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04/12/2059, Merthyr Tydfil Stadium, Merthyr Tydfil, Wales
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Merthyr Tydfil Vs Castleford

Merthyr Tydfil play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: B Griffith (GK) , J Argall (CB) , B Hopkins (CB) , J Hew (CB) , M Lyons (RB) , S Nolan (LB) , G Aikens (CDM) , W McCalla (CAM) , J Dalton (RM) , S Cour (LM) , I Jones (ST) And the subs are: J Merricks (CB) , R King (CM) , M Tijani (CM) , L Parry (ST)

Castleford play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: C Cooper (GK) , B Nichol (CB) , L McTaggart (CB) , R Dunlop (CB) , J Edoheart (RB) , B Slane (LB) , T MacLean (CDM) , B Lessels (CAM) , J Deasmhumhain (RM) , A Winn (LM) , J Maxwell (ST) And the subs are: J Davies (CB) , F McCorkle (CB) , P Pinkerton (CM) , M Finnin (CM) , S Souter (ST)

Welcome to Merthyr Tydfil Stadium in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales where Merthyr Tydfil will face Castleford.  This is a friendly fixture.  The attendance is 2972.

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

5' - Shaun Nolan plays the ball to Gareth Aikens.  Gareth Aikens plays a short pass to Mervyn Lyons.  Tom MacLean dispossesses Mervyn Lyons and takes possession.  Castleford attempt to counter.  Tom MacLean looks to shoot from distance into the corner of the net...but the ball flies wide of the post!

14' - Joey Hew passes a long ball to John Argall.  John Argall slides the ball to John Dalton.  Joel Edoheart successfully tackles John Dalton and the ball goes loose.  William McCalla sees Ian Jones making a run.  He attempts a quick throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

17' - Tom MacLean finds Bryan Nichol with a long ball.  Barry Hopkins dispossesses Bryan Nichol and gains possession for his team.  Barry Hopkins plays a long pass to John Argall.  John Argall sees a run from Ian Jones.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

19' - Ben Lessels hits a shot from outside the area towards goal...but the ball flies wide of the post!

23' - Shaun Nolan finds Gareth Aikens with a long ball.  Gareth Aikens whips in a cross, but the ball misses everyone.  

32' - Bruce Slane plays a long pass to Aaron Winn.  Aaron Winn slides the ball to James Deasmhumhain.  Barry Hopkins successfully tackles James Deasmhumhain and the ball goes loose.  Ben Lessels strikes the ball from distance...but the shot goes wide!

40' - William McCalla passes a long ball to Shaun Nolan.  Shaun Nolan passes to William McCalla.  William McCalla chips a long ball to Gareth Aikens.  Gareth Aikens sees a run from Ian Jones.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, and Ian Jones runs on to the ball.  Ian Jones looks to slide the ball past the keeper...but the shot is offtarget!

44' - Connor Cooper hits the ball long to Joel Edoheart.  Joel Edoheart plays the ball to Tom MacLean.  Tom MacLean attempts to beat Mervyn Lyons using his skills, and manages to dribble past his opponent!  

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

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

50' - James Deasmhumhain plays a short pass to Bruce Slane.  Bruce Slane finds Tom MacLean with a short pass.  Tom MacLean sees James Deasmhumhain making a run.  He attempts a quick throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Barry Hopkins is going to be taken off.  Jeremy Merricks joins the game from the bench.  

52' - With a turn of pace, William McCalla beats Aaron Winn, but is then fouled.    The referee shows Aaron Winn the yellow card! That will be a freekick for Merthyr Tydfil.  

53' - Ian Jones stands over the ball, preparing to take the freekick.  He sends the ball into the box and finds Seth Cour.  Seth Cour tries to hit the ball past the keeper...and Seth Cour scores!  That's a good goal from the Merthyr Tydfil player!  The keeper got a touch but it wasn't enough!

54' - Castleford kick the ball off for the restart.  

55' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Joe Maxwell is going to be taken off.  Shaun Souter joins the game from the bench.  

56' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Bryan Nichol will come off.  Joshua Davies is brought on from the bench.  

57' - Ian Jones tries to beat Joshua Davies using his ball skills.  The opposing player is unable to stop Ian Jones who takes the ball forward!  

58' - Ian Jones takes a shot from distance, aiming for the corner of the net...and Ian Jones scores!  That's a superb goal from the Merthyr Tydfil player!  The ball bounced off the post and into the net!

58' - There is going to be a subsitution.  John Dalton is going to be taken off.  Rob King joins the game from the bench.  

59' - Castleford kick the ball off for the restart.  

64' - James Deasmhumhain slides the ball to Joel Edoheart.  Joel Edoheart passes to Ron Dunlop.  Ron Dunlop plays a long ball to Tom MacLean.  Joey Hew tackles Tom MacLean and the ball goes loose.  Shaun Souter sees Aaron Winn making a run.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, and Aaron Winn is able to control the ball.  Aaron Winn shoots...but the shot goes wide!

69' - Barry Griffith finds Gareth Aikens with a long ball.  Gareth Aikens sees a run from Rob King.  He attempts to play a throughball, and Rob King is able to take the ball.  Rob King fires a shot, aiming for the top of the net...but the shot goes over!

74' - William McCalla finds Shaun Nolan with a long pass.  Shaun Nolan curls in a cross, but the ball is overhit and misses everyone.  

75' - Ian Jones tries to beat Ron Dunlop using his ball skills, but is tripped.    The referee has no hesitation in showing Ron Dunlop the yellow card. That will be a freekick for Merthyr Tydfil.  

76' - Seth Cour stands over the ball, preparing to take the freekick.  He sends the ball into the box, but he only manages to find opposing player Tom MacLean.  

80' - Ben Lessels looks to shoot from distance into the top of the net...but the shot sails over the bar!

83' - Barry Griffith hits the ball long to Joey Hew.  Joey Hew slides the ball to Ian Jones.  Ian Jones tries to beat Louis McTaggart using his ball skills, and manages to slip past his opponent!  

83' - Ian Jones sees Seth Cour making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman signals for offside!  

91' - Tom MacLean plays a long ball to Louis McTaggart.  Louis McTaggart passes to Ben Lessels.  Mervyn Lyons dispossesses Ben Lessels and the ball goes loose.  John Argall chips a long ball to Shaun Nolan.  Shaun Nolan sees a run from Ian Jones.  He attempts a quick throughball, and Ian Jones takes the ball.  Ian Jones looks to slide the ball past the keeper...but the ball hits the post!  Gareth Aikens is first to the loose ball...Gareth Aikens attempts to hit the ball past the keeper...but Connor Cooper stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Joel Edoheart is first to the ball and makes the clearance.



The match has ended Merthyr Tydfil 2 - 0 Castleford.