Match Report


West Bromwich AlbionWest Bromwich Albion     Norwich CityNorwich City
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Stephen MckinlayS. Mckinlay42
G
1
G
44Eddie BowyerE. Bowyer
Carlton PearceC. Pearce52
D
captain2
D
51Nigel GoodwinN. Goodwin
Colin FergusonC. Ferguson50
D
3
D
50Thierry PerryT. Perry
Glynn WrightG. Wright47
D
4captain
D
49George CroftG. Croft
Anthony PalmerA. Palmer72
M
5
D
47Peter FlintlockP. Flintlock
Eddie PallisterE. Pallister63
M
6
M
68Morris PriestleyM. Priestley
Fabian N. GregoriF. Gregori54
M
7
M
62Dale EdwardsD. Edwards
Tim JohnsonT. Johnson47
M
8
M
56Trevor Lua-LuaT. Lua-Lua
Chris HackworthC. Hackworth61
A
9
M
54Lomano BrambleL. Bramble
Julian ClemenceJ. Clemence61
A
10
A
64Edward LisbieE. Lisbie
Morris ShawM. Shaw57
A
11
A
58Jermaine HarleyJ. Harley
 
Fernando CabreraF. Cabrera47
A
12
A
54Darren CooperD. Cooper
Matt ThompsonM. Thompson46
M
13
M
50Matt HowellsM. Howells
Marc HigginbothamM. Higginbotham45
D
14
A
49Brian BoltonB. Bolton

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at The Hawthorns where West Bromwich Albion play host to Norwich City. A crowd of 4,876 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
West Bromwich Albion are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Ledley Adams.


