Match Report
| Wrexham | Wrexham |  |  | Scunthorpe United | Scunthorpe United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Trevor Wiltord | T. Wiltord |  | 50 | G |  | 1 | | G | 66 | | Jonathan Riza | J. Riza | |||||||||
| Ashley Fenton | A. Fenton | | 61 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 60 | | Darren Crooks | D. Crooks | |||||||||
| Gabriel Hierro | G. Hierro |  | 55 | D | | 3 | | D | 59 | | Carlton Oakley | C. Oakley | |||||||||
| Joe Marsden | J. Marsden | | 46 | D | | 4 | | D | 53 | | Brian Stamp | B. Stamp | |||||||||
| Jamie James | J. James | | 41 | D |  | | 5 | | | D | 50 | | Ledley Rowett | L. Rowett | |||||||
| Rio Mike | R. Mike | | 64 | M | | 6 | | M | 61 | | Seth Ward | S. Ward | |||||||||
| Daniele Le Tissier | D. Le Tissier | | 60 | M | | 7 | | M | 54 | | Michael Mccann | M. Mccann | |||||||||
| Scott Kerr | S. Kerr | | 56 | M | | 8 | | A | 53 | | Gavin Drake | G. Drake | |||||||||
| Jonathan Harley | J. Harley | | 52 | A | | 9 | | A | 48 | | Stan Godber | S. Godber | |||||||||
| Gary Matthews | G. Matthews | | 48 | A | | 10 | | A | 42 | | Arthur Milburn | A. Milburn | |||||||||
| Quim Moreira | Q. Moreira |  | 48 | A | | 11 | | A | 39 | | Dale Cadamarteri | D. Cadamarteri | |||||||||
| Duncan Hurst | D. Hurst | | 54 | M | | 12 | | M | 54 | | Omer Andrews | O. Andrews | |||||||||
| Greg Bolton | G. Bolton | | 52 | M | | 13 | | G | 53 | | Martin Barton | M. Barton | |||||||||
| Kelvin Walker | K. Walker | | 45 | A | | 14 | | M | 49 | | Seth Naylor | S. Naylor | |||||||||
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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Racecourse Ground where Wrexham play host to Scunthorpe United. A crowd of 3,940 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Wrexham are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Scunthorpe United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Titus Gilchrist.
The pitch is in good condition.
Wrexham are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Scunthorpe United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Titus Gilchrist.
0.00
0-0Wrexham start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.09
0-0Rio Mike flicks a high pass forward. Jonathan Harley controls it well on his chest. Jonathan Harley lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Matthews. Gary Matthews directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Jonathan Riza.
4.18
0-0Corner kick to Wrexham. Scott Kerr plays it to the near post. Seth Ward reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
14.36
0-0Seth Ward kicks a strong pass forward to Arthur Milburn. Arthur Milburn knocks in a cross ball towards Stan Godber. Stan Godber shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
21.26
0-0Scott Kerr runs straight at the opposition's defence. Scott Kerr knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Darren Crooks.
22.09
Michael Mccann passes the ball forward to Stan Godber. Stan Godber finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
34.52
Jamie James flicks a high pass forward. Scott Kerr controls it well on his chest. With vision, Scott Kerr laces a weighted ball forward to Jonathan Harley. Jonathan Harley shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
39.48
Ashley Fenton knocks the ball to his team mate, Rio Mike. Rio Mike brings the ball forward. Rio Mike knocks in a cross ball towards Quim Moreira. With a superhuman jump, Quim Moreira connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Magnificent save by Jonathan Riza!
40.04
Joe Marsden takes it forward alone. Joe Marsden makes an attacking run forward. Joe Marsden lofts in a cross ball towards Quim Moreira. Quim Moreira is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
44.21
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
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. Scunthorpe United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Scunthorpe United players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Scunthorpe United kick off!
48.20
0-0Scott Kerr barges into Seth Ward. Scott Kerr is given a warning by the referee! Seth Ward runs off the knock.
55.30
Jamie James flicks a high pass forward to Rio Mike who brings the ball under control. Rio Mike flicks a high pass forward. Jonathan Harley holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jonathan Harley controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Quim Moreira through on goal. Some good footwork from Quim Moreira provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's a woeful effort!
57.14
0-0Stan Godber catches Gabriel Hierro on the ankles. The referee calls over Stan Godber and shows him a yellow card! Gabriel Hierro stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.44
0-0Wrexham have made a substitution with Greg Bolton replacing Scott Kerr .
63.10
Jamie James makes a simple pass to Rio Mike. Rio Mike chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Matthews. Gary Matthews knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Darren Crooks.
66.20
Michael Mccann clumsily knocks into Daniele Le Tissier. The referee calls over Michael Mccann and warns him to calm down! Daniele Le Tissier stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.26
Seth Ward threads the ball through to Arthur Milburn. Arthur Milburn lofts in a cross ball towards Dale Cadamarteri. Dale Cadamarteri gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but is denied by Trevor Wiltord. Excellent save.
72.01
Greg Bolton hits a low pass to Gary Matthews. Gary Matthews knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ledley Rowett.
77.03
Scunthorpe United have made a substitution with Martin Barton replacing Arthur Milburn .
78.07
With a delightful solo run, Seth Ward stretches the opposition's defence. Seth Ward whips in a cross ball towards Stan Godber. Stan Godber powers a header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
79.58
Ledley Rowett knocks the ball to his team mate, Michael Mccann. Michael Mccann threads a neat ball through to Gavin Drake. Gavin Drake knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.21
Ledley Rowett chips the ball to his team mate, Michael Mccann. Showing composure, Michael Mccann picks a pass forward to Martin Barton. Martin Barton skips past Joe Marsden! Martin Barton shoots from just inside the box but Trevor Wiltord reads it well. Great keeping!
85.58
Gabriel Hierro hacks Martin Barton from behind! The referee calls over Gabriel Hierro and warns him to calm down! Martin Barton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.36
Greg Bolton flicks a high pass forward. Quim Moreira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Quim Moreira knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Matthews. Gary Matthews jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
Rio Mike threads a neat ball through to Quim Moreira. Quim Moreira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.3%
37.7%
Play Area
26%
42.9%
31.2%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Seth Ward of Scunthorpe United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Trevor Wiltord (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Ashley Fenton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gabriel Hierro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Joe Marsden (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Jamie James (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Rio Mike (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Daniele Le Tissier (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Scott Kerr (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Jonathan Harley (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Gary Matthews (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Quim Moreira (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Duncan Hurst (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Greg Bolton (MID) | 7 | |
| 14. | Kelvin Walker (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jonathan Riza (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Darren Crooks (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Carlton Oakley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Brian Stamp (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ledley Rowett (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Seth Ward (MID) | 9 | |
| 7. | Michael Mccann (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Gavin Drake (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Stan Godber (ATT) |  | 4 |
| 10. | Arthur Milburn (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Dale Cadamarteri (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Omer Andrews (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Martin Barton (GK) | 7 | |
| 14. | Seth Naylor (MID) | 0 | |