Match Report
| Shrewsbury Town | Shrewsbury Town |  |  | Torquay United | Torquay United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Syd Sherwood | S. Sherwood |  | 45 | G |  | 1 | | G | 52 | | Colin Lua-Lua | C. Lua-Lua | |||||||||
| Damien Morris | D. Morris | | 57 | D |  | 2 |  |  | D | 57 | | James Hitchcock | J. Hitchcock | ||||||||
| Stan Kerr | S. Kerr | | 50 | D | | | 3 | | D | 48 | | Adrian Ward | A. Ward | ||||||||
| Darius Armstrong | D. Armstrong | | 47 | D | | 4 | | D | 37 | | Noel Westwood | N. Westwood | |||||||||
| Ian Beckham | I. Beckham | | 46 | D | | 5 | | M | 66 | | Norman Sharpe | N. Sharpe | |||||||||
| David Froggatt | D. Froggatt | | 55 | M | | 6 | | M | 54 | | Billy Smithe | B. Smithe | |||||||||
| Simon Mendonca | S. Mendonca | | 48 | M | | 7 | | M | 54 | | Simon Bishop | S. Bishop | |||||||||
| Seth Gascoigne | S. Gascoigne | | 43 | M | | 8 | | M | 52 | | Mark Robson | M. Robson | |||||||||
| Peter Cooper | P. Cooper | | 41 | M | | 9 | | A | 52 | | Brian Howells | B. Howells | |||||||||
| Ashley Cole | A. Cole | | 45 | A | | 10 | | A | 50 | | Brendan Tolley | B. Tolley | |||||||||
| Gavin Griffin | G. Griffin | | 41 | A | | 11 | | A | 48 |  | Reinier Hendriks | R. Hendriks | |||||||||
| Peter Kanu | P. Kanu | | 41 | M | | 12 | | M | 51 | | Ben Weaver | B. Weaver | |||||||||
| Nigel Cottee | N. Cottee | | 40 | A | | 13 | | M | 48 | | Morris Walker | M. Walker | |||||||||
| Teddy Dyer | T. Dyer | | 40 | A | | 14 | | A | 48 | | Paolo Owen | P. Owen | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at New Meadow where Shrewsbury Town play host to Torquay United. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Shrewsbury Town are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Torquay United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alun Terry.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Shrewsbury Town are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Torquay United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alun Terry.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Torquay United kicking off!
8.05
0-0Ian Beckham makes a strong solo run forward. Ian Beckham brings the ball forward. Ian Beckham whips in a cross ball towards Ashley Cole. Ashley Cole heads the ball goalwards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
10.51
Seth Gascoigne flicks a high pass forward. Ashley Cole controls it well on his chest. Ashley Cole tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
12.25
0-0Seth Gascoigne passes the ball forward to Gavin Griffin. Gavin Griffin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.35
Billy Smithe flicks a high pass forward. Brian Howells controls it well on his chest. Brian Howells knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stan Kerr.
16.44
0-0Noel Westwood passes the ball forward to Simon Bishop. Simon Bishop kicks a strong pass forward to Reinier Hendriks. Reinier Hendriks plays a one-two with Brian Howells and rushes in on goal... Reinier Hendriks shoots from just inside the box but is denied by Stan Kerr. Excellent block.
20.28
David Froggatt makes an attacking run forward. David Froggatt knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Noel Westwood.
22.03
Mark Robson threads a neat ball through to Reinier Hendriks. Reinier Hendriks shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
24.19
James Hitchcock decides to run forward with the ball. James Hitchcock sees Reinier Hendriks in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Reinier Hendriks tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
26.07
0-0Noel Westwood barges into Gavin Griffin. The referee calls over Noel Westwood and warns him to calm down! Gavin Griffin stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.16
Seth Gascoigne makes a simple pass to Gavin Griffin. Gavin Griffin plays a sublime one-two with Ashley Cole and races in on goal... Gavin Griffin shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies wide!
32.23
0-1James Hitchcock flicks a high pass forward to Norman Sharpe who brings the ball under control. Norman Sharpe flicks a high pass forward to Brendan Tolley who brings the ball under control. With great vision, Brendan Tolley plays the ball forward to Brian Howells who has made a great run into the box. Brian Howells comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
42.28
Billy Smithe sees Brendan Tolley in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Brendan Tolley edges inside the box! Brendan Tolley cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
44.12
Billy Smithe sees Brendan Tolley in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Brendan Tolley shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
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. Torquay United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Shrewsbury Town kick off!
51.29
0-1With imagination, Adrian Ward plays the ball forward to Billy Smithe. Billy Smithe chips the ball to his team mate, Brian Howells. Brian Howells whips in a cross ball towards Brendan Tolley. Brendan Tolley outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Syd Sherwood effortlessly picks it out of the air!
53.32
James Hitchcock advances with the ball. James Hitchcock threads the ball through to Brendan Tolley. Brendan Tolley knocks in a cross ball towards Brian Howells. Brian Howells flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
54.31
Seth Gascoigne makes an attacking run forward. Seth Gascoigne skips past Noel Westwood! Seth Gascoigne shows great control and tries a shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
71.38
Peter Cooper brings the ball forward. Peter Cooper plays a one-two with Ashley Cole and advances towards the goal... Peter Cooper shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Colin Lua-Lua is on top of his game. Quality keeping!
73.26
Simon Mendonca knocks the ball to his team mate, Ashley Cole. Ashley Cole shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
77.39
Brendan Tolley hacks Darius Armstrong from behind! The referee brings Brendan Tolley to one side and gives him a warning! Darius Armstrong runs off the knock.
78.41
Stan Kerr deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Peter Cooper. With some swift thinking, Peter Cooper plays the ball forward to Ashley Cole. Ashley Cole knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Noel Westwood.
90.00
Noel Westwood darts forward. Noel Westwood passes the ball forward to Brian Howells. Brian Howells shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
5
6
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.1%
41.9%
Play Area
24.4%
46.5%
29.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Brian Howells of Torquay United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Syd Sherwood (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Damien Morris (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stan Kerr (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Darius Armstrong (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ian Beckham (DEF) | 8 | |
| 6. | David Froggatt (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Simon Mendonca (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Seth Gascoigne (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Peter Cooper (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Ashley Cole (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gavin Griffin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Peter Kanu (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nigel Cottee (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Teddy Dyer (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Colin Lua-Lua (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | James Hitchcock (DEF) | 8 | |
| 3. | Adrian Ward (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Noel Westwood (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Norman Sharpe (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Billy Smithe (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Simon Bishop (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Mark Robson (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Brian Howells (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Brendan Tolley (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Reinier Hendriks (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ben Weaver (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Morris Walker (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Paolo Owen (ATT) | 0 | |