Match Report


Shrewsbury TownShrewsbury Town     Tranmere RoversTranmere Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player David Jacobs David Jacobs
Brutil de BruinB. de Bruin70
G
1
G
61Nicolas TurekN. Turek
Kemal GerrardK. Gerrard66
D
2
D
49Ahmed LeclercqA. Leclercq
Chris HaynesC. Haynes63
D
3
D
56Steve GodberS. Godber
Andy MeiklejohnA. Meiklejohn60
D
4
D
53Paul MontagueP. Montague
Nwankwo NaylorN. Naylor58
D
5
M
42Scott WhiteS. White
Glynn MidgleyG. Midgley83
M
6
M
60Darren BoydD. Boyd
Alec SounessA. Souness53
M
captain7
M
63Duncan BowyerD. Bowyer
Gavin NaysmithG. Naysmith49
M
8captain
M
59Oleg WatersO. Waters
Jermaine BellamyJ. Bellamy45
M
9
A
64Ian BanksI. Banks
Mark CookeM. Cooke74
A
10
A
64Greg BishopG. Bishop
Scott McNeillS. McNeill60
A
11
A
56Pedro FernandezP. Fernandez
 
Ugo BrambleU. Bramble57
D
12
D
64Nick PowellN. Powell
Ralph PriorR. Prior57
D
13
M
57Shaun AdamsS. Adams
Wes GerrardW. Gerrard56
A
14
A
65Jon KirklandJ. Kirkland

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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at New Meadow where Shrewsbury Town play host to Tranmere Rovers. A crowd of 9,073 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Shrewsbury Town are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Tranmere Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dion Hapgood.


