Bad timing cost Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury Town boss Paul Hurst was left ‘disappointed’ with the timing of the goals his side conceded in their defeat to Cambridge.
It was Hurst’s first loss since returning to Salop for his second stint in charge of Town – as they fell to a 2-1 to Neil Harris’ side.
Dan Udoh had put Town ahead in the 12th minute only for the lead to last two minutes as Lyle Taylor drew the U’s level.
And Cambridge scored within 26 seconds of the restart to take the lead in the clash for the first time, and despite moments of good play, Shrews did not manage to come back.
“Yes frustrated, after getting off to a good start as well,” the Town head coach said when asked about the game.
“You are never quite sure how the game will pan out realistically, but the timing of the goals we conceded was really disappointing.
Paul Hurst met with the press following today’s narrow defeat against Cambridge United.
Following an excellent performance at Northampton last weekend, Dan Udoh gave Town a flying start at the Croud Meadow with a goal in the 12th minute.
But a brace from Lyle Taylor saw the visitors turn the game on its head.
Hurst’s side had some excellent chances to pull level with Udoh again going close and Chey Dunkley denied by keeper Jack Stevens.
But while they threw bodies forward, they couldn’t find that final touch to grab an equaliser.
Speaking to the media post-match, Hurst discussed a host of topics including the performance and a debut for deadline day arrival Jack Hinchy.
On the game:
“I’m frustrated. After getting off to a good start as well.
“The timing of the goals we conceded was really disappointing, we’d got ourselves in front and no one really had time to celebrate before we were back at 1-1.
“Then we came out for the second half and the next minute we’re 2-1 down.
“Against a team like Cambridge, who have a good defensive record and statistically don’t give up many chances, it suddenly becomes a lot more difficult.
“I thought we had some good bits of play, we had some possession but we didn’t really create enough and that’s the challenge.
“I think the way they defend, they defend deep and don’t give you too much space so it was difficult to get in behind them too often.
“We had the odd time. We had a really good bit of play when it ended up with Blocko (Tom Bloxham) putting in a ball and Dan Udoh had a shot where all the fans seemed to be claiming for a corner, but we didn’t get it.
“It looked like Chey [Dunkley] had a decent chance form a corner and it ended up a bit of a scramble and in the keeper’s hands.
“That’s the bit that’s disappointing because it didn’t feel like they did too much to us.
“But probably, from their point of view, they would’ve felt they defended well and did a good away job and they’ve gone away with the points so it’s difficult to argue with that.”
