Match Report
| West Bromwich Albion | West Bromwich Albion |  |  | Crewe Alexandra | Crewe Alexandra | ||||||||||||||||
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| Gilles Vieira | G. Vieira |  | 75 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 66 |  | Marinus Houtman | M. Houtman | ||||||||
| Oleg Atherton | O. Atherton | | 60 | D |  | 2 |  | | D | 78 |  | Lars Götz | L. Götz | ||||||||
| Cesar Ribeiro | C. Ribeiro |  | 60 | D | | 3 | | D | 62 |  | Tomas Maini | T. Maini | |||||||||
| Neil Shaw | N. Shaw | | 59 | D | | 4 | | D | 59 | | Jody Westwood | J. Westwood | |||||||||
| Les Morris | L. Morris | | 66 | M | | 5 | | D | 56 | | Brian Minto | B. Minto | |||||||||
| Harvey Venus | H. Venus | | 64 | M | | 6 | | M | 62 | | Seth Benali | S. Benali | |||||||||
| Fadel Tresor | F. Tresor |  | 63 | M | | 7 | | M | 58 |  | Miguel Pichichi | M. Pichichi | |||||||||
| Paolo Delaney | P. Delaney | | 59 | M | | 8 | | M | 57 | | Darius Benali | D. Benali | |||||||||
| Oleg Adams | O. Adams | | 69 | A | | 9 | | A | 72 | | Kai Helmer | K. Helmer | |||||||||
| Ronnie Sheringham | R. Sheringham | | 60 | A | | 10 | | A | 69 | | Chris Laver | C. Laver | |||||||||
| Matt Middleton | M. Middleton | | 57 | A | | 11 | | A | 63 | | Gabriel Cruz | G. Cruz | |||||||||
| Nigel Luzhny | N. Luzhny | | 67 | G | | 12 | | A | 55 | | Leon Kuzorra | L. Kuzorra | |||||||||
| Steven Vieira | S. Vieira | | 57 | D | | 13 | | M | 55 | | Stan Gordon | S. Gordon | |||||||||
| Jason Newton | J. Newton | | 54 | G | | 14 | | M | 54 | | Alistair Copping | A. Copping | |||||||||
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at The Hawthorns where West Bromwich Albion play host to Crewe Alexandra. A crowd of 9,058 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
West Bromwich Albion are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Crewe Alexandra appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dion Mcleod.
The pitch is in good condition.
West Bromwich Albion are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Crewe Alexandra appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dion Mcleod.
0.00
0-0Crewe Alexandra kick off!
2.35
0-0Harvey Venus barges into Miguel Pichichi. Harvey Venus is shown the yellow card! Miguel Pichichi runs off the knock.
6.57
0-0Brian Minto flicks a high pass forward to Seth Benali who brings the ball under control. Seth Benali threads a neat ball through to Kai Helmer. Kai Helmer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
8.54
Tomas Maini threads a neat ball through to Darius Benali. Darius Benali flicks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Cruz. Gabriel Cruz shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
10.15
Darius Benali flicks a high pass forward. Kai Helmer collects the pass. Kai Helmer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
12.40
0-0Neil Shaw clumsily knocks into Gabriel Cruz. The referee brings Neil Shaw to one side and gives him a warning! Gabriel Cruz runs off the knock.
14.23
0-0Jody Westwood hacks Ronnie Sheringham from behind! Jody Westwood is warned by the referee! Ronnie Sheringham gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
20.29
0-0Jody Westwood kicks a strong pass forward to Darius Benali. Darius Benali makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kai Helmer. Kai Helmer shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Gilles Vieira.
21.14
0-0Corner kick to Crewe Alexandra. Seth Benali plays it out to the edge of the box. Oleg Atherton gets to the ball and clears it up field.
24.35
Oleg Atherton boots it upfield. Matt Middleton lofts in a cross ball towards Ronnie Sheringham. Ronnie Sheringham beats his man to it with a header but it flies wide!
26.56
Lars Götz hacks Ronnie Sheringham from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ronnie Sheringham runs off the knock.
27.03
Seth Benali makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kai Helmer. Kai Helmer knocks in a cross ball towards Gabriel Cruz. Gabriel Cruz directs the ball goalwards with his head but Gilles Vieira is on top of it.
