Match Report


West Bromwich AlbionWest Bromwich Albion     Tottenham HotspurTottenham Hotspur
Computer Player Computer Player Barry Skinner Barry Skinner
Liam ClarkeL. Clarke60
G
1
G
65Tony BellamyT. Bellamy
Stanley ByrneS. Byrne72
D
2
D
59Brian HitchcockB. Hitchcock
Ugo CampbellU. Campbell60
D
3
D
57Isaiah OakleyI. Oakley
Wayne PottsW. Potts58
D
4
D
65Richard JohnstoneR. Johnstone
Gaspar VelosoG. Veloso57
D
5
D
62Alfred HoweyA. Howey
Carmine LannaC. Lanna61
M
captain6
M
60Billy ElliottB. Elliott
Richard PriorR. Prior60
M
7
M
63Tommy PottsT. Potts
Scott ThirlwellS. Thirlwell55
M
8captain
M
59Nicky BaileyN. Bailey
Alun BoltonA. Bolton77
A
9
A
59Andy PearceA. Pearce
Jason PriestleyJ. Priestley64
A
10
A
58Damien FormonD. Formon
Brian LloydB. Lloyd57
A
11
A
64Greg CortG. Cort
 
Jody GrimandiJ. Grimandi56
D
12
G
58Craig ClelandC. Cleland
Robert WilcoxR. Wilcox55
A
13
D
58Billy MayB. May
Jose MonteiroJ. Monteiro54
M
14
A
60Billy InglisB. Inglis

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at The Hawthorns where West Bromwich Albion play host to Tottenham Hotspur. 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 Tottenham Hotspur appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Julian Fox.


