Match Report


West Bromwich AlbionWest Bromwich Albion     Bristol RoversBristol Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Liam ClarkeL. Clarke60
G
1
G
70Nwankwo RowettN. Rowett
Stanley ByrneS. Byrne72
D
2
D
74Jan DöringJ. Döring
Ugo CampbellU. Campbell60
D
3
D
73Alpay KayisA. Kayis
Wayne PottsW. Potts58
D
4
D
69John BaileyJ. Bailey
Gaspar VelosoG. Veloso57
D
5
D
67Matthias StreichM. Streich
Carmine LannaC. Lanna61
M
captain6
M
74Shaun DuberryS. Duberry
Richard PriorR. Prior60
M
7captain
M
68Marcel VöllerM. Völler
Scott ThirlwellS. Thirlwell55
M
8
M
67Gary AdamsG. Adams
Alun BoltonA. Bolton77
A
9
A
70Duarte SousaD. Sousa
Jason PriestleyJ. Priestley64
A
10
A
67Adrian VenusA. Venus
Brian LloydB. Lloyd57
A
11
A
65Alessandro OrociniA. Orocini
 
Jody GrimandiJ. Grimandi56
D
12
D
64Moussa MoracchiniM. Moracchini
Robert WilcoxR. Wilcox55
A
13
G
63Jason PlowrightJ. Plowright
Andy McallisterA. Mcallister53
A
14
A
63Paolo De VezzeP. De Vezze

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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 Bristol Rovers. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both West Bromwich Albion and Bristol Rovers are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Matthew Marsden.


0.00
The first half starts with West Bromwich Albion kicking off!
2.42
Marcel Völler barges into Richard Prior. The referee calls over Marcel Völler and shows him a yellow card! Richard Prior hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
3.27
Jan Döring makes a probing pass to Marcel Völler. Marcel Völler threads a neat ball through to Duarte Sousa. Duarte Sousa whips in a cross ball towards Adrian Venus. With a superhuman jump, Adrian Venus connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
4.01
Wayne Potts chips the ball to his team mate, Carmine Lanna. Carmine Lanna threads a neat ball through to Brian Lloyd. Brian Lloyd finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
6.40
Gaspar Veloso flicks a high pass forward to Scott Thirlwell who brings the ball under control. Scott Thirlwell knocks the ball forward to Jason Priestley. Jason Priestley knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Bailey.
12.59
Ugo Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Scott Thirlwell controls it well on his chest. Scott Thirlwell flicks a high pass forward to Alun Bolton who brings the ball under control. Alun Bolton deftly passes the ball to Jason Priestley, releasing him through on goal. Jason Priestley looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It curls slightly but Nwankwo Rowett manages to gather it.
18.36
Marcel Völler flicks a high ball forward to Alessandro Orocini who takes it down. Alessandro Orocini knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Liam Clarke who gathers it comfortably.
24.17
Marcel Völler clumsily knocks into Richard Prior. The referee warns Marcel Völler to calm down! Richard Prior stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.39
John Bailey controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcel Völler. Marcel Völler threads the ball through to Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus lofts in a cross ball towards Duarte Sousa. Duarte Sousa beats his man to it with a header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Duarte Sousa!
36.57
Gary Adams flicks a high pass forward to Adrian Venus who brings the ball under control. Adrian Venus knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ugo Campbell.
38.37
Gary Adams flicks the ball to his team mate, Duarte Sousa. Duarte Sousa knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Adrian Venus is offside!
40.32
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
44.36
Marcel Völler makes an attacking run forward. Marcel Völler shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
Bristol Rovers start the second half!
49.31
Ugo Campbell threads the ball through to Scott Thirlwell. Scott Thirlwell runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Scott Thirlwell knocks in a cross ball towards Jason Priestley. Jason Priestley heads the ball goalwards but it's drastically wayward!
51.05
Carmine Lanna catches Gary Adams on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gary Adams runs off the knock.
53.18
John Bailey makes a simple pass to Shaun Duberry. Shaun Duberry hits a low pass to Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus whips in a cross ball towards Alessandro Orocini. Alessandro Orocini gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alessandro Orocini!
57.57
Jan Döring sees Gary Adams in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Seeing a gap ahead, Gary Adams plays the ball forward to Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus lofts in a cross ball towards Duarte Sousa. Duarte Sousa heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
61.25
Shaun Duberry plays the ball forward to Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus whips in a cross ball towards Duarte Sousa. Duarte Sousa makes a looping header on goal but it flies well off target!
65.58
Shaun Duberry makes an attacking run forward. Shaun Duberry tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
66.55
Shaun Duberry barges into Scott Thirlwell. Shaun Duberry is shown the yellow card! Scott Thirlwell stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.04
Richard Prior hacks Marcel Völler from behind! Richard Prior is warned by the referee! Marcel Völler runs off the knock.
71.32
Duarte Sousa comes in with a late challenge on Ugo Campbell. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ugo Campbell runs off the knock.
73.00
Matthias Streich flicks a high ball forward to Gary Adams who takes it down. Gary Adams knocks the ball to his team mate, Alessandro Orocini. Alessandro Orocini shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
77.15
Marcel Völler threads a neat ball through to Duarte Sousa. Duarte Sousa controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
79.04
Gary Adams flicks a high pass forward. Duarte Sousa controls it well on his chest. Duarte Sousa whips in a cross ball towards Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus makes a deft header. Liam Clarke is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

West Bromwich Albion

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

Possession
42.7%
57.3%
Play Area
31.7%
48.8%
19.5%

Scorers
Duarte Sousa 26
Alessandro Orocini 53
Adrian Venus 79

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Adrian Venus of Bristol Rovers

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
6
7.Richard Prior (MID)
6
8.Scott Thirlwell (MID)
6
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.Andy Mcallister (ATT)
0

1.Nwankwo Rowett (GK)
6
2.Jan Döring (DEF)
6
3.Alpay Kayis (DEF)
6
4.John Bailey (DEF)
6
5.Matthias Streich (DEF)
6
6.Shaun Duberry (MID)yellow card
6
7.Marcel Völler (MID)yellow card
6
8.Gary Adams (MID)
7
9.Duarte Sousa (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
9
10.Adrian Venus (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Alessandro Orocini (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Moussa Moracchini (DEF)
0
13.Jason Plowright (GK)
0
14.Paolo De Vezze (ATT)
0