Stockport County secure a thrilling victory over Shrewsbury in a dramatic match
Shrewsbury, Shropshire – In an exciting match played at The Croud Meadow, Stockport County secured a 2-0 victory over Shrewsbury in the ninth round of League One.
The match started at a frantic pace, and it was Stockport County who struck first in the 44th minute with a goal from E. Pye, assisted by C. Connolly. The first half ended with a yellow card for M. Feeney of Shrewsbury.
The second half began with a yellow card for E. Pye of Stockport County. However, it was a half marked by discipline and goal-scoring opportunities from both teams. In the 62nd and 65th minutes, F. Horsfall and T. Adaramola of Stockport County received yellow cards. In a span of just one minute, Stockport County made four changes, including K. Wootton and L. Barry. Shrewsbury responded with a yellow card for L. Castledine in the 66th minute.
Despite Shrewsbury’s efforts, Stockport County maintained pressure and scored a second goal in the 86th minute thanks to K. Wootton. Stockport County continued their dominance, and in the 78th and 82nd minutes, C. Camps and C. Connolly received yellow cards. Shrewsbury also made numerous changes, including C. Sagoe Jr, T. O’Reilly, T. Perry, and J. Marquis, looking for a comeback, but it was insufficient.
The statistics reflect the intensity of the match: Shrewsbury had 51% possession, 6 shots (0 on target, 5 off target), 5 corners, 10 fouls, 2 yellows and no reds. Stockport County, on the other hand, had 49% possession, 12 shots (7 on target, 2 off target), 4 corners, 17 fouls, 5 yellows and no reds.
Ultimately, Stockport County proved superior in all aspects of the game, achieving a convincing victory that consolidates them as a team to watch in this League One season.
Substitutions stockport county: at minute 64 K. Wootton came in and I. Olaofe went out., at minute 64 L. Barry came in and J. Fevrier went out., at minute 65 O. Norwood came in and L. Fiorini went out., at minute 65 I. Touray came in and T. Adaramola went out., at minute 79 J. J. Mingi came in and J. Diamond went out.
Substitutions shrewsbury: at minute 73 C. Sagoe Jr came in and T. Bloxham went out., at minute 73 T. O’Reilly came in and L. Castledine went out., at minute 83 T. Perry came in and J. Rossiter went out., at minute 84 J. Marquis came in and L. Hoole went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Shrewsbury
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