Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Racecourse Ground where Wrexham play host to Huddersfield Town. A crowd of 2,885 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Wrexham are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Huddersfield Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Wrexham are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Huddersfield Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Huddersfield Town start the match!
3.36
0-0John Smith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Harvey Mills. Harvey Mills flicks the ball to his team mate, James Elliott. James Elliott goes all the way! James Elliott shoots from just inside the box but it flies wide!
8.54
Rick Leiwakabessy knocks the ball forward to Carl Fletcher. Carl Fletcher sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
9.31
0-0Rick Leiwakabessy controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carl Fletcher. Carl Fletcher goes all the way! Carl Fletcher makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Dean Howey manages to keep it out.
10.29
0-1Steinar Heggem makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Shearer. Daniel Shearer knocks the ball to his team mate, Oleg Howells. Oleg Howells shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Stanley Gascoigne is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
14.54
Wes Finney controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steffen Welter. Steffen Welter chips the ball to his team mate, Jóhann Ásgeirsson. Jóhann Ásgeirsson tries a spectacular strike but it curls horrendously wide!
16.29
Hans Braat surges forward with the ball. Hans Braat chips the ball to his team mate, Jóhann Ásgeirsson. Jóhann Ásgeirsson shoots from 20 yards but somehow Dean Howey manages to keep it out.
18.11
Chritophe Isabey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steffen Welter. Steffen Welter shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
22.51
John Smith surges forward with the ball. John Smith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oleg Howells. Oleg Howells knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Shearer. Daniel Shearer flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Stanley Gascoigne had no chance!! Goal for Huddersfield Town!
26.22
Chritophe Isabey knocks the ball forward to Steffen Welter. Steffen Welter passes the ball forward to Jóhann Ásgeirsson. Jóhann Ásgeirsson cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
32.53
Hans Braat passes the ball forward to Wes Finney. Wes Finney knocks the ball forward to Jóhann Ásgeirsson. Jóhann Ásgeirsson threads the ball through to Steffen Welter. Steffen Welter shoots from just inside the box. Dean Howey easily smothers it.
36.32
Alan Hall threads the ball through to Oleg Howells. Oleg Howells makes a simple pass to Daniel Shearer. Daniel Shearer tries a spectacular strike but it goes wide for a goal kick.
38.01
Don Matteo passes the ball forward to Rick Leiwakabessy. Rick Leiwakabessy controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jóhann Ásgeirsson. Jóhann Ásgeirsson lofts in a cross ball towards Steffen Welter. Steffen Welter is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
39.10
1-2Alun Moore clumsily knocks into Jóhann Ásgeirsson. The referee calls over Alun Moore and shows him a yellow card! Jóhann Ásgeirsson stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.08
1-2Steffen Welter comes in with a late challenge on Alun Moore. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alun Moore grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
44.45
1-2The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
45.00
1-2Jóhann Ásgeirsson catches Alun Moore on the ankles. Jóhann Ásgeirsson is warned by the referee! Alun Moore hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Wrexham kick off the second half!
48.27
Steinar Heggem passes the ball forward to James Elliott. James Elliott shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
51.05
1-2Hans Braat brings the ball forward. Hans Braat threads the ball through to Jóhann Ásgeirsson. Jóhann Ásgeirsson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Chris Dean.
59.22
Wes Finney hacks Alan Hall from behind! The referee calls over Wes Finney and warns him to calm down! Alan Hall hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.34
Alfred Mendonca deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steffen Welter. Steffen Welter shoots from 20 yards but somehow Dean Howey manages to keep it out.
63.25
Harvey Mills chips the ball to his team mate, Oleg Howells. Oleg Howells plays a perfect one-two with Daniel Shearer and rushes in on goal... Oleg Howells makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Stanley Gascoigne manages to keep it out.
66.18
Chritophe Isabey controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carl Fletcher. Carl Fletcher goes all the way! Carl Fletcher makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Carl Fletcher!
73.45
Jóhann Ásgeirsson barges into Chris Dean. The referee calls over Jóhann Ásgeirsson again and warns him to calm down! Chris Dean stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.33
Huddersfield Town are easily keeping Wrexham at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
87.32
Rick Leiwakabessy controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steffen Welter. Steffen Welter goes all the way! Steffen Welter cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Alfred Mendonca threads the ball through to Steffen Welter. Steffen Welter knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dean Howey who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59.5%
40.5%
Play Area
24.3%
44.6%
31.1%
Scorers