Match Report


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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at New Meadow where Shrewsbury Town play host to Swansea City. A crowd of 19,826 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Shrewsbury Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Swansea City appear to be shaped for 6-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Atherton.


0.00
Shrewsbury Town start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.14
Jonathan Lua-Lua brings the ball forward. Jonathan Lua-Lua whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Leitner. Daniel Leitner connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Angelo Zanotti manages to keep it out.
14.27
Peter Kienast threads a neat ball through to Yoann Meite. Yoann Meite threads a neat ball through to Michael Viduka. Michael Viduka lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Leitner. Daniel Leitner heads the ball goalwards. Solid save from Angelo Zanotti.
21.33
James Kitson sees space and advances. James Kitson lofts in a cross ball towards Wes Charlton. Aki Malmberg barges into Wes Charlton. Wes Charlton appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
22.26
Peter Kienast threads the ball through to Jonathan Lua-Lua. Jonathan Lua-Lua flicks a high pass forward to Phil Morris who brings the ball under control. Phil Morris makes a probing pass to Daniel Leitner but he's offside!
26.21
Aki Malmberg chips the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Lua-Lua. Jonathan Lua-Lua flicks a high pass forward. Phil Morris holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Phil Morris threads the ball through to Daniel Leitner but he's offside!
27.55
Jurek Kozminski picks a pass forward to Ronnie Mccann. Ronnie Mccann decides to run forward with the ball. Ronnie Mccann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.32
Jurek Kozminski plays the ball forward to Harry Clarke. Harry Clarke threads a neat ball through to Wes Charlton. Wes Charlton rushes past Peter Kienast! Wes Charlton comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out but slams it into the crowd!
30.58
Ronnie Mccann comes in with a late challenge on Jonathan Lua-Lua. The referee calls over Ronnie Mccann and warns him to calm down! Jonathan Lua-Lua runs off the knock.
33.01
Jonathan Lua-Lua knocks the ball to his team mate, Michael Viduka. Michael Viduka plays a one-two with Phil Morris and advances towards the goal... Michael Viduka makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
38.23
Ernesto Rubirosa clumsily knocks into Wes Charlton. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Wes Charlton stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.33
Ernesto Rubirosa flicks the ball to his team mate, Patricio Rey. Patricio Rey makes a simple pass to Phil Morris. Phil Morris tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Angelo Zanotti.
44.45
James Kitson chips the ball to his team mate, Wes Charlton. Wes Charlton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
From the throw-in, Harry Clarke picks out Ronnie Mccann. Ronnie Mccann knocks the ball forward to Wes Charlton. Wes Charlton runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Wes Charlton provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Shrewsbury Town have changed their lineup with Leon Insley replacing Yoann Meite and Issoumaila Yeboah replacing Daniel Leitner. Swansea City appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Swansea City kick off!
53.16
Ronnie Mccann barges into Leon Insley. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Leon Insley stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.19
Shrewsbury Town have made a substitution with Edward Harrison replacing Peter Kienast .Swansea City have made a substitution with Billy Barrett replacing Jurek Kozminski .
61.28
Patricio Rey runs straight at the opposition's defence. Patricio Rey knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Angelo Zanotti who gathers it comfortably.
65.32
Ernesto Rubirosa makes a probing pass to Patricio Rey. Patricio Rey surges forward with the ball. Patricio Rey edges inside the box! Patricio Rey rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Angelo Zanotti easily smothers it!
71.02
Ernesto Rubirosa flicks a high pass forward. Patricio Rey controls it well on his chest. With a delightful solo run, Patricio Rey stretches the opposition's defence. Patricio Rey skips past Peter Robson! Patricio Rey cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
73.48
Ernesto Rubirosa plays the ball forward to Alexander Blake. Alexander Blake threads a neat ball through to Phil Morris. Phil Morris finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
77.18
Swansea City have made a substitution with George Gascoigne replacing Darren Delaney .
83.57
James Kitson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wes Charlton. Wes Charlton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Edward Harrison.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
7
0
Shots off Target
0
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
64.4%
35.6%
Play Area
26%
47.9%
26%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Angelo Zanotti of Swansea City

Match Ratings
1.Angelo Zanotti (GK)
9
2.Kemal Vernazza (DEF)
6
3.Darren Delaney (DEF)
6
4.Cosmin Van Vliet (DEF)
6
5.Brendan Pearce (DEF)
6
6.Peter Robson (DEF)
6
7.Jurek Kozminski (DEF)
6
8.Ronnie Mccann (MID)yellow card
5
9.Harry Clarke (MID)
6
10.James Kitson (MID)
7
11.Wes Charlton (ATT)
7
 
12.George Gascoigne (MID)
6
13.Billy Barrett (MID)
6
14.Frank Myers (ATT)
0