Match Report


Macclesfield TownMacclesfield Town     West Bromwich AlbionWest Bromwich Albion
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Vitor SousaV. Sousa58
G
1captain
G
75Gilles VieiraG. Vieira
Des CraddockD. Craddock66
D
2
D
60Oleg AthertonO. Atherton
Kemal ThompsonK. Thompson62
D
3
D
60Cesar RibeiroC. Ribeiro
Ruel McgrealR. Mcgreal58
D
captain4
D
59Neil ShawN. Shaw
Peter BarryP. Barry52
D
5
M
66Les MorrisL. Morris
Jonathan MendoncaJ. Mendonca69
M
6
M
64Harvey VenusH. Venus
Jon PeckhamJ. Peckham65
M
7
M
63Fadel TresorF. Tresor
Joe DeaneJ. Deane61
M
8
M
59Paolo DelaneyP. Delaney
Norman StandingN. Standing65
A
9
A
69Oleg AdamsO. Adams
Edward PowerE. Power58
A
10
A
60Ronnie SheringhamR. Sheringham
Luke DaviesL. Davies53
A
11
A
57Matt MiddletonM. Middleton
 
Craig ClaphamC. Clapham54
M
12
G
67Nigel LuzhnyN. Luzhny
Ledley EdwardsL. Edwards52
G
13
D
57Steven VieiraS. Vieira
Colin McinnesC. Mcinnes52
M
14
G
54Jason NewtonJ. Newton

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Moss Rose where Macclesfield Town play host to West Bromwich Albion. A crowd of 8,475 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Macclesfield Town are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while West Bromwich Albion appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Umberto Tarantino.


