Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Racecourse Ground where Wrexham play host to Newcastle United. A crowd of 19,843 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
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 Laurent Mettomo.


0.00
Newcastle United get the match underway!
4.15
Kieron Power barges into Markus Will. Kieron Power is warned by the referee! Markus Will runs off the knock.
9.38
Tonton Gustafsson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Franco Paredes. Franco Paredes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Miguel Dominguez. Miguel Dominguez passes the ball forward but Paul Sterjovski is offside!
15.56
Franceco Cupi catches Maxence Nonda on the ankles. Franceco Cupi is given a warning by the referee! Maxence Nonda hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.33
Tonton Gustafsson plays the ball forward to Franco Paredes. Franco Paredes sees Paul Sterjovski in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Sterjovski plays a scrappy one-two with Miguel Dominguez and stumbles forward towards the goal... Paul Sterjovski cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Paul Sterjovski!
20.29
Showing fabulous composure, Tonton Gustafsson plays the ball forward to Franco Paredes. Franco Paredes sees space and advances. Franco Paredes makes a simple pass, allowing Jesper Jensen to run into the box. Jesper Jensen looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
28.22
Franco Paredes flicks a high pass forward. Paul Sterjovski collects the pass. Paul Sterjovski plays a one-two with Jesper Jensen and advances towards the goal... Paul Sterjovski shows great control and tries a shot on goal but is denied by Lars Eberle. Excellent block.
30.23
Lars Eberle decides to run forward with the ball. Lars Eberle flicks a high pass forward to Markus Will who brings the ball under control. Markus Will knocks the ball forward to Armando Zanoncelli but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
32.54
Lars Eberle kicks a strong pass forward to Maxence Nonda. Maxence Nonda runs straight at the opposition's defence. Maxence Nonda finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Rick Willis.
34.43
Fausto Mangone takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Paul Sterjovski gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
40.07
Oliver Kirschner darts forward. Oliver Kirschner flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Dominguez controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Miguel Dominguez muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Solid save from Stephane Zenoni.
44.28
Maxence Nonda threads a neat ball through to Markus Will. Markus Will controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
Julian Bischoff makes a simple pass to Maxence Nonda. Maxence Nonda makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Albrecht Turek. Albrecht Turek shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
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. Newcastle United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Wrexham players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Wrexham kick off the second half!
48.04
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
49.19
Lars Eberle knocks the ball forward to Dominic Morrison. Dominic Morrison flicks a high ball forward to Armando Zanoncelli who takes it down. Armando Zanoncelli threads a neat ball through to Markus Will. Markus Will shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
53.22
Maxence Nonda chips the ball to his team mate, Armando Zanoncelli. Armando Zanoncelli controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
54.32
Tonton Gustafsson chips the ball to his team mate, Oliver Kirschner. Oliver Kirschner flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Dominguez collects the pass. Miguel Dominguez plays a one-two with Jesper Jensen and rushes in on goal... Miguel Dominguez tries a spectacular strike but it flies just off target!
59.59
Lars Eberle runs forward with the ball. Lars Eberle flicks a high pass forward to Albrecht Turek who brings the ball under control. Albrecht Turek knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rick Willis who gathers it comfortably.
60.58
Wrexham appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. Newcastle United have made 3 substitutions with Corrado Turato replacing Tonton Gustafsson, Benício Didi replacing Franceco Cupi and Francis Defoe replacing Paul Sterjovski .
66.11
Oliver Kirschner flicks the ball to his team mate, Francis Defoe. Francis Defoe knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stephane Zenoni who gathers it comfortably.
67.02
Kieron Power flicks the ball to his team mate, Benício Didi. Benício Didi flicks a high pass forward. Jesper Jensen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jesper Jensen shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
77.01
Wrexham have made 2 substitutions with Guerino Bizzarri replacing Maxence Nonda and Jonas Francke replacing Albrecht Turek .
79.46
Oliver Kirschner receives the ball from a throw-in from Franco Paredes. Oliver Kirschner flicks a high pass forward. Francis Defoe controls it well on his chest. Francis Defoe knocks in a cross ball towards Miguel Dominguez. Miguel Dominguez rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is tipped over by Stephane Zenoni.
80.12
Oliver Kirschner takes a quick corner, playing it short to Hannes Schöll. Hannes Schöll shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it rises well off target!
81.33
Benício Didi threads a neat ball through to Jesper Jensen. Jesper Jensen shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
84.53
Alejandro Molowny passes the ball forward to Nunzio Campedelli. Nunzio Campedelli darts forward. Nunzio Campedelli shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
85.38
Oliver Kirschner comes in with a late challenge on Fausto Mangone. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Fausto Mangone hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.32
Lars Eberle knocks the ball to his team mate, Nunzio Campedelli. Nunzio Campedelli kicks a strong pass forward to Jonas Francke. Jonas Francke sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Rick Willis with no chance!! Goal for Wrexham!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
28.6%
41.7%
29.8%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Paul Sterjovski of Newcastle United

Match Ratings