Mightyshrews cruise to victory

Shrewsbury 3 v 0 Darlington
Moss 71
Jemson 73 Pen
Rodgers 79


Conlon s/o 83



Shrewsbury: Dunbavin , Drysdale , Moss , Redmile , Heathcote , Rioch , Atkins (Tolley 87) , Murray , Jagielka , Rodgers (Walker 90) , Jemson (Lowe 87)
Subs not used: Cartwright , Jenkins
Bookings: Moss 25



Darlington: Collett , Betts , Harper (Hodgson 75) , Brightwell , Heckingbottom , Jeannin , Brumwell , Campbell (Jackson 54) , Maddison , Wainwright (Convery 75) , Conlon
Subs not used: Van Der Geest , Reed
Bookings: Wainwright 40, Campbell 52, Brightwell 64, Conlon 70, Jeannin 73, Maddison 84


Darren Moss, Nigel Jempson and Luke Rodgers all got on the scoresheet as The Shrews cruised to a 3-0 victory over Darlington.
The first half is best forgotten by both sides with little action in front of goal, and the only real chance falling to Darlo's Paul Campbell, who failed to knock home a rebounded Neil Madison effort.
In the second half, however, The Shrews profited from the pace and agility of Luke Rodgers.
It seemed inevitable that Shrewsbury would take the lead, and with 71 minutes gone Barry Conlon was booked for a foul on Mick Heathcote, the resulting free-kick was cleared but the ball fell to Darren Moss who blasted the ball home from the edge of the area.
Just two minutes later Rodgers's pace forced Alex Jeannin into a clumsy tackle in the area and Nigel Jempson converted from the spot.
Darlington boss Kevin Radcliffe then changed the whole formation, but Rodgers was once again on hand to cause havoc.
The young striker sprinted clear of a square defence and rounded the keeper to cap a brilliant performance with a goal after 81 minutes.

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Includes Games Played By Shrewsbury Up To 06/11/2001