Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Moss Rose where Macclesfield Town play host to Cardiff City. A crowd of 4,397 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Macclesfield Town are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Cardiff City appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Bould.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Macclesfield Town are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Cardiff City appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Bould.
0.00
0-0Cardiff City start the match!
3.55
0-0Tommy Mustoe threads the ball through to Rio Vickers. Rio Vickers lofts in a cross ball towards Henry Pallister. Henry Pallister knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Good keeping from Vitor Sousa as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
5.43
0-0It's a corner kick. Nils Vogel loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Norman Standing reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
8.58
0-0Billy Wiltord knocks the ball forward to Thierry Williams. Thierry Williams knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kemal Thompson.
9.48
With some swift thinking, Jonathan Mendonca plays the ball forward to Norman Standing. Norman Standing knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Julian Lloyd.
10.21
Kemal Thompson passes the ball forward to Joe Deane. Joe Deane controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alan Benali. Alan Benali finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
14.57
0-0Aaron Galli flicks a high pass forward. Jonathan Mendonca controls it well on his chest. Jonathan Mendonca flicks a high pass forward to Edward Power who brings the ball under control. Edward Power shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
16.14
Jon Peckham flicks a high pass forward to Norman Standing who brings the ball under control. Norman Standing rushes past Nils Vogel! Norman Standing comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
21.41
Billy Wiltord hits a low pass to Thierry Williams. Thierry Williams lofts in a cross ball towards Henry Pallister. Henry Pallister makes a looping header on goal but it flies well off target!
27.55
Kemal Thompson threads a neat ball through to Jonathan Mendonca. Jonathan Mendonca kicks a strong pass forward to Norman Standing. Norman Standing skips past Thibault Neumann! Norman Standing muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
32.34
Billy Wiltord passes the ball forward to Thierry Williams. Thierry Williams whips in a cross ball towards Rio Vickers. Rio Vickers gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
33.13
Tommy Mustoe makes a probing pass to Patrick Bowyer. Patrick Bowyer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Aaron Galli.
34.50
Tommy Mustoe passes the ball forward to Thierry Williams. Thierry Williams shoots from distance but Vitor Sousa is on top of it.
36.07
0-0Julian Lloyd barges into Edward Power. Julian Lloyd is given a warning by the referee! Edward Power stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.06
Without breaking stride, Joe Deane plays the ball forward to Norman Standing. Norman Standing sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Ben Williamson.
42.35
0-0Tommy Mustoe barges into Jon Peckham. The referee calls over Tommy Mustoe and shows him a yellow card! Jon Peckham runs off the knock.
45.00
Jon Peckham controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alan Benali. Alan Benali plays a scrappy one-two with Norman Standing and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Alan Benali provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Macclesfield Town appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-2-1 formation. Cardiff City appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Macclesfield Town kick off and get the second half underway!
48.34
Kemal Thompson advances with the ball. Kemal Thompson makes a simple pass to Edward Power. Edward Power shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
49.55
0-1Billy Wiltord makes a simple pass to Patrick Bowyer. Patrick Bowyer finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Cardiff City!
55.15
Aaron Galli flicks the ball to his team mate, Jon Peckham. Jon Peckham flicks a high pass forward to Alan Benali who brings the ball under control. Alan Benali shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Ben Williamson effortlessly smothers it!
60.54
0-1Macclesfield Town have made 2 substitutions with Colin Mcinnes replacing Norman Standing and Ledley Edwards replacing Jon Peckham .
61.63
Joe Deane sees Colin Mcinnes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Colin Mcinnes shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Ben Williamson effortlessly smothers it!
65.18
Billy Wiltord controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rio Vickers. Rio Vickers knocks in a cross ball towards Thierry Williams. Thierry Williams connects with a diving header but it curls horrendously wide!
71.38
Aaron Galli threads a neat ball through to Jonathan Mendonca. Jonathan Mendonca flicks the ball to his team mate, Alan Benali. Alan Benali knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.52
Joe Deane knocks the ball forward to Colin Mcinnes. Colin Mcinnes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Ben Williamson. Excellent save.
77.08
Macclesfield Town have made a substitution with Craig Clapham replacing Edward Power .
79.46
Billy Wiltord flicks a high pass forward. Thierry Williams collects the pass. Thierry Williams controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
83.44
Kemal Thompson flicks the ball to his team mate, Ledley Edwards. Ledley Edwards runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Ledley Edwards controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
85.55
0-1Colin Mcinnes clumsily knocks into Alistair Mowbray. The referee calls over Colin Mcinnes and warns him to calm down! Alistair Mowbray grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
89.16
Nils Vogel flicks a high pass forward. Tommy Mustoe collects the pass. With a delightful solo run, Tommy Mustoe stretches the opposition's defence. Tommy Mustoe shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Vitor Sousa manages to gather it.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.7%
37.3%
Play Area
25.3%
45.3%
29.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ben Williamson of Cardiff City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Vitor Sousa (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Des Craddock (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kemal Thompson (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Aaron Galli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ruel Mcgreal (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jonathan Mendonca (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Jon Peckham (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Joe Deane (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Norman Standing (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Edward Power (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alan Benali (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Craig Clapham (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Colin Mcinnes (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Ledley Edwards (GK) | 6 | |
| 1. | Ben Williamson (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Thibault Neumann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Julian Lloyd (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alistair Mowbray (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nils Vogel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Billy Wiltord (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Tommy Mustoe (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Henry Pallister (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Rio Vickers (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Thierry Williams (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Patrick Bowyer (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Omer Waters (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jason Adams (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Rio Carrick (MID) | 0 | |