Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at New Meadow where Shrewsbury Town play host to Oxford United. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Shrewsbury Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Oxford United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Kanu.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Shrewsbury Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Oxford United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Kanu.
0.00
0-0Shrewsbury Town kick off and get the match underway!
3.16
0-1Stephen Jess flicks a high pass forward to Eric Götz who brings the ball under control. Eric Götz knocks in a cross ball towards Zbigniew Smolarek. Zbigniew Smolarek directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
8.01
0-1Dave Williamson flicks a high pass forward. Robbie Winterburn controls it well on his chest. Robbie Winterburn flicks a high pass forward. Norberto Arreola holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Norberto Arreola tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
10.43
Eric Götz knocks the ball to his team mate, Egbert Hilgerink. Egbert Hilgerink whips in a cross ball towards Zbigniew Smolarek. Zbigniew Smolarek heads the ball goalwards. Jose Lassiter didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
12.16
0-1Ralph Granville clumsily knocks into Carl Patterson. Ralph Granville is shown the yellow card! Carl Patterson gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
15.46
Brian Windass knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Jess. Stephen Jess flicks a high pass forward. Eric Götz controls it well on his chest. Eric Götz makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Ralph Granville. Ralph Granville tries a spectacular strike. Jose Lassiter is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
21.43
Carl Patterson sees Cesare Susic in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Cesare Susic whips in a cross ball towards Alun Huckerby. Alun Huckerby beats his man to it with a header. What a cracker!! Pierre G. Brevi had no chance!! Goal for Shrewsbury Town!
24.19
1-2Harvey Cooper clumsily knocks into Spencer Sinclair. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Spencer Sinclair hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.09
Robbie Winterburn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dave Williamson. Dave Williamson threads the ball through to Egbert Hilgerink. Egbert Hilgerink tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Jose Lassiter.
33.46
1-2Paul Simonsen chips the ball to his team mate, Morris Cooper. Morris Cooper threads the ball through to Alun Huckerby. Alun Huckerby knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.30
Carl Patterson pushes up the pitch. Carl Patterson makes a simple pass to Alun Huckerby. Alun Huckerby knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.53
1-2Arno Wieczorek knocks the ball forward to Cesare Susic. Cesare Susic makes an attacking run forward. Cesare Susic finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
42.32
Paul Simonsen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Morris Cooper. Morris Cooper threads a neat ball through to Adam Batty. Adam Batty knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Robbie Winterburn.
44.07
1-2Egbert Hilgerink makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Jess. Stephen Jess makes a great pass forward. Eric Götz runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
Morris Cooper runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Morris Cooper whips in a cross ball towards Spencer Sinclair. With a superhuman jump, Spencer Sinclair connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
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. Oxford United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Oxford United kick off the second half!
49.23
Stephen Jess plays the ball forward to Eric Götz. Eric Götz shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
51.29
Zbigniew Smolarek surges forward with the ball. Zbigniew Smolarek knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arno Wieczorek.
54.47
Morris Cooper flicks a high pass forward. Cesare Susic controls it well on his chest. Cesare Susic whips in a cross ball towards Jan-Willem Opschoor. Jan-Willem Opschoor is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Pierre G. Brevi punches it away to safety.
59.45
Zbigniew Smolarek makes a probing pass to Stephen Jess. Stephen Jess shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
63.44
Carl Patterson threads a neat ball through to Adam Batty. Adam Batty knocks in a cross ball towards Spencer Sinclair. Spencer Sinclair is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
71.14
Carl Patterson sees a break and surges forward. Carl Patterson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Pierre G. Brevi.
72.32
2-3Morris Cooper takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Egbert Hilgerink jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
78.07
Harvey Cooper controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Zbigniew Smolarek. Seeing a gap ahead, Zbigniew Smolarek plays the ball forward to Ralph Granville. Ralph Granville knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.49
Ralph Granville surges forward with the ball. Ralph Granville knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.35
Paul Simonsen flicks a high pass forward. Adam Batty holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Adam Batty threads the ball through to Carl Patterson. Carl Patterson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Harvey Cooper.
87.35
Ralph Granville threads a neat ball through to Stephen Jess. Stephen Jess knocks in a cross ball towards Egbert Hilgerink. Egbert Hilgerink gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
4
Shots on Target
4
7
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.2%
45.8%
Play Area
30.6%
44.4%
25%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Zbigniew Smolarek of Oxford United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jose Lassiter (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Arno Wieczorek (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Matt Strachan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Paul Simonsen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Adam Batty (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Morris Cooper (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Carl Patterson (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Cesare Susic (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Jan-Willem Opschoor (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Spencer Sinclair (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 11. | Alun Huckerby (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Bruno Zamboni (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Yoximar Guerra (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ralph Vieira (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Pierre G. Brevi (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Dave Williamson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Harvey Cooper (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Robbie Winterburn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Brian Windass (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ralph Granville (MID) | | 7 |
| 7. | Stephen Jess (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Zbigniew Smolarek (MID) | | 9 |
| 9. | Norberto Arreola (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Egbert Hilgerink (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Eric Götz (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Liam Eadie (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Dietmar Beck (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Aaron Grantt (ATT) | 0 | |