Wrexham and Salford City Draw in Thrilling Match
Wrexham and Salford City drew 2-2 in an exciting match at the Racecourse Ground in the EFL Trophy. The match was a back-and-forth affair from the start.
Wrexham got off to a great start with a goal from Paul Mullin in the 18th minute, assisted by S. Revan. The goal was a huge morale booster for the hosts, who dominated the first half. However, Salford City responded with a goal from C. McAleny in the 53rd minute, assisted by H. Adelakun.
The match remained intense until the end. Wrexham had a chance to win the match when J. Austerfield scored an own goal in the 83rd minute. However, Salford City managed to equalize in the final minutes to secure a valuable point.
The match was a testament to the quality of both teams. Wrexham had more possession of the ball but Salford City was more effective in attack.
Statistics:
* Wrexham: 39% possession, 9 shots (1 on target, 7 off target), 2 corners, 13 fouls, 2 yellow cards, 0 red cards
* Salford City: 61% possession, 14 shots (3 on target, 5 off target), 5 corners, 8 fouls, 1 yellow card, 0 red cards
Key events:
* Minute 18: Wrexham – Goal by P. Mullin (Normal Goal), assist by S. Revan
* Minute 25: Wrexham – Yellow card for M. Faal
* Minute 35: Wrexham – Yellow card for L. Bolton
* Minute 53: Salford City – Goal by C. McAleny (Normal Goal), assist by H. Adelakun
* Minute 56: Salford City – Yellow card for J. Taylor
* Minute 83: Wrexham – Own goal by J. Austerfield
The match was an exciting exchange of blows between two quality sides. The final result was a fair draw that reflects the balance of the match.
Substitutions salford city: at minute 34 T. Edwards came in and L. Shephard went out., at minute 46 H. Adelakun came in and K. Kouassi went out., at minute 64 C. Stockton came in and J. Taylor went out., at minute 64 J. Luamba came in and R. Watson went out., at minute 79 B. Woodburn came in and K. N’Mai went out.
Substitutions wrexham: at minute 68 M. Cleworth came in and J. Mendy went out., at minute 68 O. Palmer came in and A. Forde went out., at minute 68 O. Rathbone came in and P. Mullin went out., at minute 78 H. Ashfield came in and S. Revan went out., at minute 78 R. Barnett came in and L. Bolton went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Wrexham
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