Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at New Meadow where Shrewsbury Town play host to Huddersfield Town. A crowd of 2,880 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Both Shrewsbury Town and Huddersfield Town are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.


0.00
Huddersfield Town kick off!
3.58
Ashley Lockley flicks the ball to his team mate, Bill Peckham. Bill Peckham shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
9.40
Morris Clemence makes a probing pass to Bill Peckham. Bill Peckham sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Ross Patterson is on top of it.
15.45
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
20.15
Luke Barton clumsily knocks into John Terry. The referee calls over Luke Barton and shows him a yellow card! John Terry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.37
Arthur Youds makes a probing pass to Graham Windass. Graham Windass lofts in a cross ball towards Luke Barton. Luke Barton heads the ball goalwards. Carlo Zauri is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
28.32
Bill Peckham clumsily knocks into Darren Williams. The referee calls over Bill Peckham and shows him a yellow card! Darren Williams stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.32
Craig Coppinger takes it forward alone. Craig Coppinger makes a beautiful solo run. Craig Coppinger shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
33.58
Graham Windass barges into Emile Adams. The referee calls over Graham Windass and shows him a yellow card! Emile Adams stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.23
Darren Brand advances with the ball. Darren Brand tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
42.14
Craig Coppinger makes a simple pass to Nigel Ball. Nigel Ball kicks a strong pass forward to Luke Barton. Luke Barton shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
The whistle blows and Shrewsbury Town kick off!
47.03
Nigel Robinson barges into Darren Williams. The referee calls over Nigel Robinson and shows him a yellow card! Darren Williams runs off the knock.
49.19
Jermaine Lampard makes a probing pass to Graham Windass. Graham Windass sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's there!! Carlo Zauri has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
55.52
Ashley Lockley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nigel Robinson. Nigel Robinson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.15
Dion Robinson threads the ball through to Nigel Robinson. Nigel Robinson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.38
Jermaine Lampard brings the ball forward. Jermaine Lampard knocks in a cross ball towards Graham Windass. Graham Windass heads the ball goalwards. It's miles wide!
63.14
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
66.54
John Terry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dion Robinson. Dion Robinson kicks a strong pass forward to Bill Peckham. Bill Peckham goes all the way! Bill Peckham shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Ross Patterson is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
69.18
Ashley Lockley threads the ball through to Nigel Robinson. Nigel Robinson shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
78.34
Dion Robinson hacks Nigel Ball from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nigel Ball stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.01
Terry Granville makes a simple pass to Darren Brand. Darren Brand passes the ball forward to Nigel Robinson. Nigel Robinson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ronnie Standing.
84.50
Darren Brand kicks a strong pass forward to Bill Peckham. Bill Peckham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.50
Darren Brand knocks the ball forward to Bill Peckham. Bill Peckham lofts in a cross ball towards Nigel Robinson. Nigel Robinson powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Bill Peckham of Huddersfield Town
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
2
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45%
55%
Play Area
28.3%
50%
21.7%