Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at New Meadow where Shrewsbury Town play Vitesse Arnhem in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Shrewsbury Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Vitesse Arnhem appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Shrewsbury Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Vitesse Arnhem appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Shrewsbury Town kick off and get the first half underway!
9.53
0-0Leon Insley runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Leon Insley controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
10.42
0-0Pablo Rubio flicks a high pass forward to Michael Viduka who brings the ball under control. Michael Viduka whips in a cross ball towards Gian Paolo Mora. Gian Paolo Mora connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Solid save from Dominic McGrory.
20.09
0-0Alexander Blake flicks a high pass forward to George Insley who brings the ball under control. George Insley passes the ball forward but Michael Viduka is offside!
21.12
0-1Daan Hosé takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Brian Cope. Brian Cope passes the ball forward to Daan Meijer. Daan Meijer whips in a cross ball towards Humphrey Moulijn. Humphrey Moulijn makes a convincing header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
28.35
0-1Torsten Koschmieder threads a neat ball through to Daan Meijer. Daan Meijer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.54
Ernesto Rubirosa runs forward with the ball. Ernesto Rubirosa knocks the ball forward to Michael Viduka. Michael Viduka flicks the ball to his team mate, Gian Paolo Mora. Gian Paolo Mora strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
39.06
Dries Bobson makes a probing pass to Brian Cope. Brian Cope knocks the ball forward to Daan Meijer. Daan Meijer knocks in a cross ball towards Humphrey Moulijn. Humphrey Moulijn connects with a diving header but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
0-1Dries Bobson hacks Alberto Sheringham from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alberto Sheringham hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Shrewsbury Town appear unchanged since the first half. Vitesse Arnhem also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Vitesse Arnhem get the second half underway!
48.09
Pablo Rubio advances with the ball. Pablo Rubio plays a quick one-two with Gian Paolo Mora and rushes in on goal... Pablo Rubio shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Dominic McGrory.
49.30
0-1Corner kick to Shrewsbury Town. Alexander Blake plays it out to the edge of the box. Daniel Gil rockets a shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
51.02
Torsten Koschmieder controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Humphrey Moulijn. Humphrey Moulijn lofts in a cross ball towards Adam Upson. Adam Upson flicks the ball with his head but it is shockingly off target!
53.53
0-1Humphrey Moulijn comes in with a late challenge on Roberto Viana. The referee calls over Humphrey Moulijn and warns him to calm down! Roberto Viana stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.31
Ernesto Rubirosa knocks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Sheringham. Alberto Sheringham makes a probing pass to Michael Viduka. Michael Viduka shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
60.23
0-1Shrewsbury Town have made 2 substitutions with Edward Harrison replacing Ernesto Rubirosa and Bill Ball replacing Michael Viduka .
61.28
Roberto Viana deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pablo Rubio. Pablo Rubio controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gian Paolo Mora. Gian Paolo Mora makes a probing pass between the defence to George Insley. George Insley shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
69.08
Roberto Viana flicks the ball to his team mate, Leon Insley. Leon Insley makes a beautiful solo run. Leon Insley knocks in a cross ball towards Gian Paolo Mora. Gian Paolo Mora rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gian Paolo Mora!
72.41
Brian Cope barges into Roberto Viana. The referee brings Brian Cope to one side and gives him a warning! Roberto Viana hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.01
Pablo Rubio makes a beautiful pass to the feet of George Insley. George Insley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.15
Torsten Koschmieder plays the ball forward to Daan Meijer. Daan Meijer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.30
Roberto Viana makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leon Insley. Leon Insley flicks a high pass forward to Gian Paolo Mora who brings the ball under control. Gian Paolo Mora edges inside the box! Gian Paolo Mora shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
81.26
Torsten Koschmieder threads the ball through to Adam Upson. Adam Upson whips in a cross ball towards Humphrey Moulijn. Humphrey Moulijn makes a deft header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Marinos Hatzis with no chance!! Goal for Vitesse Arnhem!
84.34
Leon Insley chips the ball to his team mate, George Insley. George Insley shoots from outside the area. Dominic McGrory comfortably gets down and covers it.
85.55
Nico Arnold runs forward with the ball. Nico Arnold makes a simple pass to Humphrey Moulijn. Humphrey Moulijn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.16
Daniel Gil chips the ball to his team mate, Alexander Blake. Alexander Blake flicks a high pass forward. George Insley holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. George Insley knocks in a cross ball towards Gian Paolo Mora. Gian Paolo Mora jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| George Insley 61 Gian Paolo Mora 69, 87 | Humphrey Moulijn 21, 81 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gian Paolo Mora of Shrewsbury Town |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Marinos Hatzis (GK)
6
2. Roberto Viana (DEF)
7
3. Daniel Gil (DEF)
6
4. Ernesto Rubirosa (DEF)
6
5. Alexander Blake (MID)
6
6. Pablo Rubio (MID)
7
7. Alberto Sheringham (MID)
6
8. Leon Insley (MID)
7
9. George Insley (ATT)
8
10. Michael Viduka (ATT)
6
11. Gian Paolo Mora (ATT)
9
12. Edward Harrison (DEF)
6
13. Sergio Oliveira (MID)
0
14. Bill Ball (ATT)
6
1. Dominic McGrory (GK)
7
2. Dries Bobson (DEF)
5
3. Andy Allman (DEF)
6
4. Nico Arnold (DEF)
6
5. Samuel Ferrier (DEF)
6
6. Torsten Koschmieder (MID)
6
7. Daan Hosé (MID)
6
8. Brian Cope (MID)
6
9. Daan Meijer (ATT)
6
10. Adam Upson (ATT)
6
11. Humphrey Moulijn (ATT)
8
12. Clarence Van Der Ree (GK)
0
13. Rodolfo Fattori (ATT)
0
14. Zerbini Di Vaio (ATT)
0