Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Ninian Park where Cardiff City play host to Wycombe Wanderers. A crowd of 9,945 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Cardiff City and Wycombe Wanderers are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.


0.00
Cardiff City kick off and get the match underway!
8.34
Sveinn Stefánsson makes a probing pass to Jason Makin. Jason Makin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brian Laycock. Brian Laycock knocks in a cross ball towards Dirk De Cler. Dirk De Cler directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
10.34
Ian Weaver knocks the ball forward to Marc Shields. Marc Shields decides to run forward with the ball. Marc Shields knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Steven Hurst.
12.35
Peter Vickers knocks the ball forward to Michael Flintlock. Michael Flintlock lofts in a cross ball towards Dirk De Cler. Dirk De Cler connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
15.39
Harvey Jeffers controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marc Shields. Marc Shields passes the ball forward to Sol Wilcox. Sol Wilcox knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.48
Marcus Finney comes in with a late challenge on John Dryden. The referee calls over Marcus Finney and warns him to calm down! John Dryden hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.45
Jason Makin knocks the ball forward to Brian Laycock. Brian Laycock knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.10
Peter Vickers knocks the ball to his team mate, Brian Laycock. Brian Laycock knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Harvey Jeffers.
26.26
Sveinn Stefánsson brings the ball forward. Sveinn Stefánsson threads the ball through to Brian Laycock. Brian Laycock shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Stanley Brown manages to gather it comfortably.
27.07
Marc Shields kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Fortune. Neil Fortune lofts in a cross ball towards Peter Beresford. Peter Beresford powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
30.43
Peter Vickers makes a simple pass to Brian Laycock. Brian Laycock goes all the way! Brian Laycock rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
34.08
Marcus Finney kicks a strong pass forward to Peter Beresford. Peter Beresford knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gilles Konchesky.
39.34
Steven Hurst advances with the ball. Steven Hurst controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dirk De Cler. Dirk De Cler makes a simple pass to Brian Laycock. Brian Laycock rockets a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
44.57
Brian Laycock barges into Gabriele Montella. Brian Laycock is given a warning by the referee! Gabriele Montella runs off the knock.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
The second half starts with Wycombe Wanderers kicking off!
47.08
Harvey Jeffers advances with the ball. Harvey Jeffers makes a probing pass to Sol Wilcox. Sol Wilcox knocks the ball to his team mate, Peter Beresford. Peter Beresford takes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
49.19
Jason Makin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brian Laycock. Brian Laycock knocks in a cross ball towards Dirk De Cler. Dirk De Cler flicks the ball with his head but Stanley Brown is on top of it.
53.53
Neil Fortune comes in with a late challenge on Gilles Konchesky. Neil Fortune is given a warning by the referee! Gilles Konchesky hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.43
John Dryden knocks the ball to his team mate, Brian Laycock. Brian Laycock plays a perfect one-two with Dirk De Cler and rushes in on goal... Brian Laycock cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
66.20
Ian Weaver knocks the ball forward to Mark Ferdinand. Mark Ferdinand makes a probing pass to Peter Beresford. Peter Beresford shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
67.34
Jason Makin takes it forward alone. Jason Makin knocks in a cross ball towards Michael Flintlock. Michael Flintlock is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Stanley Brown easily smothers it.
72.47
Mark Ferdinand kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Fortune. Neil Fortune lofts in a cross ball towards Sol Wilcox. Sol Wilcox flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
75.08
Steven Hurst decides to run forward with the ball. Steven Hurst kicks a strong pass forward to Brian Laycock. Brian Laycock goes all the way! Brian Laycock rockets a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
78.41
Steven Hurst sees space and advances. Steven Hurst decides to run forward with the ball. Steven Hurst lofts in a cross ball towards Dirk De Cler. Dirk De Cler flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
81.08
Tony Holloway chips the ball to his team mate, Mark Ferdinand. Mark Ferdinand makes a beautiful solo run. Mark Ferdinand lofts in a cross ball towards Peter Beresford. Peter Beresford directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Alejandro Diaz!
84.28
Marc Shields makes a probing pass to Neil Fortune. Neil Fortune lofts in a cross ball towards Peter Beresford. Peter Beresford connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Alejandro Diaz easily smothers it.
89.36
Marcus Finney makes a simple pass to Peter Beresford. Peter Beresford shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Brian Laycock of Wycombe Wanderers

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 6
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 50 vs 50
Play Area
Home team third: 28.57%, Midfield: 42.86%, Away team third: 28.57%