30.13
Miguel Pichichi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Chris Laver. Chris Laver plays a scrappy one-two with Kai Helmer and advances towards the goal... Chris Laver comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
34.39
Seth Benali flicks a high pass forward. Chris Laver holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Chris Laver knocks in a cross ball towards Kai Helmer. Kai Helmer beats his man to it with a header. Wonderful reactions from Gilles Vieira keeps it out!
44.37
Kai Helmer barges into Cesar Ribeiro. The referee brings Kai Helmer to one side and gives him a warning! Cesar Ribeiro stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Seth Benali knocks the ball forward to Gabriel Cruz. Gabriel Cruz finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. West Bromwich Albion appear unchanged since the first half. Crewe Alexandra also appear unchanged since the first half. The West Bromwich Albion players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
West Bromwich Albion start the second half!
47.02
1-0Neil Shaw makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fadel Tresor. Fadel Tresor brings the ball forward. Fadel Tresor whips in a cross ball towards Matt Middleton. Matt Middleton heads the ball goalwards. It's there!! Marinus Houtman has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
51.47
1-0Darius Benali deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Chris Laver. Chris Laver knocks in a cross ball towards Gabriel Cruz. Oleg Atherton hacks Gabriel Cruz from behind! Gabriel Cruz appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
53.13
Brian Minto hits a low pass to Darius Benali. Darius Benali darts forward. Darius Benali knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Laver. Chris Laver is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
57.16
1-0With some swift thinking, Lars Götz plays the ball forward to Darius Benali. Darius Benali flicks a high ball forward to Kai Helmer who takes it down. Kai Helmer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Oleg Atherton.
59.28
Fadel Tresor controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oleg Adams. Oleg Adams knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.04
1-0West Bromwich Albion have made a substitution with Jason Newton replacing Cesar Ribeiro .
65.25
1-0With a delightful solo run, Fadel Tresor stretches the opposition's defence. Fadel Tresor runs straight at the defence! Jody Westwood barges into Fadel Tresor. Fadel Tresor appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
66.05
Jody Westwood flicks a high ball forward to Darius Benali who takes it down. Darius Benali makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kai Helmer. Kai Helmer lofts in a cross ball towards Gabriel Cruz. Gabriel Cruz powers a header at goal. Gilles Vieira manages to gather it.
67.55
Miguel Pichichi makes a probing pass to Chris Laver. Chris Laver knocks in a cross ball towards Gabriel Cruz. Gabriel Cruz powers a header at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
72.40
Without breaking stride, Jody Westwood plays the ball forward to Miguel Pichichi. Miguel Pichichi flicks a high pass forward. Kai Helmer controls it well on his chest. Kai Helmer shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
73.39
With imagination, Jody Westwood laces a through ball forward to Seth Benali. Seth Benali makes a simple pass to Chris Laver. Chris Laver tries a spectacular long range effort but Gilles Vieira reads it well. Great keeping!
77.23
West Bromwich Albion have made 2 substitutions with Nigel Luzhny replacing Harvey Venus and Steven Vieira replacing Fadel Tresor .
85.15
Jason Newton darts forward. Jason Newton passes the ball forward to Oleg Adams. Oleg Adams sees Matt Middleton just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some silky footwork from Matt Middleton provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is miles over!
87.10
Nigel Luzhny hits a low pass to Oleg Adams. Oleg Adams shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
89.28
Darius Benali sees Kai Helmer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kai Helmer shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
1
7
Shots off Target
3
7
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
38.6%
61.4%
Play Area
31.3%
42.2%
26.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gilles Vieira of West Bromwich Albion |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gilles Vieira (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Oleg Atherton (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Cesar Ribeiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Neil Shaw (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Les Morris (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Harvey Venus (MID) |  | 5 |
| 7. | Fadel Tresor (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Paolo Delaney (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Oleg Adams (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ronnie Sheringham (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Matt Middleton (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Nigel Luzhny (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Steven Vieira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jason Newton (GK) | 6 | |
| 1. | Marinus Houtman (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Lars Götz (DEF) | | 5 |
| 3. | Tomas Maini (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Jody Westwood (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Brian Minto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Seth Benali (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Miguel Pichichi (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Darius Benali (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Kai Helmer (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Chris Laver (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Gabriel Cruz (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Leon Kuzorra (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Stan Gordon (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alistair Copping (MID) | 0 | |