Plymouth Argyle Reserves 0-1 Cardiff City Reserves


Jason Bowen
By Chris O'Brien
September 10 2003

Following defeats against arch-rivals Bristol City and Swansea City in their last two games, the City reserve side bounced back with a 1-0 victory over Plymouth Argyle. Jason Bowen did no harm to his chances of returning to first-team affairs, scoring the only goal of the game.

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Plymouth Argyle Reserves 0-1 Cardiff City Reserves
After disappointing defeats against arch-rivals Bristol City and Swansea City in their last two games, the City reserve side bounced back with a pleasing 1-0 away victory over Plymouth Argyle.

Jason Bowen scored the only goal of the game, direct from a free-kick, midway through the second-half as the Bluebirds condemned the Devon-side to a third consecutive second-string loss.

Ian Butterworth named a strong side for the game, with first-team players Martyn Margetson, Gary Croft, Layton Maxwell, Mark Bonner, Jason Bowen, Andy Campbell and Gavin Gordon all included in the squad.

545 were in attendance at Home Park, in a game that saw three City players booked, including Mark Bonner and goalscorer Jason Bowen.

Plymouth Argyle: L McCormick; P Connolly, M Villis, H Aljofree, G Sawyer; W O’Sullivan (L Coxon 76), M Martin, B McGlinchey (B Steward 65), D Beresford; S Yetton (R Trudgian 81), A Watkins.
Substitutes (not used): K Schofield (gk), D Evans.

 

Cardiff City: M Margetson; A Taylor, S Cronin, B Anthony, G Croft; L Maxwell, M Fish, M Bonner, J Bowen; A Campbell (L Jenkins half-time), G Gordon.
Substitutes (not used): A L Barrett (gk), M Hayward, R Ingram, T Khaili.

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