Match Report
| Shrewsbury Town | Shrewsbury Town |  |  | Manchester City | Manchester City | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Brutil de Bruin | B. de Bruin |  | 70 | G |  | 1 | | G | 46 |  | Paul Vickers | P. Vickers | |||||||||
| Kemal Gerrard | K. Gerrard | | 66 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 81 | | Tim Thatcher | T. Thatcher | |||||||||
| Chris Haynes | C. Haynes | | 66 | D | | 3 | | D | 57 | | Jason McManaman | J. McManaman | |||||||||
| Andy Meiklejohn | A. Meiklejohn |  | 60 | D | | 4 | | D | 56 | | Leon Benali | L. Benali | |||||||||
| Nwankwo Naylor | N. Naylor | | 59 | D | | 5 | | D | 50 | | Bill Mike | B. Mike | |||||||||
| Glynn Midgley | G. Midgley | | 83 | M | | 6 | | M | 69 |  | Simon Riemann | S. Riemann | |||||||||
| Del Richards | D. Richards | | 68 | M |  | | 7 | | | M | 64 | | Craig Pallister | C. Pallister | |||||||
| Alec Souness | A. Souness | | 55 | M | | 8 | | M | 64 | | Mike Mason | M. Mason | |||||||||
| Gavin Naysmith | G. Naysmith | | 50 | M | | 9 | | A | 70 | | Jamal Bakboord | J. Bakboord | |||||||||
| Mark Cooke | M. Cooke | | 75 | A | | 10 | | A | 69 | | Brendan Mcgreal | B. Mcgreal | |||||||||
| Scott McNeill | S. McNeill | | 61 | A | | 11 | | A | 63 | | Stephen Hughes | S. Hughes | |||||||||
| Ralph Prior | R. Prior | | 58 | D | | 12 | | M | 61 | | Brian Southgate | B. Southgate | |||||||||
| Ugo Bramble | U. Bramble | | 57 | D | | 13 | | M | 58 | | Brian Lumsdon | B. Lumsdon | |||||||||
| Wes Gerrard | W. Gerrard | | 57 | A | | 14 | | M | 54 | | Francis Copping | F. Copping | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at New Meadow where Shrewsbury Town play host to Manchester City. A crowd of 8,805 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Shrewsbury Town are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Teddy Dublin.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Shrewsbury Town are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Teddy Dublin.
0.00
0-0Shrewsbury Town kick off!
2.43
0-0Scott McNeill sees a break and surges forward. Scott McNeill controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
4.26
0-0Jason McManaman threads a neat ball through to Mike Mason. Mike Mason kicks a strong pass forward to Brendan Mcgreal. Brendan Mcgreal sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Superb reactions from Brutil de Bruin. What a save!
6.10
Mike Mason flicks a high ball forward to Stephen Hughes who takes it down. Stephen Hughes whips in a cross ball towards Craig Pallister. Craig Pallister gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but somehow Brutil de Bruin manages to keep it out.
10.00
Tim Thatcher threads a neat ball through to Simon Riemann. Simon Riemann flicks the ball to his team mate, Brendan Mcgreal. Brendan Mcgreal whips in a cross ball towards Simon Riemann. Simon Riemann heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Brutil de Bruin.
11.08
0-0Corner kick to Manchester City. Craig Pallister chips it out wide. Jason McManaman shoots from just inside the box his aim is horrendously poor!
14.20
0-1Craig Pallister threads a neat ball through to Stephen Hughes. Stephen Hughes knocks in a cross ball towards Jamal Bakboord. Jamal Bakboord jumps high and flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
18.30
0-1Leon Benali hacks Mark Cooke from behind! The referee calls over Leon Benali and shows him a yellow card! Mark Cooke runs off the knock.
24.07
With a delightful solo run, Del Richards stretches the opposition's defence. Del Richards lofts in a cross ball towards Mark Cooke. With a superhuman jump, Mark Cooke connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Paul Vickers manages to gather it effortlessly.
