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Wrexham Holds On for Victory Against Oxford United Despite Red Card
Wrexham, England – In a hard-fought match at the SToK Cae Ras, Wrexham secured a narrow victory against Oxford United in a Championship Round 11 encounter. The only goal of the game came early, in the 14th minute, thanks to N. Broadhead, who capitalized on an assist from K. Moore to put the home side ahead.
The match was characterized by high intensity, reflected in the number of bookings. D. Hyam, K. Moore, and S. Smith were cautioned for Wrexham, while S. Dembele received a yellow card for Oxford United. The tensest moment of the match arrived in the 67th minute when C. Doyle of Wrexham was sent off, leaving his team with ten men for the remainder of the game.
Despite playing with numerical disadvantage, Wrexham managed to defend their lead, although Oxford United dominated possession with 52% compared to the 48% of the home side. Wrexham had more shots, 10 in total, with 5 on target, while Oxford United only managed 6 shots, with 2 on target. In terms of corners, Wrexham earned 5 compared to Oxford’s 3. Regarding fouls, Oxford United committed 12, while Wrexham committed 11.
Referee Elliot Bell was in charge of officiating the match, which unfolded in a vibrant atmosphere at the SToK Cae Ras. With this victory, Wrexham earns valuable points in their quest to climb the Championship table.
Substitutions oxford united: at minute 46 S. Mills came in and W. Lankshear went out., at minute 70 S. Dembele came in and F. Krastev went out., at minute 70 N. Prelec came in and M. Harris went out., at minute 80 W. Vaulks came in and L. Harris went out., at minute 80 B. Spencer came in and P. Placheta went out.
Substitutions wrexham: at minute 60 N. Broadhead came in and J. Windass went out., at minute 69 G. Thomason came in and L. Brunt went out., at minute 87 I. Kabore came in and D. Scarr went out., at minute 88 K. Moore came in and S. Smith went out., at minute 88 L. Cacace came in and R. Longman went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Wrexham
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