0.00
The whistle blows and West Bromwich Albion kick off!
2.06
Trevor Lua-Lua knocks the ball forward to Lomano Bramble. Lomano Bramble lofts in a cross ball towards Jermaine Harley. Jermaine Harley powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
8.38
With a delightful solo run, Fabian N. Gregori stretches the opposition's defence. Fabian N. Gregori knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eddie Bowyer who gathers it comfortably.
9.41
Peter Flintlock knocks the ball to his team mate, Dale Edwards. Dale Edwards sees a break and surges forward. Dale Edwards shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
10.05
Morris Priestley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edward Lisbie. Edward Lisbie shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
15.20
Morris Shaw runs straight at the opposition's defence. Morris Shaw kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Clemence but the referee indicates it's offside!
18.29
Thierry Perry advances with the ball. Thierry Perry whips in a cross ball towards Jermaine Harley. Jermaine Harley knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
22.04
Nigel Goodwin sees Morris Priestley in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Morris Priestley knocks the ball to his team mate, Edward Lisbie. Edward Lisbie knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Colin Ferguson.
24.21
Glynn Wright flicks a high ball forward to Fabian N. Gregori who takes it down. With some swift thinking, Fabian N. Gregori plays the ball forward to Eddie Pallister. Eddie Pallister passes the ball forward to Chris Hackworth. Chris Hackworth tries a spectacular strike but is denied by Thierry Perry. Excellent block.
26.41
Dale Edwards knocks the ball forward to Trevor Lua-Lua. Trevor Lua-Lua cuts inside the box! Trevor Lua-Lua takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Stephen Mckinlay smothers it!
27.01
Colin Ferguson threads the ball through to Fabian N. Gregori. Fabian N. Gregori makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Morris Shaw. Morris Shaw lofts in a cross ball towards Chris Hackworth. Chris Hackworth beats his man to it with a header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
30.30
Glynn Wright makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlton Pearce. Carlton Pearce knocks the ball forward to Chris Hackworth. Chris Hackworth runs straight at the defence! Chris Hackworth makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
32.50
Without breaking stride, Colin Ferguson plays the ball forward to Chris Hackworth. Chris Hackworth edges inside the box! Chris Hackworth muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
33.14
With imagination, Tim Johnson laces a weighted ball forward to Fabian N. Gregori. Fabian N. Gregori flicks a high pass forward. Morris Shaw controls it well on his chest. Morris Shaw hits a low pass to Julian Clemence. Julian Clemence rockets a shot on goal. Eddie Bowyer gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
34.57
George Croft chips the ball to his team mate, Morris Priestley. Morris Priestley knocks in a cross ball towards Edward Lisbie. Edward Lisbie whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Edward Lisbie!
40.06
Dale Edwards barges into Tim Johnson. Dale Edwards is shown the yellow card! Tim Johnson runs off the knock.
45.00
Eddie Pallister passes the ball forward to Anthony Palmer. Anthony Palmer chips the ball to his team mate, Chris Hackworth. Some good footwork from Chris Hackworth provides some space. He shoots at goal but Eddie Bowyer is on top of it.
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. Norwich City also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Norwich City kicking off!
48.58
George Croft pushes up the pitch. George Croft takes it forward alone. George Croft whips in a cross ball towards Jermaine Harley. Jermaine Harley outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies just off target!
54.10
Tim Johnson decides to run forward with the ball. Tim Johnson sees Anthony Palmer just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Anthony Palmer muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
57.02
Lomano Bramble flicks a high pass forward to Edward Lisbie who brings the ball neatly under control. Edward Lisbie knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Glynn Wright.
59.39
Jermaine Harley chips the ball to his team mate, Edward Lisbie. Edward Lisbie knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Glynn Wright.
60.13
Norwich City have made a substitution with Matt Howells replacing Trevor Lua-Lua .
61.20
Eddie Pallister flicks a high pass forward. Julian Clemence holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Julian Clemence whips in a cross ball towards Chris Hackworth. Chris Hackworth flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
66.31
Carlton Pearce threads a neat ball through to Glynn Wright. Glynn Wright knocks the ball to his team mate, Morris Shaw. Morris Shaw lofts in a cross ball towards Tim Johnson. With a superhuman jump, Tim Johnson connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
67.37
Glynn Wright controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anthony Palmer. Anthony Palmer flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Pallister collects the pass. Eddie Pallister puts a great ball through. Fabian N. Gregori runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
71.02
Glynn Wright threads a neat ball through to Eddie Pallister. Eddie Pallister plays a one-two with Julian Clemence and rushes in on goal... Eddie Pallister strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it is miles over!
73.38
George Croft deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matt Howells. Matt Howells flicks the ball to his team mate, Edward Lisbie. Edward Lisbie knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stephen Mckinlay who gathers it comfortably.
75.15
With a delightful solo run, Anthony Palmer stretches the opposition's defence. Anthony Palmer threads a neat, attacking ball through to Julian Clemence. Julian Clemence comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but slams it into the crowd!
78.42
Seeing a gap ahead, Matt Howells picks a pass forward to Edward Lisbie. Edward Lisbie lofts in a cross ball towards Jermaine Harley. Jermaine Harley is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
81.20
Colin Ferguson flicks the ball to his team mate, Morris Shaw. Morris Shaw knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matt Howells.
85.14
Matt Howells deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jermaine Harley. Jermaine Harley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.28
Colin Ferguson flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Pallister collects the pass. Eddie Pallister flicks the ball to his team mate, Chris Hackworth. Chris Hackworth sees Fabian N. Gregori just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some good footwork from Fabian N. Gregori provides some space. He shoots at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Morris Priestley.
90.00
Thierry Perry knocks the ball forward to Lomano Bramble. Lomano Bramble makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Morris Priestley. Morris Priestley knocks in a cross ball towards Edward Lisbie. Edward Lisbie rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Stephen Mckinlay reads it well. He makes it look easy!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

West Bromwich Albion

Norwich City
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
6
5
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.1%
44.9%
Play Area
25.8%
46.1%
28.1%

Scorers
Anthony Palmer 54
Chris Hackworth 61
Edward Lisbie 35
Jermaine Harley 78

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Chris Hackworth of West Bromwich Albion

Match Ratings
1.Stephen Mckinlay (GK)
6
2.Carlton Pearce (DEF)
6
3.Colin Ferguson (DEF)
7
4.Glynn Wright (DEF)
7
5.Anthony Palmer (MID)goal scored
9
6.Eddie Pallister (MID)
7
7.Fabian N. Gregori (MID)
7
8.Tim Johnson (MID)
7
9.Chris Hackworth (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Julian Clemence (ATT)
7
11.Morris Shaw (ATT)
7
 
12.Fernando Cabrera (ATT)
0
13.Matt Thompson (MID)
0
14.Marc Higginbotham (DEF)
0

1.Eddie Bowyer (GK)
6
2.Nigel Goodwin (DEF)
6
3.Thierry Perry (DEF)
7
4.George Croft (DEF)
7
5.Peter Flintlock (DEF)
6
6.Morris Priestley (MID)
8
7.Dale Edwards (MID)yellow card
6
8.Trevor Lua-Lua (MID)
6
9.Lomano Bramble (MID)
6
10.Edward Lisbie (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Jermaine Harley (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Darren Cooper (ATT)
0
13.Matt Howells (MID)
6
14.Brian Bolton (ATT)
0