27.29
Nwankwo Naylor surges forward with the ball. Nwankwo Naylor sees Alec Souness in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alec Souness shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
28.10
Leon Benali picks a pass forward to Craig Pallister. Craig Pallister flicks a high ball forward to Simon Riemann who takes it down. Simon Riemann edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Simon Riemann provides some space. He shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
32.08
With great vision, Del Richards plays the ball forward to Mark Cooke. Mark Cooke makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Del Richards. Some awkward footwork from Del Richards provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
39.05
0-1Brendan Mcgreal clumsily knocks into Nwankwo Naylor. Brendan Mcgreal is warned by the referee! Nwankwo Naylor stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.38
Leon Benali controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Brendan Mcgreal. Brendan Mcgreal deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Hughes. Stephen Hughes knocks in a cross ball towards Brendan Mcgreal. Brendan Mcgreal connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Brutil de Bruin!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Shrewsbury Town appear unchanged since the first half. Manchester City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Shrewsbury Town players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Manchester City kick off!
54.32
0-1Seeing a gap ahead, Leon Benali plays the ball forward to Jason McManaman. Jason McManaman sees a break and surges forward. Jason McManaman knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andy Meiklejohn.
55.58
Andy Meiklejohn flicks a high pass forward to Del Richards who brings the ball under control. Del Richards makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alec Souness. Alec Souness knocks the ball to his team mate, Mark Cooke. Mark Cooke tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
60.05
0-1Shrewsbury Town have made 3 substitutions with Ralph Prior replacing Kemal Gerrard, Ugo Bramble replacing Glynn Midgley and Wes Gerrard replacing Scott McNeill .
63.27
0-1Bill Mike threads the ball through to Jamal Bakboord. Jamal Bakboord flicks a high pass forward to Stephen Hughes who brings the ball under control. Stephen Hughes plays a one-two with Jamal Bakboord and advances towards the goal... Chris Haynes hacks Stephen Hughes from behind! Penalty not given!!
66.04
Alec Souness flicks a high pass forward. Wes Gerrard easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Wes Gerrard cuts inside the box! Wes Gerrard rockets a shot on goal. Solid save from Paul Vickers.
71.43
Nwankwo Naylor hacks Simon Riemann from behind! The referee calls over Nwankwo Naylor and shows him a yellow card! Simon Riemann runs off the knock.
72.16
Leon Benali flicks a high pass forward to Mike Mason who brings the ball under control. Mike Mason threads a neat ball through to Jamal Bakboord. Jamal Bakboord lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Hughes. Nwankwo Naylor comes in with a late challenge on Stephen Hughes. Stephen Hughes appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
75.03
Ugo Bramble hits a low pass to Del Richards. Del Richards lofts in a cross ball towards Wes Gerrard. Wes Gerrard makes a deft header but it is shockingly off target!
79.47
Jason McManaman darts forward. Jason McManaman threads a neat ball through to Brendan Mcgreal. Brendan Mcgreal makes a simple pass, allowing Craig Pallister to run into the box. Some silky footwork from Craig Pallister provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Craig Pallister!
83.04
Without breaking stride, Chris Haynes plays the ball forward to Del Richards. Del Richards changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Del Richards sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
84.43
Simon Riemann sees Brendan Mcgreal in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Brendan Mcgreal sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Brutil de Bruin.
85.51
Jamal Bakboord takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Simon Riemann. Some good footwork from Simon Riemann provides some space. He shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
87.17
Alec Souness makes a probing pass to Mark Cooke. Mark Cooke makes a probing pass between the defence to Wes Gerrard. Wes Gerrard shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Craig Pallister of Manchester City |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Brutil de Bruin (GK)
8
2. Kemal Gerrard (DEF)
6
3. Chris Haynes (DEF)
6
4. Andy Meiklejohn (DEF)
6
5. Nwankwo Naylor (DEF)
6
6. Glynn Midgley (MID)
6
7. Del Richards (MID)
8
8. Alec Souness (MID)
7
9. Gavin Naysmith (MID)
6
10. Mark Cooke (ATT)
7
11. Scott McNeill (ATT)
6
12. Ralph Prior (DEF)
6
13. Ugo Bramble (DEF)
6
14. Wes Gerrard (ATT)
6
1. Paul Vickers (GK)
7
2. Tim Thatcher (DEF)
6
3. Jason McManaman (DEF)
7
4. Leon Benali (DEF)
7
5. Bill Mike (DEF)
7
6. Simon Riemann (MID)
7
7. Craig Pallister (MID)
9
8. Mike Mason (MID)
7
9. Jamal Bakboord (ATT)
9
10. Brendan Mcgreal (ATT)
8
11. Stephen Hughes (ATT)
8
12. Brian Southgate (MID)
0
13. Brian Lumsdon (MID)
0
14. Francis Copping (MID)
0