Wrexham lose 1-0 in FA Trophy final at Wembley
Around 20,000 Wrexham fans were joined by club custodians Ryan and Rob at the FA Trophy Final at Wembley.
Coachloads of fans left Wrexham early this morning and despite issues on motorways took over the Wembley area and stadium.
Early pressure from the Reds, wearing white for the historic game, was balanced by Bromley in a mainly docile first half. A long range punt from Mullin five minutes into the second bounced just over the bar as the tie spluttered into life with the town looking to move the ball quicker.
Cheek drew a smart save from Dibble in the 56th minute, the first real test for either keeper in the game, with another shot palmed away seconds later.
A 63rd minute break saw Corey Whitely exploit defensive space running in behind, and then square to an open Micheal Cheek who calmly placed the ball into the back of the Wrexham net.
Dibble and Cleworth kept Wrexham in the game as Bromley looked to kill the tie off during the next ten minutes, with one superb block stopping Cheek from doubling his tally.
Wrexham left it late to hit their stride with a flurry of shots in the last few minutes, a superb save by Balcombe prevented a certain Palmer equaliser. Another chance went begging, and moments later deep in added time Wembley erupted as Hyde got the ball in the net, only for a flag to rule it out for offside.
Club Captain Luke Young reacted to the result after the final whistle, “Credit to Bromley, credit to everyone, they got over the line we did not.
“It was an even affair, a game of few chances. We started the second half well, but you have to take your chances and unfortunately they scored.”
Focus now moves to the huge play off semi-final tie at the weekend that could secure another London final – this time at the London Stadium.
Young added, “We take it on the chin and we go again. It will hurt dont get me wrong, when you lose a cup final it is hard but our goal this year is promotion , and we have the opportunity to do that.
“It was nice to have this game so we didn’t have a two week break before the playoff, but now we have the biggest game of the season.
“Two wins get us promoted. We will be ready Saturday.”
Top image – a dejected Paul Mullin after the final whistle.
Some tweets from today can be found below…
@Wrexham_AFC @wrexham @fearlessidzine ⚽⚽⚽🤩 pic.twitter.com/iiITGNtphf
— David O'Brien 🇺🇦 (@obrienphotos) May 22, 2022
The disallowed goal for Wrexham and now there are flares flying! I’m so upset!! pic.twitter.com/7i9BbVxWWy
— Klaudia Matasovska (@Klaudinka) May 22, 2022
Brilliant picture this of Ryan and Blake! pic.twitter.com/kbsAqdWJ6H
— RobRyanRed – Wrexham AFC Podcast (@RobRyanRed) May 22, 2022
Yeah, only Reynolds, Beckham and Farrell at the Wrecsam game#WrexhamAFC #wrexham #s4c @fearlessidzine @RobRyanRed pic.twitter.com/7QhxmSbZOK
— Wales metro (@WalesMetro) May 22, 2022
Yeah, only Reynolds, Beckham and Farrell at the Wrecsam game#WrexhamAFC #wrexham #s4c @fearlessidzine @RobRyanRed pic.twitter.com/7QhxmSbZOK
— Wales metro (@WalesMetro) May 22, 2022
What a proud moment, seeing our amazing powerchair football children @Wrexham_AFC out on Wembley pitch representing our amazing club.
I’m so choked up, and so proud of you all !! Thank you to @fleurrobo for making this happen. pic.twitter.com/BxsTKhoqXx— Official Disability Liaison Officer at Wrexham AFC (@OfficialDLOWAFC) May 22, 2022
Nothing to see here…
Just @VancityReynolds, @RMcElhenney, David Beckham and Will Ferrell having a pre-match chat #FATrophy #FATrophyFinal pic.twitter.com/NLfAiKa1NI
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) May 22, 2022
Amazing to see Wrexham Powerchair football squad welcoming the teams on to the pitch pic.twitter.com/MkhYtE1GAS
— Craig Colville (@welshphotoguy) May 22, 2022
Wembley checking that Ryan has a pass to get in https://t.co/IIAbipW33S pic.twitter.com/UbFtMIRNTm
— Wrexham.com (@wrexham) May 22, 2022
Beautiful day in the (not our) Capital today, the vibe and buzz is electric and we’re bringing it home.. @wrexham I hope everyone is watching from home!#UTST pic.twitter.com/xfnb8dWWxi
— Nath. (@NafNaf_97) May 22, 2022
Made it! #WembleyStadium @wrexham @Wrexham_AFC #Wrexham ⚽☀ pic.twitter.com/e4bsgBXoMx
— (@AllyOwen) May 22, 2022
Inside the #WxmAFC dressing room at Wembley. 😍 pic.twitter.com/bT5twuO0kM
— Wrexham AFC (@Wrexham_AFC) May 22, 2022
A fan called Maddie leading the chants – SPM! pic.twitter.com/CmbpZK4vV7
— Wrexham.com (@wrexham) May 22, 2022
Yma o hyd gets it’s first rendition of the afternoon @BoxparkWembley pic.twitter.com/yU6P2s0JE0
— RobRyanRed – Wrexham AFC Podcast (@RobRyanRed) May 22, 2022
Pre match warm up in full swing – c’mon the town 🔥 pic.twitter.com/Hyp9xTdHWd
— Wrexham.com (@wrexham) May 22, 2022
FEED ME ‘TIL I WANT NO MORE 🍺 pic.twitter.com/ADiUk7le8e
— Wrexham Lager (@WXM_Lager) May 22, 2022
Sheep In The City! The flock has grown but I’ve got Bongo the dog to help out #UTST @Wrexham_AFC @fearlessidzine @RobRyanRed pic.twitter.com/dTsUjenrdc
— Mark Ford 🏴 (@kustomtees) May 22, 2022
Norton Cane Services is manic with Wrexham Supporters, Cmon the Town @Wrexham_AFC @leaderlive pic.twitter.com/ZKL9lO02VB
— kevin worrall (@kbwozza) May 22, 2022
@Wrexham_AFC impromptu fan park at the service station and we bump into @Everton fans ⚽⚽⚽🤩 @wrexham @WrexhamAFCWomen @EvertonWomen @OfficialDLOWAFC @fearlessidzine pic.twitter.com/kjh3dtvl4o
— David O’Brien 🇺🇦 (@obrienphotos) May 22, 2022
Good luck to @Wrexham_AFC today and safe journey to everyone travelling. 👍😁⚽ pic.twitter.com/4q0yVI5QzB
— Wrexham Council (@wrexhamcbc) May 22, 2022
Scenes from @GwersylltParkCC pic.twitter.com/uvd71qvQGb
— Fearless In Devotion – Wrexham AFC pod & fanzine (@fearlessidzine) May 22, 2022
What a TOWN ❤️
Up the Turf.
Come on you reds!🙏⚽️🍺🍺 pic.twitter.com/DJBTkcoPFm
— Wayne Jones (@welshy1000) May 22, 2022
You know its Wembley day when driving through the town at 8 in the morning and everyone’s wearing Wrexham shirts 👐🏴
— Josh Jones (@WelshLad247) May 22, 2022
UP THE TOWN! Good luck today @Wrexham_AFC @VancityReynolds @RMcElhenney @PMullin7 @brettlmfao pic.twitter.com/lUdju4Gq1j
— Chloe Farrington (@ChloeFarington) May 22, 2022
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