Match Report


West Bromwich AlbionWest Bromwich Albion     FulhamFulham
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
James BartonJ. Barton81
G
captain1
G
53Nikolas WallnerN. Wallner
Lomano GuppyL. Guppy66
D
2captain
D
65Danijel PiquionneD. Piquionne
Oleg AthertonO. Atherton60
D
3
D
62Nicky HackworthN. Hackworth
Cesar RibeiroC. Ribeiro60
D
4
D
59Brian SmithB. Smith
Les MorrisL. Morris66
M
5
D
55Des JessD. Jess
Harvey VenusH. Venus64
M
6
M
64Jose MichelJ. Michel
Fadel TresorF. Tresor63
M
7
M
62Cedric PiquionneC. Piquionne
Stuart HendrieS. Hendrie62
M
8
M
58Tommy CutlerT. Cutler
Ronnie SheringhamR. Sheringham60
A
9
A
74Omer MilburnO. Milburn
Matt MiddletonM. Middleton57
A
10
A
60Patrick MurrinP. Murrin
Chris GodberC. Godber52
A
11
A
55Tony NaylorT. Naylor
 
Gilles VieiraG. Vieira75
G
12
D
52James MannJ. Mann
Paolo DelaneyP. Delaney59
M
13
A
43Duncan RiggottD. Riggott
Steven VieiraS. Vieira57
D
14
D
41Duncan McgovernD. Mcgovern

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at The Hawthorns where West Bromwich Albion play host to Fulham. A crowd of 9,196 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
West Bromwich Albion are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Fulham appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Francis Youds.


0.00
The first half starts with Fulham kicking off!
2.05
Cedric Piquionne makes a probing pass to Tony Naylor. Tony Naylor knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.00
Des Jess sees Tommy Cutler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tommy Cutler makes a simple pass to Tony Naylor. Tony Naylor shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
9.53
Les Morris makes a simple pass to Matt Middleton. Matt Middleton shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
10.48
Nicky Hackworth knocks the ball forward to Jose Michel. Jose Michel flicks a high pass forward. Patrick Murrin collects the pass. Patrick Murrin plays a one-two with Omer Milburn and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Patrick Murrin provides some space. He shoots at goal. James Barton gets down and covers it.
15.56
Jose Michel clumsily knocks into Cesar Ribeiro. The referee brings Jose Michel to one side and gives him a warning! Cesar Ribeiro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.53
Fadel Tresor makes a probing pass to Matt Middleton. Matt Middleton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
21.26
Tommy Cutler brings the ball forward. Tommy Cutler tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
28.02
Cedric Piquionne plays the ball forward to Omer Milburn. Omer Milburn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Cesar Ribeiro.
30.25
Cesar Ribeiro passes the ball forward to Fadel Tresor. Fadel Tresor threads the ball through to Ronnie Sheringham. Ronnie Sheringham lofts in a cross ball towards Matt Middleton. Matt Middleton jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
32.24
Cesar Ribeiro brings the ball forward. Cesar Ribeiro flicks a high pass forward to Chris Godber who brings the ball neatly under control. Chris Godber shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
33.52
Cedric Piquionne plays the ball forward to Tony Naylor. Tony Naylor whips in a cross ball towards Patrick Murrin. Patrick Murrin connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. James Barton punches it away to safety.
36.55
Lomano Guppy threads a neat ball through to Les Morris. Les Morris flicks a high pass forward. Ronnie Sheringham controls it well on his chest. Ronnie Sheringham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.25
Tommy Cutler kicks a strong pass forward to Omer Milburn. Omer Milburn knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to James Barton who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Des Jess catches Matt Middleton on the ankles. Des Jess is shown the yellow card! Matt Middleton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. West Bromwich Albion appear unchanged since the first half. Fulham also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
West Bromwich Albion kick off the second half!
48.35
Brian Smith sees a break and surges forward. Brian Smith flicks a high ball forward to Tony Naylor who takes it down. Tony Naylor lofts in a cross ball towards Patrick Murrin. Patrick Murrin powers a header at goal. James Barton effortlessly punches it away to safety.
49.23
Showing composure, Jose Michel plays the ball forward to Omer Milburn. Omer Milburn tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
54.56
Tommy Cutler makes a simple pass to Tony Naylor. Tony Naylor sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but James Barton manages to gather it comfortably.
55.16
Lomano Guppy passes the ball forward to Stuart Hendrie. Stuart Hendrie flicks a high pass forward. Chris Godber holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Chris Godber knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.31
Jose Michel makes a simple pass to Omer Milburn. Omer Milburn whips in a cross ball towards Patrick Murrin. Patrick Murrin makes a looping header on goal. Lomano Guppy steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
60.04
West Bromwich Albion have made a substitution with Steven Vieira replacing Oleg Atherton .
61.13
Harvey Venus threads a neat ball through to Chris Godber. Chris Godber knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.44
Danijel Piquionne sees Tommy Cutler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tommy Cutler sees a break and surges forward. Tommy Cutler tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
71.45
Jose Michel knocks the ball to his team mate, Omer Milburn. Omer Milburn knocks in a cross ball towards Patrick Murrin. Patrick Murrin makes a looping header on goal but James Barton is on top of it.
77.18
West Bromwich Albion have made 2 substitutions with Gilles Vieira replacing Harvey Venus and Paolo Delaney replacing Fadel Tresor .
81.55
Paolo Delaney barges into Cedric Piquionne. The referee warns Paolo Delaney to calm down! Cedric Piquionne stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.46
Stuart Hendrie flicks a high pass forward. Chris Godber collects the pass. Chris Godber knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Brian Smith.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

West Bromwich Albion

Fulham
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
0
6
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.2%
51.8%
Play Area
32.5%
44.6%
22.9%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to James Barton of West Bromwich Albion

Match Ratings
1.James Barton (GK)
9
2.Lomano Guppy (DEF)
7
3.Oleg Atherton (DEF)
6
4.Cesar Ribeiro (DEF)
8
5.Les Morris (MID)
6
6.Harvey Venus (MID)
6
7.Fadel Tresor (MID)
6
8.Stuart Hendrie (MID)
6
9.Ronnie Sheringham (ATT)
6
10.Matt Middleton (ATT)
6
11.Chris Godber (ATT)
6
 
12.Gilles Vieira (GK)
6
13.Paolo Delaney (MID)
5
14.Steven Vieira (DEF)
6

1.Nikolas Wallner (GK)
6
2.Danijel Piquionne (DEF)
6
3.Nicky Hackworth (DEF)
6
4.Brian Smith (DEF)
7
5.Des Jess (DEF)yellow card
5
6.Jose Michel (MID)
7
7.Cedric Piquionne (MID)
7
8.Tommy Cutler (MID)
8
9.Omer Milburn (ATT)
7
10.Patrick Murrin (ATT)
7
11.Tony Naylor (ATT)
6
 
12.James Mann (DEF)
0
13.Duncan Riggott (ATT)
0
14.Duncan Mcgovern (DEF)
0