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Match Report

Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Racecourse Ground where Wrexham play host to Northampton Town. A crowd of 2,595 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Wrexham are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Northampton Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
Wrexham kick off and get the match underway!
3.46
Colin Inglis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Galli. Daniel Galli plays a perfect one-two with Ross Maddison and rushes in on goal... Daniel Galli rockets a shot on goal but it flies wide!
8.52
Mike Lawrence flicks the ball to his team mate, Terry Redknapp. Terry Redknapp threads the ball through to Tommy Lofthouse. Tommy Lofthouse shoots from outside the area but somehow Lee Hibbs manages to keep it out.
15.51
Luigi Braine controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Galli. Daniel Galli makes a simple pass to Billy Wilcox. Billy Wilcox takes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Damien Vassell had no chance!! Goal for Wrexham!
18.45
Mike Lawrence deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gary Jobson. Gary Jobson makes a beautiful solo run. Gary Jobson knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Sinclair. Robert Sinclair directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
30.37
Luigi Braine threads the ball through to Daniel Galli. Daniel Galli shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
32.20
Aaron Drake hacks Daniel Galli from behind! The referee calls over Aaron Drake and shows him a yellow card! Daniel Galli gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
34.12
Rick Leiwakabessy chips the ball to his team mate, Ross Maddison. Ross Maddison makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Galli but he's offside!
36.09
Michael Delaney threads the ball through to Linus Wallner. Linus Wallner knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Galli. Daniel Galli goes all the way! Daniel Galli shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Damien Vassell has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
39.23
Rick Leiwakabessy kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Galli. Daniel Galli lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Wilcox. Billy Wilcox directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
42.35
Michael Delaney kicks a strong pass forward to Luigi Braine. Luigi Braine makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ross Maddison. Ross Maddison controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
The whistle blows and Northampton Town kick off!
48.17
Paul Williams controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tommy Lofthouse. Tommy Lofthouse controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
49.14
Don Matteo comes in with a late challenge on Tommy Lofthouse. The referee calls over Don Matteo and warns him to calm down! Tommy Lofthouse stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.17
Paul Williams passes the ball forward to Tommy Lofthouse. Tommy Lofthouse whips in a cross ball towards Robert Sinclair. Robert Sinclair directs the ball goalwards with his head. Lee Hibbs easily picks it out of the air!
55.09
Michael Delaney knocks the ball to his team mate, Luigi Braine. Luigi Braine knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Galli. Daniel Galli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ross Maddison but he's offside!
59.12
Linus Wallner kicks a strong pass forward to Ross Maddison. Ross Maddison shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
60.54
Colin Inglis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Galli. Daniel Galli controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. What a cracker!! Damien Vassell had no chance!! Goal for Wrexham!
66.45
Rick Leiwakabessy advances with the ball. Rick Leiwakabessy plays a perfect one-two with Ross Maddison and rushes in on goal... Rick Leiwakabessy cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Damien Vassell!
67.06
Luigi Braine deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ross Maddison. Ross Maddison whips in a cross ball towards Billy Wilcox. Billy Wilcox is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
72.20
Niccolo Defoe sees a break and surges forward. Niccolo Defoe makes a probing pass to Robert Sinclair. Robert Sinclair shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
75.53
Paul Williams makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robert Sinclair. Robert Sinclair plays a perfect one-two with Stephen Lineker and rushes in on goal... Robert Sinclair shoots from just inside the box but Lee Hibbs is on top of it.
78.12
Michael Delaney flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Inglis. Colin Inglis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Galli. Daniel Galli shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
83.39
Aaron Drake chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Williams. Paul Williams knocks the ball forward to Robert Sinclair. Robert Sinclair knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lee Hibbs who gathers it comfortably.
85.16
Terry Redknapp brings the ball forward. Terry Redknapp shoots from long range. Lee Hibbs is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
89.14
Jermaine Laycock flicks the ball to his team mate, Terry Redknapp. Terry Redknapp passes the ball forward to Robert Sinclair. Robert Sinclair controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Lee Hibbs!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Daniel Galli of Wrexham

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 3 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 5
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 7 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 2 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 54.6666666666667 vs 45.3333333333333
Play Area
Home team third: 24.00%, Midfield: 42.67%, Away team third: 33.33%