Match Report
| Portsmouth | Portsmouth |  |  | Wrexham | Wrexham | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Robert Adams | R. Adams |  | 60 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 50 | | Trevor Wiltord | T. Wiltord | ||||||||
| Frank Barry | F. Barry | | 50 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 61 | | Ashley Fenton | A. Fenton | |||||||||
| Andy Elliott | A. Elliott |  | 50 | D | | 3 | | D | 55 |  | Gabriel Hierro | G. Hierro | |||||||||
| Joao Campos | J. Campos |  | 50 | D | | 4 | | D | 46 | | Joe Marsden | J. Marsden | |||||||||
| Luke Scales | L. Scales | | 47 | D | | 5 | | | D | 41 | | Jamie James | J. James | ||||||||
| Tony Clegg | T. Clegg | | 63 | M | | 6 | | M | 64 | | Rio Mike | R. Mike | |||||||||
| Armin Sachs | A. Sachs |  | 61 | M | | 7 | | M | 60 | | Daniele Le Tissier | D. Le Tissier | |||||||||
| Glynn Beckham | G. Beckham | | 63 | A | | 8 | | M | 56 | | Scott Kerr | S. Kerr | |||||||||
| Niccolo Hurst | N. Hurst | | 44 | A | | 9 | | A | 52 | | Jonathan Harley | J. Harley | |||||||||
| Dean Haynes | D. Haynes | | 39 | A | | 10 | | A | 48 | | Gary Matthews | G. Matthews | |||||||||
| Del Croft | D. Croft | | 35 | A | | 11 | | A | 48 | | Quim Moreira | Q. Moreira | |||||||||
| Peter Croft | P. Croft | | 57 | G | | 12 | | M | 54 | | Duncan Hurst | D. Hurst | |||||||||
| Ashley Griffin | A. Griffin | | 56 | M | | 13 | | M | 52 | | Greg Bolton | G. Bolton | |||||||||
| Billy Beagrie | B. Beagrie | | 54 | M | | 14 | | A | 45 | | Kelvin Walker | K. Walker | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Fratton Park where Portsmouth play host to Wrexham. A crowd of 4,753 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Portsmouth are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Wrexham appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Brian Standing.
The pitch is in good condition.
Portsmouth are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Wrexham appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Brian Standing.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Wrexham kicking off!
4.17
0-0Armin Sachs sees space and advances. Armin Sachs shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
10.52
0-0Scott Kerr darts forward. Scott Kerr whips in a cross ball towards Quim Moreira. Quim Moreira jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
14.29
Daniele Le Tissier threads a neat ball through to Quim Moreira. Quim Moreira rushes past Joao Campos! Quim Moreira strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it flies just wide!
26.05
0-0Scott Kerr controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Quim Moreira. Quim Moreira knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Frank Barry.
30.28
0-0Joe Marsden catches Del Croft on the ankles. Joe Marsden is warned by the referee! Del Croft stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.58
Tony Clegg chips the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Hurst. Niccolo Hurst knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.14
Luke Scales makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Armin Sachs. Armin Sachs knocks the ball forward to Del Croft. Del Croft shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
44.19
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
45.00
1-0Tony Clegg flicks a high pass forward. Glynn Beckham collects the pass. Glynn Beckham lofts in a cross ball towards Niccolo Hurst. Niccolo Hurst beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Portsmouth appear unchanged since the first half. Wrexham also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Portsmouth kick off and get the second half underway!
47.41
Scott Kerr flicks a high pass forward. Jonathan Harley holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jonathan Harley knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Robert Adams who gathers it comfortably.
48.57
Scott Kerr flicks a high pass forward to Quim Moreira who brings the ball under control. Quim Moreira shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
49.22
55.44
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
57.26
Tony Clegg flicks a high pass forward. Dean Haynes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dean Haynes lofts in a cross ball towards Niccolo Hurst. Niccolo Hurst whips the ball goalwards with his head. Niccolo Hurst scores for Portsmouth!!
60.17
2-0Wrexham have made a substitution with Greg Bolton replacing Scott Kerr .
61.20
Greg Bolton flicks a high pass forward. Quim Moreira collects the pass. Quim Moreira runs straight at the defence! Quim Moreira rockets a shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
67.39
Armin Sachs hits a low pass to Niccolo Hurst. Niccolo Hurst shoots from distance. Trevor Wiltord gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
69.53
Daniele Le Tissier catches Armin Sachs on the ankles. Daniele Le Tissier is given a warning by the referee! Armin Sachs hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.33
Armin Sachs flicks a high pass forward. Del Croft holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Del Croft knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gabriel Hierro.
77.50
2-0Tony Clegg brings the ball forward. Tony Clegg makes a probing pass to Dean Haynes but he's offside!
78.27
Andy Elliott sees Armin Sachs in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With a delightful solo run, Armin Sachs stretches the opposition's defence. Armin Sachs whips in a cross ball towards Glynn Beckham. Glynn Beckham beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
81.46
Armin Sachs deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dean Haynes. Dean Haynes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.57
Greg Bolton flicks a high pass forward to Gary Matthews who brings the ball under control. Gary Matthews shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
Joe Marsden threads a neat ball through to Rio Mike. Rio Mike knocks the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Harley. Jonathan Harley knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Matthews. Gary Matthews flicks the ball with his head but it flies well off target!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Niccolo Hurst 45, 57 Glynn Beckham 78 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Robert Adams (GK)
6
2. Frank Barry (DEF)
6
3. Andy Elliott (DEF)
6
4. Joao Campos (DEF)
6
5. Luke Scales (DEF)
6
6. Tony Clegg (MID)
7
7. Armin Sachs (MID)
8
8. Glynn Beckham (ATT)
8
9. Niccolo Hurst (ATT)
9
10. Dean Haynes (ATT)
6
11. Del Croft (ATT)
6
12. Peter Croft (GK)
0
13. Ashley Griffin (MID)
0
14. Billy Beagrie (MID)
0
1. Trevor Wiltord (GK)
6
2. Ashley Fenton (DEF)
6
3. Gabriel Hierro (DEF)
6
4. Joe Marsden (DEF)
6
5. Jamie James (DEF)
6
6. Rio Mike (MID)
6
7. Daniele Le Tissier (MID)
6
8. Scott Kerr (MID)
7
9. Jonathan Harley (ATT)
6
10. Gary Matthews (ATT)
6
11. Quim Moreira (ATT)
6
12. Duncan Hurst (MID)
0
13. Greg Bolton (MID)
6
14. Kelvin Walker (ATT)
0