English
Late Goal Secures Draw for Cardiff at Sixfields Stadium Against Northampton
Northampton, England – In a hard-fought match at Sixfields Stadium, Cardiff and Northampton Town played to a draw in a game full of twists. Cardiff took an early lead with a goal from J. Colwill in the 7th minute, assisted by R. Kpakio. However, the match became more challenging for the visitors with a yellow card for W. Fish in the 20th minute and another for J. Colwill in the 55th minute. Northampton capitalized on their greater possession (52%) to level the score in the 57th minute, with a goal from E. Wheatley, assisted by M. Forbes. Fortune favored Cardiff when E. Wheatley scored an own goal in the 60th minute, giving the Welsh team the lead once again. Just when it seemed that victory would go to Cardiff, C. Willock scored in the 90th minute, assisted by R. Kpakio, sealing the final draw. Northampton dominated possession and had more shots, but Cardiff managed to capitalize on their opportunities.
Substitutions cardiff: at minute 20 R. Colwill came in and D. Turnbull went out., at minute 58 I. Davies came in and C. Willock went out., at minute 58 J. Colwill came in and A. Robertson went out., at minute 58 O. Kellyman came in and P. Ng went out., at minute 81 W. Fish came in and G. Osho went out.
Substitutions northampton: at minute 72 T. Eaves came in and E. List went out., at minute 72 T. Fornah came in and K. Swyer went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Northampton
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