Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Ninian Park where Cardiff City play host to Cheltenham Town. A crowd of 4,619 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Cardiff City and Cheltenham Town are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dave Bolton.


0.00
Cardiff City get the match underway!
4.10
Alexander Schnellinger threads the ball through to Anton Röhlig. Anton Röhlig makes a simple pass to Morris Shearer. Morris Shearer shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
8.15
Alistair Mowbray knocks the ball forward to Rafael Oliveira. Rafael Oliveira flicks a high pass forward. Henry Pallister controls it well on his chest. Henry Pallister shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Frank Middleton had no chance!! Goal for Cardiff City!
12.35
Chris Dichio knocks the ball to his team mate, Anton Röhlig. Anton Röhlig kicks a strong pass forward to Bill Lee. Bill Lee knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.29
Rafael Oliveira makes a simple pass to Henry Pallister. Henry Pallister tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
18.04
Rafael Oliveira clumsily knocks into Anton Röhlig. The referee warns Rafael Oliveira to calm down! Anton Röhlig runs off the knock.
20.25
Chris Dichio knocks the ball to his team mate, Jason Mike. Jason Mike advances with the ball. Jason Mike tries a spectacular long range effort. Neil Owen is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
33.56
With a delightful solo run, Anton Röhlig stretches the opposition's defence. Anton Röhlig plays a scrappy one-two with Eoin Mowbray and advances towards the goal... Anton Röhlig tries a spectacular strike but it misses the target by a large margin!
34.28
Pegguy Boutoille sees Rafael Oliveira in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rafael Oliveira threads a neat ball through to Thierry Williams. Thierry Williams lofts in a cross ball towards Bill Mason. Bill Mason heads the ball goalwards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
39.32
Rafael Oliveira flicks a high pass forward. Thierry Williams easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Thierry Williams plays a quick one-two with Bill Mason and rushes in on goal... Thierry Williams cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
42.11
Jason Mike catches Rafael Oliveira on the ankles. The referee warns Jason Mike to calm down! Rafael Oliveira hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.15
Chris Dichio passes the ball forward to Jason Mike. With a delightful solo run, Jason Mike stretches the opposition's defence. Jason Mike makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Bill Lee. Bill Lee strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Cheltenham Town are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Cheltenham Town kick off!
47.29
Chris Dichio threads the ball through to Anton Röhlig. Anton Röhlig plays the ball forward to Chris Bower. Chris Bower shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
48.38
Duncan Brand flicks the ball to his team mate, Alistair Barmby. Alistair Barmby tries a spectacular long range effort. Frank Middleton comfortably gets down and covers it.
49.26
Jason Mike flicks a high pass forward. Eoin Mowbray collects the pass. Eoin Mowbray plays a quick one-two with Bill Lee and rushes in on goal... Eoin Mowbray makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
53.19
Alistair Mowbray chips the ball to his team mate, Duncan Brand. Duncan Brand controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Thierry Williams. Thierry Williams knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tony Barry.
54.41
Tony Barry hacks Thierry Williams from behind! The referee warns Tony Barry to calm down! Thierry Williams stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.50
Anton Röhlig threads a neat ball through to Eoin Mowbray. Eoin Mowbray kicks a strong pass forward to Chris Bower but the referee indicates it's offside!
60.37
Alistair Mowbray flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Brand holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Duncan Brand controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bill Mason. Bill Mason tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Frank Middleton. Excellent save.
61.37
Alexander Schnellinger makes a simple pass to Jason Mike. Jason Mike flicks a high ball forward to Chris Bower who takes it down. Chris Bower knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.13
Rafael Oliveira kicks a strong pass forward to Henry Pallister. Henry Pallister lofts in a cross ball towards Alistair Barmby. Alistair Barmby is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
65.53
Duncan Brand sees Thierry Williams in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Thierry Williams whips in a cross ball towards Henry Pallister. Henry Pallister is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
71.25
Seeing a gap ahead, Alexander Schnellinger plays the ball forward to Jason Mike. Jason Mike threads a neat ball through to Eoin Mowbray. Eoin Mowbray plays a one-two with Bill Lee and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Eoin Mowbray provides some space. He shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
73.12
Rafael Oliveira chips the ball to his team mate, Alistair Barmby. Alistair Barmby whips in a cross ball towards Thierry Williams. Thierry Williams powers a header at goal but it flies just wide!
77.43
Cheltenham Town have made a substitution with Wayne Richards replacing Chris Bower .
79.53
Duncan Brand makes a probing pass to Bill Mason. Bill Mason knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ledley Fox.
81.42
Duncan Brand makes a simple pass to Bill Mason. Bill Mason knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Chris Dichio.
85.06
Anton Röhlig sees space and advances. Anton Röhlig plays a scrappy one-two with Morris Shearer and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Anton Röhlig provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Anton Röhlig!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.7%
54.3%
Play Area
25.9%
44.4%
29.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Henry Pallister 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)
6
9.Alistair Barmby (ATT)
6
10.Henry Pallister (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Thierry Williams (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Marvin Stockdale (MID)
0
13.David Bower (MID)
0
14.John Standing (MID)
0

1.Frank Middleton (GK)
6
2.Alexander Schnellinger (DEF)
6
3.Tony Barry (DEF)
6
4.Chris Dichio (DEF)
7
5.Ledley Fox (DEF)
6
6.Anton Röhlig (MID)goal scored
8
7.Jason Mike (MID)goal scored
8
8.Morris Shearer (ATT)
6
9.Eoin Mowbray (ATT)
6
10.Chris Bower (ATT)
6
11.Bill Lee (ATT)
6
 
12.Matthew Charlton (MID)
0
13.Titus Walsh (MID)
0
14.Wayne Richards (MID)
6