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22/12/2046, Deepdale Stadium, Preston, England
Championship, English Football League

Preston Vs Cardiff

Preston play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: D Floyd (GK) , A Barrett (CB) , J Brash (CB) , C Suite (CB) , H Nelson (RB) , L Fitzgerald (LB) , I MacMurdo (CDM) , D Graham (CAM) , C Dawe (RM) , G Leamon (LM) , A Craigie (ST) And the subs are: A Buik (CB) , R McNeilly (CB) , D McArthur (CM) , A McNorton (CM) , W Parry (ST)

Cardiff play in a 3-1-4-1-1 formation, and line up with: R Murray (GK) , E McNabb (CB) , P Neagle (CB) , I Maguire (CB) , F Gibson (CM) , L Smith (CM) , J Madigan (CDM) , G McGuire (CAM) , M McIver (RM) , A Cook (LM) , J Keefe (ST) And the subs are: S Ruxton (CB) , L Whalen (CB) , O Brain (CM) , V Ruddock (CM) , M Mewies (ST)

Welcome to Deepdale Stadium in Preston, England where Preston North End will face Cardiff City.  This is a league fixture taking place in the Championship, English Football League.  The attendance is 38000.

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

9' - John Brash passes to Arnie Barrett.  Arnie Barrett chips a long ball to Dom Graham.  Dom Graham tries to shoot from distance into the corner of the net...but the shot is deflected out of play by the keeper!  The linesman signals its a corner for Preston.  Angus Craigie places the ball to take the corner.  He hits the ball into the box and finds Clinton Dawe.  Clinton Dawe directs a powerful header attempting to beat Rob Murray...but the shot is deflected out of play by the keeper!  The linesman flags for a corner for  Preston.  Angus Craigie places the ball to take the corner.  He whips the ball into the box, and manages to find Dom Graham.  Dom Graham jumps up and gets his head to the ball down towards the bottom corner...but the shot goes wide!

11' - Rob Murray hits the ball long to George McGuire.  George McGuire looks to hit a long range shot...and its in! It's a great goal from George McGuire for Cardiff!  The keeper had no chance!

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

16' - Geoff Leamon passes to Cody Suite.  Cody Suite finds Arnie Barrett with a short pass.  Arnie Barrett passes to Harry Nelson.  Harry Nelson finds John Brash with a long pass.  John Brash curls in a cross, but he only manages to find opposing player Louis Smith.  

30' - Louis Smith passes to Paul Neagle.  Paul Neagle plays a short pass to Joe Madigan.  Arnie Barrett dispossesses Joe Madigan and takes possession.  Arnie Barrett plays the ball to Harry Nelson.  Harry Nelson finds Ian MacMurdo with a long ball.  Paul Neagle successfully tackles Ian MacMurdo and takes possession.  Paul Neagle passes to Matthew McIver.  Matthew McIver runs with the ball, beating Dom Graham.  

31' - Matthew McIver spots a run from Aron Cook.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Aron Cook is caught offside!  

33' - Clinton Dawe passes the ball to John Brash.  John Brash sees a run from Geoff Leamon.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

39' - John Brash spots a run from Dom Graham.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Dom Graham is able to take the ball.  Dom Graham tries to shoot the ball into the top of the net...and its in! It's a nice goal from Dom Graham for Preston!  The keeper couldn't get near the ball!

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

44' - Ian Maguire plays the ball to Ethan McNabb.  Ethan McNabb passes to Matthew McIver.  Matthew McIver plays a long ball to Aron Cook.  Aron Cook attempts to hit a long range shot past the keeper...and Aron Cook scores!  That's a beautiful goal from the Cardiff player!  The keeper had no chance!

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

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

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

51' - Matthew McIver tackles Geoff Leamon and the ball goes loose.  Geoff Leamon looks to shoot from distance into the corner of the net...but the shot goes wide!

55' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Ian Maguire is going to be taken off.  Spencer Ruxton joins the game from the bench.  

56' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Ethan McNabb is going to be taken off.  Leeroy Whalen is brought on from the bench.  

57' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Fred Gibson will come off.  Victor Ruddock joins the game from the bench.  

60' - Harry Nelson passes the ball to Dom Graham.  Leeroy Whalen tackles Dom Graham and takes possession.  Leeroy Whalen plays a long pass to Paul Neagle.  Paul Neagle curves the ball into the box, but he only manages to find opposing player Cody Suite.  

67' - Paul Neagle plays a long pass to Louis Smith.  With a turn of pace, Louis Smith beats Leon Fitzgerald.  

68' - Louis Smith sees a run from Victor Ruddock.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Victor Ruddock takes the ball.  Victor Ruddock reaches the byline and attempts a cutback and finds Joel Keefe.  Joel Keefe tries to slide the ball past the keeper...and Joel Keefe scores!  That's a fine goal from the Cardiff player!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but couldn't stop the shot!

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

72' - Leon Fitzgerald slides the ball to Clinton Dawe.  Clinton Dawe passes the ball to Dom Graham.  Dom Graham chips a long ball to Ian MacMurdo.  Ian MacMurdo whips in a cross, finding Dom Graham.  Dom Graham hits a shot towards goal...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

75' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Ian MacMurdo will come off.  Dave McArthur joins the game from the bench.  

77' - Cody Suite plays a short pass to Geoff Leamon.  Geoff Leamon spots a run from Dave McArthur.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Dave McArthur is able to control the ball.  Dave McArthur strikes the ball...and Dave McArthur scores!  That's a nice goal from the Preston player!  The diving keeper couldn't get near the ball!

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

79' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Arnie Barrett is going to be taken off.  Andy Buik is brought on from the bench.  

84' - Clinton Dawe passes the ball to Dom Graham.  Dom Graham looks to hit a long range shot past the keeper...but the shot goes wide!

85' - Rob Murray spots a run from Victor Ruddock.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Victor Ruddock is able to control the ball.  Victor Ruddock reaches the byline and tries a cutback, but Cody Suite gets back and intercepts the ball!  

88' - Cody Suite passes a long ball to John Brash.  Louis Smith successfully tackles John Brash and takes possession.  Dave McArthur successfully tackles Louis Smith and gains possession for his team.  Dave McArthur attempts to hit a long range shot...but Rob Murray stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Paul Neagle manages to clear the ball for the defending team.

89' - Matthew McIver spots a run from Louis Smith.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Louis Smith runs on to the ball.  Louis Smith fires a shot towards goal...but Des Floyd manages to stop the shot!  



The match has ended Preston North End 2 - 3 Cardiff City.