Match Report


Huddersfield TownHuddersfield Town     Cardiff CityCardiff City
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Alec McinnesA. Mcinnes51
G
1captain
G
55Ben WilliamsonB. Williamson
Arno ReimersA. Reimers64
D
2
D
54Thibault NeumannT. Neumann
Stan GodberS. Godber56
D
captain3
D
54Julian LloydJ. Lloyd
Ben ShieldsB. Shields55
D
4
D
53Alistair MowbrayA. Mowbray
Simon LofthouseS. Lofthouse65
M
5
D
49Nils VogelN. Vogel
Del ShiltonD. Shilton60
M
6
M
60Billy WiltordB. Wiltord
Malcolm MckayM. Mckay51
M
7
M
58Duncan BrandD. Brand
Lomano EdworthyL. Edworthy44
M
8
A
59Henry PallisterH. Pallister
Dean GoldbergD. Goldberg74
A
9
A
49Rio VickersR. Vickers
Jacob AndertonJ. Anderton57
A
10
A
47Thierry WilliamsT. Williams
Thierry ForbesT. Forbes48
A
11
A
37Patrick BowyerP. Bowyer
 
Norman CutlerN. Cutler54
D
12
M
58Tommy MustoeT. Mustoe
Teddy WallworkT. Wallwork45
G
13
M
55Omer WatersO. Waters
Alfred SmithA. Smith45
D
14
M
50Jason AdamsJ. Adams

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at John Smiths Stadium where Huddersfield Town play host to Cardiff City. A crowd of 4,687 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Huddersfield Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Cardiff City appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Luke Summerbee.


0.00
Huddersfield Town kick off!
2.39
Duncan Brand flicks the ball to his team mate, Thierry Williams. Thierry Williams shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
8.15
Thibault Neumann flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Brand controls it well on his chest. Duncan Brand knocks the ball forward to Rio Vickers. Rio Vickers lofts in a cross ball towards Henry Pallister. Henry Pallister directs the ball goalwards with his head. Henry Pallister scores for Cardiff City!!
12.26
Julian Lloyd flicks a high pass forward. Billy Wiltord controls it well on his chest. Billy Wiltord chips the ball to his team mate, Thierry Williams. Thierry Williams knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alec Mcinnes who gathers it comfortably.
16.38
Under pressure, Julian Lloyd clears the ball far upfield. Thierry Williams knocks in a cross ball towards Rio Vickers. Rio Vickers is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
24.10
Lomano Edworthy takes it forward alone. Lomano Edworthy knocks in a cross ball towards Thierry Forbes. Thierry Forbes jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
26.01
Alistair Mowbray deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Brand. Duncan Brand controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Henry Pallister. Henry Pallister finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
30.40
Ben Shields chips the ball to his team mate, Simon Lofthouse. Simon Lofthouse darts forward. Simon Lofthouse knocks the ball forward, putting Thierry Forbes through on goal. Thierry Forbes rockets a shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
32.54
Del Shilton takes it forward alone. Del Shilton knocks the ball to his team mate, Jacob Anderton. Jacob Anderton shoots from just inside the box but it curls horrendously wide!
34.15
Del Shilton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jacob Anderton. Jacob Anderton cuts inside the box! Jacob Anderton tries a spectacular strike but he balloons it over the crossbar!
39.29
Seeing a gap ahead, Julian Lloyd laces a weighted ball forward to Duncan Brand. Duncan Brand makes a simple pass to Rio Vickers. Rio Vickers knocks in a cross ball towards Thierry Williams. Thierry Williams connects with a diving header but it rises well off target!
40.08
Malcolm Mckay threads a neat ball through to Thierry Forbes. Thierry Forbes plays a scrappy one-two with Dean Goldberg and advances towards the goal... Thierry Forbes looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Thierry Forbes!
44.33
Thibault Neumann makes a simple pass to Duncan Brand. Duncan Brand flicks a high ball forward to Thierry Williams who takes it down. Thierry Williams knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Arno Reimers.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Huddersfield Town appear unchanged since the first half. Cardiff City also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Cardiff City kicking off!
47.04
Del Shilton plays the ball forward to Thierry Forbes. Thierry Forbes plays a one-two with Jacob Anderton and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Thierry Forbes provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The keeper, Ben Williamson, sees it late!! Goal for Huddersfield Town!
53.05
Ben Shields flicks the ball to his team mate, Del Shilton. Del Shilton flicks the ball to his team mate, Jacob Anderton. Jacob Anderton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
57.58
Duncan Brand flicks a high pass forward. Henry Pallister holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Henry Pallister lofts in a cross ball towards Rio Vickers. Rio Vickers heads the ball goalwards. Alec Mcinnes picks it out of the air!
69.11
Billy Wiltord flicks a high pass forward. Patrick Bowyer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Patrick Bowyer threads a neat, attacking ball through to Thierry Williams. Thierry Williams shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Alec Mcinnes is on top of it.
75.08
With great vision, Duncan Brand plays the ball forward to Rio Vickers. Rio Vickers whips in a cross ball towards Henry Pallister. Henry Pallister heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
77.08
Stan Godber makes a strong solo run forward. Seeing a gap ahead, Stan Godber picks a pass forward to Jacob Anderton. Jacob Anderton plays a quick one-two with Thierry Forbes and rushes in on goal... Jacob Anderton shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Ben Williamson is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
89.44
Simon Lofthouse sees Thierry Forbes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Thierry Forbes puts a great ball through. Dean Goldberg runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Huddersfield Town

Cardiff City
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.9%
43.1%
Play Area
24.6%
47.7%
27.7%

Scorers
Thierry Forbes 40, 47
Jacob Anderton 77
Henry Pallister 8
Rio Vickers 16

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Thierry Forbes of Huddersfield Town

Match Ratings
1.Alec Mcinnes (GK)
7
2.Arno Reimers (DEF)
6
3.Stan Godber (DEF)
6
4.Ben Shields (DEF)
6
5.Simon Lofthouse (MID)
6
6.Del Shilton (MID)
7
7.Malcolm Mckay (MID)
6
8.Lomano Edworthy (MID)
6
9.Dean Goldberg (ATT)
6
10.Jacob Anderton (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Thierry Forbes (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Norman Cutler (DEF)
0
13.Teddy Wallwork (GK)
0
14.Alfred Smith (DEF)
0

1.Ben Williamson (GK)
6
2.Thibault Neumann (DEF)
6
3.Julian Lloyd (DEF)
6
4.Alistair Mowbray (DEF)
6
5.Nils Vogel (DEF)
6
6.Billy Wiltord (MID)
6
7.Duncan Brand (MID)
7
8.Henry Pallister (ATT)goal scored
7
9.Rio Vickers (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Thierry Williams (ATT)
6
11.Patrick Bowyer (ATT)
6
 
12.Tommy Mustoe (MID)
0
13.Omer Waters (MID)
0
14.Jason Adams (MID)
0