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08/08/2048, Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff, Wales
Championship, English Football League

Cardiff Vs Preston

Cardiff play in a 3-5-2 Def formation, and line up with: R Murray (GK) , I Maguire (CB) , E McNabb (CB) , P Neagle (CB) , L Smith (CM) , V Ruddock (CM) , J Madigan (CDM) , M McIver (RM) , A Cook (LM) , J Keefe (ST) , M Mewies (ST) And the subs are: L Whalen (CB) , S Evans (CB) , R Jones (CM) , O Brain (CM) , S Ruxton (ST)

Preston play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: D Floyd (GK) , A Barrett (CB) , J Brash (CB) , C Suite (CB) , R McNeilly (RB) , L Fitzgerald (LB) , D McArthur (CDM) , I Dargie (CAM) , C Dawe (RM) , G Leamon (LM) , A Craigie (ST) And the subs are: A Buik (CB) , C Hughes (CB) , D Cumby (CM) , W Parry (CM) , C McPherson (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 Championship, English Football League.  The attendance is 32999.

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

4' - Matthew McIver plays the ball to Ian Maguire.  Ian Maguire passes to Paul Neagle.  Paul Neagle sees a run from Louis Smith.  He attempts a quick throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

12' - Paul Neagle plays a long ball to Ian Maguire.  Ian Maguire spots a run from Joel Keefe.  He tries to release him with a throughball, and Joel Keefe takes the ball.  Joel Keefe takes a shot towards goal...but the shot is saved by Des Floyd!  

14' - Des Floyd finds John Brash with a long ball.  John Brash sees Geoff Leamon making a run.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but Geoff Leamon is caught offside!  

18' - Mark Mewies slides the ball to Paul Neagle.  Dave McArthur dispossesses Paul Neagle and gains possession for his team.  Dave McArthur finds Angus Craigie with a short pass.  Angus Craigie brings the ball forward, outpacing Paul Neagle.  

18' - Angus Craigie curls in a cross, but Paul Neagle intercepts and takes possession.  

21' - Paul Neagle finds Ian Maguire with a long ball.  Ian Dargie successfully tackles Ian Maguire and takes possession.  Joel Keefe successfully tackles Ian Dargie and gains possession for his team.  Joel Keefe runs with the ball, beating Ricky McNeilly.  

22' - Joel Keefe tries to strike a long range shot into the corner of the net...and its in! It's a lovely goal from Joel Keefe for Cardiff!  The ball rebounded in off the post!

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

25' - Cody Suite plays the ball to Leon Fitzgerald.  Leon Fitzgerald plays the ball to Ian Dargie.  Ian Dargie sees Angus Craigie making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Angus Craigie has strayed offside!  

31' - Joe Madigan plays a long pass to Paul Neagle.  Paul Neagle sees a run from Joel Keefe.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but Joel Keefe has strayed offside!  

38' - Clinton Dawe finds Leon Fitzgerald with a long ball.  Leon Fitzgerald finds Ian Dargie with a long ball.  Louis Smith tackles Ian Dargie and the ball goes loose.  Ricky McNeilly plays the ball to Ian Dargie.  Ian Dargie looks to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...and its in! Its a goal for Preston!  The ball rebounded in off the post!

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

41' - Matthew McIver plays a short pass to Victor Ruddock.  Victor Ruddock passes to Paul Neagle.  Paul Neagle finds Joe Madigan with a long ball.  Joe Madigan shoots from long range...but the keeper dives and manages to stop the shot!  

44' - Des Floyd plays a long ball to Ian Dargie.  Ian Dargie crosses the ball into the box and finds Angus Craigie.  Angus Craigie jumps up and gets his head to the ball towards the top corner...but the ball flies over the bar!

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

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

47' - Dave McArthur plays the ball to Ian Dargie.  Ian Dargie finds Dave McArthur with a short pass.  Dave McArthur runs with the ball, beating Mark Mewies.  

48' - Dave McArthur spots a run from Angus Craigie.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but Angus Craigie has strayed offside!  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Ian Maguire is going to be taken off.  Spencer Ruxton is going to be brought on.  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Dave McArthur will come off.  Andy Buik is going to be brought on.  

55' - John Brash plays a long pass to Andy Buik.  Andy Buik sees a run from Ian Dargie.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, and Ian Dargie takes the ball.  Ian Dargie attempts a shot...but Rob Murray gets down to stop the shot!  

55' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Ethan McNabb is going to be taken off.  Leeroy Whalen is going to be brought on.  

57' - Rob Murray spots a run from Mark Mewies.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

63' - Paul Neagle finds Joe Madigan with a long ball.  Joe Madigan shoots from distance...but the shot is offtarget!

63' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Joe Madigan is going to be taken off.  Ollie Brain joins the game from the bench.  

64' - Des Floyd spots a run from Ian Dargie.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Ian Dargie is able to control the ball.  Ian Dargie takes a shot, aiming for the corner of the net...but the shot is offtarget!

69' - Ollie Brain passes to Aron Cook.  Aron Cook uses his pace to beat Ricky McNeilly.  

70' - Aron Cook sees a run from Joel Keefe.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

73' - Clinton Dawe passes the ball to John Brash.  John Brash sees a run from Ian Dargie.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but Ian Dargie is caught offside!  

75' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Arnie Barrett is going to be taken off.  Charles Hughes joins the game from the bench.  

77' - Paul Neagle sees Joel Keefe making a run.  He attempts a quick throughball, and Joel Keefe is able to take the ball.  Joel Keefe shoots, aiming for the corner of the net...and its in! It's a fine goal from Joel Keefe for Cardiff!  The ball flew into the corner of the net!

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

80' - Clinton Dawe passes to Ian Dargie.  Ian Dargie passes to Charles Hughes.  Charles Hughes finds Leon Fitzgerald with a short pass.  With a turn of pace, Leon Fitzgerald beats Louis Smith.  

81' - Leon Fitzgerald sees a run from Angus Craigie.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Angus Craigie has strayed offside!  

83' - Mark Mewies passes to Louis Smith.  Louis Smith brings the ball forward, outpacing Ian Dargie.  

84' - Louis Smith spots a run from Joel Keefe.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Joel Keefe is able to control the ball.  Joel Keefe tries to cutback and is able to find Mark Mewies.  Mark Mewies looks to place the ball past the keeper...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  



The match has ended Cardiff City 2 - 1 Preston North End.