Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at New Meadow where Shrewsbury Town play host to Newcastle United. A crowd of 11,103 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Shrewsbury Town and Newcastle United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ralph Sturridge.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Shrewsbury Town and Newcastle United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ralph Sturridge.
0.00
Newcastle United get the match underway!
2.16
Spencer Sinclair barges into Danny Mercer. Spencer Sinclair is warned by the referee! Danny Mercer runs off the knock.
4.13
Danny Mercer catches Linus Völler on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Linus Völler gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
6.18
Paul Lockley hits a low pass to David Huckerby. David Huckerby knocks in a cross ball towards Orlando Inia. Orlando Inia connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
8.41
Sylvain Marr makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Orlando Inia. Orlando Inia sees David Huckerby in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Huckerby runs straight at the defence! David Huckerby shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for David Huckerby!
12.41
Paul Lockley receives the ball from a throw-in from Jason Carter. Paul Lockley threads the ball through to Ben Mcgreal. Ben Mcgreal sees a break and surges forward. Ben Mcgreal threads the ball through to Orlando Inia but he's offside!
16.24
Sylvain Marr passes the ball forward to Paul Lockley. Paul Lockley runs straight at the opposition's defence. Paul Lockley knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by JŸrgen Piket.
18.57
David Huckerby hits a low pass to Seth Milligan. Seth Milligan controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
20.18
Richard Gemmell threads the ball through to Jan-Willem Opschoor. Jan-Willem Opschoor plays a one-two with Spencer Sinclair and advances towards the goal... Jan-Willem Opschoor takes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
21.56
JŸrgen Piket flicks a high pass forward. Arno Wieczorek holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Arno Wieczorek flicks a high pass forward. Cesare Susic controls it well on his chest. Cesare Susic plays the ball forward to Jan-Willem Opschoor who has made a great run into the box. Sylvain Marr hacks Jan-Willem Opschoor from behind! Jan-Willem Opschoor appeals for a penalty! Given!!
21.56
The referee points to the spot..
23.48
Fausto Circati takes a short run up. Fausto Circati slots the ball into the bottom right corner with the inside of his foot. Textbook penalty!
24.42
Richard Gemmell barges into Paul Lockley. The referee brings Richard Gemmell to one side and gives him a warning! Paul Lockley runs off the knock.
26.10
Seth Milligan flicks a high pass forward. David Huckerby controls it well on his chest. David Huckerby flicks a high pass forward. Seth Milligan controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Seth Milligan rockets a shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
28.25
Oleksandr Demyanchuk flicks a high pass forward. Sylvain Marr holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With imagination, Sylvain Marr laces a through ball forward to Seth Milligan. Seth Milligan shoots from outside the area but is denied by Marcel Verhoeven. Excellent save.
30.56
Richard Gemmell chips the ball to his team mate, Morris Cooper. Morris Cooper knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sylvain Marr.
32.07
Paul Carlton plays the ball forward to Paul Lockley. Paul Lockley surges forward with the ball. Paul Lockley rushes past JŸrgen Piket! Paul Lockley rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Marcel Verhoeven had no chance!! Goal for Newcastle United!
40.02
JŸrgen Piket threads the ball through to Cesare Susic. Cesare Susic flicks a high pass forward. Spencer Sinclair controls it well on his chest. Spencer Sinclair lofts in a cross ball towards Jan-Willem Opschoor. Jan-Willem Opschoor connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Shrewsbury Town!
44.49
Jason Carter knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Carlton. Paul Carlton flicks a high pass forward. David Huckerby controls it well on his chest. David Huckerby lofts in a cross ball towards Seth Milligan. Seth Milligan outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
JŸrgen Piket threads a neat ball through to Morris Cooper. Morris Cooper threads the ball through to Cesare Susic. Cesare Susic knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Oleksandr Demyanchuk.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Shrewsbury Town appear unchanged since the first half. Newcastle United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Shrewsbury Town kicking off!
