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Burton Albion Triumphs Over Shrewsbury in Tight Encounter at The Croud Meadow
Shrewsbury, Shropshire – Burton Albion secured a 2-0 victory against Shrewsbury Town in a thrilling match at The Croud Meadow this Friday, March 15th, in the 37th round of the 2024 League One season. The game, officiated by D. Bourne, saw a fairly even contest, with Burton Albion holding a slight edge in possession (52%).
Although Shrewsbury generated more goal-scoring opportunities (14 shots, 4 on target), Burton Albion’s clinical finishing proved decisive. The goals arrived late in the game: R. Burrell’s strike in the 72nd minute and T. Vancooten’s goal in the 86th minute sealed the win for the visitors.
Shrewsbury displayed more attacking intent, but their lack of precision proved costly. They also received two yellow cards, one for D. Gape in the 62nd minute and another for A. Gilliead in the 82nd. Burton Albion received only one caution, for O. Dodgson in the 27th minute. Despite having fewer shots on target (3), Burton Albion showed greater efficiency in their chances. The match was characterized by intense play, with 14 fouls by Shrewsbury and 10 by Burton Albion.
Substitutions burton albion: at minute 31 M. Bennett came in and J. Bodvarsson went out., at minute 73 K. Chauke came in and J. J. McKiernan went out., at minute 88 A. Forde came in and C. Webster went out.
Substitutions shrewsbury: at minute 66 C. Stewart came in and J. Shipley went out., at minute 66 F. Ojo came in and T. Perry went out., at minute 66 A. Gilliead came in and H. Biggins went out., at minute 72 V. Oliver came in and G. Lloyd went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Shrewsbury
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