Huddersfield Town 1, Wrexham 2

Nov 29 2004 By The Huddersfield Daily Examiner

An early ankle injury to Andy Booth far from helped Town's cause because they sorely missed his ability to link the play and dominate in the air.

Abbott and substitute Junior Mendes couldn't do it, although the latter had chances which could have changed the whole tenor of the game.

Twice in two first-half minutes, keeper Matt Baker saved superbly from the Montserrat man who, in the second half, blazed high and wide from one of few clear openings.

Had any of those gone in, Town might even have won it - but they didn't deserve a point, to be fair, against a Wrexham side who battled out the final seven minutes with 10 men after substitute Hector Sam was sent-off for stamping on Jon Worthington.

With Steve Yates injured, Rob Edwards and Nat Brown were sent on to try and lift Town's game, leaving Lee Fowler's passing ability unused on the bench, and there were fleeting moments of hope as Brandon and Mirfin made excellent runs to pressure Denis Smith's defence.

It was hope, however, rather than belief that something was going to happen because Town - with Clarke and Brandon the exceptions - lacked any of the swagger which destroyed the likes of Hull and Port Vale.

Until they get more from the forwards and midfield - where passing and possession was abysmal and the major direction disappeared- it's going to be difficult to regain best form and sustain positive performances.

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