48.11
JŸrgen Piket threads a neat ball through to Arno Wieczorek. Arno Wieczorek sees Spencer Sinclair in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Spencer Sinclair runs straight at the defence! Spencer Sinclair shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
53.54
Richard Gemmell clumsily knocks into Paul Lockley. The referee brings Richard Gemmell to one side and gives him another warning! Paul Lockley gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
55.43
JŸrgen Piket sees Morris Cooper in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Morris Cooper knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Gemmell. Richard Gemmell connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Artur Ripanu reads it well. Good save!
60.24
Newcastle United have made a substitution with Aaron Byrne replacing Orlando Inia .
61.26
John Van Der Meyde knocks the ball forward to Cesare Susic. Cesare Susic knocks the ball to his team mate, Jan-Willem Opschoor. Jan-Willem Opschoor lofts in a cross ball towards Fausto Circati. Fausto Circati flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
65.42
John Van Der Meyde makes a simple pass to Fausto Circati. Fausto Circati passes the ball forward to Spencer Sinclair. Spencer Sinclair knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sylvain Marr.
67.16
Paul Lockley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Aaron Byrne. Aaron Byrne plays a one-two with Ben Mcgreal and rushes in on goal... Aaron Byrne shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Marcel Verhoeven!
69.34
Sylvain Marr barges into Fausto Circati. Sylvain Marr is warned by the referee! Fausto Circati hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.28
JŸrgen Piket flicks a high pass forward. Morris Cooper collects the pass. Morris Cooper passes the ball forward to Fausto Circati. Fausto Circati shoots from long range. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
78.31
Seeing a gap ahead, Jason Carter plays the ball forward to Aaron Byrne. Aaron Byrne sees Seth Milligan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Seth Milligan tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Marcel Verhoeven manages to gather it.
79.23
Arno Wieczorek deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jan-Willem Opschoor. Jan-Willem Opschoor whips in a cross ball towards Richard Gemmell. Richard Gemmell makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
85.33
Jan-Willem Opschoor plays the ball forward to Richard Gemmell. Richard Gemmell lofts in a cross ball towards Fausto Circati. Fausto Circati flicks the ball with his head but it flies well off target!
89.56
Ben Mcgreal barges into Cesare Susic. The referee calls over Ben Mcgreal and shows him a yellow card! Cesare Susic stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
5
2
Shots on Target
7
5
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
4
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.1%
51.9%
Play Area
28.4%
43.2%
28.4%
Scorers
Fausto Circati 23 (p), 61, 73 Jan-Willem Opschoor 40 Richard Gemmell 79 | David Huckerby 8 Paul Lockley 32 |
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jan-Willem Opschoor of Shrewsbury Town |
Match Ratings
1. | Marcel Verhoeven (GK) | 6 | |
2. | JŸrgen Piket (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Arno Wieczorek (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | John Van Der Meyde (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Morris Cooper (MID) | 6 | |
6. | Richard Gemmell (MID) | ![]() | 7 |
7. | Cesare Susic (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Linus Völler (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Fausto Circati (ATT) | ![]() ![]() ![]() | 9 |
10. | Jan-Willem Opschoor (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
11. | Spencer Sinclair (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Ivan Carter (ATT) | 0 | |
13. | Anthony Bridge (MID) | 0 | |
14. | Joe Lisbie (DEF) | 0 |
1. | Artur Ripanu (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Oleksandr Demyanchuk (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Jason Carter (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Sylvain Marr (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Danny Mercer (MID) | ![]() | 5 |
6. | Ben Mcgreal (MID) | ![]() | 5 |
7. | Paul Lockley (MID) | ![]() | 8 |
8. | Paul Carlton (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Orlando Inia (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | David Huckerby (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
11. | Seth Milligan (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Stuart Hendry (DEF) | 0 | |
13. | Kevin Deane (MID) | 0 | |
14. | Aaron Byrne (ATT) | 6 |