Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at New Meadow where Shrewsbury Town play host to Ipswich Town. A crowd of 9,089 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Shrewsbury Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Ipswich Town appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dean Byrne.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Shrewsbury Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Ipswich Town appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dean Byrne.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Shrewsbury Town kicking off!
2.14
0-0With vision, Marc Kistner plays the ball forward to Mervin Boyd. Mervin Boyd knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.21
Jon Summerbell plays the ball forward to Alan Granville. Alan Granville knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Mckay who gathers it comfortably.
10.56
Marc Kistner decides to run forward with the ball. Marc Kistner knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Emile Cooke.
12.10
0-0Denis Diallo decides to run forward with the ball. Denis Diallo flicks a high pass forward to Ledley Huckerby who brings the ball under control. Ledley Huckerby finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
14.30
0-0Ivan Lisbie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alan Granville. Alan Granville lofts in a cross ball towards Mervin Boyd. Mervin Boyd connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Good keeping from David Mckay as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
15.09
0-0Corner kick to Ipswich Town. Chris Parker chips it out wide. Ledley Huckerby chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
22.00
0-0Noel Rankin catches Demetrio Franchi on the ankles. The referee calls over Noel Rankin and warns him to calm down! Demetrio Franchi carries on, but is struggling a bit.
24.12
With vision, Mervin Boyd picks a pass forward to Ivan Lisbie. Ivan Lisbie flicks a high pass forward. Mervin Boyd controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Mervin Boyd provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but he balloons it over the crossbar!
26.43
1-0Denis Diallo makes a simple pass to Hans Neeskens. Hans Neeskens threads the ball through to Ledley Huckerby. Ledley Huckerby hits a low pass to Marcus Haynes. Marcus Haynes takes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
33.38
Marc Kistner flicks a high pass forward. Chris Parker holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Chris Parker lofts in a cross ball towards Alan Granville. Alan Granville is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies just wide!
38.24
Denis Diallo threads the ball through to Noel Rankin. Noel Rankin finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Gavin Parker manages to gather it comfortably.
39.14
Billy White flicks a high pass forward. Marc Kistner controls it well on his chest. Marc Kistner makes a beautiful solo run. Marc Kistner plays a quick one-two with Ivan Lisbie and rushes in on goal... Marc Kistner cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
Chris Parker flicks a high pass forward. Ivan Lisbie controls it well on his chest. Ivan Lisbie knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Mckay who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Shrewsbury Town appear unchanged since the first half. Ipswich Town also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Ipswich Town kick off and get the second half underway!
54.26
Marc Kistner flicks a high pass forward. Mervin Boyd holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mervin Boyd lofts in a cross ball towards Ivan Lisbie. Ivan Lisbie flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
59.07
Jon Summerbell knocks the ball to his team mate, Marc Kistner. Marc Kistner knocks the ball to his team mate, Chris Parker. Chris Parker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.24
1-1Shrewsbury Town have made a substitution with Adrian Beagrie replacing Kemal Mills .
63.28
Without breaking stride, Gavin Davis plays the ball forward to Adrian Beagrie. Adrian Beagrie advances with the ball. Adrian Beagrie knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jon Summerbell.
65.40
Marc Kistner brings the ball forward. Marc Kistner controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
67.49
Demetrio Franchi threads a neat ball through to Chris Parker. Chris Parker runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Chris Parker lofts in a cross ball towards Ivan Lisbie. With a superhuman jump, Ivan Lisbie connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but somehow David Mckay manages to keep it out.
69.27
Denis Diallo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Noel Rankin. Noel Rankin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.05
Hans Neeskens passes the ball forward to Jerome Nogueira. Jerome Nogueira flicks the ball to his team mate, Ledley Huckerby. Ledley Huckerby shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
77.10
Shrewsbury Town have made 2 substitutions with Graham Sturridge replacing Denis Diallo and Julian Lowe replacing Noel Rankin and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-3-1 formation.
78.14
With vision, Hans Neeskens laces a weighted ball forward to Marcus Haynes. Marcus Haynes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
79.57
Dean Holloway threads the ball through to Chris Parker. Chris Parker runs straight at the opposition's defence. Chris Parker knocks in a cross ball towards Alan Granville. Alan Granville rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Ipswich Town!
83.01
Jerome Nogueira flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Davis. Gavin Davis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ledley Huckerby. Ledley Huckerby finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
84.32
Dean Woodcock flicks a high pass forward to Marc Kistner who brings the ball under control. Marc Kistner cuts inside the box! Marc Kistner shoots from just inside the box. The ball takes a deflection leaving David Mckay with no chance!! Goal for Ipswich Town!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41.4%
58.6%
Play Area
31.4%
45.7%
22.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Marc Kistner of Ipswich Town |
Match Ratings
| 1. | David Mckay (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jerome Nogueira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Emile Cooke (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Denis Diallo (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Graeme Cutler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Hans Neeskens (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Gavin Davis (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Kemal Mills (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ledley Huckerby (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Marcus Haynes (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 11. | Noel Rankin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Graham Sturridge (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Adrian Beagrie (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Julian Lowe (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Gavin Parker (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jon Summerbell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Demetrio Franchi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Billy White (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dean Holloway (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dean Woodcock (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Chris Parker (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Marc Kistner (MID) | | 9 |
| 9. | Mervin Boyd (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Alan Granville (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Ivan Lisbie (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Alan Howells (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jason Granville (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Colin Lowe (MID) | 0 | |