Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at New Meadow where Shrewsbury Town play host to Watford. A crowd of 10,727 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Shrewsbury Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Watford appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Arthur Dixon.
The pitch is in good condition.
Shrewsbury Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Watford appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Arthur Dixon.
0.00
0-0Shrewsbury Town start the match!
8.33
0-0Spencer Sinclair knocks the ball to his team mate, Jan-Willem Opschoor. Jan-Willem Opschoor knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.20
0-0Kemal Defoe sees Titus Vassell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Titus Vassell shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Scott Kirkland. Excellent save.
14.20
0-0Richard Gemmell hits a low pass to Jan-Willem Opschoor. Jan-Willem Opschoor shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
16.41
0-0Anthony Ward makes a simple pass to Eddie Bowyer. Seeing a gap ahead, Eddie Bowyer plays the ball forward to Erwin Elzinga. Erwin Elzinga makes a great pass forward. Wayne Moss runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
18.08
0-0Richard Gemmell darts forward. Richard Gemmell advances inside the box! Richard Gemmell takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Eddie Bowyer.
20.56
Paul Ward kicks a strong pass forward to Harvey Crooks. Harvey Crooks knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Scott Kirkland who gathers it comfortably.
21.44
Warren Howey makes a simple pass to Paul Ward. Paul Ward flicks the ball to his team mate, Titus Vassell. Titus Vassell shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
22.04
0-0Paul Ward catches Cesare Susic on the ankles. The referee calls over Paul Ward and shows him a yellow card! Cesare Susic stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.06
Richard Gemmell threads a neat ball through to Cesare Susic. Cesare Susic knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Harvey Crooks.
27.11
Eddie Bowyer chips the ball to his team mate, Kemal Defoe. Kemal Defoe deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Titus Vassell. Titus Vassell plays a scrappy one-two with Erwin Elzinga and advances towards the goal... Titus Vassell makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
38.42
1-0Cesare Susic kicks a strong pass forward to Jan-Willem Opschoor. Jan-Willem Opschoor lofts in a cross ball towards Fausto Circati. Fausto Circati whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Shrewsbury Town!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Shrewsbury Town appear unchanged since the first half. Watford also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Watford kick off and get the second half underway!
51.33
Lee Potts takes a quick throw-in, which Eddie Bowyer takes on the chest. Eddie Bowyer flicks a high ball forward to Anthony Ward who takes it down. What teamwork. Anthony Ward passes the ball forward to Titus Vassell. Titus Vassell plays a scrappy one-two with Erwin Elzinga and stumbles forward towards the goal... Titus Vassell tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
55.54
Paul Ward makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wayne Moss. Wayne Moss plays a quick one-two with Erwin Elzinga and rushes in on goal... Wayne Moss comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but it flies wide!
60.46
Eddie Bowyer flicks a high pass forward. Paul Ward holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul Ward lofts in a cross ball towards Wayne Moss. Wayne Moss outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Fantastic reaction save from Scott Kirkland!
63.33
1-1Arno Wieczorek hacks Wayne Moss from behind! The referee calls over Arno Wieczorek and warns him to calm down! Wayne Moss gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
65.09
Titus Vassell threads a neat ball through to Erwin Elzinga. Erwin Elzinga knocks in a cross ball towards Wayne Moss. Wayne Moss connects with a diving header but it flies just off target!
67.09
Paul Ward kicks a strong pass forward to Titus Vassell. Titus Vassell shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
71.31
Paul Ward sees a break and surges forward. Paul Ward runs straight at the defence! Paul Ward side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Scott Kirkland manages to gather it.
79.00
Harvey Crooks threads a neat ball through to Paul Ward. Paul Ward shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
81.42
Linus Völler comes in with a late challenge on Lee Potts. The referee brings Linus Völler to one side and gives him a warning! Lee Potts grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
84.38
Anthony Ward makes a probing pass to Paul Ward. Paul Ward takes it forward alone. Paul Ward makes a probing pass to Wayne Moss but he's offside!
87.48
Morris Cooper flicks a high pass forward. Cesare Susic holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Cesare Susic shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
89.27
Lee Potts flicks a high pass forward to Eddie Bowyer who brings the ball under control. Eddie Bowyer sees Paul Ward in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Ward lofts in a cross ball towards Titus Vassell. Titus Vassell directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Fausto Circati 38 | Titus Vassell 51, 67 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Scott Kirkland (GK)
7
2. JŸrgen Piket (DEF)
6
3. Arno Wieczorek (DEF)
5
4. John Van Der Meyde (DEF)
6
5. Morris Cooper (MID)
6
6. Cesare Susic (MID)
6
7. Richard Gemmell (MID)
7
8. Linus Völler (MID)
5
9. Fausto Circati (ATT)
7
10. Jan-Willem Opschoor (ATT)
6
11. Spencer Sinclair (ATT)
6
12. Syd Marsden (GK)
0
13. Paul Simonsen (DEF)
0
14. Ivan Carter (ATT)
0
1. Ivan Moffat (GK)
6
2. Lee Potts (DEF)
6
3. Eddie Bowyer (DEF)
7
4. Anthony Ward (DEF)
6
5. Warren Howey (DEF)
6
6. Kemal Defoe (MID)
6
7. Paul Ward (MID)
8
8. Harvey Crooks (MID)
6
9. Wayne Moss (ATT)
6
10. Erwin Elzinga (ATT)
6
11. Titus Vassell (ATT)
10
12. Nicolas Arendt (DEF)
0
13. Tomas Tramezzani (MID)
0
14. Alexander Davies (ATT)
0