Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at New Meadow where Shrewsbury Town play host to Southend United. A crowd of 8,006 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Shrewsbury Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Southend United appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Martin Laycock.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Shrewsbury Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Southend United appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Martin Laycock.
0.00
0-0Shrewsbury Town kick off the first half!
6.15
0-0José Navarrete clumsily knocks into Hans Neeskens. The referee calls over José Navarrete and shows him a yellow card! Hans Neeskens hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.32
0-0Emile Cooke threads a neat ball through to Kemal Mills. Kemal Mills sees space and advances. Kemal Mills knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jorge Soares who gathers it comfortably.
18.10
Gavin Davis takes it forward alone. Gavin Davis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Giampaolo Firicano.
21.37
Graeme Cutler knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Davis. Gavin Davis passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of David Plowright. David Plowright knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jorge Soares who gathers it comfortably.
22.19
Leonardo Zubizarreta threads a neat ball through to Leon Mcgovern. Leon Mcgovern knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Graeme Cutler.
27.27
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
28.36
0-0Hans Neeskens passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Noel Rankin. Noel Rankin shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
30.07
Francis Beckham catches Gavin Davis on the ankles. The referee calls over Francis Beckham and shows him a yellow card! Gavin Davis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.01
0-0Kemal Mills runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Kemal Mills shoots from 20 yards. Jorge Soares gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
33.32
Leonardo Zubizarreta flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Rodgers controls it well on his chest. Eddie Rodgers lofts in a cross ball towards Leon Mcgovern. Leon Mcgovern jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Fantastic reaction save from David Mckay!
36.07
Leonardo Zubizarreta threads a neat ball through to Leon Mcgovern. Leon Mcgovern knocks in a cross ball towards Eddie Rodgers. Eddie Rodgers is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's a lousy effort!
39.53
Jerome Nogueira knocks the ball to his team mate, Kemal Mills. Kemal Mills lofts in a cross ball towards David Plowright. David Plowright is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
40.21
Emile Cooke makes a simple pass to David Plowright. David Plowright threads a neat ball through to Noel Rankin. Noel Rankin lofts in a cross ball towards David Plowright. With a superhuman jump, David Plowright connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
44.31
With some swift thinking, David Edworthy plays the ball forward to Leonardo Zubizarreta. Leonardo Zubizarreta passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Eddie Rodgers. Eddie Rodgers knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hans Neeskens.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Shrewsbury Town appear unchanged since the first half. Southend United 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
Southend United kick off and get the second half underway!
47.19
Francis Beckham brings the ball forward. Francis Beckham finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
48.24
Emile Cooke kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Davis. Gavin Davis passes the ball forward to David Plowright. David Plowright plays a one-two with Marcus Haynes and rushes in on goal... David Plowright looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Magnificent save by Jorge Soares!
49.55
0-0Kemal Mills chips the ball to his team mate, Marcus Haynes. Marcus Haynes flicks a high pass forward. David Plowright controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Leonardo Zubizarreta catches David Plowright on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
53.34
Emile Cooke sees space and advances. Emile Cooke shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
54.52
David Edworthy catches Hans Neeskens on the ankles. The referee calls over David Edworthy and shows him a yellow card! Hans Neeskens runs off the knock.
57.31
0-0Kemal Mills threads a neat ball through to Marcus Haynes. Marcus Haynes surges forward with the ball. Marcus Haynes knocks the ball forward to Noel Rankin but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
60.29
0-0Shrewsbury Town have made a substitution with Graham Sturridge replacing Gavin Davis .
61.36
Hans Neeskens flicks a high pass forward. Noel Rankin collects the pass. Noel Rankin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.46
José Navarrete deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eddie Rodgers. Eddie Rodgers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.04
David Edworthy laces a through ball forward to José Navarrete. José Navarrete runs deep into the other half of the pitch. José Navarrete passes the ball forward but Daniel Brown is offside!
75.24
José Navarrete hits a low pass to Eddie Rodgers. Eddie Rodgers finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.03
Shrewsbury Town have made 2 substitutions with Simon Seeler replacing Denis Diallo and Julian Lowe replacing Noel Rankin and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-3-1 formation.
79.12
Kemal Mills receives the ball from a throw-in from Hans Neeskens. Kemal Mills chips the ball to his team mate, Julian Lowe. Julian Lowe knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Marcus Haynes is offside!
81.05
Giampaolo Firicano flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Brown controls it well on his chest. Daniel Brown makes an attacking run forward. Daniel Brown shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
87.55
0-0David Plowright comes in with a late challenge on Giampaolo Firicano. The referee brings David Plowright to one side and gives him a warning! Giampaolo Firicano carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
Eddie Rodgers flicks a high pass forward. Leon Mcgovern collects the pass. Leon Mcgovern knocks in a cross ball towards Eddie Rodgers. Eddie Rodgers powers a header at goal but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. David Mckay (GK)
7
2. Jerome Nogueira (DEF)
7
3. Emile Cooke (DEF)
8
4. Denis Diallo (DEF)
6
5. Graeme Cutler (DEF)
6
6. Kemal Mills (MID)
9
7. Hans Neeskens (MID)
7
8. Gavin Davis (MID)
7
9. David Plowright (ATT)
8
10. Marcus Haynes (ATT)
7
11. Noel Rankin (ATT)
7
12. Simon Seeler (DEF)
6
13. Graham Sturridge (DEF)
6
14. Julian Lowe (ATT)
6
1. Jorge Soares (GK)
8
2. Giampaolo Firicano (DEF)
6
3. David Edworthy (DEF)
5
4. Mervin Windass (DEF)
6
5. Francis Beckham (MID)
5
6. José Navarrete (MID)
6
7. Dominic Mcallister (MID)
6
8. Leonardo Zubizarreta (MID)
7
9. Daniel Brown (MID)
7
10. Leon Mcgovern (ATT)
7
11. Eddie Rodgers (ATT)
6
12. Morris Heskey (DEF)
0
13. Egutu Babayaro (MID)
0
14. Alistair Heskey (ATT)
0