Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Proact Stadium where Chesterfield play host to Wrexham. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Chesterfield are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Wrexham appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Chesterfield are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Wrexham appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Chesterfield start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.32
0-0Seth Eadie flicks the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Barton. Niccolo Barton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adolfo José Mari. Adolfo José Mari passes the ball forward but Dale Ripley is offside!
3.51
0-0Don Matteo knocks the ball forward to Rick Leiwakabessy. Rick Leiwakabessy takes it forward alone. Rick Leiwakabessy shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
6.47
1-0Terry Moffat passes the ball forward to Niccolo Barton. Niccolo Barton takes it forward alone. Niccolo Barton knocks the ball to his team mate, Dale Ripley. Dale Ripley shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
10.54
1-0Omer Lumsdon surges forward with the ball. Omer Lumsdon lofts in a cross ball towards Adolfo José Mari. Adolfo José Mari heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Stanley Gascoigne!
12.56
1-0Terry Moffat flicks the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Barton. Niccolo Barton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Matteo. John Matteo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hans Braat.
14.46
Nwankwo Wainwright passes the ball forward to Rick Leiwakabessy. Rick Leiwakabessy flicks the ball to his team mate, Jóhann Ásgeirsson. Jóhann Ásgeirsson shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Christian Nyarko!
15.34
1-0Linus Wallner clumsily knocks into Omer Lumsdon. Linus Wallner is given a warning by the referee! Omer Lumsdon gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
21.43
Pieter Riccio passes the ball forward to Adolfo José Mari. Adolfo José Mari passes the ball forward but Dale Ripley is offside!
22.43
Niccolo Barton makes a simple pass to Dale Ripley. Dale Ripley knocks the ball forward to John Matteo. John Matteo shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
28.47
Terry Moffat kicks a strong pass forward to Pieter Riccio. Pieter Riccio makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adolfo José Mari. Adolfo José Mari deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dale Ripley but the linesman indicates offside!
30.16
Linus Wallner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jóhann Ásgeirsson. Jóhann Ásgeirsson knocks the ball forward to Billy Wilcox but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
32.56
Omer Lumsdon advances with the ball. Omer Lumsdon shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
34.35
Omer Lumsdon makes a probing pass to Dale Ripley. Dale Ripley threads the ball through to Adolfo José Mari but he's offside!
44.20
Chritophe Isabey knocks the ball forward to Carl Fletcher. Carl Fletcher controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with Wrexham kicking off!
48.34
Nwankwo Wainwright chips the ball to his team mate, Chritophe Isabey. Chritophe Isabey passes the ball forward to Jóhann Ásgeirsson. Jóhann Ásgeirsson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
53.32
Malcolm Lawrence flicks the ball to his team mate, Omer Lumsdon. Omer Lumsdon chips the ball to his team mate, Dale Ripley. Dale Ripley knocks the ball forward to John Matteo. John Matteo tries a spectacular strike. Stanley Gascoigne easily smothers it.
67.43
Omer Lumsdon knocks the ball to his team mate, Dale Ripley. Dale Ripley makes a probing pass to John Matteo. John Matteo takes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
69.08
Wes Finney makes a beautiful solo run. Wes Finney shoots from outside the area. Christian Nyarko easily smothers it.
79.43
2-0Rick Leiwakabessy comes in with a late challenge on Niccolo Barton. Rick Leiwakabessy is given a warning by the referee! Niccolo Barton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.53
Omer Lumsdon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dale Ripley. Dale Ripley lofts in a cross ball towards John Matteo. John Matteo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
85.09
Rick Leiwakabessy passes the ball forward to Jóhann Ásgeirsson. Jóhann Ásgeirsson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Chritophe Isabey catches Omer Lumsdon on the ankles. The referee calls over Chritophe Isabey and warns him to calm down! Omer Lumsdon stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
4
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
25.3%
49.4%
25.3%
Scorers
| Dale Ripley 6 John Matteo 22, 82 |