Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at New Meadow where Shrewsbury Town play host to Norwich City. A crowd of 10,176 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Shrewsbury Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Del Gascoigne.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Shrewsbury Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Del Gascoigne.
0.00
0-0Shrewsbury Town start the match!
2.52
0-0Jan Will chips the ball to his team mate, Bill Roberts. Bill Roberts sees Carl Patterson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carl Patterson shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
3.42
0-0Showing composure, Natale Castellazzi plays the ball forward to Tryggvi Lárusson. Tryggvi Lárusson makes a beautiful solo run. Tryggvi Lárusson threads the ball through into the box. Richard McGrory takes a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
4.16
1-0Magnus Ravelli threads a neat ball through to Jan-Willem Opschoor. Jan-Willem Opschoor whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Craddock. Stephen Craddock makes a convincing header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Stephen Craddock!
8.15
With some swift thinking, Marvin Black plays the ball forward to Daniel Jacobs. Daniel Jacobs shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
9.49
Tryggvi Lárusson knocks the ball to his team mate, Magnus Moukoko. Magnus Moukoko makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Jacobs. Daniel Jacobs advances inside the box! Daniel Jacobs takes a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
15.55
1-0Stephen Craddock clumsily knocks into Marvin Black. The referee calls over Stephen Craddock and shows him a yellow card! Marvin Black grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
16.42
Jan Will knocks the ball forward to Jan-Willem Opschoor. Jan-Willem Opschoor knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Craddock. Stephen Craddock connects with a diving header but it goes wide for a goal kick.
18.30
Natale Castellazzi chips the ball to his team mate, Magnus Moukoko. Magnus Moukoko plays the ball forward to Roberto Santos. Roberto Santos skips past Jan Will! Roberto Santos side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
21.36
1-0Adam Hibbs advances with the ball. Adam Hibbs makes a simple pass to Stephen Craddock. Stephen Craddock knocks in a cross ball towards Jan-Willem Opschoor. Jan-Willem Opschoor powers a header at goal. Johnny Chaussidiere steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
24.47
1-0Marvin Black deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tryggvi Lárusson. Tryggvi Lárusson hits a low pass to Roberto Santos. Roberto Santos puts a great ball through. Daniel Jacobs runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
26.50
Magnus Moukoko flicks a high pass forward to Richard McGrory who brings the ball under control. Richard McGrory flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Santos. Some good footwork from Roberto Santos provides some space. He shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
34.47
1-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
36.30
Natale Castellazzi flicks a high ball forward to Magnus Moukoko who takes it down. Magnus Moukoko passes the ball forward to Daniel Jacobs. Daniel Jacobs threads the ball through to Roberto Santos but he's offside!
38.32
Jason Bolton flicks a high pass forward. Magnus Moukoko controls it well on his chest. Magnus Moukoko knocks the ball forward, putting Roberto Santos through on goal. Roberto Santos takes a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
44.41
Daniel Jacobs brings the ball forward. Daniel Jacobs lofts in a cross ball towards Richard McGrory. Richard McGrory directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Shrewsbury Town appear unchanged since the first half. Norwich City appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
45.00
The whistle blows and Norwich City get the second half underway!
54.50
1-0Seeing a gap ahead, Johny Gauvin laces a through ball forward to Carl Patterson. Carl Patterson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Craddock. Stephen Craddock knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.32
Magnus Moukoko kicks a strong pass forward to Tryggvi Lárusson. Tryggvi Lárusson rushes past Jan Will! Tryggvi Lárusson tries a spectacular strike but it whistles just wide of the post!
63.11
Natale Castellazzi flicks a high ball forward to Magnus Moukoko who takes it down. Magnus Moukoko kicks a strong pass forward to Roberto Santos. Roberto Santos shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
66.18
Magnus Ravelli flicks a high pass forward to Jan-Willem Opschoor who brings the ball under control. Jan-Willem Opschoor knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.47
Adam Batty makes a probing pass to Magnus Ravelli. Magnus Ravelli knocks in a cross ball towards Morris Cooper. Morris Cooper makes a deft header but somehow Pim Hesp manages to keep it out.
69.12
Jason Bolton flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Santos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Roberto Santos shoots from outside the area but Stephen Richards reads it well. Good keeping!
77.07
1-0Norwich City have made a substitution with Paul Heering replacing Magnus Moukoko .
78.16
Jan Will sees Bill Roberts in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bill Roberts plays the ball forward to Magnus Ravelli. Magnus Ravelli whips in a cross ball towards Adam Batty. Adam Batty connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Pim Hesp picks it out of the air!
79.23
Johny Gauvin sees space and advances. Johny Gauvin shoots from distance. Pim Hesp comfortably gets down and covers it.
84.01
Jason Bolton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roberto Santos. Roberto Santos knocks the ball to his team mate, Tryggvi Lárusson. Tryggvi Lárusson shoots from just inside the box but it's a woeful effort!
89.06
1-0Jan Will comes in with a late challenge on Richard McGrory. Jan Will is shown the yellow card! Richard McGrory hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
1
8
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.5%
57.5%
Play Area
31.2%
38.8%
30%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Magnus Moukoko of Norwich City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Stephen Richards (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Jan Will (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 3. | Adam Hibbs (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Johny Gauvin (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Morris Cooper (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Adam Batty (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Carl Patterson (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Bill Roberts (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jan-Willem Opschoor (ATT) | 8 | |
| 10. | Stephen Craddock (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Magnus Ravelli (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | David Cleland (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Flavio Frezza (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Max Shaw (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Pim Hesp (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Darius Neville (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Marvin Black (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Natale Castellazzi (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Johnny Chaussidiere (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jason Bolton (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Magnus Moukoko (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Tryggvi Lárusson (MID) | 9 | |
| 9. | Roberto Santos (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Daniel Jacobs (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Richard McGrory (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Paul Heering (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Albert Lopez (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jimmy Kooiman (DEF) | 0 | |