Match Report


Cardiff CityCardiff City     Grimsby TownGrimsby Town
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Ben WilliamsonB. Williamson55
G
captain1
G
47John MilburnJ. Milburn
Thibault NeumannT. Neumann54
D
2
D
60Robert HuckerbyR. Huckerby
Julian LloydJ. Lloyd54
D
3
D
50Patrick CutlerP. Cutler
Alistair MowbrayA. Mowbray53
D
4
D
49Syd Le TissierS. Le Tissier
Nils VogelN. Vogel49
D
5
M
59Hugo LeonH. Leon
Billy WiltordB. Wiltord60
M
6
M
47Ross LloydR. Lloyd
Duncan BrandD. Brand58
M
7
M
46James SouthgateJ. Southgate
Henry PallisterH. Pallister59
A
8
M
38Neil BarrettN. Barrett
Rio VickersR. Vickers49
A
9
A
57Nicholas MidgleyN. Midgley
Thierry WilliamsT. Williams47
A
10captain
A
55Wayne NewbyW. Newby
Patrick BowyerP. Bowyer37
A
11
A
48Francis MarrF. Marr
 
Tommy MustoeT. Mustoe58
M
12
D
47Joe SummerbellJ. Summerbell
Omer WatersO. Waters55
M
13
G
46Dale WrightD. Wright
Jason AdamsJ. Adams50
M
14
A
45Kai PrantlK. Prantl

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Ninian Park where Cardiff City play host to Grimsby Town. A crowd of 4,822 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cardiff City are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Grimsby Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Bould.


0.00
Grimsby Town start the match!
2.39
James Southgate flicks the ball to his team mate, Wayne Newby. Wayne Newby lofts in a cross ball towards Nicholas Midgley. Nicholas Midgley connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
8.46
Patrick Cutler plays the ball forward to James Southgate. James Southgate controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francis Marr. Francis Marr knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.30
Patrick Cutler passes the ball forward to Ross Lloyd. Ross Lloyd flicks a high pass forward. Wayne Newby controls it well on his chest. Wayne Newby knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.37
Seeing a gap ahead, Hugo Leon plays the ball forward to Wayne Newby. Wayne Newby knocks in a cross ball towards Nicholas Midgley. Nicholas Midgley gets a glancing touch on the cross ball which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
22.54
Robert Huckerby makes a simple pass to Ross Lloyd. Ross Lloyd chips the ball to his team mate, Wayne Newby. Wayne Newby whips in a cross ball towards Francis Marr. Francis Marr makes a convincing header but somehow Thibault Neumann happens to be in the right place to block it.
24.54
James Southgate makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicholas Midgley. Nicholas Midgley knocks in a cross ball towards Wayne Newby. Wayne Newby makes a deft header. It's there!! Ben Williamson has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
27.39
Thibault Neumann flicks a high pass forward to Duncan Brand who brings the ball under control. Duncan Brand chips the ball to his team mate, Patrick Bowyer. Patrick Bowyer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.02
Billy Wiltord threads a neat ball through to Henry Pallister. Henry Pallister plays a one-two with Patrick Bowyer and rushes in on goal... Henry Pallister looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
36.28
Hugo Leon knocks the ball forward to Nicholas Midgley. Nicholas Midgley knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ben Williamson who gathers it comfortably.
42.31
Ross Lloyd hacks Duncan Brand from behind! The referee brings Ross Lloyd to one side and gives him a warning! Duncan Brand stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.37
Syd Le Tissier catches Henry Pallister on the ankles. The referee calls over Syd Le Tissier and warns him to calm down! Henry Pallister stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Cardiff City appear unchanged since the first half. Grimsby Town also appear unchanged since the first half. The Cardiff City players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Cardiff City kick off!
48.52
Nils Vogel chips the ball to his team mate, Duncan Brand. Duncan Brand threads the ball through to Thierry Williams. Thierry Williams whips in a cross ball towards Rio Vickers. Rio Vickers beats his man to it with a header. John Milburn easily punches it away to safety.
49.19
Duncan Brand threads a neat ball through to Rio Vickers. Rio Vickers knocks in a cross ball towards Patrick Bowyer. Patrick Bowyer connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
51.16
Henry Pallister clumsily knocks into Syd Le Tissier. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Syd Le Tissier runs off the knock.
53.27
With some swift thinking, Patrick Cutler plays the ball forward to Ross Lloyd. Ross Lloyd hits a low pass to Francis Marr. Francis Marr knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Julian Lloyd.
54.19
James Southgate clumsily knocks into Duncan Brand. James Southgate is given a warning by the referee! Duncan Brand gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
61.46
Duncan Brand flicks a high pass forward. Thierry Williams collects the pass. Thierry Williams whips in a cross ball towards Rio Vickers. With a superhuman jump, Rio Vickers connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
63.28
Duncan Brand controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Henry Pallister. Henry Pallister knocks in a cross ball towards Rio Vickers. Rio Vickers finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
67.23
Thibault Neumann passes the ball forward to Billy Wiltord. Billy Wiltord flicks a high pass forward. Henry Pallister collects the pass. Henry Pallister knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Patrick Cutler.
69.16
Patrick Cutler plays the ball forward to Ross Lloyd. Ross Lloyd controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wayne Newby. Wayne Newby lofts in a cross ball towards Francis Marr. Francis Marr outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The keeper, Ben Williamson, sees it late!! Goal for Grimsby Town!
73.53
Alistair Mowbray comes in with a late challenge on Nicholas Midgley. Alistair Mowbray is given a warning by the referee! Nicholas Midgley hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.34
Alistair Mowbray kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Brand. 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 Patrick Bowyer. Patrick Bowyer heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
81.12
Hugo Leon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francis Marr. Francis Marr whips in a cross ball towards Nicholas Midgley. Nicholas Midgley heads the ball goalwards but it rises well off target!
83.11
Billy Wiltord flicks a high pass forward. Thierry Williams collects the pass. Thierry Williams knocks in a cross ball towards Patrick Bowyer. Patrick Bowyer makes a looping header on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Patrick Bowyer!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Cardiff City

Grimsby Town
Goals
2
4
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.3%
55.7%
Play Area
34.2%
43%
22.8%

Scorers
Patrick Bowyer 77, 83
Nicholas Midgley 2, 16
Wayne Newby 25
Francis Marr 69

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nicholas Midgley of Grimsby Town

Match Ratings
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)yellow card
6
9.Rio Vickers (ATT)
6
10.Thierry Williams (ATT)
6
11.Patrick Bowyer (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
 
12.Tommy Mustoe (MID)
0
13.Omer Waters (MID)
0
14.Jason Adams (MID)
0

1.John Milburn (GK)
6
2.Robert Huckerby (DEF)
6
3.Patrick Cutler (DEF)
6
4.Syd Le Tissier (DEF)
6
5.Hugo Leon (MID)
6
6.Ross Lloyd (MID)
7
7.James Southgate (MID)
6
8.Neil Barrett (MID)
6
9.Nicholas Midgley (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Wayne Newby (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Francis Marr (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Joe Summerbell (DEF)
0
13.Dale Wright (GK)
0
14.Kai Prantl (ATT)
0