Match Report


Cardiff CityCardiff City     York CityYork City
Computer Player Computer Player Chris Wood Chris Wood
Neil OwenN. Owen52
G
captain1
G
35Steven SwiftS. Swift
Samuel MoullecS. Moullec67
D
2
D
56Brian BarmbyB. Barmby
Pegguy BoutoilleP. Boutoille60
D
3
D
50Eoin BeckhamE. Beckham
Alistair MowbrayA. Mowbray53
D
4
D
52Nick BlackN. Black
Nils VogelN. Vogel48
D
5
D
46Syd BarryS. Barry
Duncan BrandD. Brand57
M
6
M
46Lomano WhelanL. Whelan
Rafael OliveiraR. Oliveira54
M
7captain
M
43Carl BenaliC. Benali
Bill MasonB. Mason71
A
8
M
49Jermaine SturridgeJ. Sturridge
Alistair BarmbyA. Barmby66
A
9
A
42Leon GriffinL. Griffin
Henry PallisterH. Pallister58
A
10
A
45Danny PearceD. Pearce
Thierry WilliamsT. Williams46
A
11
A
52Eoin CooperE. Cooper
 
Marvin StockdaleM. Stockdale53
M
12
M
38Brian HenryB. Henry
David BowerD. Bower53
M
13
A
50Neil TaylorN. Taylor
John StandingJ. Standing49
M
14
M
57Stanley WetherallS. Wetherall

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Ninian Park where Cardiff City play host to York City. A crowd of 4,127 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cardiff City are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while York City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Terry Taylor.


0.00
York City kick off the first half!
4.40
Nick Black makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carl Benali. Carl Benali sees a break and surges forward. Carl Benali whips in a cross ball towards Eoin Cooper. Eoin Cooper rises majestically and gets a header on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
18.42
Carl Benali knocks the ball forward to Danny Pearce. Danny Pearce knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Samuel Moullec.
20.07
Rafael Oliveira knocks the ball to his team mate, Alistair Barmby. Alistair Barmby whips in a cross ball towards Thierry Williams. Thierry Williams makes a deft header. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
21.56
Rafael Oliveira flicks a high pass forward. Alistair Barmby collects the pass. Alistair Barmby knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steven Swift who gathers it comfortably.
22.54
Duncan Brand makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thierry Williams. Thierry Williams knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eoin Beckham.
24.56
Carl Benali flicks a high pass forward. Danny Pearce controls it well on his chest. Danny Pearce whips in a cross ball towards Eoin Cooper. Eoin Cooper gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is shockingly off target!
27.44
Seeing a gap ahead, Carl Benali laces a weighted ball forward to Eoin Cooper. Eoin Cooper whips in a cross ball towards Danny Pearce. Danny Pearce rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Magnificent save by Neil Owen!
30.22
Lomano Whelan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eoin Cooper. Eoin Cooper knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Neil Owen who gathers it comfortably.
33.01
Brian Barmby hacks Henry Pallister from behind! Brian Barmby is given a warning by the referee! Henry Pallister stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.07
Rafael Oliveira decides to run forward with the ball. Rafael Oliveira knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eoin Beckham.
39.30
Carl Benali makes a probing pass to Eoin Cooper. Eoin Cooper whips in a cross ball towards Danny Pearce. Danny Pearce finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Neil Owen didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
40.18
Alistair Mowbray volleys a long ball forward. Henry Pallister whips in a cross ball towards Bill Mason. Bill Mason makes a deft header. It's there!! Steven Swift has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
Lomano Whelan makes a probing pass to Danny Pearce. Danny Pearce knocks in a cross ball towards Eoin Cooper. With a superhuman jump, Eoin Cooper connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Cardiff City appear unchanged since the first half. York City also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Cardiff City get the second half underway!
54.13
Carl Benali sees Leon Griffin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Leon Griffin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pegguy Boutoille.
57.42
Lomano Whelan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Danny Pearce. Seeing a gap ahead, Danny Pearce plays the ball forward to Leon Griffin who has made a great run into the box. Leon Griffin side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
61.14
Rafael Oliveira knocks the ball forward to Bill Mason. Bill Mason finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
63.53
Carl Benali flicks a high pass forward to Leon Griffin who brings the ball under control. Leon Griffin lofts in a cross ball towards Danny Pearce. Danny Pearce jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but somehow Neil Owen manages to keep it out.
66.45
With imagination, Rafael Oliveira plays the ball forward to Bill Mason. Bill Mason knocks in a cross ball towards Henry Pallister. Henry Pallister powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
67.33
Rafael Oliveira flicks a high pass forward. Bill Mason collects the pass. Bill Mason knocks in a cross ball towards Alistair Barmby. Alistair Barmby is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
71.28
Carl Benali flicks a high pass forward. Leon Griffin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Leon Griffin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.18
Rafael Oliveira threads the ball through to Thierry Williams. Thierry Williams whips in a cross ball towards Bill Mason. Bill Mason connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
78.45
Rafael Oliveira flicks a high pass forward. Alistair Barmby holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alistair Barmby whips in a cross ball towards Bill Mason. Bill Mason flicks the ball with his head. Steven Swift is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
83.54
Carl Benali makes a high pass forward. Leon Griffin shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Leon Griffin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Neil Owen who gathers it comfortably.
84.23
Alistair Mowbray flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Brand holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Duncan Brand threads a neat ball through to Thierry Williams. Thierry Williams knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Brian Barmby.
87.11
Rafael Oliveira makes a simple pass to Henry Pallister. Henry Pallister flicks a high pass forward. Thierry Williams controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Thierry Williams cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
90.00
Carl Benali threads a neat ball through to Danny Pearce. Danny Pearce knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Neil Owen who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Cardiff City

York City
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.8%
47.2%
Play Area
33.3%
43.1%
23.6%

Scorers
Bill Mason 40, 75, 78
Eoin Cooper 45
Leon Griffin 57

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Bill Mason of Cardiff City

Match Ratings
1.Neil Owen (GK)
6
2.Samuel Moullec (DEF)
6
3.Pegguy Boutoille (DEF)
6
4.Alistair Mowbray (DEF)
6
5.Nils Vogel (DEF)
6
6.Duncan Brand (MID)
6
7.Rafael Oliveira (MID)
7
8.Bill Mason (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
9.Alistair Barmby (ATT)
6
10.Henry Pallister (ATT)
6
11.Thierry Williams (ATT)
6
 
12.Marvin Stockdale (MID)
0
13.David Bower (MID)
0
14.John Standing (MID)
0

1.Steven Swift (GK)
6
2.Brian Barmby (DEF)
6
3.Eoin Beckham (DEF)
6
4.Nick Black (DEF)
6
5.Syd Barry (DEF)
6
6.Lomano Whelan (MID)
6
7.Carl Benali (MID)
7
8.Jermaine Sturridge (MID)
6
9.Leon Griffin (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Danny Pearce (ATT)
7
11.Eoin Cooper (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Brian Henry (MID)
0
13.Neil Taylor (ATT)
0
14.Stanley Wetherall (MID)
0