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10/09/2058, Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff, Wales
EFL Cup, Round 3
Cardiff Vs Tamworth

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)

Tamworth play in a 4-2-4 formation, and line up with: R Norman (GK) , K Carrithers (CB) , I Nicolls (CB) , A MacPhail (RB) , P Kidd (LB) , M Kennison (CM) , M Ovbiagele (CM) , B McCabe (RW) , Z Griffiths (LW) , C Edmond (ST) , E Baird (ST) And the subs are: C McMahon (CB) , J MacIntyre (CB) , J MacNeill (CM) , D Hee (CM) , H Scroggins (ST)
Welcome to Cardiff City Stadium in Cardiff, Wales where Cardiff City will face Tamworth.  This is round 3 of the EFL Cup.  The attendance is 23826.

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

5' - Lee Harding plays a short pass to Louis Smith.  Louis Smith passes the ball to James Butler.  James Butler plays a long ball to Malcolm Keenor.  Malcolm Keenor plays the ball to James Butler.  James Butler whips in a cross, but opposing player Mike Ovbiagele takes possession.  

10' - Rhod Orewa finds Mark Mewies with a long ball.  Mark Mewies attempts to beat Kieran Carrithers using his skills, and manages to slip past his opponent!  

11' - Mark Mewies sees a run from Dave Buckley.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Dave Buckley has strayed offside!  

14' - Malcolm Keenor attempts to outskill Phil Kidd.  The opposing player is unable to stop Malcolm Keenor who takes the ball forward!  

15' - Malcolm Keenor spots a run from Dave Buckley.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Dave Buckley is able to control the ball.  Dave Buckley fires a shot, aiming for the corner of the net...and its in! It's a good goal from Dave Buckley for Cardiff!  The ball flew past the helpless goalkeeper!

15' - Tamworth kick the ball off for the restart.  

21' - Louis Smith tackles Bryan McCabe and gains possession for his team.  Louis Smith spots a run from Malcolm Keenor.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but Malcolm Keenor is caught offside!  

23' - With a turn of pace, Cole Edmond beats Mark Mewies.  

25' - Cole Edmond passes to Michael Kennison.  Michael Kennison speeds past Dave Buckley.  

26' - Michael Kennison sees a run from Zach Griffiths.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Zach Griffiths is able to control the ball.  Zach Griffiths looks to strike the ball into the top of the net...but the shot is saved by Charles Muir!  

29' - Charles Muir hits the ball long to Louis Smith.  Louis Smith attempts to beat Kieran Carrithers using his skills, and manages to slip past his opponent!  

31' - Louis Smith spots a run from John Finlayson.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, and John Finlayson is able to take the ball.  John Finlayson looks to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is parried by Richard Norman!  Bryan McNeilly pounces on the loose ball...Bryan McNeilly tries to hit the ball past the keeper...but the ball flies wide of the post!

33' - Richard Norman sees a run from Michael Kennison.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Michael Kennison is able to control the ball.  Michael Kennison looks to place the ball past the keeper...but Charles Muir manages to stop the shot!  

37' - Charles Muir passes to Mark Mewies.  Mark Mewies attempts to shoot from distance into the corner of the net...but Richard Norman stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Bryan McNeilly is first to the loose ball...Bryan McNeilly attempts a shot...but Richard Norman gets down to stop the shot!  

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

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

48' - Mike Ovbiagele slides the ball to Andy MacPhail.  Andy MacPhail passes the ball to Phil Kidd.  Phil Kidd sees a run from Cole Edmond.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Cole Edmond is able to control the ball.  Cole Edmond looks to strike the ball into the corner of the net...and Cole Edmond scores!  That's a good goal from the Tamworth player!  The keeper had no chance!

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

51' - Malcolm Keenor plays a short pass to Louis Smith.  Louis Smith plays a short pass to Rhod Orewa.  Rhod Orewa finds John Finlayson with a short pass.  John Finlayson speeds past Ian Nicolls.  

52' - John Finlayson sees Dave Buckley making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Dave Buckley is able to take the ball.  Dave Buckley attempts to place the ball past the keeper...but its wide!

57' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Michael Kennison is going to be taken off.  Dave Hee joins the game from the bench.  

58' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Bryan McCabe is going to be taken off.  Harry Scroggins joins the game from the bench.  

60' - Mike Ovbiagele tackles Mark Mewies and takes possession.  Mike Ovbiagele brings the ball forward, attempting to outpace Mark Mewies, but is brought down.    The referee pulls out a card...it's yellow.  He books Mark Mewies.  That will be a freekick for Tamworth.  

63' - Ian Nicolls tackles John Finlayson and takes the ball.  Ian Nicolls sees Zach Griffiths making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

70' - Mark Mewies plays a long pass to Griffith Meyrick.  Griffith Meyrick spots a run from Malcolm Keenor.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Malcolm Keenor runs on to the ball.  Malcolm Keenor attempts to dink the ball over the advancing keeper...and its in! It's a magnificent goal from Malcolm Keenor for Cardiff!  The keeper couldn't get back to stop the shot!

