Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at New Meadow where Shrewsbury Town play host to Aston Villa. A crowd of 17,629 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Shrewsbury Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Lee.


0.00
Shrewsbury Town start the match!
2.25
Aki Malmberg threads the ball through to Alexander Blake. Alexander Blake makes a probing pass to George Insley. George Insley sees Daniel Leitner just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Daniel Leitner takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
6.22
Dean Galli threads a neat ball through to Nicholas Swift. Nicholas Swift knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Peter Kienast.
8.49
Patricio Rey makes a simple pass to Gian Paolo Mora. Gian Paolo Mora tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Barry Testo. Excellent save.
9.38
Julian Guppy knocks the ball to his team mate, Mick Bower. Mick Bower flicks a high pass forward. Nicholas Swift holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nicholas Swift knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Peter Kienast.
14.33
Aki Malmberg flicks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Sheringham. Alberto Sheringham knocks the ball to his team mate, George Insley. George Insley knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Barry Testo who gathers it comfortably.
18.12
Chris Ax threads the ball through to Mick Bower. Mick Bower hits a low pass to Nicholas Swift. Nicholas Swift shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
20.28
Patricio Rey kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Leitner. Daniel Leitner plays a one-two with George Insley and advances towards the goal... Daniel Leitner cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
24.47
Brian Gerrard darts forward. Brian Gerrard threads a neat ball through to George Insley. George Insley tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
26.26
Alexander Blake deftly passes the ball to his team mate, George Insley. George Insley plays the ball forward to Gian Paolo Mora who has made a great run into the box. Gian Paolo Mora tries a spectacular strike. Barry Testo gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
27.52
Jacob Grondin threads a neat ball through to Nicholas Swift. Nicholas Swift knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.24
Aki Malmberg makes a beautiful solo run. Aki Malmberg makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Leitner. Daniel Leitner skips past Chris Ax! Some good footwork from Daniel Leitner provides some space. He shoots at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Ashley Stamp.
42.13
Aki Malmberg flicks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Blake. Alexander Blake kicks a strong pass forward to George Insley. George Insley deftly passes the ball to Daniel Leitner, releasing him through on goal. Daniel Leitner rockets a shot on goal but Barry Testo is on top of it.
45.00
Chris Ax makes a strong solo run forward. Chris Ax advances with the ball. Chris Ax lofts in a cross ball towards Luc Van Der Elst. Luc Van Der Elst makes a convincing header but is denied by Ibrahima Irié Bi Séhi. Excellent save.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Shrewsbury Town have changed their lineup with Daniel Gil replacing Aki Malmberg, Simón Bravo replacing Patricio Rey and Phil Morris replacing Gian Paolo Mora. Aston Villa appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Aston Villa kick off!
49.34
Simón Bravo plays the ball forward to Phil Morris. Phil Morris knocks in a cross ball towards George Insley. George Insley fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. George Insley scores for Shrewsbury Town!!
54.11
Mick Bower flicks a high ball forward to Nicholas Swift who takes it down. Nicholas Swift shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
57.06
Alberto Sheringham clumsily knocks into Jacob Grondin. Alberto Sheringham is shown the yellow card! Jacob Grondin stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.00
Simón Bravo plays the ball forward to George Insley. George Insley finds some space and shoots from distance. Barry Testo effortlessly gets down and covers it.
66.49
Simón Bravo hacks Jacob Grondin from behind! Simón Bravo is shown the yellow card! Jacob Grondin stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.52
Mick Bower darts forward. Mick Bower lofts in a cross ball towards Luc Van Der Elst. Luc Van Der Elst fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Ibrahima Irié Bi Séhi!
77.58
Daniel Gil kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Sheringham. Alberto Sheringham flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Leitner collects the pass. Daniel Leitner deftly passes the ball to Phil Morris, releasing him through on goal. Phil Morris comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
78.14
Brian Gerrard takes a short throw-in bringing Daniel Gil into play. Daniel Gil deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leon Insley. Leon Insley sees Daniel Leitner in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Daniel Leitner whips in a cross ball towards George Insley. George Insley is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
81.32
Mick Bower sees space and advances. Mick Bower knocks in a cross ball towards Luc Van Der Elst. Luc Van Der Elst makes a convincing header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
85.01
Alexander Blake flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Leitner controls it well on his chest. Daniel Leitner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.52
Alberto Sheringham kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Leitner. Daniel Leitner shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Barry Testo smothers it!
89.04
Alberto Sheringham catches Mick Bower on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's another yellow card! It's an early bath for Alberto Sheringham!! Mick Bower runs off the knock.
90.00
Dean Galli makes a beautiful solo run. Dean Galli lofts in a cross ball towards Luc Van Der Elst. Luc Van Der Elst jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Ibrahima Irié Bi Séhi easily picks it out of the air!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
11
5
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
60%
40%
Play Area
27.5%
47.5%
25%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Daniel Leitner of Shrewsbury Town

Match Ratings
1.Ibrahima Irié Bi Séhi (GK)
6
2.Aki Malmberg (DEF)
6
3.Brian Gerrard (DEF)
6
4.Peter Kienast (DEF)
6
5.Alexander Blake (MID)
6
6.Alberto Sheringham (MID)red card
3
7.Patricio Rey (MID)
6
8.Leon Insley (MID)
6
9.George Insley (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Gian Paolo Mora (ATT)
6
11.Daniel Leitner (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Daniel Gil (DEF)
6
13.Simón Bravo (MID)yellow card
5
14.Phil Morris (ATT)
6

1.Barry Testo (GK)
7
2.Oleg Fox (DEF)
6
3.Julian Guppy (DEF)
6
4.Chris Ax (DEF)
6
5.Ashley Stamp (DEF)
6
6.Dean Galli (MID)
6
7.Jacob Grondin (MID)
6
8.Mick Bower (MID)
7
9.Robbie Bastin (MID)
6
10.Nicholas Swift (ATT)
6
11.Luc Van Der Elst (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Jonathan Platt (DEF)
0
13.Terry Tolley (MID)
0
14.Omer Powell (ATT)
0