Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Racecourse Ground where Wrexham play host to Tottenham Hotspur. A crowd of 16,243 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Wrexham are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Tottenham Hotspur appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Peters.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Wrexham are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Tottenham Hotspur appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Peters.
0.00
0-0Tottenham Hotspur start the match!
2.17
0-0Gavin Allman comes in with a late challenge on Enrique Butragueno. Gavin Allman is warned by the referee! Enrique Butragueno gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
4.42
0-0Gavin Allman flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Black. Neil Black skips past Des Vernazza! Some good footwork from Neil Black provides some space. He shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
8.53
0-0Scott Granville knocks the ball forward to Victor Montero. Victor Montero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Graham Peters. Graham Peters shoots from distance but somehow Adam Murphy manages to keep it out.
10.09
Scott Granville deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Enrique Butragueno. Enrique Butragueno threads a neat ball through to Chris George. Chris George whips in a cross ball towards Graham Peters. Graham Peters flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Adam Murphy.
11.02
0-0Chris George takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Enrique Butragueno cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
14.39
Syd Copping plays the ball forward to Romano Franken. Romano Franken sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
18.28
Robert Burgess flicks a high pass forward to Neil Black who brings the ball under control. Neil Black lofts in a cross ball towards Romano Franken. Romano Franken powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Wes Etherington!
20.12
Gavin Allman sees Malcolm Hendrie in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Malcolm Hendrie finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
22.55
Andy Brady flicks a high pass forward. Leon Priestley controls it well on his chest. With a delightful solo run, Leon Priestley stretches the opposition's defence. Leon Priestley makes a probing pass between the defence to Gavin Allman. Gavin Allman looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies just wide!
26.33
Enrique Butragueno sees Alpay Özalan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alpay Özalan makes a simple pass, allowing Graham Peters to run into the box. Some world-class footwork from Graham Peters provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Adam Murphy.
27.50
It's a corner kick which Enrique Butragueno takes quickly, playing the ball short to Scott Granville. Scott Granville flicks the ball on with his first touch. Leon Beckham rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
28.11
Neil Black receives the ball from a throw-in from Leon Priestley. Neil Black runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Neil Black knocks in a cross ball towards Malcolm Hendrie. Malcolm Hendrie shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Wes Etherington gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
32.56
0-0Leon Beckham kicks a strong pass forward to Enrique Butragueno. Enrique Butragueno sees Sora Ogawa in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sora Ogawa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Darius Lisbie but he's offside!
34.05
Enrique Butragueno flicks a high pass forward to Chris George who brings the ball under control. Chris George shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
38.07
0-1Enrique Butragueno flicks a high pass forward. Graham Peters controls it well on his chest. Graham Peters lofts in a cross ball towards Alpay Özalan. Alpay Özalan connects with a diving header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
42.38
Syd Copping controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Malcolm Hendrie. Malcolm Hendrie rushes past Scott Granville! Malcolm Hendrie muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
44.06
Chris George flicks a high ball forward to Graham Peters who takes it down. Graham Peters lofts in a cross ball towards Darius Lisbie. Darius Lisbie rises majestically and gets a header on goal but is denied by Adam Murphy. Excellent save.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Wrexham appear unchanged since the first half. Tottenham Hotspur also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Wrexham kick off the second half!
47.20
0-1Enrique Butragueno hits a low pass to Chris George. Chris George knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
48.03
Alpay Özalan decides to run forward with the ball. Alpay Özalan tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Adam Murphy manages to keep it out.
51.54
Seeing a gap ahead, Enrique Butragueno laces a weighted ball forward to Alpay Özalan. Alpay Özalan makes a probing pass to Sora Ogawa but he's offside!
53.22
0-1Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
54.14
0-1Gavin Allman catches Enrique Butragueno on the ankles. Gavin Allman is given another warning by the referee! Enrique Butragueno hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.40
Syd Copping threads a neat ball through to Robert Burgess. Robert Burgess knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Leon Beckham.
57.22
Leon Plowright kicks a strong pass forward to Malcolm Hendrie. Malcolm Hendrie makes a probing pass to Gavin Allman. Gavin Allman plays a scrappy one-two with Romano Franken and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Gavin Allman provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
60.14
0-1Wrexham have made a substitution with Rio Cutler replacing Neil Black .Tottenham Hotspur have made a substitution with Warren Clemence replacing Sora Ogawa .
61.22
Gavin Allman darts forward. Gavin Allman shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
65.36
Scott Granville kicks a strong pass forward to Graham Peters. Graham Peters finds some space and shoots from distance. It's there!! Adam Murphy has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
71.01
0-2Victor Montero clumsily knocks into Robert Burgess. The referee calls over Victor Montero and shows him a yellow card! Robert Burgess stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.45
Gavin Allman threads the ball through to Robert Burgess. Robert Burgess plays a one-two with Malcolm Hendrie and rushes in on goal... Robert Burgess makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
83.32
Enrique Butragueno flicks a high ball forward to Warren Clemence who takes it down. Warren Clemence lofts in a cross ball towards Alpay Özalan. Alpay Özalan knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
85.37
Enrique Butragueno flicks a high pass forward to Darius Lisbie who brings the ball under control. Darius Lisbie runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Darius Lisbie provides some space. He shoots at goal but somehow Adam Murphy manages to keep it out.
87.08
Enrique Butragueno flicks a high ball forward to Alpay Özalan who takes it down. Alpay Özalan shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Graham Peters of Tottenham Hotspur |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Adam Murphy (GK)
8
2. Leon Plowright (DEF)
6
3. Kemal Mercer (DEF)
6
4. Leon Priestley (DEF)
6
5. Andy Brady (DEF)
6
6. Robert Burgess (MID)
6
7. Gavin Allman (MID)
6
8. Syd Copping (MID)
7
9. Romano Franken (ATT)
6
10. Neil Black (ATT)
7
11. Malcolm Hendrie (ATT)
7
12. Lee Hibbs (DEF)
0
13. Arthur Benjamin (MID)
0
14. Rio Cutler (ATT)
6
1. Wes Etherington (GK)
7
2. Des Vernazza (DEF)
6
3. Leon Beckham (DEF)
6
4. Scott Granville (DEF)
7
5. Victor Montero (DEF)
6
6. Chris George (MID)
6
7. Enrique Butragueno (MID)
8
8. Graham Peters (ATT)
9
9. Alpay Özalan (ATT)
8
10. Sora Ogawa (ATT)
6
11. Darius Lisbie (ATT)
6
12. Siaka Kroupi-Zahi (DEF)
0
13. Paolo Hurst (MID)
0
14. Warren Clemence (ATT)
6