Match Report


Torquay UnitedTorquay United     WrexhamWrexham
Dave TownsendDave Townsend Computer Player Computer Player
Chris ThatcherC. Thatcher44
G
1
G
50Trevor WiltordT. Wiltord
Anthony HowellsA. Howells44
D
2
D
61Ashley FentonA. Fenton
Darius UnsworthD. Unsworth58
D
captain3
D
55Gabriel HierroG. Hierro
Alexander HöferA. Höfer51
D
4
D
46Joe MarsdenJ. Marsden
Gary PalmerG. Palmer52
D
5captain
D
41Jamie JamesJ. James
Noel DuberryN. Duberry44
M
6
M
64Rio MikeR. Mike
Bill WrightB. Wright47
M
7
M
60Daniele Le TissierD. Le Tissier
Phil FroggattP. Froggatt43
M
8
M
56Scott KerrS. Kerr
Liam GardnerL. Gardner28
A
9
A
48Gary MatthewsG. Matthews
Wes CarltonW. Carlton43
A
10
A
48Quim MoreiraQ. Moreira
Craig StandingC. Standing54
A
11
A
45Kelvin WalkerK. Walker
 
Darius OwenD. Owen45
A
12
M
54Duncan HurstD. Hurst
Joe LaycockJ. Laycock39
G
13
M
52Greg BoltonG. Bolton
Edward CleggE. Clegg46
D
14
M
44Brian ElliottB. Elliott

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Plainmoor Ground where Torquay United play host to Wrexham. A crowd of 4,183 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Torquay United and Wrexham are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jason Fletcher.


0.00
Wrexham kick off the first half!
2.59
Rio Mike threads the ball through to Gary Matthews. Gary Matthews lofts in a cross ball towards Kelvin Walker. Kelvin Walker jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
6.12
Bill Wright controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wes Carlton. Wes Carlton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Joe Marsden.
14.16
Showing fabulous composure, Daniele Le Tissier picks a pass forward to Gary Matthews. Gary Matthews knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Anthony Howells.
16.25
Ashley Fenton chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Kerr. Scott Kerr decides to run forward with the ball. Scott Kerr knocks in a cross ball towards Quim Moreira. Quim Moreira connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's miles wide!
22.36
Noel Duberry chips the ball to his team mate, Wes Carlton. Wes Carlton puts a great ball through. Craig Standing runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
26.03
Scott Kerr chips the ball to his team mate, Kelvin Walker. Kelvin Walker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.37
Noel Duberry sees Wes Carlton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Wes Carlton advances inside the box! Wes Carlton shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
33.51
Noel Duberry darts forward. Noel Duberry knocks the ball to his team mate, Wes Carlton. Wes Carlton muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
38.59
Daniele Le Tissier catches Bill Wright on the ankles. The referee calls over Daniele Le Tissier and shows him a yellow card! Bill Wright gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Torquay United appear unchanged since the first half. Wrexham also appear unchanged since the first half. The Torquay United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Torquay United kick off!
48.42
Bill Wright catches Daniele Le Tissier on the ankles. Bill Wright is shown the yellow card! Daniele Le Tissier runs off the knock.
54.59
Noel Duberry flicks a high ball forward to Liam Gardner who takes it down. Liam Gardner makes a pass forward but Wes Carlton makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
55.06
Scott Kerr flicks a high pass forward. Quim Moreira controls it well on his chest. Quim Moreira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Chris Thatcher who gathers it comfortably.
60.04
Wrexham have made a substitution with Greg Bolton replacing Scott Kerr .
63.52
Darius Unsworth flicks a high pass forward. Noel Duberry collects the pass. Noel Duberry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wes Carlton. Wes Carlton makes a simple pass, allowing Liam Gardner to run into the box. Liam Gardner side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
65.26
Rio Mike sees a break and surges forward. Rio Mike knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gary Palmer.
71.42
Bill Wright sees a break and surges forward. Bill Wright plays a quick one-two with Liam Gardner and rushes in on goal... Bill Wright strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
73.16
Phil Froggatt sees space and advances. Phil Froggatt knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Trevor Wiltord who gathers it comfortably.
77.36
Bill Wright takes it forward alone. Bill Wright tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
85.28
Greg Bolton flicks a high pass forward. Kelvin Walker controls it well on his chest. Kelvin Walker whips in a cross ball towards Gary Matthews. Gary Matthews flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Anthony Howells pushes mid-way up the pitch. Anthony Howells passes the ball forward to Craig Standing. Craig Standing plays a one-two with Wes Carlton and rushes in on goal... Joe Marsden catches Craig Standing on the ankles. Craig Standing appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Torquay United

Wrexham
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
1
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.1%
38.9%
Play Area
25%
50%
25%

Scorers
Gary Matthews 85

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gary Matthews of Wrexham

Match Ratings
1.Chris Thatcher (GK)
6
2.Anthony Howells (DEF)
7
3.Darius Unsworth (DEF)
6
4.Alexander Höfer (DEF)
6
5.Gary Palmer (DEF)
6
6.Noel Duberry (MID)
8
7.Bill Wright (MID)yellow card
7
8.Phil Froggatt (MID)
6
9.Liam Gardner (ATT)
6
10.Wes Carlton (ATT)
6
11.Craig Standing (ATT)
6
 
12.Darius Owen (ATT)
0
13.Joe Laycock (GK)
0
14.Edward Clegg (DEF)
0

1.Trevor Wiltord (GK)
6
2.Ashley Fenton (DEF)
7
3.Gabriel Hierro (DEF)
6
4.Joe Marsden (DEF)
6
5.Jamie James (DEF)
6
6.Rio Mike (MID)
7
7.Daniele Le Tissier (MID)yellow card
5
8.Scott Kerr (MID)
8
9.Gary Matthews (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Quim Moreira (ATT)
6
11.Kelvin Walker (ATT)
7
 
12.Duncan Hurst (MID)
0
13.Greg Bolton (MID)
6
14.Brian Elliott (MID)
0