Match Report


West Bromwich AlbionWest Bromwich Albion     Swindon TownSwindon Town
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Liam ClarkeL. Clarke60
G
1
G
57Tobias SparwasserT. Sparwasser
Stanley ByrneS. Byrne72
D
2
D
63Spencer KanuS. Kanu
Ugo CampbellU. Campbell60
D
3
D
62Bill CarrickB. Carrick
Wayne PottsW. Potts58
D
4
D
59Luke StuartL. Stuart
Gaspar VelosoG. Veloso57
D
5
D
56Richard StockdaleR. Stockdale
Carmine LannaC. Lanna61
M
captain6
M
65Andy BallA. Ball
Richard PriorR. Prior59
M
7captain
M
62Aaron TolleyA. Tolley
Scott ThirlwellS. Thirlwell55
M
8
A
60George GuppyG. Guppy
Alun BoltonA. Bolton77
A
9
A
60Ugo BoertienU. Boertien
Jason PriestleyJ. Priestley64
A
10
A
60Nicholas MatthewsN. Matthews
Brian LloydB. Lloyd57
A
11
A
42Emile WeirE. Weir
 
Jody GrimandiJ. Grimandi56
D
12
G
56Simon MatthäusS. Matthäus
Robert WilcoxR. Wilcox55
A
13
D
54Carlton PetersC. Peters
Jose MonteiroJ. Monteiro54
M
14
D
52Marc PearceM. Pearce

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at The Hawthorns where West Bromwich Albion play host to Swindon Town. A crowd of 9,623 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
West Bromwich Albion are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Swindon Town appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Matthew Wright.


0.00
The whistle blows and West Bromwich Albion kick off!
2.16
Aaron Tolley threads a neat ball through to Ugo Boertien. Ugo Boertien plays a scrappy one-two with Nicholas Matthews and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Ugo Boertien provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is deflected wide by Ugo Campbell.
3.58
Andy Ball takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Ugo Boertien. Ugo Boertien makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's drastically wayward!
8.47
Carmine Lanna hits a low pass to Jason Priestley. Jason Priestley passes the ball forward but Alun Bolton is offside!
10.35
Stanley Byrne passes the ball forward to Carmine Lanna. Carmine Lanna hits a low pass to Jason Priestley. Jason Priestley knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tobias Sparwasser who gathers it comfortably.
12.56
Spencer Kanu makes a simple pass to Aaron Tolley. Aaron Tolley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, George Guppy. George Guppy knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.57
Andy Ball controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicholas Matthews. Nicholas Matthews knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Liam Clarke who gathers it comfortably.
20.35
Scott Thirlwell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brian Lloyd. Brian Lloyd finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
21.38
With a delightful solo run, Andy Ball stretches the opposition's defence. Andy Ball tries a spectacular long range effort but Liam Clarke reads it well. Excellent keeping!
22.53
With a delightful solo run, Aaron Tolley stretches the opposition's defence. Aaron Tolley sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
26.35
Aaron Tolley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ugo Boertien. Ugo Boertien lofts in a cross ball towards Emile Weir. Wayne Potts catches Emile Weir on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
27.08
Spencer Kanu flicks a high pass forward. Aaron Tolley holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Aaron Tolley flicks a high pass forward. George Guppy collects the pass. George Guppy deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Matthews but the linesman indicates offside!
32.56
Seeing a gap ahead, Aaron Tolley plays the ball forward to Emile Weir. Emile Weir shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
36.05
Andy Ball knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Matthews. Nicholas Matthews knocks in a cross ball towards Emile Weir. Emile Weir connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
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. Swindon Town also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Swindon Town kicking off!
53.44
Wayne Potts flicks a high pass forward. Scott Thirlwell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott Thirlwell kicks a strong pass forward to Brian Lloyd. Brian Lloyd makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jason Priestley but he's offside!
55.22
Carmine Lanna brings the ball forward. Carmine Lanna makes a defence splitting pass to Alun Bolton. Some good footwork from Alun Bolton provides some space. He shoots at goal. Alun Bolton scores for West Bromwich Albion!!
60.59
Aaron Tolley hacks Richard Prior from behind! The referee calls over Aaron Tolley and shows him a yellow card! Richard Prior stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.56
Scott Thirlwell darts forward. Scott Thirlwell lofts in a cross ball towards Alun Bolton. Alun Bolton connects with a diving header but it's a lousy effort!
67.33
Andy Ball flicks a high ball forward to Ugo Boertien who takes it down. Ugo Boertien plays a scrappy one-two with Emile Weir and advances towards the goal... Ugo Boertien shoots from just inside the box. The ball takes a deflection leaving Liam Clarke with no chance!! Goal for Swindon Town!
73.54
Carmine Lanna catches Aaron Tolley on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Aaron Tolley runs off the knock.
75.43
Aaron Tolley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicholas Matthews. Nicholas Matthews shoots from distance but it is miles over!
79.53
Aaron Tolley flicks a high pass forward. Emile Weir collects the pass. Emile Weir lofts in a cross ball towards George Guppy. George Guppy is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's a woeful effort!
81.20
Scott Thirlwell takes it forward alone. Scott Thirlwell makes a probing pass to Alun Bolton but he's offside!
84.38
Scott Thirlwell makes a simple pass to Brian Lloyd. Brian Lloyd whips in a cross ball towards Alun Bolton. Alun Bolton gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
87.11
Andy Ball makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ugo Boertien. Ugo Boertien advances inside the box! Ugo Boertien comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
Carmine Lanna takes it forward alone. Carmine Lanna edges inside the box! Some awkward footwork from Carmine Lanna provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

West Bromwich Albion

Swindon Town
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
3
7
Offsides
4
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
29.9%
49.4%
20.8%

Scorers
Alun Bolton 55, 84
Ugo Boertien 67

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alun Bolton of West Bromwich Albion

Match Ratings
1.Liam Clarke (GK)
6
2.Stanley Byrne (DEF)
6
3.Ugo Campbell (DEF)
6
4.Wayne Potts (DEF)
6
5.Gaspar Veloso (DEF)
6
6.Carmine Lanna (MID)yellow card
8
7.Richard Prior (MID)
6
8.Scott Thirlwell (MID)
7
9.Alun Bolton (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Jason Priestley (ATT)
6
11.Brian Lloyd (ATT)
6
 
12.Jody Grimandi (DEF)
0
13.Robert Wilcox (ATT)
0
14.Jose Monteiro (MID)
0

1.Tobias Sparwasser (GK)
6
2.Spencer Kanu (DEF)
6
3.Bill Carrick (DEF)
6
4.Luke Stuart (DEF)
6
5.Richard Stockdale (DEF)
6
6.Andy Ball (MID)
7
7.Aaron Tolley (MID)yellow card
7
8.George Guppy (ATT)
6
9.Ugo Boertien (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Nicholas Matthews (ATT)
6
11.Emile Weir (ATT)
6
 
12.Simon Matthäus (GK)
0
13.Carlton Peters (DEF)
0
14.Marc Pearce (DEF)
0