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03/08/2058, Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff, Wales
League One, English Football League

Cardiff Vs South Shields

Cardiff play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: C Muir (GK) , L Harding (CB) , G Meyrick (CB) , R Orewa (CB) , J Butler (RB) , L Smith (LB) , M Mewies (CDM) , M Keenor (CAM) , B McNeilly (RM) , J Finlayson (LM) , D Buckley (ST) And the subs are: N Gartley (CB) , T MacIver (CB) , R Davies (CM) , K Simrell (CM) , A Donnelly (ST)

South Shields play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: C McNiff (GK) , M McFarlane (CB) , A Down (CB) , M Vaughn (CB) , G Whitehill (RB) , P MacBride (LB) , W Husky (CDM) , S Heffernan (CAM) , B Anderson (RM) , G Gallagher (LM) , D Carey (ST) And the subs are: J Herring (CB) , P Lochridge (CB) , K Griffiths (CM) , A MacBride (CM) , R Bonner (ST)

Welcome to Cardiff City Stadium in Cardiff, Wales where Cardiff City will face South Shields.  This is a league fixture taking place in the League One, English Football League.  The attendance is 32994.

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

12' - James Butler passes to Mark Mewies.  Mark Mewies passes to Rhod Orewa.  Rhod Orewa plays a long pass to Griffith Meyrick.  Michael McFarlane dispossesses Griffith Meyrick and takes possession.  Michael McFarlane plays a long pass to Ashley Down.  Ashley Down slides the ball to Dillon Carey.  Dillon Carey tries to beat Griffith Meyrick using his ball skills, but is illegally impeded.  That will be a freekick for South Shields.  

13' - Dillon Carey steps up to take the freekick.  He curls the ball into the box, but the ball is overhit and misses everyone.  

15' - Rhod Orewa plays a short pass to Griffith Meyrick.  Griffith Meyrick sees a run from Dave Buckley.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Dave Buckley is able to take the ball.  Dave Buckley strikes the ball...and its in! It's a nice goal from Dave Buckley for Cardiff!  The ball bounced off the post and into the net!

16' - South Shields kick the ball off for the restart.  

19' - Malcolm Keenor attempts to use his skills to beat Gareth Whitehill, but is brought down.    The referee pulls out a card...it's yellow.  He books Gareth Whitehill.That will be a freekick for Cardiff.  

20' - Mark Mewies prepares to take the freekick.  He floats the ball into the box, and manages to find John Finlayson.  John Finlayson powers a header towards the top corner...and John Finlayson scores!  That's a good goal from the Cardiff player!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but it wasn't enough!

21' - South Shields kick the ball off for the restart.  

24' - Michael McFarlane plays a short pass to Brian Anderson.  Brian Anderson passes the ball to Mark Vaughn.  Mark Vaughn finds Spencer Heffernan with a short pass.  Spencer Heffernan sees Dillon Carey making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Dillon Carey is able to control the ball.  Dillon Carey hits the ball towards goal...and its in! It's a lovely goal from Dillon Carey for South Shields!  The keeper got a touch but it wasn't enough!

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

28' - Griffith Meyrick plays the ball to Mark Mewies.  Mark Mewies slides the ball to Griffith Meyrick.  Griffith Meyrick hits the ball long to James Butler.  James Butler tries to use ball skills to beat Gareth Whitehill and succeeds, deftly slipping past the opposing player!  

29' - James Butler hits the ball from distance, aiming for the top of the net...but Chris McNiff stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Gareth Whitehill is first to the ball and makes the clearance.

30' - With a turn of pace, Brian Anderson beats Mark Mewies.  

31' - Brian Anderson sees Spencer Heffernan making a run.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but Spencer Heffernan is caught offside!  

35' - Spencer Heffernan speeds past John Finlayson.  

36' - Spencer Heffernan spots a run from Wayne Husky.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Wayne Husky is caught offside!  

45' - Malcolm Keenor slides the ball to Louis Smith.  Louis Smith takes a shot from distance, aiming for the top of the net...but the keeper manages to stop the shot!  

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

46' - South Shields kick the ball off for the start of the second half.  

48' - Michael McFarlane passes to Ashley Down.  Ashley Down passes to Wayne Husky.  Wayne Husky brings the ball forward, outpacing Louis Smith.  

48' - Wayne Husky spots a run from Gordon Gallagher.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Gordon Gallagher is caught offside!  

54' - Mark Vaughn plays a long pass to Gareth Whitehill.  Gareth Whitehill plays a short pass to Spencer Heffernan.  Spencer Heffernan brings the ball forward, outpacing James Butler.  

55' - Spencer Heffernan crosses the ball into the box, finding Dillon Carey.  Dillon Carey attempts a shot...but the ball flies wide of the post!

62' - Pat MacBride finds Spencer Heffernan with a long ball.  Spencer Heffernan curls in a cross and finds Gordon Gallagher.  Gordon Gallagher gets above the defence and heads the ball towards the top corner...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

65' - Charles Muir sees Bryan McNeilly making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Bryan McNeilly runs on to the ball.  Bryan McNeilly looks to place the ball past the keeper...and its in! It's a lovely goal from Bryan McNeilly for Cardiff!  The keeper had no chance!

66' - South Shields kick the ball off for the restart.  

71' - Ashley Down successfully tackles Mark Mewies and gains possession for his team.  Ashley Down finds Spencer Heffernan with a long pass.  Spencer Heffernan spots a run from Dillon Carey.  He tries to release him with a throughball, and Dillon Carey takes the ball.  Dillon Carey attempts to slide the ball past the keeper...but the ball flies wide of the post!

76' - Michael McFarlane finds Mark Vaughn with a short pass.  Mark Vaughn passes to Brian Anderson.  Brian Anderson speeds past Louis Smith.  

77' - Brian Anderson spots a run from Spencer Heffernan.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but Spencer Heffernan has strayed offside!  

79' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Rhod Orewa is going to be taken off.  Nicholas Gartley is going to be brought on.  

80' - Mark Mewies looks to unleash a long range shot...but the shot is parried by Chris McNiff!  Ashley Down gets to the ball first and clears.

80' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Lee Harding is going to be taken off.  Thomas MacIver is brought on from the bench.  

80' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Ashley Down will come off.  Paul Lochridge is going to be brought on.  

81' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Malcolm Keenor will come off.  Kris Simrell is going to be brought on.  

84' - Mark Mewies finds Thomas MacIver with a long pass.  Thomas MacIver passes to Mark Mewies.  Mark Mewies spots a run from Dave Buckley.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

88' - Louis Smith finds James Butler with a long pass.  James Butler sees Dave Buckley making a run.  He attempts a quick throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

90' - Dillon Carey plays a long ball to Spencer Heffernan.  Spencer Heffernan sees a run from Gordon Gallagher.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  



The match has ended Cardiff City 3 - 1 South Shields.