Match Report


West Bromwich AlbionWest Bromwich Albion     DarlingtonDarlington
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Liam ClarkeL. Clarke60
G
1
G
58Ashley SouthgateA. Southgate
Stanley ByrneS. Byrne72
D
2
D
72Alfred ClemenceA. Clemence
Ugo CampbellU. Campbell60
D
3captain
D
60Titus WilliamsonT. Williamson
Wayne PottsW. Potts58
D
4
D
60Robert BeyeR. Beye
Gaspar VelosoG. Veloso57
D
5
M
68Gavin DelaneyG. Delaney
Carmine LannaC. Lanna61
M
captain6
M
59Ben BestB. Best
Richard PriorR. Prior59
M
7
M
42Artur FariaA. Faria
Scott ThirlwellS. Thirlwell55
M
8
M
41Kevin MoncurK. Moncur
Alun BoltonA. Bolton77
A
9
A
59Tony GalliT. Galli
Jason PriestleyJ. Priestley64
A
10
A
53Nick BoatengN. Boateng
Brian LloydB. Lloyd57
A
11
A
45Glynn FroggattG. Froggatt
 
Jody GrimandiJ. Grimandi56
D
12
G
53Benoit RicchiutiB. Ricchiuti
Robert WilcoxR. Wilcox55
A
13
D
52Frank CarragherF. Carragher
Jose MonteiroJ. Monteiro54
M
14
D
52Alexander MaddisonA. Maddison

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at The Hawthorns where West Bromwich Albion play host to Darlington. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
West Bromwich Albion are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Darlington appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jason James.


0.00
Darlington kick off and get the first half underway!
9.58
Stanley Byrne flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard Prior. Richard Prior flicks a high pass forward. Alun Bolton collects the pass. Alun Bolton plays a one-two with Brian Lloyd and rushes in on goal... Some world-class footwork from Alun Bolton provides some space. He shoots at goal but slams it into the crowd!
10.03
Carmine Lanna flicks a high pass forward to Jason Priestley who brings the ball under control. Jason Priestley knocks the ball forward to Alun Bolton but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
28.46
Wayne Potts passes the ball forward to Scott Thirlwell. Scott Thirlwell sees Alun Bolton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alun Bolton rushes past Robert Beye! Some good footwork from Alun Bolton provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for West Bromwich Albion!
33.04
Ugo Campbell lofts the ball long. Jason Priestley runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Jason Priestley provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
36.51
Robert Beye takes a long throw-in. Alfred Clemence flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Moncur who gracefully takes it down. Kevin Moncur kicks a strong pass forward to Glynn Froggatt. Glynn Froggatt whips in a cross ball towards Tony Galli. With a superhuman jump, Tony Galli connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it slams into the crowd!
38.53
Scott Thirlwell threads a neat ball through to Brian Lloyd. Brian Lloyd plays a scrappy one-two with Jason Priestley and advances towards the goal... Some superb footwork from Brian Lloyd provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
42.34
Carmine Lanna flicks a high ball forward to Alun Bolton who takes it down. Alun Bolton chips the ball to his team mate, Brian Lloyd. Brian Lloyd strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. West Bromwich Albion appear unchanged since the first half. Darlington also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
West Bromwich Albion kick off!
47.10
Alfred Clemence brings the ball forward. Alfred Clemence knocks the ball to his team mate, Nick Boateng. Nick Boateng rushes past Ugo Campbell! Ugo Campbell clumsily knocks into Nick Boateng. Nick Boateng appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
48.06
Ugo Campbell knocks the ball forward to Carmine Lanna. Carmine Lanna kicks a strong pass forward to Jason Priestley. Jason Priestley runs straight at the defence! Jason Priestley strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It curls slightly but Ashley Southgate manages to gather it comfortably.
49.18
Ugo Campbell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Prior. Richard Prior kicks a strong pass forward to Alun Bolton. Alun Bolton skips past Alfred Clemence! Alfred Clemence clumsily knocks into Alun Bolton. Alun Bolton appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
54.57
Scott Thirlwell plays the ball forward to Jason Priestley. Jason Priestley plays a quick one-two with Brian Lloyd and rushes in on goal... Jason Priestley shoots from just inside the box. Ashley Southgate gets down and covers it.
63.39
Ben Best passes the ball forward to Nick Boateng. Nick Boateng lofts in a cross ball towards Tony Galli. Tony Galli connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's well over the bar!
65.25
Scott Thirlwell knocks the ball to his team mate, Alun Bolton. Alun Bolton runs straight at the defence! Alun Bolton rockets a shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
67.16
Artur Faria changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Artur Faria shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
69.45
Scott Thirlwell passes the ball forward to Brian Lloyd. Brian Lloyd controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
72.53
Scott Thirlwell catches Ben Best on the ankles. The referee calls over Scott Thirlwell and shows him a yellow card! Ben Best gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
73.50
Wayne Potts picks a pass forward to Carmine Lanna. Carmine Lanna makes an attacking run forward. Carmine Lanna rushes past Robert Beye! Carmine Lanna strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
77.03
Scott Thirlwell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alun Bolton. Alun Bolton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brian Lloyd but the linesman indicates offside!
78.14
Scott Thirlwell barges into Gavin Delaney. The referee warns Scott Thirlwell to calm down! Gavin Delaney runs off the knock.
79.16
Gaspar Veloso hits a low pass to Carmine Lanna. Carmine Lanna chips the ball to his team mate, Jason Priestley. Jason Priestley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brian Lloyd but the linesman indicates offside!
81.50
Wayne Potts threads a neat ball through to Richard Prior. Richard Prior deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brian Lloyd. Brian Lloyd cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Brian Lloyd provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Robert Beye.
83.03
Richard Prior controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jason Priestley. Jason Priestley lofts in a cross ball towards Alun Bolton. Alun Bolton rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
Alfred Clemence barges into Alun Bolton. The referee warns Alfred Clemence to calm down! Alun Bolton stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

West Bromwich Albion

Darlington
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
7
0
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
64.8%
35.2%
Play Area
26.1%
43.2%
30.7%

Scorers
Alun Bolton 28, 83
Brian Lloyd 42, 69

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)
7
7.Richard Prior (MID)
6
8.Scott Thirlwell (MID)yellow card
7
9.Alun Bolton (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
10
10.Jason Priestley (ATT)
7
11.Brian Lloyd (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
 
12.Jody Grimandi (DEF)
0
13.Robert Wilcox (ATT)
0
14.Jose Monteiro (MID)
0

1.Ashley Southgate (GK)
6
2.Alfred Clemence (DEF)
6
3.Titus Williamson (DEF)
6
4.Robert Beye (DEF)
6
5.Gavin Delaney (MID)
6
6.Ben Best (MID)
6
7.Artur Faria (MID)
6
8.Kevin Moncur (MID)
6
9.Tony Galli (ATT)
6
10.Nick Boateng (ATT)
6
11.Glynn Froggatt (ATT)
6
 
12.Benoit Ricchiuti (GK)
0
13.Frank Carragher (DEF)
0
14.Alexander Maddison (DEF)
0