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11/08/2054, AFC Rushden & Diamonds Stadium, Rushden, England
EFL Cup, Round 1

Rushden Vs Wednesday

Rushden play in a 4-2-2-2 formation, and line up with: M Seth (GK) , E MacInnis (CB) , E Nicolas (CB) , D Pennie (RB) , L Health (LB) , J Speirs (CDM) , D McWethy (CDM) , G Meland (CAM) , B Stalker (CAM) , M Cavanaugh (ST) , J Moffet (ST) And the subs are: E Rees (CB) , P Leamon (CB) , I Page (CM) , W Keegan (CM) , M Hird (ST)

Wednesday play in a 4-2-2-2 formation, and line up with: G Carran (GK) , D Couper (CB) , H Lang (CB) , O McCleary (RB) , D Dalton (LB) , D Watt (CDM) , M MacArtney (CDM) , J Urich (CAM) , C McAffee (CAM) , C Kavanah (ST) , E McCloy (ST) And the subs are: R Evans (CB) , J Carrie (CB) , A Egerton (CM) , M Urie (CM) , M McCrary (ST)

Welcome to AFC Rushden & Diamonds Stadium in Rushden, England where AFC Rushden & Diamonds will face Sheffield Wed.  This is round 1 of the EFL Cup.  The attendance is 21750.

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

7' - Bradley Stalker passes a long ball to James Speirs.  James Speirs slides the ball to Gareth Meland.  Gareth Meland whips in a cross, but the ball goes over everyone.  

9' - Gareth Meland plays a short pass to James Speirs.  James Speirs strikes the ball from outside the area, aiming for the corner of the net...but the ball flies wide of the post!

11' - Gregor Carran plays a long pass to John Urich.  John Urich takes the ball past Lee Health with a turn of pace.  

12' - John Urich looks to hit a long range shot...but the shot is offtarget!

19' - David McWethy tackles Duncan Watt and the ball goes loose.  Rushden launch a counter attack.  Gareth Meland tries to hit a long range shot...but the shot goes wide!

23' - Gareth Meland spots a run from Michael Cavanaugh.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Michael Cavanaugh is caught offside!  

29' - Cole Kavanah plays the ball to Gregor Carran.  Gregor Carran plays a short pass to Michael MacArtney.  Gareth Meland tackles Michael MacArtney and takes the ball.  Gareth Meland spots a run from Bradley Stalker.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Bradley Stalker is caught offside!  

32' - Cole Kavanah finds David Dalton with a long pass.  David Dalton slides the ball to Michael MacArtney.  Michael MacArtney tries to beat Gareth Meland using his ball skills.  He sends his opponent the wrong way and takes the ball forward!  

35' - Lee Health finds Gareth Meland with a short pass.  Gareth Meland attempts to speed past John Urich, but is brought down.    The referee is reaching for a card.  It's yellow. John Urich has been booked.  That will be a freekick for Rushden.  

39' - James Speirs plays a short pass to Lee Health.  Lee Health plays the ball to Gareth Meland.  Gareth Meland sees a run from Jacob Moffet.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Jacob Moffet takes the ball.  Jacob Moffet attempts to strike the ball into the top of the net...but Gregor Carran stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...David Dalton manages to clear the ball for the defending team.

41' - Colin McAffee takes a shot from outside the area towards goal...but Matt Seth performs a diving save, to stop the shot!  

46' - Matt Seth plays a short pass to David McWethy.  David McWethy plays the ball to Ellis MacInnis.  Ellis MacInnis sees a run from Gareth Meland.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Gareth Meland is able to control the ball.  Gareth Meland strikes the ball...but Gregor Carran gets down to stop the shot!  

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

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

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Cole Kavanah is going to be taken off.  Aeron Egerton is going to be brought on.  

57' - Eupeithes Nicolas tackles Duncan Watt and takes the ball.  Eupeithes Nicolas chips a long ball to Dominic Pennie.  Dominic Pennie passes the ball to Bradley Stalker.  Bradley Stalker tries to strike a long range shot into the corner of the net...but the shot is stopped by the keeper!  He is unable to hold it though...Duncan Watt gets to the ball first and clears.

58' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like David Couper is going to be taken off.  Rob Evans is brought on from the bench.  

60' - Gareth Meland sees Michael Cavanaugh making a run.  He attempts to play a throughball, and Michael Cavanaugh is able to control the ball.  Michael Cavanaugh attempts a shot, aiming for the corner of the net...and its in! It's a nice goal from Michael Cavanaugh for Rushden!  The keeper got a touch but it wasn't enough!

60' - Wednesday kick the ball off for the restart.  

64' - Michael MacArtney plays the ball to Colin McAffee.  Colin McAffee passes to Owen McCleary.  Owen McCleary finds Rob Evans with a long ball.  Rob Evans passes the ball to Edward McCloy.  Edward McCloy attempts to beat David McWethy using his skills, and manages to skip past his opponent!  

65' - Edward McCloy sees Colin McAffee making a run.  He attempts to dink the ball to send his teammate through, but the linesman signals for offside!  

68' - James Speirs finds Ellis MacInnis with a long pass.  Ellis MacInnis passes to Dominic Pennie.  Dominic Pennie sees a run from Gareth Meland.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman signals for offside!  

70' - John Urich finds Owen McCleary with a short pass.  Gareth Meland dispossesses Owen McCleary and takes the ball.  Rushden attempt to counter.  Rob Evans tackles Gareth Meland and gains possession for his team.  Rob Evans sees a run from Duncan Watt.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

73' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Ellis MacInnis is going to be taken off.  Edwyn Rees is going to be brought on.  

74' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Colin McAffee is going to be taken off.  Matt Urie is brought on from the bench.  

76' - Edwyn Rees sees Michael Cavanaugh making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman signals for offside!  

79' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Jacob Moffet is going to be taken off.  Mark Hird is going to be brought on.  

82' - Edwyn Rees dispossesses Duncan Watt and takes possession.  Edwyn Rees finds Bradley Stalker with a long pass.  Duncan Watt tackles Bradley Stalker and the ball goes loose.  James Speirs passes the ball to Gareth Meland.  Gareth Meland runs with the ball, beating John Urich.  

82' - Gareth Meland sees Mark Hird making a run.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

86' - Edward McCloy successfully tackles Gareth Meland and takes the ball.  Wednesday attempt to counter.  Edward McCloy attempts to beat James Speirs using his skills, and is able to dribble past his opponent!  

87' - Edward McCloy uses his pace to beat Edwyn Rees.  

87' - Edward McCloy crosses the ball, but he only manages to find opposing player David McWethy.  

91' - The referee blows the whistle for full time. 



The match has ended AFC Rushden & Diamonds 1 - 0 Sheffield Wed.