Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at New Meadow where Shrewsbury Town play Peterborough United in this league cup game. A crowd of 9,207 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Shrewsbury Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Peterborough United appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Paolo Sherwood.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Shrewsbury Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Peterborough United appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Paolo Sherwood.
0.00
0-0Shrewsbury Town start the match!
2.31
0-0James Benjamin darts forward. James Benjamin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Morris Cooper.
12.28
0-0Matt Strachan brings the ball forward. Matt Strachan shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
15.57
1-0With some swift thinking, Adam Batty plays the ball forward to Linus Völler. Linus Völler plays a quick one-two with Syd Mike and rushes in on goal... Linus Völler muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Shrewsbury Town!
20.11
Showing composure, Arno Wieczorek plays the ball forward to Jonatan Tigana. Jonatan Tigana threads a neat ball through to Spencer Sinclair. Spencer Sinclair knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tim Dichio.
21.14
Neil Davidson pushes up the pitch. Neil Davidson flicks a high pass forward. Aaron Grantt collects the pass. Aaron Grantt knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jonatan Tigana.
24.37
1-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
36.44
Matt Strachan threads a neat ball through to Arno Wieczorek. Without breaking stride, Arno Wieczorek plays the ball forward to Syd Mike. Syd Mike knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.50
With imagination, Carl Patterson plays the ball forward to Spencer Sinclair. Spencer Sinclair knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ross Todd who gathers it comfortably.
40.08
Spencer Sinclair flicks a high ball forward to Jan-Willem Opschoor who takes it down. Jan-Willem Opschoor whips in a cross ball towards Carl Patterson. Carl Patterson makes a deft header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Ross Todd with no chance!! Goal for Shrewsbury Town!
45.00
Arno Wieczorek controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Linus Völler. Linus Völler makes a simple pass to Morris Cooper. Morris Cooper lofts in a cross ball towards Adam Batty. Adam Batty makes a deft header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
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. Peterborough United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Peterborough United players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Peterborough United get the second half underway!
47.03
3-0Ledley Potts comes in with a late challenge on Arno Wieczorek. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Arno Wieczorek stretches but gets up unharmed.
48.02
Chris Waters passes the ball forward to James Benjamin. James Benjamin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jonatan Tigana.
49.41
3-0Chris Waters makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Rodgers. David Rodgers plays a one-two with Aaron Grantt and advances towards the goal... David Rodgers shoots from just inside the box. The ball ricochets off Jonatan Tigana and flashes wide of the far post.
50.46
3-0David Rodgers takes a quick corner, playing it short to Neil Davidson. Neil Davidson flicks the ball across the goal. Chris Waters muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
51.46
Linus Völler kicks a strong pass forward to Morris Cooper. Morris Cooper knocks in a cross ball towards Carl Patterson. Carl Patterson beats his man to it with a header but it is miles over!
54.13
Chris Waters flicks a high pass forward. Ledley Potts controls it well on his chest. Ledley Potts shoots from long range. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ledley Potts!
57.31
Seeing a gap ahead, David Rodgers plays the ball forward to Chris Waters. Chris Waters knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jonatan Tigana.
59.31
Linus Völler makes an attacking run forward. Linus Völler lofts in a cross ball towards Spencer Sinclair. Spencer Sinclair makes a deft header but it's drastically wayward!
60.58
Neil Davidson flicks the ball to his team mate, Chris Waters. Chris Waters kicks a strong pass forward to Ledley Potts. Ledley Potts sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
72.58
Jonatan Tigana threads the ball through to Carl Patterson. Carl Patterson flicks a high ball forward to Morris Cooper who takes it down. Morris Cooper shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
77.56
Arno Wieczorek flicks the ball to his team mate, Adam Batty. Adam Batty deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Syd Mike. Syd Mike finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
79.10
Spencer Sinclair kicks a strong pass forward to Jan-Willem Opschoor. Jan-Willem Opschoor shoots from outside the area. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jan-Willem Opschoor!
84.52
4-1With great vision, Carl Patterson plays the ball forward to Jan-Willem Opschoor. Jan-Willem Opschoor knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Spencer Sinclair is offside!
87.20
4-1Chris Waters kicks a strong pass forward to Daniele Luzhny. Daniele Luzhny lofts in a cross ball towards Ledley Potts. Ledley Potts finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Scott Kirkland punches it away to safety.
89.46
Jonatan Tigana threads the ball through to Linus Völler. Linus Völler threads a neat ball through to Jan-Willem Opschoor. Jan-Willem Opschoor knocks in a cross ball towards Syd Mike. Syd Mike powers a header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
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 Linus Völler of Shrewsbury Town |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Scott Kirkland (GK)
6
2. Matt Strachan (DEF)
7
3. Arno Wieczorek (DEF)
6
4. Jonatan Tigana (DEF)
6
5. Morris Cooper (MID)
6
6. Carl Patterson (MID)
8
7. Linus Völler (MID)
9
8. Adam Batty (MID)
8
9. Syd Mike (ATT)
8
10. Jan-Willem Opschoor (ATT)
9
11. Spencer Sinclair (ATT)
6
12. Joe Lisbie (DEF)
0
13. Cesare Susic (MID)
0
14. Paul Simonsen (DEF)
0
1. Ross Todd (GK)
6
2. Darren Sheringham (DEF)
6
3. Neil Davidson (DEF)
7
4. Tim Dichio (DEF)
6
5. Younes Molinier (DEF)
6
6. Chris Waters (MID)
7
7. David Rodgers (MID)
6
8. Daniele Luzhny (MID)
6
9. Ledley Potts (ATT)
7
10. James Benjamin (ATT)
6
11. Aaron Grantt (ATT)
6
12. Alun Dryden (MID)
0
13. Patrick Charles (MID)
0
14. Graham Thompson (DEF)
0