A superb run by Shrewsbury's Aiston opened up the Harriers' defence on five minutes but Clarkson managed to scramble the ball out for a corner. Ian Clarkson

Harriers managed to clear the set piece and Hinton was warned soon after for a foul from behind on Rodgers.

The nippy striker then volleyed a loose ball well wide and over on seven minutes as Shrewsbury continued to force the pace.

Kidderminster's Mackenzie tried his luck from distance on eight minutes but his 30-yard effort was off target.

Broughton brought the first save out of home keeper Edwards on nine minutes when he latched on to Shail's long ball.

Despite looking offside, he struck the ball first time from 20 yards and Edwards had to parry the ball around his post.

Mackenzie's corner came to nothing but Harriers were well into the game now.

Durnin muscled off defender Collins after a long pass but the alert Edwards was quickly out to save on 17 minutes.

Shrewsbury went straight down the other end and a lack of concentration in the Harriers defence let in Rodgers only for Clarke to earn his wage with a fine save.

Rodgers could do little with the loose ball as he shot straight at the keeper who had picked himself up after his initial save.