English
Shrewsbury Stuns Barnet with Efficient Performance at The Hive
London, England – In a match held at The Hive Stadium, Shrewsbury Town secured an unexpected victory against Barnet in the seventh round of League Two. Despite dominating possession with 74%, Barnet failed to convert their control into goals, while Shrewsbury, with just 26% possession, demonstrated remarkable efficiency in their attacks.
Barnet took an early lead in the 14th minute with a goal from M. Shelton, assisted by N. Ofoborh. However, their joy was short-lived as an unfortunate own goal by D. Collinge in the 15th minute quickly leveled the score. Barnet’s situation worsened when D. Brennan received a red card in the 25th minute. Shrewsbury capitalized on their numerical advantage, with B. Ihionvien scoring in the 25th minute, followed by a goal from S. Clucas in the 42nd minute, assisted by T. McDermott, extending the visitors’ lead.
Despite Barnet’s efforts in the second half and their territorial dominance, Shrewsbury remained resolute in defense and managed to maintain their lead until the end of the match. Barnet had numerous shots, but only five of them were on target. Shrewsbury, on the other hand, capitalized on their chances and took home three valuable points from London. The match was marked by intensity, with several yellow cards issued, five to Shrewsbury and one to Barnet.
Substitutions barnet: at minute 46 B. Winterburn came in and R. Galvin went out., at minute 63 A. Senior came in and N. Tavares went out., at minute 63 N. Ofoborh came in and D. Adeniran went out., at minute 64 K. Smith came in and C. Stead went out., at minute 72 S. High came in and A. Hartigan went out.
Substitutions shrewsbury: at minute 66 B. Ihionvien came in and G. Lloyd went out., at minute 80 I. Kabia came in and I. England went out., at minute 90 S. Clucas came in and M. Benning went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Barnet
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