Match Report
| Wrexham | Wrexham |  |  | Cheltenham Town | Cheltenham Town | ||||||||||||||||
| Liam Rollings | Liam Rollings | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Teddy Evans | T. Evans |  | 50 | G |  | 1 | | G | 56 | | Adam Mason | A. Mason | |||||||||
| Daniel Higginbotham | D. Higginbotham | | 49 | D |  | 2 |  |  | D | 48 | | James Youds | J. Youds | ||||||||
| Danny Sharpe | D. Sharpe | | 53 | D | | 3 | | D | 47 | | Martin Parker | M. Parker | |||||||||
| Carl Proctor | C. Proctor | | 44 | D | | | 4 | | D | 47 | | Eoin Minto | E. Minto | ||||||||
| Nigel Shields | N. Shields | | 43 | D | | 5 | | D | 42 | | Shaun Patterson | S. Patterson | |||||||||
| Romain Abidal | R. Abidal |  | 63 | M | | 6 | | M | 53 | | Brian Power | B. Power | |||||||||
| Wayne Moore | W. Moore | | 50 | M | | 7 | | M | 50 | | Colin Heskey | C. Heskey | |||||||||
| Eddie Shaw | E. Shaw | | 52 | M | | 8 | | M | 46 | | Del Konchesky | D. Konchesky | |||||||||
| Carl Seaman | C. Seaman | | 54 | M | | 9 | | M | 42 | | Nicholas Walker | N. Walker | |||||||||
| Carlton Gascoigne | C. Gascoigne | | 47 | A | | 10 | | A | 49 | | Brian Shilton | B. Shilton | |||||||||
| Teddy Bailey | T. Bailey | | 44 | A | | 11 | | A | 48 | | Nicholas Guppy | N. Guppy | |||||||||
| Tony Cottee | T. Cottee | | 44 | D | | 12 | | G | 51 | | Eddie Stone | E. Stone | |||||||||
| Dale Kasper | D. Kasper | | 47 | A | | 13 | | G | 49 | | Kieron Lua-Lua | K. Lua-Lua | |||||||||
| Paul Monk | P. Monk | | 39 | M | | 14 | | M | 40 | | Morris Draper | M. Draper | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Racecourse Ground where Wrexham play host to Cheltenham Town. A crowd of 2,698 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Wrexham are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Cheltenham Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Murray.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Wrexham are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Cheltenham Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Murray.
0.00
0-0Cheltenham Town kick off and get the match underway!
12.23
0-0Danny Sharpe threads a neat ball through to Eddie Shaw. Eddie Shaw threads the ball through to Teddy Bailey. Teddy Bailey threads the ball through to Carlton Gascoigne but he's offside!
14.37
0-0Shaun Patterson threads the ball through to Nicholas Walker. Nicholas Walker threads a neat ball through to Brian Shilton. Brian Shilton makes a simple pass, allowing Nicholas Guppy to run into the box. Nicholas Guppy comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but he balloons it over the crossbar!
16.14
0-0Del Konchesky plays the ball forward to Brian Shilton. Brian Shilton whips in a cross ball towards Nicholas Guppy. Nicholas Guppy fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Teddy Evans manages to keep it out.
18.50
0-0Brian Power comes in with a late challenge on Eddie Shaw. The referee calls over Brian Power and shows him a yellow card! Eddie Shaw hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.49
Wayne Moore flicks a high pass forward to Carl Seaman who brings the ball under control. Carl Seaman whips in a cross ball towards Carlton Gascoigne. Carlton Gascoigne whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
21.20
0-0Nicholas Walker flicks a high pass forward. Brian Shilton collects the pass. Brian Shilton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.58
Eddie Shaw threads a neat ball through to Carlton Gascoigne. Carlton Gascoigne knocks in a cross ball towards Teddy Bailey. Teddy Bailey knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
27.05
Eddie Shaw flicks a high pass forward to Carl Seaman who brings the ball under control. Carl Seaman whips in a cross ball towards Teddy Bailey. Teddy Bailey outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's miles wide!
32.40
Danny Sharpe pushes up the pitch. Danny Sharpe flicks a high pass forward. Carlton Gascoigne holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carlton Gascoigne knocks in a cross ball towards Carl Seaman. Carl Seaman outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's a woeful effort!
