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10/11/2057, 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: C Muir (GK) , O Brain (CB) , G Meyrick (CB) , R Orewa (CB) , J MacGuire (RB) , L Smith (LB) , J Gwilym (CDM) , M Keenor (CAM) , D Buckley (RM) , J Finlayson (LM) , M Mewies (ST) And the subs are: T MacIver (CB) , R McPeters (CB) , A Weale (CM) , A Donnelly (CM) , L Maxton (ST)

Preston play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: C Probert (GK) , J Brash (CB) , O Czekaj (CB) , M McCollister (RB) , L McShane (LB) , G Malloch (CDM) , H McLain (CAM) , D Erwood (RM) , M Davis (LM) , A Cadwallader (ST) , M McGinnis (ST) And the subs are: L Bridgeforth (CB) , S Collins (CM) , S Wightman (CM) , R Dolan (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' - Rhod Orewa plays a short pass to Ollie Brain.  Ollie Brain passes the ball to Griffith Meyrick.  Griffith Meyrick sees Malcolm Keenor making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Malcolm Keenor has strayed offside!  

18' - Harry McLain passes the ball to David Erwood.  David Erwood sees Mike McGinnis making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Mike McGinnis runs on to the ball.  Mike McGinnis hits the ball...but the shot bounces off the post!  David Erwood is first to the loose ball...David Erwood looks to slide the ball past the keeper...and its in! It's a fine goal from David Erwood for Preston!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but couldn't stop the shot!

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

20' - Joe MacGuire passes to Malcolm Keenor.  Malcolm Keenor finds Louis Smith with a short pass.  Louis Smith sees Dave Buckley making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

26' - Jay Gwilym finds Griffith Meyrick with a long pass.  Griffith Meyrick sees Mark Mewies making a run.  He tries to release him with a throughball, and Mark Mewies takes the ball.  Mark Mewies attempts a shot, aiming for the top of the net...and Mark Mewies scores!  That's a fine goal from the Cardiff player!  The ball went in off the upright!

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

30' - John Brash passes the ball to David Erwood.  David Erwood passes the ball to Leeroy McShane.  Leeroy McShane passes the ball to Mark Davis.  Mark Davis sees David Erwood making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and David Erwood takes the ball.  David Erwood attempts to shoot the ball into the top of the net...and its in! It's a superb goal from David Erwood for Preston!  The ball went in off the upright!

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

32' - Ollie Brain passes the ball to Louis Smith.  Louis Smith slides the ball to Malcolm Keenor.  Malcolm Keenor sees a run from Mark Mewies.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

35' - With a turn of pace, Mike McGinnis beats Ollie Brain, but is then fouled.    The referee has no hesitation in showing Ollie Brain the yellow card. That will be a freekick for Preston.  

40' - Mark Davis tackles Rhod Orewa and takes the ball.  Preston launch a counter attack.  Mark Davis attempts to use his skills to beat Ollie Brain and succeeds, neatly slipping past the opposing player!  

41' - Mark Davis sees Harry McLain making a run.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, and Harry McLain is able to control the ball.  Harry McLain hits a shot...and its in! It's a fine goal from Harry McLain for Preston!  The ball bounced off the post and into the net!

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

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

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

49' - Ollie Czekaj passes to Mark Davis.  Mark Davis passes to David Erwood.  David Erwood passes the ball to John Brash.  John Finlayson tackles John Brash and takes possession.  John Finlayson spots a run from Mark Mewies.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, and Mark Mewies is able to control the ball.  Mark Mewies hits a shot towards goal...and its in! It's a superb goal from Mark Mewies for Cardiff!  The keeper had no chance!

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

52' - David Erwood finds Gareth Malloch with a short pass.  Gareth Malloch plays the ball to Mark Davis.  Malcolm Keenor dispossesses Mark Davis and the ball goes loose.  Cardiff attempt to counter.  Jay Gwilym sees a run from Mark Mewies.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

60' - Mark Davis plays the ball to John Brash.  John Brash passes to Ollie Czekaj.  Jay Gwilym dispossesses Ollie Czekaj and takes possession.  Gareth Malloch successfully tackles Jay Gwilym and gains possession for his team.  Preston attempt to counter.  Gareth Malloch passes the ball to Harry McLain.  Harry McLain tries to unleash a long range shot...and its in! It's a superb goal from Harry McLain for Preston!  The ball flew past the helpless goalkeeper!

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

61' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Mike McGinnis is going to be taken off.  Richard Dolan is brought on from the bench.  

67' - Griffith Meyrick plays a long ball to Louis Smith.  Louis Smith looks to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...but its over!

70' - Craig Probert slides the ball to Harry McLain.  Harry McLain attempts to beat Joe MacGuire using his skills and succeeds, neatly slipping past the opposing player!  

71' - Harry McLain looks to shoot from distance into the top of the net...and Harry McLain scores!  That's a beautiful goal from the Preston player!  The ball went in off the upright!

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

74' - John Finlayson finds Louis Smith with a short pass.  Louis Smith slides the ball to Dave Buckley.  Gareth Malloch successfully tackles Dave Buckley and the ball goes loose.  Ollie Brain spots a run from Mark Mewies.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Mark Mewies is caught offside!  

76' - Mark Davis finds Michael McCollister with a long ball.  Michael McCollister hits a shot from long range, aiming for the corner of the net...but the shot is offtarget!

77' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Ollie Czekaj is going to be taken off.  Leon Bridgeforth is brought on from the bench.  

90' - Louis Smith plays a long pass to Malcolm Keenor.  Malcolm Keenor attempts to use his skills to beat Harry McLain, and is able to dribble past his opponent!  

90' - Malcolm Keenor attempts to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but its wide!



The match has ended Cardiff City 2 - 5 Preston North End.