0.00
Tranmere Rovers kick off and get the match underway!
2.06
Oleg Waters decides to run forward with the ball. Oleg Waters lofts in a cross ball towards Greg Bishop. Greg Bishop finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Brutil de Bruin manages to gather it.
6.43
Darren Boyd flicks a high pass forward to Duncan Bowyer who brings the ball under control. Duncan Bowyer makes a probing pass to Ian Banks. Ian Banks lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Fernandez. Pedro Fernandez directs the ball goalwards with his head. Pedro Fernandez scores for Tranmere Rovers!!
9.24
Ahmed Leclercq threads a neat ball through to Ian Banks. Ian Banks whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Fernandez. Pedro Fernandez knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Brutil de Bruin is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
16.49
Paul Montague flicks a high pass forward to Darren Boyd who brings the ball under control. Darren Boyd flicks a high pass forward to Greg Bishop who brings the ball under control. Greg Bishop tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
18.43
Steve Godber hits a low pass to Greg Bishop. Greg Bishop shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
26.20
Steve Godber threads the ball through to Darren Boyd. Darren Boyd picks a pass forward to Pedro Fernandez. Pedro Fernandez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kemal Gerrard.
28.18
Kemal Gerrard flicks a high pass forward. Scott McNeill holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott McNeill threads the ball through to Gavin Naysmith. Gavin Naysmith makes a probing pass to Mark Cooke but he's offside!
30.17
Chris Haynes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jermaine Bellamy. With some swift thinking, Jermaine Bellamy plays the ball forward to Gavin Naysmith. Gavin Naysmith whips in a cross ball towards Jermaine Bellamy. Jermaine Bellamy finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
36.25
Jermaine Bellamy flicks a high pass forward. Scott McNeill controls it well on his chest. Scott McNeill chips the ball to his team mate, Mark Cooke. Mark Cooke side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
39.53
Nwankwo Naylor knocks the ball to his team mate, Kemal Gerrard. Kemal Gerrard flicks a high pass forward. Mark Cooke holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mark Cooke knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.14
Ahmed Leclercq flicks a high pass forward. Darren Boyd collects the pass. Darren Boyd surges forward with the ball. Darren Boyd knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nwankwo Naylor.
44.49
Jermaine Bellamy passes the ball forward to Mark Cooke. Mark Cooke knocks in a cross ball towards Jermaine Bellamy. Jermaine Bellamy outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball comes off Ahmed Leclercq and the loose ball is cleared up field.
45.00
Gavin Naysmith kicks a strong pass forward to Glynn Midgley. Glynn Midgley shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
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. Tranmere Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Shrewsbury Town players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Shrewsbury Town kick off!
47.51
With a delightful solo run, Andy Meiklejohn stretches the opposition's defence. Andy Meiklejohn makes a great pass forward. Mark Cooke runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
48.16
Andy Meiklejohn flicks a high ball forward to Alec Souness who takes it down. Alec Souness darts forward. Alec Souness knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.28
Paul Montague knocks the ball forward to Darren Boyd. Darren Boyd hits a low pass to Duncan Bowyer. Duncan Bowyer shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
53.22
Alec Souness sees space and advances. Alec Souness makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott McNeill but he's offside!
54.47
Oleg Waters sees a break and surges forward. Oleg Waters knocks in a cross ball towards Greg Bishop. Greg Bishop makes a looping header on goal but it's a lousy effort!
57.57
Gavin Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Alec Souness holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alec Souness plays a scrappy one-two with Gavin Naysmith and stumbles forward towards the goal... Alec Souness comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.46
Shrewsbury Town have made 3 substitutions with Ugo Bramble replacing Kemal Gerrard, Ralph Prior replacing Glynn Midgley and Wes Gerrard replacing Scott McNeill .Tranmere Rovers have made 2 substitutions with Shaun Adams replacing Duncan Bowyer and Jon Kirkland replacing Ian Banks .
65.48
Darren Boyd flicks a high pass forward. Jon Kirkland holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jon Kirkland passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Darren Boyd. Darren Boyd shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Brutil de Bruin manages to gather it comfortably.
72.26
Wes Gerrard passes the ball forward to Mark Cooke. Mark Cooke knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Wes Gerrard is offside!
73.26
Mark Cooke threads a neat ball through to Wes Gerrard. Wes Gerrard shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
77.49
Tranmere Rovers have made a substitution with Nick Powell replacing Steve Godber .
78.56
Paul Montague breaks forward. Paul Montague knocks the ball forward to Jon Kirkland. Jon Kirkland shoots from 25 yards. Brutil de Bruin comfortably gets down and covers it.
81.01
Darren Boyd flicks a high pass forward to Jon Kirkland who brings the ball under control. Jon Kirkland knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nwankwo Naylor.
87.10
Scott White brings the ball forward. Scott White whips in a cross ball towards Jon Kirkland. With a superhuman jump, Jon Kirkland connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but is denied by Ugo Bramble. Excellent block.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Shrewsbury Town

Tranmere Rovers
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
4
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.1%
41.9%
Play Area
30.1%
41.9%
28%

Scorers
Jermaine Bellamy 30
Mark Cooke 36
Alec Souness 58
Pedro Fernandez 6, 9

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Pedro Fernandez of Tranmere Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Brutil de Bruin (GK)
7
2.Kemal Gerrard (DEF)
6
3.Chris Haynes (DEF)
6
4.Andy Meiklejohn (DEF)
7
5.Nwankwo Naylor (DEF)
6
6.Glynn Midgley (MID)
6
7.Alec Souness (MID)goal scored
9
8.Gavin Naysmith (MID)
8
9.Jermaine Bellamy (MID)goal scored
8
10.Mark Cooke (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Scott McNeill (ATT)
7
 
12.Ugo Bramble (DEF)
6
13.Ralph Prior (DEF)
6
14.Wes Gerrard (ATT)
6

1.Nicolas Turek (GK)
6
2.Ahmed Leclercq (DEF)
6
3.Steve Godber (DEF)
6
4.Paul Montague (DEF)
6
5.Scott White (MID)
6
6.Darren Boyd (MID)
7
7.Duncan Bowyer (MID)
6
8.Oleg Waters (MID)
7
9.Ian Banks (ATT)
7
10.Greg Bishop (ATT)
6
11.Pedro Fernandez (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Nick Powell (DEF)
6
13.Shaun Adams (MID)
6
14.Jon Kirkland (ATT)
6