34.30
Daniel Higginbotham controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Romain Abidal. Romain Abidal knocks the ball forward to Carl Seaman. Carl Seaman sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
36.21
Daniel Higginbotham flicks a high ball forward to Romain Abidal who takes it down. Romain Abidal sees Carlton Gascoigne in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carlton Gascoigne knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adam Mason who gathers it comfortably.
40.55
0-0Nicholas Guppy catches Daniel Higginbotham on the ankles. The referee calls over Nicholas Guppy and warns him to calm down! Daniel Higginbotham gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
44.27
Seeing a gap ahead, Romain Abidal plays the ball forward to Carlton Gascoigne. Carlton Gascoigne knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Shaun Patterson.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Wrexham appear unchanged since the first half. Cheltenham Town also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Wrexham get the second half underway!
49.05
Nicholas Walker sees Nicholas Guppy in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nicholas Guppy makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Brian Shilton. Brian Shilton side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
51.12
Del Konchesky threads a neat ball through to Nicholas Guppy. Nicholas Guppy shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
55.04
1-0Romain Abidal makes a probing pass to Carl Seaman. Carl Seaman whips in a cross ball towards Carlton Gascoigne. Carlton Gascoigne outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Carlton Gascoigne!
59.02
Carl Proctor makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eddie Shaw. Eddie Shaw knocks the ball to his team mate, Teddy Bailey. Teddy Bailey knocks in a cross ball towards Carlton Gascoigne. Carlton Gascoigne connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
61.27
Del Konchesky flicks a high pass forward to Nicholas Guppy who brings the ball under control. Nicholas Guppy sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Teddy Evans gets down and covers it.
65.18
Eddie Shaw threads the ball through to Carlton Gascoigne. Carlton Gascoigne knocks in a cross ball towards Carl Seaman. Carl Seaman powers a header at goal but it's drastically wayward!
69.54
1-0Danny Sharpe comes in with a late challenge on Brian Shilton. Danny Sharpe is given a warning by the referee! Brian Shilton stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.03
Wayne Moore makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlton Gascoigne. Carlton Gascoigne knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.17
Romain Abidal flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlton Gascoigne. Carlton Gascoigne knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.05
Eddie Shaw chips the ball to his team mate, Carl Seaman. Carl Seaman knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by James Youds.
83.28
Eddie Shaw catches Colin Heskey on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Colin Heskey hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.26
Eddie Shaw passes the ball forward to Carlton Gascoigne. Carlton Gascoigne lofts in a cross ball towards Carl Seaman. Carl Seaman makes a deft header but it's drastically wayward!
85.58
Eddie Shaw makes a probing pass to Carl Seaman. Carl Seaman plays a quick one-two with Carlton Gascoigne and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Carl Seaman provides some space. He shoots at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
87.45
Carl Proctor surges forward with the ball. Carl Proctor flicks the ball to his team mate, Carl Seaman. Carl Seaman whips in a cross ball towards Carlton Gascoigne. Carlton Gascoigne powers a header at goal. Adam Mason manages to gather it easily.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
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Yellow Cards
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Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Teddy Evans (GK)
7
2. Daniel Higginbotham (DEF)
6
3. Danny Sharpe (DEF)
6
4. Carl Proctor (DEF)
7
5. Nigel Shields (DEF)
6
6. Romain Abidal (MID)
7
7. Wayne Moore (MID)
6
8. Eddie Shaw (MID)
7
9. Carl Seaman (MID)
8
10. Carlton Gascoigne (ATT)
9
11. Teddy Bailey (ATT)
6
12. Tony Cottee (DEF)
0
13. Dale Kasper (ATT)
0
14. Paul Monk (MID)
0
1. Adam Mason (GK)
7
2. James Youds (DEF)
6
3. Martin Parker (DEF)
6
4. Eoin Minto (DEF)
6
5. Shaun Patterson (DEF)
6
6. Brian Power (MID)
5
7. Colin Heskey (MID)
6
8. Del Konchesky (MID)
7
9. Nicholas Walker (MID)
7
10. Brian Shilton (ATT)
6
11. Nicholas Guppy (ATT)
6
12. Eddie Stone (GK)
0
13. Kieron Lua-Lua (GK)
0
14. Morris Draper (MID)
0