Walsall beats Shrewsbury in a thrilling match
Walsall secured victory in a thrilling EFL Trophy match against Shrewsbury, with a final score of 3-0.
The match started with a slow pace, but picked up in the second half with a series of goals. Walsall opened the scoring in the 53rd minute thanks to a goal from R. Cleary, assisted by E. Weir. Just ten minutes later, G. Hall extended the lead for the hosts with an unassisted goal.
Shrewsbury tried to react, but Walsall sealed the match in the 85th minute with a goal from N. Lowe, assisted by T. Allen.
The match was marked by the discipline of both teams, with only one yellow card for Shrewsbury (C. Winchester) and none for Walsall.
Match statistics:
* Walsall: 39% possession, 7 shots (2 on target, 2 off target), 2 corners, 5 fouls, 0 yellows, 0 reds
* Shrewsbury: 61% possession, 6 shots (2 on target, 3 off target), 1 corner, 7 fouls, 1 yellow, 0 reds
Match details:
* Date: November 12, 2024
* Match city: Walsall, West Midlands
* Stadium: Poundland Bescot Stadium
* Referee: Z. Kennard-Kettle
* League: EFL Trophy
* Season: 2024
* Round: Group Stage – 9
* Country: England
Substitutions shrewsbury: at minute 64 T. Bloxham came in and C. Sagoe Jr went out., at minute 64 J. Rossiter came in and C. Winchester went out., at minute 80 I. Godwin came in and T. O’Reilly went out.
Substitutions walsall: at minute 71 J. Matt came in and R. Cleary went out., at minute 71 R. Stirk came in and C. Lakin went out., at minute 71 T. Allen came in and R. Maher went out., at minute 71 N. Lowe came in and D. Johnson went out., at minute 81 J. Jellis came in and G. Hall went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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