Match Report
| Shrewsbury Town | Shrewsbury Town |  |  | Tranmere Rovers | Tranmere Rovers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Ross Patterson | R. Patterson |  | 56 | G |  | 1 | | G | 52 | | James Lee | J. Lee | |||||||||
| Ronnie Standing | R. Standing | | 46 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 53 | | Jody Woodcock | J. Woodcock | |||||||||
| Darren Williams | D. Williams | | 44 | D | | 3 | | D | 49 | | Ledley Copping | L. Copping | |||||||||
| Craig Coppinger | C. Coppinger | | 38 | D | | 4 | | D | 47 | | John Greaves | J. Greaves | |||||||||
| Luke Lampard | L. Lampard | | 38 | D | | 5 | | D | 47 | | Jermaine Shearer | J. Shearer | |||||||||
| Nicholas Best | N. Best | | 49 | M | | 6 | | M | 57 | | Neil Moore | N. Moore | |||||||||
| Arthur Youds | A. Youds | | 49 | M | | 7 | | M | 53 | | Des Mccann | D. Mccann | |||||||||
| Nigel Ball | N. Ball | | 47 | M | | 8 | | M | 52 | | Mervin Ince | M. Ince | |||||||||
| Jermaine Lampard | J. Lampard | | 40 | M | | 9 | | A | 59 | | Simon Gordon | S. Gordon | |||||||||
| Graham Windass | G. Windass | | 50 | A | | 10 | | A | 58 | | Harry Burbage | H. Burbage | |||||||||
| Luke Barton | L. Barton | | 47 | A | | 11 | | A | 42 | | Dale Beagrie | D. Beagrie | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at New Meadow where Shrewsbury Town play host to Tranmere Rovers. A crowd of 2,774 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Shrewsbury Town are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Tranmere Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Shrewsbury Town are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Tranmere Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Tranmere Rovers get the match underway!
4.57
0-0Arthur Youds controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Graham Windass. Graham Windass knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to James Lee who gathers it comfortably.
8.12
0-0Nicholas Best barges into Mervin Ince. Nicholas Best is warned by the referee! Mervin Ince carries on, but is struggling a bit.
12.39
Des Mccann chips the ball to his team mate, Harry Burbage. Harry Burbage knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Craig Coppinger.
15.27
0-0Ledley Copping makes a simple pass to Des Mccann. Des Mccann threads the ball through to Simon Gordon. Simon Gordon knocks in a cross ball towards Dale Beagrie. Dale Beagrie connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Ross Patterson manages to gather it comfortably.
20.32
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
22.20
0-0Arthur Youds knocks the ball forward to Luke Barton. Luke Barton shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
24.53
Nigel Ball advances with the ball. Nigel Ball controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
30.41
Des Mccann knocks the ball to his team mate, Dale Beagrie. Dale Beagrie controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
32.02
Mervin Ince makes a probing pass to Dale Beagrie. Dale Beagrie knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Luke Lampard.
33.05
Jermaine Shearer passes the ball forward to Des Mccann. Des Mccann knocks the ball to his team mate, Harry Burbage. Harry Burbage controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
36.44
1-0Nigel Ball sees a break and surges forward. Nigel Ball lofts in a cross ball towards Luke Barton. Luke Barton is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. James Lee is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
39.17
Mervin Ince makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Gordon. Simon Gordon plays a perfect one-two with Dale Beagrie and rushes in on goal... Simon Gordon tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
42.56
Nicholas Best deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Graham Windass. Graham Windass finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
44.20
1-1Graham Windass barges into Jermaine Shearer. The referee calls over Graham Windass and shows him a yellow card! Jermaine Shearer runs off the knock.
45.00
Des Mccann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dale Beagrie. Dale Beagrie tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The second half starts with Shrewsbury Town kicking off!
51.49
Nicholas Best chips the ball to his team mate, Luke Barton. Luke Barton tries a spectacular long range effort. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Luke Barton!
54.33
Arthur Youds controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luke Barton. Luke Barton knocks in a cross ball towards Graham Windass. Graham Windass directs the ball goalwards with his head. James Lee easily picks it out of the air!
55.10
Nigel Ball controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Graham Windass. Graham Windass shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
60.55
Jody Woodcock deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mervin Ince. Mervin Ince makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Gordon. Simon Gordon shoots from distance. Ross Patterson easily smothers it.
63.29
Arthur Youds makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luke Barton. Luke Barton shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
65.45
Nigel Ball knocks the ball forward to Graham Windass. Graham Windass shoots from long range but somehow James Lee manages to keep it out.
67.52
Mervin Ince kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Gordon. Simon Gordon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.08
Luke Barton barges into John Greaves. Luke Barton is shown the yellow card! John Greaves stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.53
Des Mccann knocks the ball forward to Simon Gordon. Simon Gordon finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
79.21
John Greaves kicks a strong pass forward to Mervin Ince. Mervin Ince makes a beautiful solo run. Mervin Ince knocks in a cross ball towards Harry Burbage. Harry Burbage directs the ball goalwards with his head but Ross Patterson is on top of it.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.3%
42.7%
Play Area
25.3%
48%
26.7%
Scorers
| Luke Barton 36, 51 | Simon Gordon 39 |