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01/12/2055, Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff, Wales
League One, English Football League

Cardiff Vs Preston

Cardiff play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: J Armstrong (GK) , R Orewa (CB) , G Meyrick (CB) , S Evans (CB) , J MacGuire (RB) , O Brain (LB) , R McCort (CDM) , A Dower (CAM) , L Smith (RM) , Z Rayburn (LM) , M Mewies (ST) And the subs are: R McPeters (CB) , M Keenor (CB) , A Weale (CM) , V Ruddock (CM) , L Maxton (ST)

Preston play in a 4-3-3 Def formation, and line up with: C Probert (GK) , J Brash (CB) , O Czekaj (CB) , M McCollister (RB) , L McShane (LB) , S Collins (CM) , G Malloch (CDM) , J Burton (CDM) , B McNeilly (RW) , J McGrath (LW) , M McGinnis (ST) And the subs are: L Bridgeforth (CB) , H McLain (CB) , A Cadwallader (CM) , S Wightman (CM) , M Davis (ST)

Welcome to Cardiff City Stadium in Cardiff, Wales where Cardiff City will face Preston North End.  This is a league fixture taking place in the League One, English Football League.  The attendance is 32999.

1' - Cardiff kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

3' - Louis Smith plays a short pass to Ollie Brain.  Ollie Brain plays the ball to Ronald McCort.  Ronald McCort uses his pace to beat Joel McGrath.  

14' - Josh Burton attempts to hit a long range shot...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

15' - John Armstrong spots a run from Zachary Rayburn.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

19' - Ollie Brain sees a run from Ronald McCort.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

22' - Bryan McNeilly plays a long pass to John Brash.  John Brash passes to Gareth Malloch.  Gareth Malloch spots a run from Mike McGinnis.  He attempts a quick throughball, and Mike McGinnis takes the ball.  Mike McGinnis shoots...and its in! It's a lovely goal from Mike McGinnis for Preston!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but it wasn't enough!

23' - Cardiff kick the ball off for the restart.  

25' - Ollie Brain slides the ball to Arthur Dower.  Arthur Dower passes to Ronald McCort.  Spencer Collins tackles Ronald McCort and gains possession for his team.  Preston try to launch a counter attack.  Spencer Collins curves the ball into the box and finds Josh Burton.  Josh Burton looks to place the ball past the keeper...but the shot is offtarget!

34' - Josh Burton tries to beat Arthur Dower using his ball skills, but is brought down illegally.  That will be a freekick for Preston.  

35' - Josh Burton stands over the ball, preparing to take the freekick.  He floats the ball into the box, finding Bryan McNeilly.  Bryan McNeilly directs a header towards goal...and its in! It's a beautiful goal from Bryan McNeilly for Preston!  The ball went in off the upright!

36' - Cardiff kick the ball off for the restart.  

38' - Ollie Brain finds Arthur Dower with a short pass.  Arthur Dower finds Ollie Brain with a short pass.  Ollie Brain spots a run from Mark Mewies.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Mark Mewies has strayed offside!  

41' - Ronald McCort tackles Josh Burton and takes possession.  Ronald McCort speeds past John Brash.  

42' - Ronald McCort shoots from long range, aiming for the top of the net...but the shot is saved by Craig Probert!  

44' - Craig Probert spots a run from Mike McGinnis.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Mike McGinnis is able to control the ball.  Mike McGinnis attempts to place the ball past the keeper...but the shot is offtarget!

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

45' - Preston kick the ball off for the restart.  

50' - Ollie Czekaj plays a short pass to Gareth Malloch.  Gareth Malloch finds Ollie Czekaj with a short pass.  Ollie Czekaj sees Mike McGinnis making a run.  He attempts to dink the ball to send his teammate through, and Mike McGinnis takes the ball.  Mike McGinnis attempts to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but John Armstrong stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Josh Burton pounces on the loose ball...Josh Burton attempts to place the ball past the keeper...and its in! It's a superb goal from Josh Burton for Preston!  The ball flew past the diving keepers hand!

51' - Preston kick the ball off for the restart.  

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Arthur Dower is going to be taken off.  Malcolm Keenor is brought on from the bench.  

55' - Spencer Collins sees Joel McGrath making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

56' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Mark Mewies is going to be taken off.  Andrew Weale joins the game from the bench.  

56' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Sam Evans will come off.  Rhys McPeters is brought on from the bench.  

60' - Josh Burton passes to Michael McCollister.  Rhod Orewa tackles Michael McCollister and takes possession.  Rhod Orewa chips a long ball to Malcolm Keenor.  Malcolm Keenor whips in a cross and finds Louis Smith.  Louis Smith directs a header attempting to beat the keeper...but Craig Probert stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Michael McCollister is first to the loose ball and is able to clear.

61' - Spencer Collins sees Joel McGrath making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

64' - Ronald McCort hits the ball long to Malcolm Keenor.  Malcolm Keenor plays a short pass to Andrew Weale.  Andrew Weale crosses the ball, but Spencer Collins intercepts and takes possession.  

70' - Ronald McCort tries to use ball skills to beat John Brash, and manages to slip past his opponent!  

70' - Ronald McCort tries to hit a long range shot past the keeper...but the ball flies wide of the post!

76' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Spencer Collins is going to be taken off.  Seth Wightman is brought on from the bench.  

79' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like John Brash is going to be taken off.  Leon Bridgeforth is brought on from the bench.  

82' - Louis Smith tackles Josh Burton and the ball goes loose.  Ronald McCort tries to hit a long range shot past the keeper...but the shot is offtarget!

90' - Cardiff launch a counter attack.  Ronald McCort hits the ball long to Joe MacGuire.  Josh Burton dispossesses Joe MacGuire and gains possession for his team.  Andrew Weale dispossesses Josh Burton and gains possession for his team.  Andrew Weale sees a run from Zachary Rayburn.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but Zachary Rayburn is caught offside!  



The match has ended Cardiff City 0 - 3 Preston North End.