Match Report
| Wrexham | Wrexham |  |  | Mansfield Town | Mansfield Town | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Steven Wright | S. Wright |  | 51 | G |  | 1 | | G | 40 | | Richard Thatcher | R. Thatcher | |||||||||
| Alistair Moss | A. Moss | | 57 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 45 | | Norman Thirlwell | N. Thirlwell | |||||||||
| John Hughes | J. Hughes | | 53 | D | | 3 | | D | 44 | | Peter Henry | P. Henry | |||||||||
| David Burgess | D. Burgess | | 52 | D | | 4 | | D | 38 | | Wes Lee | W. Lee | |||||||||
| David James | D. James | | 47 | D | | 5 | | D | 37 | | Rio Griffin | R. Griffin | |||||||||
| James Wise | J. Wise | | 60 | M | | 6 | | M | 59 | | Simon Dichio | S. Dichio | |||||||||
| Eddie Sharpe | E. Sharpe | | 56 | M | | 7 | | M | 58 | | Andy Ball | A. Ball | |||||||||
| Jermaine Vernazza | J. Vernazza | | 48 | M | | 8 | | M | 55 | | Anthony Kahn | A. Kahn | |||||||||
| Nick Henry | N. Henry | | 53 | A | | 9 | | A | 55 | | Noel Fortune | N. Fortune | |||||||||
| Emile Gerrard | E. Gerrard | | 52 | A | | 10 | | A | 48 | | Matthew Salako | M. Salako | |||||||||
| Nicholas Cort | N. Cort | | 44 | A | | 11 | | A | 48 | | Daniele Mann | D. Mann | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Royal |
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Racecourse Ground where Wrexham play host to Mansfield Town. A crowd of 2,633 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Both Wrexham and Mansfield Town are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Wrexham and Mansfield Town are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Mansfield Town kick off and get the match underway!
2.18
0-0James Wise makes a probing pass to Emile Gerrard. Emile Gerrard knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Peter Henry.
3.29
0-0Eddie Sharpe passes the ball forward to Nicholas Cort. Nicholas Cort shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Richard Thatcher.
6.58
0-0Simon Dichio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matthew Salako. Matthew Salako shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
9.00
Rio Griffin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy Ball. Andy Ball makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matthew Salako. Matthew Salako lofts in a cross ball towards Daniele Mann. Daniele Mann is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
10.11
0-0James Wise clumsily knocks into Anthony Kahn. James Wise is given a warning by the referee! Anthony Kahn hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.56
Alistair Moss controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eddie Sharpe. Eddie Sharpe takes it forward alone. Eddie Sharpe plays a perfect one-two with Nick Henry and rushes in on goal... Eddie Sharpe makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
15.09
Eddie Sharpe controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nick Henry. Nick Henry flicks the ball to his team mate, Emile Gerrard. Emile Gerrard shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
20.06
Eddie Sharpe makes a beautiful solo run. Eddie Sharpe finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
21.42
Wes Lee knocks the ball forward to Anthony Kahn. Anthony Kahn knocks the ball forward to Daniele Mann. Daniele Mann goes all the way! Daniele Mann cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Steven Wright manages to keep it out.
22.02
James Wise sees space and advances. James Wise whips in a cross ball towards Nicholas Cort. Nicholas Cort powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
26.06
Simon Dichio hacks Jermaine Vernazza from behind! Simon Dichio is given a warning by the referee! Jermaine Vernazza runs off the knock.
26.06
0-0Wrexham are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Mansfield Town's defence.
28.46
Eddie Sharpe passes the ball forward to Emile Gerrard. Emile Gerrard shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
33.53
Eddie Sharpe comes in with a late challenge on Andy Ball. The referee calls over Eddie Sharpe and warns him to calm down! Andy Ball stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Wrexham start the second half!
47.25
0-0David Burgess passes the ball forward to Jermaine Vernazza. Jermaine Vernazza threads the ball through to Nicholas Cort. Nicholas Cort threads the ball through to Nick Henry but he's offside!
48.30
Noel Fortune hacks Alistair Moss from behind! The referee calls over Noel Fortune and warns him to calm down! Alistair Moss runs off the knock.
49.54
Peter Henry advances with the ball. Peter Henry flicks the ball to his team mate, Noel Fortune. Noel Fortune lofts in a cross ball towards Matthew Salako. Matthew Salako directs the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
53.26
Anthony Kahn passes the ball forward to Matthew Salako. Matthew Salako tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
54.57
Peter Henry knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Dichio. Simon Dichio knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniele Mann. Daniele Mann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.48
1-0Jermaine Vernazza knocks the ball to his team mate, Emile Gerrard. Emile Gerrard goes all the way! Emile Gerrard cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
71.33
Simon Dichio flicks the ball to his team mate, Matthew Salako. Matthew Salako knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Burgess.
79.42
1-0Alistair Moss barges into Anthony Kahn. Alistair Moss is given a warning by the referee! Anthony Kahn gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
81.12
Andy Ball barges into Eddie Sharpe. The referee calls over Andy Ball and shows him a yellow card! Eddie Sharpe gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
84.08
Matthew Salako comes in with a late challenge on John Hughes. Matthew Salako is given a warning by the referee! John Hughes stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.31
Simon Dichio chips the ball to his team mate, Noel Fortune. Noel Fortune finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Steven Wright manages to keep it out.
90.00
Wes Lee kicks a strong pass forward to Anthony Kahn. Anthony Kahn flicks the ball to his team mate, Matthew Salako. Matthew Salako knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Burgess.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
4
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.8%
56.2%
Play Area
27.4%
45.2%
27.4%
Scorers