Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at New Meadow where Shrewsbury Town play host to Leeds United. A crowd of 10,455 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Shrewsbury Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Graham Woodgate.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Shrewsbury Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Graham Woodgate.
0.00
0-0Leeds United start the match!
2.22
0-0Max Chandler flicks a high ball forward to Kieron Mcgreal who gracefully takes it down. Kieron Mcgreal shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
9.58
0-0Carl Patterson threads the ball through to Magnus Ravelli. Magnus Ravelli lofts in a cross ball towards Bill Roberts. Bill Roberts gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. David Lowe picks it out of the air!
12.34
Carl Patterson hits a low pass to Magnus Ravelli. Magnus Ravelli whips in a cross ball towards Jan-Willem Opschoor. Jan-Willem Opschoor makes a convincing header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
14.20
Kieron Mcgreal threads the ball through to Tim Ball. Tim Ball cuts inside the box! Tim Ball side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
15.16
Ashley Seaman chips the ball to his team mate, Harvey Burgess. Harvey Burgess plays a scrappy one-two with Adam Hapgood and stumbles forward towards the goal... Harvey Burgess shoots from just inside the box. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
18.44
Ashley Seaman sees Scott Hansen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Hansen shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Stephen Richards smothers it!
21.07
Ashley Seaman makes a simple pass to Adam Hapgood. Adam Hapgood whips in a cross ball towards Ashley Seaman. Ashley Seaman directs the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
24.11
1-0Morris Cooper threads a neat ball through to Stephen Craddock. Stephen Craddock whips in a cross ball towards Jan-Willem Opschoor. Jan-Willem Opschoor makes a convincing header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
27.42
Max Chandler takes it forward alone. Max Chandler cuts inside the box! Some superb footwork from Max Chandler provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
30.44
Max Chandler flicks a high pass forward. Kieron Mcgreal controls it well on his chest. Kieron Mcgreal knocks the ball forward to Tim Ball. Tim Ball plays a one-two with Harvey Burgess and rushes in on goal... Tim Ball shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
33.48
1-1Matt Strachan knocks the ball to his team mate, Jan Will. Jan Will knocks the ball forward to Morris Cooper. Morris Cooper knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Allman.
36.38
Matt Strachan chips the ball to his team mate, Morris Cooper. Morris Cooper decides to run forward with the ball. Morris Cooper lofts in a cross ball towards Magnus Ravelli. Magnus Ravelli heads the ball goalwards but is denied by David Lowe. Excellent save.
39.16
Adam Hapgood chips the ball to his team mate, Tim Ball. Tim Ball shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
42.50
1-1Paul Allman flicks a high ball forward to Adam Hapgood who takes it down. Adam Hapgood lofts in a cross ball towards Kieron Mcgreal. Jan Will comes in with a late challenge on Kieron Mcgreal. Kieron Mcgreal appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
44.13
Morris Cooper flicks a high pass forward. Magnus Ravelli controls it well on his chest. Magnus Ravelli knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Max Chandler.
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. Leeds United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Shrewsbury Town kick off and get the second half underway!
48.01
Jan Will flicks a high pass forward. Adam Batty collects the pass. Adam Batty makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bill Roberts. Bill Roberts whips in a cross ball towards Jan-Willem Opschoor. Jan-Willem Opschoor makes a convincing header but it misses the target by a large margin!
49.22
Stephen Craddock makes a probing pass to Jan-Willem Opschoor. Jan-Willem Opschoor controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
51.11
Adam Hapgood threads a neat ball through to Kieron Mcgreal. Kieron Mcgreal controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Tim Ball through on goal. Tim Ball tries a spectacular strike but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
55.20
1-1Scott Hansen passes the ball forward to Adam Hapgood. Adam Hapgood plays a quick one-two with Kieron Mcgreal and rushes in on goal... Jan Will hacks Adam Hapgood from behind! Adam Hapgood appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
59.49
Kieron Mcgreal makes a beautiful solo run. Kieron Mcgreal cuts inside the box! Kieron Mcgreal muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
61.46
Adam Batty kicks a strong pass forward to Bill Roberts. Bill Roberts knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sebastian Sanchez.
67.21
Max Chandler knocks the ball to his team mate, Kieron Mcgreal. Kieron Mcgreal flicks a high ball forward to Adam Hapgood who takes it down. Adam Hapgood sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Stephen Richards is on top of it.
72.12
Bill Roberts sees Magnus Ravelli in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Magnus Ravelli lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Craddock. Stephen Craddock makes a looping header on goal. David Lowe comfortably punches it away to safety.
73.11
Ashley Seaman advances with the ball. Ashley Seaman plays a one-two with Harvey Burgess and advances towards the goal... Ashley Seaman shoots from just inside the box. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
75.48
Adam Hibbs flicks a high pass forward to Morris Cooper who brings the ball under control. Morris Cooper knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Lowe who gathers it comfortably.
78.02
Max Chandler flicks a high pass forward. Kieron Mcgreal collects the pass. Kieron Mcgreal deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Harvey Burgess. Harvey Burgess whips in a cross ball towards Ashley Seaman. Ashley Seaman powers a header at goal but it's a lousy effort!
79.19
Adam Batty hits a low pass to Stephen Craddock. Stephen Craddock shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
81.52
Adam Hibbs flicks a high pass forward. Carl Patterson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carl Patterson threads a neat ball through to Magnus Ravelli. Magnus Ravelli knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Allman.
83.13
1-1Scott Hansen barges into Adam Hibbs. Scott Hansen is warned by the referee! Adam Hibbs stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Stephen Richards (GK)
8
2. Matt Strachan (DEF)
8
3. Jan Will (DEF)
6
4. Adam Hibbs (DEF)
6
5. Morris Cooper (MID)
7
6. Bill Roberts (MID)
6
7. Carl Patterson (MID)
7
8. Adam Batty (MID)
6
9. Magnus Ravelli (ATT)
7
10. Stephen Craddock (ATT)
7
11. Jan-Willem Opschoor (ATT)
8
12. Max Shaw (DEF)
0
13. Flavio Frezza (ATT)
0
14. David Cleland (ATT)
0
1. David Lowe (GK)
8
2. Spencer Defoe (DEF)
6
3. Max Chandler (DEF)
8
4. Paul Allman (DEF)
6
5. Sebastian Sanchez (DEF)
6
6. Scott Hansen (MID)
6
7. Kieron Mcgreal (MID)
8
8. Ashley Seaman (ATT)
7
9. Tim Ball (ATT)
9
10. Harvey Burgess (ATT)
7
11. Adam Hapgood (ATT)
7
12. Billy Rae (GK)
0
13. Colin McGrory (ATT)
0
14. Paolo Pallister (ATT)
0