Match Report
| Wrexham | Wrexham |  |  | Colchester United | Colchester United | ||||||||||||||||
| Christopher George | Christopher George | manager | David Bennett | David Bennett | |||||||||||||||||
| Adam Murphy | A. Murphy |  | 68 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 65 |  | Rafael Caballero | R. Caballero | ||||||||
| Leon Plowright | L. Plowright | | 65 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 58 | | Danny King | D. King | |||||||||
| Leon Priestley | L. Priestley | | 65 | D | | 3 | | D | 52 | | Des Clemence | D. Clemence | |||||||||
| Lee Hibbs | L. Hibbs | | 55 | D | | | 4 | | D | 56 | | Leonardo Romero | L. Romero | ||||||||
| Andy Brady | A. Brady |  | 58 | D | | 5 | | D | 59 | | Gavin Gordon | G. Gordon | |||||||||
| Syd Copping | S. Copping | | 59 | M | | 6 | | M | 67 | | Stuart Ritchie | S. Ritchie | |||||||||
| Gary Shearer | G. Shearer | | 51 | M | | 7 | | M | 59 | | Edward Newton | E. Newton | |||||||||
| Gavin Allman | G. Allman | | 73 | M | | 8 | | A | 53 |  | Youcef Boumedienne | Y. Boumedienne | |||||||||
| Romano Franken | R. Franken |  | 76 | A | | 9 | | A | 66 | | Billy Shearer | B. Shearer | |||||||||
| Neil Black | N. Black | | 65 | A | | 10 | | A | 65 |  | Cesare Pinton | C. Pinton | |||||||||
| Malcolm Hendrie | M. Hendrie | | 69 | A | | 11 | | A | 74 |  | Tiago Viana | T. Viana | |||||||||
| Kemal Mercer | K. Mercer | | 66 | D | | 12 | | D | 71 | | Ighli Scarpi | I. Scarpi | |||||||||
| Arthur Benjamin | A. Benjamin | | 59 | M | | 13 | | M | 51 | | Glynn Gray | G. Gray | |||||||||
| Rio Cutler | R. Cutler | | 62 | A | | 14 | | M | 57 |  | Carlos Dario Simeone | C. Simeone | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Racecourse Ground where Wrexham play host to Colchester United. A crowd of 15,900 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Wrexham are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Colchester United appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Tommy Winterburn.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Wrexham are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Colchester United appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Tommy Winterburn.
0.00
0-0Colchester United start the match!
2.26
0-1Leonardo Romero sees a break and surges forward. Leonardo Romero threads a neat ball through to Edward Newton. Edward Newton hits a low pass to Billy Shearer. Billy Shearer looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. What a cracker!! Adam Murphy had no chance!! Goal for Colchester United!
6.27
0-1Romano Franken knocks the ball to his team mate, Malcolm Hendrie. Malcolm Hendrie shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
9.18
0-1Stuart Ritchie makes a beautiful solo run. Stuart Ritchie knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adam Murphy who gathers it comfortably.
12.53
0-1Gavin Gordon makes a probing pass to Stuart Ritchie. Stuart Ritchie passes the ball forward to Tiago Viana. Tiago Viana sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
14.40
Edward Newton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tiago Viana. Tiago Viana runs straight at the defence! Tiago Viana rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
15.02
0-1Des Clemence makes a simple pass to Stuart Ritchie. Stuart Ritchie brings the ball forward. Stuart Ritchie puts a great ball through. Cesare Pinton runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
16.38
Des Clemence threads a neat ball through to Tiago Viana. Tiago Viana makes a great pass forward. Cesare Pinton runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
18.38
Edward Newton flicks a high pass forward. Cesare Pinton controls it well on his chest. Cesare Pinton chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Shearer. Billy Shearer makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
21.52
Leonardo Romero gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Cesare Pinton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Adam Murphy gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
24.33
Edward Newton flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Ritchie holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stuart Ritchie controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
26.25
Edward Newton threads a neat ball through to Stuart Ritchie. Stuart Ritchie shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
27.34
Youcef Boumedienne threads a neat ball through to Edward Newton. Edward Newton shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Adam Murphy!
