Match Report


Wycombe WanderersWycombe Wanderers     Shrewsbury TownShrewsbury Town
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Brendan TaylorB. Taylor50
G
1
G
41Noel GrantN. Grant
Morgan LocatelliM. Locatelli52
D
2captain
D
60Kevin TilerK. Tiler
Arnauld BiancoA. Bianco48
D
3
D
59Trevor CopeT. Cope
Del MooreD. Moore46
D
4
D
52Syd StuartS. Stuart
Alberto SimonsenA. Simonsen63
M
5
M
50Andy Wright-PhillipsA. Wright-Phillips
Carlton JamesC. James57
M
6
M
49Victor SchoenmakersV. Schoenmakers
Syd GrantS. Grant50
M
7
M
48Vasco LopesV. Lopes
Les BarrettL. Barrett46
M
8
M
47Dean NichollsD. Nicholls
Alan McManamanA. McManaman61
A
9
M
43David JacksonD. Jackson
Ronnie SharpeR. Sharpe54
A
captain10
A
50Clive ClemenceC. Clemence
Henry BowerH. Bower48
A
11
A
46Edgar SemedoE. Semedo
 
Paul CopeP. Cope46
G
12
D
48Ugo BloomerU. Bloomer
Matt AdamsM. Adams44
M
13
A
45Ronnie MurrinR. Murrin
Gary HansenG. Hansen44
D
14
D
43Tim CoppingerT. Coppinger

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Adams Park where Wycombe Wanderers play host to Shrewsbury Town. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Wycombe Wanderers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Shrewsbury Town appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Jermaine Gilchrist.


0.00
Wycombe Wanderers kick off the first half!
3.22
Carlton James makes a probing pass to Henry Bower. Henry Bower sees Alan McManaman just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Alan McManaman tries a spectacular strike. The ball takes a deflection leaving Noel Grant with no chance!! Goal for Wycombe Wanderers!
9.07
Morgan Locatelli makes a probing pass to Alberto Simonsen. Alberto Simonsen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Henry Bower. Henry Bower knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Noel Grant who gathers it comfortably.
12.50
Carlton James threads the ball through to Ronnie Sharpe. Ronnie Sharpe lofts in a cross ball towards Alan McManaman. Alan McManaman beats his man to it with a header. The ball strikes Trevor Cope's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
15.02
Andy Wright-Phillips hits a low pass to Edgar Semedo. Edgar Semedo shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
16.58
Alberto Simonsen flicks a high pass forward. Henry Bower collects the pass. Henry Bower shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Noel Grant.
18.32
Carlton James takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Arnauld Bianco cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
20.52
Arnauld Bianco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlton James. Carlton James knocks the ball forward to Ronnie Sharpe. Ronnie Sharpe shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
24.56
Les Barrett chips the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Sharpe. Ronnie Sharpe controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
26.42
Trevor Cope flicks the ball to his team mate, Dean Nicholls. Dean Nicholls flicks a high ball forward to Edgar Semedo who takes it down. Edgar Semedo hits a low pass to Clive Clemence. Some good footwork from Clive Clemence provides some space. He shoots at goal. Clive Clemence scores for Shrewsbury Town!!
32.12
Shrewsbury Town have made 2 substitutions with Tim Coppinger replacing David Jackson and Ronnie Murrin replacing Andy Wright-Phillips and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
33.18
With vision, Dean Nicholls plays the ball forward to Edgar Semedo. Edgar Semedo whips in a cross ball towards Clive Clemence. Clive Clemence knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
34.33
Trevor Cope threads a neat ball through to Victor Schoenmakers. Victor Schoenmakers flicks a high pass forward. Edgar Semedo controls it well on his chest. Edgar Semedo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.36
Vasco Lopes passes the ball forward to Edgar Semedo. Edgar Semedo whips in a cross ball towards Clive Clemence. Clive Clemence makes a convincing header but it is shockingly off target!
38.31
Victor Schoenmakers flicks a high pass forward to Tim Coppinger who brings the ball under control. Tim Coppinger knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.48
Dean Nicholls knocks the ball to his team mate, Edgar Semedo. Edgar Semedo skips past Del Moore! Edgar Semedo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
Vasco Lopes chips the ball to his team mate, Clive Clemence. Clive Clemence knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Morgan Locatelli.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Wycombe Wanderers appear unchanged since the first half. Shrewsbury Town also appear unchanged since the first half. The Shrewsbury Town players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
Shrewsbury Town kick off the second half!
48.38
Syd Grant hits a low pass to Ronnie Sharpe. Ronnie Sharpe shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
53.12
Syd Grant advances with the ball. Syd Grant whips in a cross ball towards Alan McManaman. Alan McManaman beats his man to it with a header but it's well over the bar!
61.26
Vasco Lopes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tim Coppinger. Tim Coppinger whips in a cross ball towards Clive Clemence. Clive Clemence heads the ball goalwards but it's a woeful effort!
71.12
Syd Grant hits a low pass to Henry Bower. Henry Bower controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
73.11
Les Barrett catches Victor Schoenmakers on the ankles. The referee warns Les Barrett to calm down! Victor Schoenmakers hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.30
Les Barrett threads the ball through to Alan McManaman. Alan McManaman knocks in a cross ball towards Henry Bower. Henry Bower connects with a diving header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
78.52
Victor Schoenmakers flicks a high ball forward to Clive Clemence who takes it down. Clive Clemence knocks in a cross ball towards Tim Coppinger. Tim Coppinger knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Brendan Taylor with no chance!! Goal for Shrewsbury Town!
81.45
Victor Schoenmakers makes a probing pass to Clive Clemence. Clive Clemence shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
83.07
Carlton James decides to run forward with the ball. Carlton James knocks in a cross ball towards Ronnie Sharpe. Ronnie Sharpe makes a convincing header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Noel Grant with no chance!! Goal for Wycombe Wanderers!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Wycombe Wanderers

Shrewsbury Town
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
6
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.6%
55.4%
Play Area
23%
48.6%
28.4%

Scorers
Alan McManaman 3
Henry Bower 75
Ronnie Sharpe 83
Clive Clemence 26
Tim Coppinger 79

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Henry Bower of Wycombe Wanderers

Match Ratings
1.Brendan Taylor (GK)
6
2.Morgan Locatelli (DEF)
6
3.Arnauld Bianco (DEF)
6
4.Del Moore (DEF)
6
5.Alberto Simonsen (MID)
6
6.Carlton James (MID)
7
7.Syd Grant (MID)
7
8.Les Barrett (MID)
6
9.Alan McManaman (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Ronnie Sharpe (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Henry Bower (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Paul Cope (GK)
0
13.Matt Adams (MID)
0
14.Gary Hansen (DEF)
0

1.Noel Grant (GK)
6
2.Kevin Tiler (DEF)
6
3.Trevor Cope (DEF)
7
4.Syd Stuart (DEF)
6
5.Andy Wright-Phillips (MID)
6
6.Victor Schoenmakers (MID)
6
7.Vasco Lopes (MID)
6
8.Dean Nicholls (MID)
6
9.David Jackson (MID)
6
10.Clive Clemence (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Edgar Semedo (ATT)
7
 
12.Ugo Bloomer (DEF)
0
13.Ronnie Murrin (ATT)
6
14.Tim Coppinger (DEF)goal scored
7