70' - Tamworth kick the ball off for the restart.  

74' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Ian Nicolls is going to be taken off.  Chris McMahon joins the game from the bench.  

77' - Kieran Carrithers plays a short pass to Andy MacPhail.  Andy MacPhail finds Dave Hee with a long pass.  Dave Hee curls in a cross, but the ball goes over everyone.  

78' - Mike Ovbiagele tackles Mark Mewies and the ball goes loose.  Tamworth attempt a quick counter attack.  Dave Hee sees a run from Harry Scroggins.  He attempts to play a throughball, but Harry Scroggins is caught offside!  

80' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Lee Harding is going to be taken off.  Nicholas Gartley is going to be brought on.  

84' - Andy MacPhail hits the ball from distance, aiming for the corner of the net...and its in! It's a wonderful goal from Andy MacPhail for Tamworth!  The ball rebounded in off the post!

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

91' - The referee blows the whistle for the end of normal time. 

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

98' - Chris McMahon passes the ball to Kieran Carrithers.  Griffith Meyrick successfully tackles Kieran Carrithers and the ball goes loose.  James Butler sees a run from Malcolm Keenor.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

100' - Cole Edmond finds Andy MacPhail with a long pass.  Andy MacPhail takes the ball past Nicholas Gartley with a turn of pace.  

100' - Andy MacPhail sees a run from Zach Griffiths.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

106' - Eric Baird successfully tackles Bryan McNeilly and takes possession.  Tamworth attempt a quick counter attack.  Eric Baird spots a run from Mike Ovbiagele.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, and Mike Ovbiagele is able to control the ball.  Mike Ovbiagele hits a shot, aiming for the corner of the net...but the keeper manages to parry the shot!  Mike Ovbiagele is first to the ball...Mike Ovbiagele takes a shot, aiming for the corner of the net...and its in! It's a wonderful goal from Mike Ovbiagele for Tamworth!  The ball bounced off the post and into the net!

106' - The referee blows the whistle for the end of the first half of extra time. 

107' - Tamworth kick the ball off for the restart.  

110' - Phil Kidd plays the ball to Dave Hee.  Dave Hee slides the ball to Chris McMahon.  Chris McMahon sees a run from Zach Griffiths.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but Zach Griffiths is caught offside!  

116' - Chris McMahon plays a long ball to Andy MacPhail.  With a turn of pace, Andy MacPhail beats Louis Smith.  

118' - Andy MacPhail sees a run from Zach Griffiths.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, and Zach Griffiths is able to control the ball.  Zach Griffiths shoots towards goal...but Charles Muir manages to stop the shot!  

122' - Charles Muir passes a long ball to Mark Mewies.  Mark Mewies crosses the ball into the box, and manages to find Dave Buckley.  Dave Buckley takes a shot towards goal...and its in! It's a lovely goal from Dave Buckley for Cardiff!  The ball went in off the upright!

122' - The referee blows the whistle for the end of extra time. 

The match will be decided on a penalty shootout!  
Dave Buckley will step up to take the first penalty for Cardiff City.  But the keeper saves the shot!
Andy MacPhail will take the next penalty for Tamworth.  And its in!  The keeper was unable to stop the shot!  That's 0 - 1.
Malcolm Keenor will take the next penalty for Cardiff.  And he scores!  The keeper was unable to stop the shot!  It is now 1 - 1.
Harry Scroggins will take the next penalty for Tamworth.  But the shot hits the post and bounces back out!
Louis Smith will take the next penalty for Cardiff.  And Louis Smith scores!  The keeper was unable to stop the shot!  So its now 2 - 1.
Cole Edmond will take the next penalty for Tamworth.  And Cole Edmond puts it in!  The keeper couldn't get near the ball!  So that makes it 2 - 2.
Mark Mewies will take the next penalty for Cardiff.  But the keeper saves the shot!
Mike Ovbiagele will take the next penalty for Tamworth.  But he only manages to hit the crossbar!
Bryan McNeilly will take the next penalty for Cardiff.  And Bryan McNeilly scores!  The keeper was unable to stop the shot!  It is now 3 - 2.
Dave Hee will take the next penalty for Tamworth.  And its in!  The keeper was unable to stop the shot!  That makes it 3 - 3.
John Finlayson will take the next penalty for Cardiff.  And he scores!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but could not stop the shot!  That makes it 4 - 3.
Zach Griffiths will take the next penalty for Tamworth.  But the shot flies over the bar!


The match has ended Cardiff City 3 - 3 Tamworth.  After a penalty shootout, Cardiff City are declared the winners.  They won the penalty shootout 4 - 3.