Match Report


Tottenham HotspurTottenham Hotspur     Shrewsbury TownShrewsbury Town
David BennettDavid Bennett David Payne David Payne
Ferdinand DayllyF. Daylly68
G
1
G
76Ibrahima Irié Bi SéhiI. Irié Bi Séhi
Duncan SounessD. Souness64
D
2
D
73Daniel GilD. Gil
Darl ZijmD. Zijm67
D
3
D
79Edward HarrisonE. Harrison
Teddy MustoeT. Mustoe59
D
4captain
D
74Brian GerrardB. Gerrard
Paolo OliverP. Oliver60
D
5
M
82Johny GouameneJ. Gouamene
Youssouf RocheY. Roche65
M
captain6
M
84Patricio ReyP. Rey
Seth KoncheskyS. Konchesky65
M
7
M
76Simón BravoS. Bravo
Raffaele De SanctisR. De Sanctis62
A
8
M
82Leon InsleyL. Insley
Eduardo CarcedoE. Carcedo64
A
9
A
76Phil MorrisP. Morris
Richard InglisR. Inglis66
A
10
A
84Michael VidukaM. Viduka
Gary DaviesG. Davies61
A
11
A
78Issoumaila YeboahI. Yeboah
 
Jean BekrarJ. Bekrar66
A
12
D
76Ernesto RubirosaE. Rubirosa
Adam DavisA. Davis66
M
13
M
74Alberto SheringhamA. Sheringham
Marcos MerinoM. Merino58
M
14
A
76George InsleyG. Insley

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium where Tottenham Hotspur play host to Shrewsbury Town. A crowd of 17,989 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Tottenham Hotspur are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Shrewsbury Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Wayne Marsden.


0.00
Tottenham Hotspur kick off and get the first half underway!
2.47
Brian Gerrard threads the ball through to Johny Gouamene. Johny Gouamene brings the ball forward. Johny Gouamene shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Ferdinand Daylly manages to gather it.
4.35
Patricio Rey sees Issoumaila Yeboah in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Issoumaila Yeboah shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
9.41
Brian Gerrard threads the ball through to Johny Gouamene. Johny Gouamene knocks the ball to his team mate, Phil Morris. Phil Morris whips in a cross ball towards Michael Viduka. Michael Viduka beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
15.46
Johny Gouamene passes the ball forward to Michael Viduka. Michael Viduka controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
18.48
Seth Konchesky receives the ball from a throw-in from Youssouf Roche. With a delightful solo run, Seth Konchesky stretches the opposition's defence. Seth Konchesky knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Daniel Gil.
20.57
Simón Bravo takes it forward alone. Simón Bravo plays a one-two with Issoumaila Yeboah and advances towards the goal... Simón Bravo looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
21.07
Brian Gerrard hits a low pass to Patricio Rey. Patricio Rey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Issoumaila Yeboah. Issoumaila Yeboah deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Phil Morris but the linesman indicates offside!
32.21
Youssouf Roche flicks a high pass forward to Eduardo Carcedo who brings the ball under control. Eduardo Carcedo shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
36.09
Teddy Mustoe runs forward with the ball. Seeing a gap ahead, Teddy Mustoe plays the ball forward to Richard Inglis. Richard Inglis deftly passes the ball to Raffaele De Sanctis, releasing him through on goal. Raffaele De Sanctis shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
39.35
Teddy Mustoe sees space and advances. Teddy Mustoe flicks a high pass forward. Gary Davies controls it well on his chest. Gary Davies plays a one-two with Richard Inglis and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Gary Davies provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Tottenham Hotspur appear unchanged since the first half. Shrewsbury Town have changed their lineup with Ernesto Rubirosa replacing Edward Harrison, Alberto Sheringham replacing Simón Bravo and George Insley replacing Phil Morris.

45.00
Shrewsbury Town kick off and get the second half underway!
51.10
Seth Konchesky flicks a high pass forward. Gary Davies collects the pass. Gary Davies knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ibrahima Irié Bi Séhi who gathers it comfortably.
60.24
Johny Gouamene threads the ball through to Michael Viduka. Michael Viduka shoots from distance but it flies wide!
61.39
Paolo Oliver catches Patricio Rey on the ankles. Paolo Oliver is warned by the referee! Patricio Rey hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.56
Teddy Mustoe darts forward. Teddy Mustoe flicks a high pass forward. Raffaele De Sanctis collects the pass. Raffaele De Sanctis tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
71.54
Patricio Rey plays the ball forward to Michael Viduka. Michael Viduka finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Ferdinand Daylly manages to gather it.
72.48
Seth Konchesky flicks a high pass forward to Raffaele De Sanctis who brings the ball under control. Raffaele De Sanctis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Brian Gerrard.
73.02
Johny Gouamene threads a neat ball through to Michael Viduka. Michael Viduka finds some space and shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Michael Viduka!
77.10
Leon Insley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of George Insley. George Insley whips in a cross ball towards Issoumaila Yeboah. Issoumaila Yeboah gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
83.12
Shrewsbury Town are dictating the run of play here today.
84.37
Teddy Mustoe flicks a high ball forward to Seth Konchesky who takes it down. Seth Konchesky flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard Inglis. Richard Inglis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.34
Seth Konchesky flicks a high pass forward to Gary Davies who brings the ball under control. Gary Davies tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
87.42
Patricio Rey kicks a strong pass forward to Issoumaila Yeboah. Issoumaila Yeboah shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
89.26
Seth Konchesky advances with the ball. Seth Konchesky controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Ibrahima Irié Bi Séhi manages to gather it.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Tottenham Hotspur

Shrewsbury Town
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
39%
61%
Play Area
31.2%
46.8%
22.1%

Scorers
Michael Viduka 9, 73
Issoumaila Yeboah 77

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Michael Viduka of Shrewsbury Town

Match Ratings
1.Ferdinand Daylly (GK)
6
2.Duncan Souness (DEF)
6
3.Darl Zijm (DEF)
6
4.Teddy Mustoe (DEF)
7
5.Paolo Oliver (DEF)
5
6.Youssouf Roche (MID)
6
7.Seth Konchesky (MID)
7
8.Raffaele De Sanctis (ATT)
6
9.Eduardo Carcedo (ATT)
6
10.Richard Inglis (ATT)
6
11.Gary Davies (ATT)
6
 
12.Jean Bekrar (ATT)
0
13.Adam Davis (MID)
0
14.Marcos Merino (MID)
0

1.Ibrahima Irié Bi Séhi (GK)
6
2.Daniel Gil (DEF)
6
3.Edward Harrison (DEF)
6
4.Brian Gerrard (DEF)
7
5.Johny Gouamene (MID)
8
6.Patricio Rey (MID)
8
7.Simón Bravo (MID)
6
8.Leon Insley (MID)
6
9.Phil Morris (ATT)
6
10.Michael Viduka (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Issoumaila Yeboah (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Ernesto Rubirosa (DEF)
6
13.Alberto Sheringham (MID)
6
14.George Insley (ATT)
6