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Match Report

Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Racecourse Ground where Wrexham play host to Macclesfield Town. A crowd of 2,737 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Both Wrexham and Macclesfield Town are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.


0.00
Wrexham get the match underway!
2.34
Alistair Moss makes a simple pass to James Wise. James Wise kicks a strong pass forward to Emile Gerrard. Emile Gerrard plays a perfect one-two with Nick Henry and rushes in on goal... Emile Gerrard cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Ugo Defoe is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
8.02
James Wise threads the ball through to Nicholas Cort. Nicholas Cort controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's there!! Ugo Defoe has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
21.53
John Hughes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, James Wise. James Wise makes a probing pass to Nick Henry. Nick Henry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicholas Cort. Nicholas Cort tries a spectacular strike. Ugo Defoe is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
27.00
George Bastin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Clive Campbell. Clive Campbell flicks the ball to his team mate, Danny Wetherall. Danny Wetherall knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Hughes.
30.44
Clive Campbell makes a beautiful solo run. Clive Campbell knocks in a cross ball towards Tony Smith. Tony Smith heads the ball goalwards. Steven Wright easily smothers it.
38.18
Alistair Moss knocks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Sharpe. Eddie Sharpe threads the ball through to Emile Gerrard. Emile Gerrard chips the ball to his team mate, Nick Henry. Nick Henry tries a spectacular strike. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
42.00
David Burgess passes the ball forward to James Wise. James Wise sees a break and surges forward. James Wise knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.40
Clive Campbell takes it forward alone. Clive Campbell shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
The second half starts with Macclesfield Town kicking off!
47.40
Eddie Sharpe deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nick Henry. Nick Henry knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ugo Defoe who gathers it comfortably.
49.03
John Hughes knocks the ball forward to James Wise. James Wise passes the ball forward to Nick Henry. Nick Henry makes a probing pass to Emile Gerrard. Emile Gerrard shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Ugo Defoe is on top of it.
53.52
Clive Campbell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Danny Wetherall. Danny Wetherall whips in a cross ball towards Tony Smith. Tony Smith connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is miles over!
55.38
Clive Campbell knocks the ball forward to Danny Wetherall. Danny Wetherall shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
59.39
Wrexham are easily keeping Macclesfield Town at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
65.18
Paul Cutler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tony Smith. Tony Smith whips in a cross ball towards Danny Wetherall. Danny Wetherall connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's miles wide!
72.19
Paul Cutler chips the ball to his team mate, Robbie Lawrence. Robbie Lawrence sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
73.03
George Bastin makes a beautiful solo run. George Bastin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Danny Wetherall. Danny Wetherall threads the ball through to Robbie Lawrence. Robbie Lawrence tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
79.49
Clive Campbell kicks a strong pass forward to Tony Smith. Tony Smith knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steven Wright who gathers it comfortably.
81.27
Tommy Laycock makes a simple pass to Tony Smith. Tony Smith knocks in a cross ball towards Danny Wetherall. Danny Wetherall flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
83.06
James Wise knocks the ball forward to Nick Henry. Nick Henry threads the ball through to Nicholas Cort but he's offside!
84.03
John Hughes flicks the ball to his team mate, Jermaine Vernazza. Jermaine Vernazza makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nick Henry. Nick Henry sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. What a cracker!! Ugo Defoe had no chance!! Goal for Wrexham!
87.34
David Burgess advances with the ball. David Burgess controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Emile Gerrard. Emile Gerrard knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ugo Defoe who gathers it comfortably.
89.39
Kelvin Byrne makes a beautiful solo run. Kelvin Byrne knocks the ball forward to Robbie Lawrence. Robbie Lawrence controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
90.00
Jermaine Vernazza makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Emile Gerrard. Emile Gerrard controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Nick Henry of Wrexham

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 5 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 6 vs 2
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 1 vs 7
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 52.3809523809524 vs 47.6190476190476
Play Area
Home team third: 26.19%, Midfield: 46.43%, Away team third: 27.38%