corrado Turato makes a simple pass to Benoit Giacobbo. Benoit Giacobbo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francis Defoe. Francis Defoe whips in a cross ball towards Ljubisa Carbone. Ljubisa Carbone outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Ivan Verges didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
60.25
Newcastle United have made 2 substitutions with Franceco Cupi replacing Benício Didi and Paul Sterjovski replacing Ljubisa Carbone .
61.31
Dominic Morrison advances with the ball. Dominic Morrison finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Ian Greaves.
62.19
Dominic Morrison takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Franceco Cupi jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
67.18
Paul Richter passes the ball forward to Dominic Morrison. Dominic Morrison sees a break and surges forward. Dominic Morrison cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Dominic Morrison provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Wrexham!
77.15
Wrexham have made a substitution with Federico Pantano replacing Paul Richter .Newcastle United appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
79.30
Oliver Kirschner threads a neat ball through to Paul Sterjovski. Paul Sterjovski knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.41
With some swift thinking, Fausto Mangone plays the ball forward to Armando Zanoncelli. Armando Zanoncelli finds some space and shoots from distance but Ian Greaves is on top of it.
87.49
Nunzio Campedelli chips the ball to his team mate, Pedro Marcelino. Pedro Marcelino plays a scrappy one-two with Anselmo Cudini and stumbles forward towards the goal... Pedro Marcelino tries a spectacular strike. It's there!! Ian Greaves has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Wrexham

Newcastle United
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
2
7
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41.5%
58.5%
Play Area
29.3%
42.7%
28%

Scorers
Anselmo Cudini 40
Dominic Morrison 67
Pedro Marcelino 87

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dominic Morrison of Wrexham

Match Ratings
1.Ivan Verges (GK)
6
2.Paul Richter (DEF)
6
3.Bill Thirlwell (DEF)
6
4.Alejandro Molowny (DEF)
6
5.Dominic Morrison (MID)goal scored
9
6.Nunzio Campedelli (MID)
8
7.Maxence Nonda (MID)
6
8.Fausto Mangone (MID)
6
9.Pedro Marcelino (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Armando Zanoncelli (ATT)
6
11.Anselmo Cudini (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Colin Shaw (DEF)
0
13.Federico Pantano (MID)
6
14.Albrecht Turek (ATT)
0

1.Ian Greaves (GK)
7
2.Rosario Cassetti (DEF)
6
3.Tonton Gustafsson (DEF)
7
4.Corrado Turato (DEF)
6
5.Hannes Schöll (DEF)
6
6.Oliver Kirschner (MID)
6
7.Benício Didi (MID)yellow card
7
8.Benoit Giacobbo (MID)
7
9.Dries Hermans (ATT)
6
10.Francis Defoe (ATT)
7
11.Ljubisa Carbone (ATT)
7
 
12.Rolf Gimpl (DEF)
6
13.Franceco Cupi (MID)
6
14.Paul Sterjovski (ATT)
6