Match Report


WrexhamWrexham     Crystal PalaceCrystal Palace
David JacobsDavid Jacobs Computer Player Computer Player
Stephane ZenoniS. Zenoni68
G
1
G
68Nicholas YoudsN. Youds
Alejandro MolownyA. Molowny69
D
2
D
74Urvin RoyU. Roy
Bill ThirlwellB. Thirlwell69
D
3captain
D
69Manfa CasagrandeM. Casagrande
Julian BischoffJ. Bischoff67
D
4
D
65David MccallD. Mccall
Laurent LlacerL. Llacer67
M
5
D
62Kevin SchellK. Schell
Dominic MorrisonD. Morrison76
M
6
M
72Nwankwo GalliN. Galli
Guerino BizzarriG. Bizzarri73
M
captain7
M
57Jamie DuberryJ. Duberry
Fausto MangoneF. Mangone74
M
8
M
57Clive DaviesC. Davies
Jonas FranckeJ. Francke68
A
9
M
43Del CharlesD. Charles
Albrecht TurekA. Turek70
A
10
A
65Leon RahnL. Rahn
Markus WillM. Will73
A
11
A
59Matthieu JaurèsM. Jaurès
 
Lars EberleL. Eberle70
D
12
G
63David BoothD. Booth
Maxence NondaM. Nonda69
M
13
A
58Stefan ChianeseS. Chianese
Armando ZanoncelliA. Zanoncelli69
A
14
A
58Wayne BoydW. Boyd

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Racecourse Ground where Wrexham play host to Crystal Palace. A crowd of 16,744 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Wrexham are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Crystal Palace appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Lampard.


0.00
Crystal Palace kick off and get the match underway!
2.24
Julian Bischoff flicks a high ball forward to Guerino Bizzarri who takes it down. With a delightful solo run, Guerino Bizzarri stretches the opposition's defence. Guerino Bizzarri knocks the ball forward to Jonas Francke but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
6.15
Guerino Bizzarri chips the ball to his team mate, Albrecht Turek. Albrecht Turek whips in a cross ball towards Markus Will. Markus Will heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
12.28
Alejandro Molowny surges forward with the ball. Alejandro Molowny flicks the ball to his team mate, Markus Will. Markus Will shoots from long range. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
16.15
Dominic Morrison threads a neat ball through to Jonas Francke. Jonas Francke tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
18.35
Clive Davies flicks a high pass forward to Leon Rahn who brings the ball under control. Leon Rahn skips past Julian Bischoff! Leon Rahn takes a shot at goal. The ball dips but Bill Thirlwell blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
30.59
Clive Davies catches Dominic Morrison on the ankles. The referee calls over Clive Davies and shows him a yellow card! Dominic Morrison grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
33.06
Guerino Bizzarri threads a neat ball through to Markus Will. Markus Will plays a quick one-two with Albrecht Turek and rushes in on goal... Some world-class footwork from Markus Will provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
38.37
Julian Bischoff controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fausto Mangone. Fausto Mangone threads the ball through to Albrecht Turek. Albrecht Turek threads the ball through to Markus Will but he's offside!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Wrexham appear unchanged since the first half. Crystal Palace also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Wrexham get the second half underway!
47.14
David Mccall sees Jamie Duberry in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jamie Duberry flicks a high pass forward. Leon Rahn controls it well on his chest. Leon Rahn plays a quick one-two with Matthieu Jaurès and rushes in on goal... Bill Thirlwell hacks Leon Rahn from behind! Leon Rahn appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
53.04
Dominic Morrison sees Jonas Francke in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jonas Francke plays a one-two with Albrecht Turek and advances towards the goal... Jonas Francke comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but is denied by Nicholas Youds. Excellent save.
54.14
Del Charles flicks a high pass forward. Matthieu Jaurès collects the pass. Matthieu Jaurès knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.13
Manfa Casagrande knocks the ball forward to Clive Davies. Clive Davies makes a probing pass to Leon Rahn. Leon Rahn shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
59.41
Del Charles flicks a high pass forward. Matthieu Jaurès controls it well on his chest. Matthieu Jaurès shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
60.54
Nwankwo Galli hits a low pass to Matthieu Jaurès. Matthieu Jaurès controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Stephane Zenoni manages to gather it easily.
61.15
Guerino Bizzarri controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jonas Francke. Jonas Francke shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
69.54
Julian Bischoff knocks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Morrison. Dominic Morrison plays the ball forward to Albrecht Turek. Albrecht Turek lofts in a cross ball towards Jonas Francke. Jonas Francke connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it rises well off target!
71.29
Jamie Duberry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leon Rahn. Leon Rahn knocks in a cross ball towards Matthieu Jaurès. Matthieu Jaurès outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Solid save from Stephane Zenoni.
77.52
Wrexham have made a substitution with Maxence Nonda replacing Dominic Morrison .
78.57
Nwankwo Galli flicks a high pass forward. Leon Rahn controls it well on his chest. Leon Rahn cuts inside the box! Bill Thirlwell comes in with a late challenge on Leon Rahn. Penalty not given!!
83.38
Guerino Bizzarri makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Albrecht Turek. Albrecht Turek knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.15
Jamie Duberry chips the ball to his team mate, Matthieu Jaurès. Matthieu Jaurès shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
90.00
Kevin Schell flicks a high pass forward. Del Charles comfortably collects the pass. Del Charles laces a weighted ball forward to Leon Rahn. Leon Rahn advances inside the box! Leon Rahn makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Stephane Zenoni is on top of it.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Wrexham

Crystal Palace
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
32.1%
42.3%
25.6%

Scorers
Markus Will 12, 33

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Markus Will of Wrexham

Match Ratings
1.Stephane Zenoni (GK)
7
2.Alejandro Molowny (DEF)
7
3.Bill Thirlwell (DEF)
6
4.Julian Bischoff (DEF)
6
5.Laurent Llacer (MID)
6
6.Dominic Morrison (MID)
7
7.Guerino Bizzarri (MID)
7
8.Fausto Mangone (MID)
6
9.Jonas Francke (ATT)
6
10.Albrecht Turek (ATT)
7
11.Markus Will (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Lars Eberle (DEF)
0
13.Maxence Nonda (MID)
6
14.Armando Zanoncelli (ATT)
0

1.Nicholas Youds (GK)
6
2.Urvin Roy (DEF)
6
3.Manfa Casagrande (DEF)
6
4.David Mccall (DEF)
6
5.Kevin Schell (DEF)
6
6.Nwankwo Galli (MID)
6
7.Jamie Duberry (MID)
6
8.Clive Davies (MID)yellow card
6
9.Del Charles (MID)
6
10.Leon Rahn (ATT)
7
11.Matthieu Jaurès (ATT)
6
 
12.David Booth (GK)
0
13.Stefan Chianese (ATT)
0
14.Wayne Boyd (ATT)
0