0.00
Tottenham Hotspur kick off and get the first half underway!
3.29
Tommy Potts controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Damien Formon. Damien Formon sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Liam Clarke is on top of it.
6.28
Alfred Howey comes in with a late challenge on Brian Lloyd. Alfred Howey is shown the yellow card! Brian Lloyd hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.05
Billy Elliott knocks the ball forward to Nicky Bailey. Nicky Bailey knocks the ball forward to Andy Pearce but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
10.05
Ugo Campbell hacks Tommy Potts from behind! The referee brings Ugo Campbell to one side and gives him a warning! Tommy Potts hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.47
Isaiah Oakley flicks a high ball forward to Tommy Potts who takes it down. Tommy Potts threads a neat ball through to Andy Pearce. Andy Pearce skips past Wayne Potts! Andy Pearce looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
14.00
Carmine Lanna chips the ball to his team mate, Jason Priestley. Jason Priestley makes a probing pass between the defence to Alun Bolton. Some silky footwork from Alun Bolton provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
15.54
Gaspar Veloso flicks a high pass forward. Scott Thirlwell collects the pass. Scott Thirlwell makes an attacking run forward. Scott Thirlwell whips in a cross ball towards Jason Priestley. With a superhuman jump, Jason Priestley connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
18.23
Richard Johnstone threads a neat ball through to Tommy Potts. Tommy Potts flicks a high pass forward. Andy Pearce collects the pass. Andy Pearce rushes past Ugo Campbell! Andy Pearce strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Liam Clarke smothers it!
20.39
Tommy Potts clumsily knocks into Richard Prior. The referee brings Tommy Potts to one side and gives him a warning! Richard Prior hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.48
Carmine Lanna knocks the ball to his team mate, Brian Lloyd. Brian Lloyd plays a scrappy one-two with Jason Priestley and advances towards the goal... Brian Lloyd cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
32.45
Richard Prior hacks Richard Johnstone from behind! The referee warns Richard Prior to calm down! Richard Johnstone grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
38.41
Richard Johnstone deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tommy Potts. Tommy Potts hits a low pass to Nicky Bailey. Nicky Bailey controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Andy Pearce through on goal. Andy Pearce muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Andy Pearce!
44.24
Billy Elliott knocks the ball forward to Greg Cort. Greg Cort knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stanley Byrne.
45.00
Tommy Potts makes a simple pass to Andy Pearce. Andy Pearce knocks in a cross ball towards Greg Cort. With a superhuman jump, Greg Cort connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
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. Tottenham Hotspur also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
West Bromwich Albion start the second half!
49.21
Tommy Potts deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Damien Formon. Damien Formon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicky Bailey but the linesman indicates offside!
51.16
Wayne Potts flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard Prior. Richard Prior chips the ball to his team mate, Jason Priestley. Jason Priestley plays a quick one-two with Brian Lloyd and rushes in on goal... Jason Priestley comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it is shockingly off target!
53.09
Ugo Campbell passes the ball forward to Richard Prior. Richard Prior takes it forward alone. Richard Prior knocks the ball to his team mate, Alun Bolton. Alun Bolton tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
55.02
Richard Johnstone makes a simple pass to Tommy Potts. Tommy Potts flicks a high pass forward to Greg Cort who brings the ball under control. Greg Cort controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Liam Clarke manages to gather it.
57.48
Gaspar Veloso runs forward with the ball. Gaspar Veloso kicks a strong pass forward to Alun Bolton. Alun Bolton shoots from long range but Tony Bellamy is on top of it.
60.54
Tommy Potts sees a break and surges forward. Tommy Potts finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
65.03
Scott Thirlwell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alun Bolton. Alun Bolton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
67.09
Showing composure, Tommy Potts plays the ball forward to Andy Pearce. Andy Pearce tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
69.15
Richard Prior flicks a high pass forward to Brian Lloyd who brings the ball under control. Brian Lloyd edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Brian Lloyd provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
71.20
Carmine Lanna makes a simple pass to Brian Lloyd. Brian Lloyd shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
72.48
Billy Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Andy Pearce collects the pass. Andy Pearce shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Liam Clarke.
81.21
Wayne Potts flicks a high pass forward. Scott Thirlwell collects the pass. Scott Thirlwell takes it forward alone. Scott Thirlwell plays a scrappy one-two with Alun Bolton and advances towards the goal... Scott Thirlwell shoots from just inside the box. Good keeping from Tony Bellamy as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
82.47
It's a corner kick which Carmine Lanna takes quickly, playing the ball short to Wayne Potts. Wayne Potts heads the ball, flicking it across the into the box. Alfred Howey reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
83.03
Alun Bolton hacks Brian Hitchcock from behind! The referee brings Alun Bolton to one side and gives him a warning! Brian Hitchcock hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.25
Richard Johnstone kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Elliott. Without breaking stride, Billy Elliott plays the ball forward to Damien Formon. Damien Formon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Stanley Byrne takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Ugo Campbell. Ugo Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Carmine Lanna controls it well on his chest. Carmine Lanna plays the ball forward to Jason Priestley. Jason Priestley controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Alun Bolton through on goal. Alun Bolton looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

West Bromwich Albion

Tottenham Hotspur
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
5
7
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.5%
47.5%
Play Area
25.3%
44.4%
30.3%

Scorers
Andy Pearce 38
Greg Cort 45

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Andy Pearce of Tottenham Hotspur

Match Ratings
1.Liam Clarke (GK)
7
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)
7
8.Scott Thirlwell (MID)
8
9.Alun Bolton (ATT)
6
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.Tony Bellamy (GK)
8
2.Brian Hitchcock (DEF)
6
3.Isaiah Oakley (DEF)
6
4.Richard Johnstone (DEF)
7
5.Alfred Howey (DEF)yellow card
5
6.Billy Elliott (MID)
6
7.Tommy Potts (MID)
8
8.Nicky Bailey (MID)
6
9.Andy Pearce (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Damien Formon (ATT)
6
11.Greg Cort (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Craig Cleland (GK)
0
13.Billy May (DEF)
0
14.Billy Inglis (ATT)
0