Match Report
| Darlington | Darlington |  |  | Cardiff City | Cardiff City | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Nick Dyer | N. Dyer |  | 40 | G |  | 1 | | G | 51 | | Alberto Ehiogu | A. Ehiogu | |||||||||
| Fredrik Vassell | F. Vassell | | 52 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 64 | | Mike Brighton | M. Brighton | |||||||||
| Richard Laybutt | R. Laybutt |  | 40 | D | | 3 | | D | 60 | | Arthur Power | A. Power | |||||||||
| Chris Watson | C. Watson | | 40 | D | | 4 | | D | 56 | | Luke Christie | L. Christie | |||||||||
| Stanley Edghill | S. Edghill | | 45 | M | | 5 | | D | 54 | | Paul Duberry | P. Duberry | |||||||||
| Stephen Hackworth | S. Hackworth | | 43 | M | | 6 | | M | 53 | | Noel Todd | N. Todd | |||||||||
| James Impey | J. Impey | | 42 | M | | 7 | | M | 51 | | David Fletcher | D. Fletcher | |||||||||
| Ángel Araya | Á. Araya |  | 41 | M | | 8 | | M | 49 | | Bill Higginbotham | B. Higginbotham | |||||||||
| Oleg Ince | O. Ince | | 60 | A | | 9 | | A | 51 | | Julian Jack | J. Jack | |||||||||
| Marcus Campbell | M. Campbell | | 55 | A | | 10 | | A | 46 | | Eddie Harrison | E. Harrison | |||||||||
| Ruel Guppy | R. Guppy | | 43 | A | | 11 | | A | 37 | | Darren Galli | D. Galli | |||||||||
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at The Northern Echo Darlington Arena where Darlington play host to Cardiff City. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Darlington are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Cardiff City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Darlington are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Cardiff City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Cardiff City kick off!
2.54
0-0Ángel Araya makes a simple pass to Oleg Ince. Oleg Ince plays a perfect one-two with Marcus Campbell and rushes in on goal... Oleg Ince takes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
3.29
David Fletcher threads the ball through to Darren Galli. Darren Galli shoots from distance but it flies wide!
10.15
0-1Bill Higginbotham knocks the ball forward to Darren Galli. Darren Galli flicks the ball to his team mate, Julian Jack. Julian Jack tries a spectacular strike. Nick Dyer is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
21.33
Chris Watson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Hackworth. Stephen Hackworth knocks the ball forward to Ruel Guppy. Ruel Guppy controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
26.46
0-1Noel Todd catches James Impey on the ankles. Noel Todd is warned by the referee! James Impey stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.30
Stephen Hackworth deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcus Campbell. Marcus Campbell goes all the way! Marcus Campbell shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Darlington get the second half underway!
47.05
Eddie Harrison hacks Fredrik Vassell from behind! The referee calls over Eddie Harrison and warns him to calm down! Fredrik Vassell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.12
Stanley Edghill makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ruel Guppy. Ruel Guppy shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
59.20
1-1Luke Christie makes a beautiful solo run. Luke Christie chips the ball to his team mate, Julian Jack. Julian Jack knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.37
Stephen Hackworth makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcus Campbell. Marcus Campbell plays a perfect one-two with Oleg Ince and rushes in on goal... Marcus Campbell tries a spectacular strike but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
63.38
Richard Laybutt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Hackworth. Stephen Hackworth makes a probing pass to Marcus Campbell. Marcus Campbell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arthur Power.
65.59
David Fletcher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julian Jack. Julian Jack tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
72.52
1-1David Fletcher advances with the ball. David Fletcher plays a perfect one-two with Darren Galli and rushes in on goal... David Fletcher shoots from just inside the box. Nick Dyer easily smothers it.
73.57
David Fletcher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Jack. Julian Jack shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
77.50
Ángel Araya controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ruel Guppy. Ruel Guppy sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Alberto Ehiogu easily smothers it.
84.17
Fredrik Vassell passes the ball forward to Stephen Hackworth. Stephen Hackworth deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcus Campbell. Marcus Campbell lofts in a cross ball towards Oleg Ince. Oleg Ince connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
89.07
Stanley Edghill advances with the ball. Stanley Edghill shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61.7%
38.3%
Play Area
26.7%
45%
28.3%
Scorers
| Ruel Guppy 53 | Julian Jack 10 |