Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at New Meadow where Shrewsbury Town play host to Manchester City. A crowd of 8,639 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Shrewsbury Town are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Mccann.
The pitch is in good condition.
Shrewsbury Town are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Mccann.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Shrewsbury Town kicking off!
3.34
0-0Duarte Alves flicks a high pass forward to Billy Thomson who brings the ball under control. Billy Thomson shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
9.31
0-0Frederico Ramirez receives the ball from a throw-in from Carlos Bottelin. Frederico Ramirez makes a probing pass to Carlos Bottelin. Carlos Bottelin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leon Jung but he's offside!
14.34
Paul Gronkjaer flicks a high pass forward to Carlos Bottelin who brings the ball under control. Carlos Bottelin edges inside the box! Carlos Bottelin strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
18.40
1-0With a delightful solo run, Frederico Ramirez stretches the opposition's defence. Frederico Ramirez shoots from outside the area. The ball takes a deflection leaving Matt Williams with no chance!! Goal for Shrewsbury Town!
24.19
1-0Anthony Gascoigne hits a low pass to Duarte Alves. Duarte Alves advances inside the box! Duarte Alves shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Giuseppe Palmieri smothers it!
27.33
Nicky Clapham flicks a high pass forward. Ralph Fox holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ralph Fox threads the ball through to Joaquín Cárdenas but he's offside!
32.46
1-0Duarte Alves barges into Vasco Andrade. The referee calls over Duarte Alves and shows him a yellow card! Vasco Andrade stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.16
Paul Simonsen sees a break and surges forward. Paul Simonsen advances with the ball. Paul Simonsen plays a quick one-two with Paul Gronkjaer and rushes in on goal... Paul Simonsen makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
36.19
Carlos Bottelin sees a break and surges forward. Carlos Bottelin shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Matt Williams manages to gather it.
38.21
Nicky Clapham kicks a strong pass forward to Manuele Scoponi. Manuele Scoponi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Thomson. Billy Thomson deftly passes the ball to Ralph Fox, releasing him through on goal. Ralph Fox side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Giuseppe Palmieri with no chance!! Goal for Manchester City!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Shrewsbury Town appear unchanged since the first half. Manchester City have changed their lineup with Claudio Marin replacing Joaquín Cárdenas.
45.00
The whistle blows and Manchester City get the second half underway!
51.27
Carlos Bottelin makes a strong solo run forward. Carlos Bottelin threads a neat ball through to Frederico Ramirez. Frederico Ramirez shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Matt Williams manages to gather it easily.
54.28
Manuele Scoponi knocks the ball forward to Duarte Alves. Duarte Alves shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
55.46
1-1Manchester City are dictating the run of play here today.
57.00
Manuele Scoponi hits a low pass to Ralph Fox. Ralph Fox makes a great pass forward. Kevin Mendez runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
60.34
1-1Shrewsbury Town have made a substitution with Tommy Wright replacing Paul Gronkjaer .
66.49
1-1Carlos Bottelin hacks Duarte Alves from behind! Carlos Bottelin is given a warning by the referee! Duarte Alves hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.41
Frederico Ramirez hacks Kevin Mendez from behind! Frederico Ramirez is warned by the referee! Kevin Mendez stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.38
Shrewsbury Town have made 2 substitutions with Danny Mcleod replacing Dave Morris and Nigel James replacing Frederico Ramirez .Manchester City have made a substitution with Andy Mason replacing Billy Thomson .
84.18
Vasco Andrade hits it upfield. Abdelmalek Marx tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
89.26
Vasco Andrade lofts the ball long. Leon Jung controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Good keeping from Matt Williams as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
90.00
1-1It's a corner kick which Carlos Bottelin takes quickly, playing the ball short to Paul Simonsen. Paul Simonsen shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Frederico Ramirez of Shrewsbury Town |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Giuseppe Palmieri (GK)
6
2. Cristiano Veloso (DEF)
6
3. Vasco Andrade (DEF)
6
4. Paul Simonsen (DEF)
7
5. Dave Morris (DEF)
6
6. Frederico Ramirez (MID)
9
7. Carlos Bottelin (MID)
8
8. Christina Benkouar (ATT)
6
9. Paul Gronkjaer (ATT)
6
10. Abdelmalek Marx (ATT)
6
11. Leon Jung (ATT)
6
12. Danny Mcleod (DEF)
6
13. Nigel James (MID)
6
14. Tommy Wright (ATT)
6
1. Matt Williams (GK)
7
2. Nicky Clapham (DEF)
6
3. Neil Lua-Lua (DEF)
6
4. Anthony Gascoigne (DEF)
7
5. Stephen Burley (DEF)
6
6. Manuele Scoponi (MID)
8
7. Duarte Alves (MID)
7
8. Kevin Mendez (MID)
7
9. Joaquín Cárdenas (ATT)
6
10. Ralph Fox (ATT)
8
11. Billy Thomson (ATT)
7
12. Claudio Marin (ATT)
6
13. Andy Mason (ATT)
6
14. Darren Beagrie (GK)
0