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Doncaster Rovers 0 Shrewsbury Town 1
Last updated: Tuesday, 22 December, 2020, 21:36
- GOAL: Pierre (53)
- Rovers looking for a fifth straight win - and the chance to go top of League One for Christmas
- Visitors Shrewsbury sit 21st in the table but are unbeaten in five
- ROVERS: Lumley; Halliday, Anderson, Butler, James; Whiteman, Smith; Taylor (Lokilo 74), Richards (Coppinger 80), John-Jules; Okenabirhie. Subs: Jones, Wright, Amos, John, Hasani.
- SHREWSBURY: Sarkic; Williams, Ebanks-Landell, Pierre; Millar, Vela, Norburn, Daniels; Edwards (Tracey 46, Golbourne 87); Udoh (Clarke 69), Whalley. Subs: Burgoyne, J Daniels, Pugh, Cummings.
9.21 What a save
Matyjia Sarkic just produced a stunning save to deny a Tyreece John-Jules header. He pushed it over the bar from the goal line.
9.13 Close
Shrewsbury break through Shilow Tracey who feeds in Leon Clarke. The veteran striker draws out Joe Lumley and clips a ball over the keeper but it bounces wide.
9.08 Shot on target
Rovers break out from the back through Taylor Richards. He plays a fine ball through the middle to Tyreece John-Jules who turns and shoots low, making for a simple save for Matyjia Sarkic.
8.59 Totally different game
Shrewsbury were unlikely to allow themselves to be overran after the break as much as they were in the first half, particularly with a manager as wily as Steve Cotterill.
He sent on Shilow Tracey at the break and switched to a 4-3-3 which has given his side much more presence higher up the pitch. Rovers haven’t been able to find their rhythm at all since half time and the task looks a difficult one from here.