32.50
Lee Hibbs makes a simple pass to Syd Copping. Syd Copping makes a probing pass to Romano Franken. Romano Franken shoots from long range but Rafael Caballero reads it well. Fabulous save!
34.58
Seeing a gap ahead, Gary Shearer laces a weighted ball forward to Neil Black. Neil Black shoots from outside the area. Good keeping from Rafael Caballero as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
36.37
0-2Corner kick to Wrexham. Syd Copping plays it to the near post. Billy Shearer gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Wrexham appear unchanged since the first half. Colchester United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Wrexham get the second half underway!
48.47
Danny King threads the ball through to Edward Newton. Edward Newton threads a neat ball through to Billy Shearer. Billy Shearer knocks in a cross ball towards Edward Newton. Edward Newton whips the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
49.32
0-2Syd Copping clumsily knocks into Edward Newton. The referee calls over Syd Copping and warns him to calm down! Edward Newton gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
57.35
Des Clemence chips the ball to his team mate, Danny King. Danny King threads a neat ball through to Tiago Viana. Tiago Viana tries a spectacular long range effort. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Tiago Viana!
60.21
0-3Wrexham have made 2 substitutions with Kemal Mercer replacing Leon Plowright and Rio Cutler replacing Neil Black .
63.08
Gary Shearer threads the ball through to Rio Cutler. Rio Cutler lofts in a cross ball towards Malcolm Hendrie. Malcolm Hendrie is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
66.55
Romano Franken flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Allman. Gavin Allman lofts in a cross ball towards Malcolm Hendrie. Malcolm Hendrie makes a deft header but it flies just wide!
71.41
Danny King decides to run forward with the ball. Danny King flicks a high pass forward to Youcef Boumedienne who brings the ball under control. Youcef Boumedienne shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
72.21
Gavin Allman controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Syd Copping. Syd Copping whips in a cross ball towards Romano Franken. Romano Franken powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Rafael Caballero!
73.25
Edward Newton changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Edward Newton controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Billy Shearer through on goal. Billy Shearer shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Adam Murphy manages to gather it easily.
83.47
0-3Leonardo Romero hacks Romano Franken from behind! The referee calls over Leonardo Romero and shows him a yellow card! Romano Franken runs off the knock.
87.17
Leon Priestley hits a low pass to Malcolm Hendrie. Malcolm Hendrie flicks a high pass forward. Romano Franken controls it well on his chest. Romano Franken controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
89.22
Edward Newton flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Ritchie holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stuart Ritchie kicks a strong pass forward to Cesare Pinton but the referee indicates it's offside!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Billy Shearer 2, 18 Tiago Viana 57 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Billy Shearer of Colchester United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Adam Murphy (GK)
7
2. Leon Plowright (DEF)
6
3. Leon Priestley (DEF)
6
4. Lee Hibbs (DEF)
7
5. Andy Brady (DEF)
6
6. Syd Copping (MID)
6
7. Gary Shearer (MID)
6
8. Gavin Allman (MID)
7
9. Romano Franken (ATT)
7
10. Neil Black (ATT)
6
11. Malcolm Hendrie (ATT)
6
12. Kemal Mercer (DEF)
6
13. Arthur Benjamin (MID)
0
14. Rio Cutler (ATT)
6
1. Rafael Caballero (GK)
7
2. Danny King (DEF)
7
3. Des Clemence (DEF)
6
4. Leonardo Romero (DEF)
6
5. Gavin Gordon (DEF)
6
6. Stuart Ritchie (MID)
7
7. Edward Newton (MID)
8
8. Youcef Boumedienne (ATT)
6
9. Billy Shearer (ATT)
9
10. Cesare Pinton (ATT)
6
11. Tiago Viana (ATT)
8
12. Ighli Scarpi (DEF)
0
13. Glynn Gray (MID)
0
14. Carlos Dario Simeone (MID)
0