0.00
West Bromwich Albion kick off the first half!
2.40
Ruel Mcgreal flicks a high pass forward. Jonathan Mendonca collects the pass. Jonathan Mendonca decides to run forward with the ball. Jonathan Mendonca sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
6.19
Ruel Mcgreal makes a probing pass to Jonathan Mendonca. Jonathan Mendonca flicks a high pass forward. Norman Standing collects the pass. Norman Standing whips in a cross ball towards Luke Davies. Luke Davies flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
8.13
Joe Deane catches Les Morris on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Les Morris grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
9.41
Neil Shaw controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paolo Delaney. Paolo Delaney threads the ball through to Matt Middleton. Matt Middleton plays a scrappy one-two with Oleg Adams and advances towards the goal... Matt Middleton strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
12.39
Jon Peckham makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luke Davies. Luke Davies controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
15.06
Paolo Delaney flicks a high pass forward to Oleg Adams who brings the ball neatly under control. Oleg Adams knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ruel Mcgreal.
16.32
Fadel Tresor catches Jonathan Mendonca on the ankles. The referee calls over Fadel Tresor and warns him to calm down! Jonathan Mendonca stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.45
Jon Peckham sees Norman Standing in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Norman Standing whips in a cross ball towards Edward Power. Edward Power makes a deft header. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
20.55
Ruel Mcgreal knocks the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Mendonca. Jonathan Mendonca knocks the ball forward to Luke Davies. Luke Davies knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gilles Vieira who gathers it comfortably.
22.11
Jonathan Mendonca knocks the ball forward to Norman Standing. Norman Standing sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
24.15
Harvey Venus controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oleg Adams. Oleg Adams shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
27.24
Des Craddock passes the ball forward to Jonathan Mendonca. Jonathan Mendonca threads a neat ball through to Luke Davies. Luke Davies tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Gilles Vieira effortlessly smothers it!
30.38
Fadel Tresor advances with the ball. Fadel Tresor rushes past Kemal Thompson! Some silky footwork from Fadel Tresor provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
33.57
Luke Davies barges into Neil Shaw. Luke Davies is shown the yellow card! Neil Shaw stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.21
Fadel Tresor kicks a strong pass forward to Matt Middleton. Matt Middleton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Peter Barry.
39.36
Cesar Ribeiro flicks a high pass forward. Les Morris easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Les Morris knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Middleton. Matt Middleton whips in a cross ball towards Ronnie Sheringham. Ronnie Sheringham flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Macclesfield Town appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-2-1 formation. West Bromwich Albion appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Macclesfield Town kick off!
47.33
Jon Peckham threads a neat ball through to Luke Davies. Luke Davies makes a great pass forward. Norman Standing runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
48.01
Neil Shaw sees Fadel Tresor in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fadel Tresor flicks a high ball forward to Ronnie Sheringham who takes it down. Ronnie Sheringham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.05
Fadel Tresor knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Middleton. Matt Middleton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.42
Fadel Tresor hacks Jon Peckham from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jon Peckham hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.06
Joe Deane knocks the ball to his team mate, Luke Davies. Luke Davies tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball takes a deflection leaving Gilles Vieira with no chance!! Goal for Macclesfield Town!
61.06
Macclesfield Town have made 2 substitutions with Ledley Edwards replacing Norman Standing and Colin Mcinnes replacing Jon Peckham .West Bromwich Albion have made a substitution with Jason Newton replacing Cesar Ribeiro .
66.13
Neil Shaw passes the ball forward to Paolo Delaney. Paolo Delaney plays the ball forward to Ronnie Sheringham. Ronnie Sheringham shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Vitor Sousa.
67.10
Corner kick to West Bromwich Albion. Paolo Delaney plays it to the near post. Des Craddock reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
71.54
Les Morris clumsily knocks into Joe Deane. The referee calls over Les Morris and warns him to calm down! Joe Deane stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.11
Jason Newton pushes up the pitch. Jason Newton sees Oleg Adams in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oleg Adams knocks the ball forward to Ronnie Sheringham but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
73.54
Fadel Tresor passes the ball forward to Ronnie Sheringham. Ronnie Sheringham finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
75.45
Harvey Venus threads a neat ball through to Matt Middleton. Matt Middleton shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
77.54
Macclesfield Town have made a substitution with Craig Clapham replacing Edward Power .West Bromwich Albion have made 2 substitutions with Nigel Luzhny replacing Harvey Venus and Steven Vieira replacing Fadel Tresor .
79.31
Ledley Edwards clumsily knocks into Jason Newton. The referee brings Ledley Edwards to one side and gives him a warning! Jason Newton stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.43
Jason Newton pushes up the pitch. Jason Newton knocks the ball forward to Ronnie Sheringham. Ronnie Sheringham lofts in a cross ball towards Matt Middleton. Matt Middleton is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
87.20
Neil Shaw takes a quick throw-in, which Oleg Atherton takes on the chest. Oleg Atherton flicks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Delaney. Paolo Delaney sees Matt Middleton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matt Middleton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.36
Ledley Edwards catches Neil Shaw on the ankles. The referee warns Ledley Edwards again to calm down! Neil Shaw hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Macclesfield Town

West Bromwich Albion
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
4
3
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
40.5%
59.5%
Play Area
27.8%
43%
29.1%

Scorers
Luke Davies 12, 59
Matt Middleton 9
Ronnie Sheringham 39

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Luke Davies of Macclesfield Town

Match Ratings
1.Vitor Sousa (GK)
6
2.Des Craddock (DEF)
6
3.Kemal Thompson (DEF)
6
4.Ruel Mcgreal (DEF)
7
5.Peter Barry (DEF)
6
6.Jonathan Mendonca (MID)
7
7.Jon Peckham (MID)
7
8.Joe Deane (MID)yellow card
6
9.Norman Standing (ATT)
6
10.Edward Power (ATT)
6
11.Luke Davies (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredyellow card
9
 
12.Craig Clapham (MID)
6
13.Ledley Edwards (GK)
5
14.Colin Mcinnes (MID)
6

1.Gilles Vieira (GK)
6
2.Oleg Atherton (DEF)
6
3.Cesar Ribeiro (DEF)
6
4.Neil Shaw (DEF)
6
5.Les Morris (MID)
6
6.Harvey Venus (MID)
6
7.Fadel Tresor (MID)yellow card
6
8.Paolo Delaney (MID)
6
9.Oleg Adams (ATT)
6
10.Ronnie Sheringham (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Matt Middleton (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Nigel Luzhny (GK)
6
13.Steven Vieira (DEF)
6
14.Jason Newton (GK)
7