Match Report


West Bromwich AlbionWest Bromwich Albion     Ipswich TownIpswich Town
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Stephen MckinlayS. Mckinlay42
G
1
G
54Ugo WalkerU. Walker
Jason JosephJ. Joseph54
D
captain2
D
66Ian WindassI. Windass
Carlton PearceC. Pearce52
D
3
D
55Simon TöpferS. Töpfer
Colin FergusonC. Ferguson50
D
4
D
54Robert BeresfordR. Beresford
Anthony PalmerA. Palmer72
M
5captain
M
61Martin MurrayM. Murray
Eddie PallisterE. Pallister63
M
6
M
60Eric MatthäusE. Matthäus
Fabian N. GregoriF. Gregori54
M
7
M
60Yacine MaddourY. Maddour
Tim JohnsonT. Johnson47
M
8
M
52Adam BowerA. Bower
Julian ClemenceJ. Clemence62
A
9
A
64Nicolas DuranN. Duran
Chris HackworthC. Hackworth61
A
10
A
50Duncan NichollsD. Nicholls
Morris ShawM. Shaw57
A
11
A
48Paul McgrealP. Mcgreal
 
Fernando CabreraF. Cabrera48
A
12
G
52Diaw ValtolinaD. Valtolina
Glynn WrightG. Wright47
D
13
D
51Teddy LjungbergT. Ljungberg
Matt ThompsonM. Thompson46
M
14
D
51Joe ArmstrongJ. Armstrong

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at The Hawthorns where West Bromwich Albion play host to Ipswich Town. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both West Bromwich Albion and Ipswich Town are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dean Barmby.


0.00
Ipswich Town kick off the first half!
2.56
Simon Töpfer kicks a strong pass forward to Yacine Maddour. Yacine Maddour makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Mcgreal. Paul Mcgreal lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Nicholls. Duncan Nicholls heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
6.16
Morris Shaw knocks the ball to his team mate, Chris Hackworth. Chris Hackworth whips in a cross ball towards Julian Clemence. Julian Clemence gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's a lousy effort!
8.32
Anthony Palmer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Morris Shaw. Morris Shaw whips in a cross ball towards Chris Hackworth. Chris Hackworth heads the ball goalwards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
9.20
Eric Matthäus deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Nicholls. Duncan Nicholls lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Duran. Nicolas Duran connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's drastically wayward!
10.23
Yacine Maddour threads a neat ball through to Nicolas Duran. Nicolas Duran whips in a cross ball towards Paul Mcgreal. Paul Mcgreal connects with a diving header but it is miles over!
14.24
Without breaking stride, Yacine Maddour plays the ball forward to Eric Matthäus. Eric Matthäus knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Duran. Nicolas Duran beats his man to it with a header. It's there!! Stephen Mckinlay has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
20.33
Eddie Pallister comes in with a late challenge on Simon Töpfer. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Simon Töpfer grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
21.06
Eric Matthäus flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Nicholls controls it well on his chest. Duncan Nicholls shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
24.32
Chris Hackworth makes a simple pass to Julian Clemence. Julian Clemence plays a scrappy one-two with Eddie Pallister and advances towards the goal... Julian Clemence shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
28.19
Morris Shaw barges into Adam Bower. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Adam Bower stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.23
Ian Windass knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Duran. Nicolas Duran advances inside the box! Nicolas Duran muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
39.55
Adam Bower flicks a high pass forward to Duncan Nicholls who brings the ball under control. Duncan Nicholls flicks a high ball forward to Paul Mcgreal who takes it down. Paul Mcgreal knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.34
Duncan Nicholls comes in with a late challenge on Chris Hackworth. Duncan Nicholls is warned by the referee! Chris Hackworth runs off the knock.
42.27
Julian Clemence controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Chris Hackworth. Chris Hackworth edges inside the box! Robert Beresford barges into Chris Hackworth. Penalty not given!!
44.31
Colin Ferguson takes it forward alone. Colin Ferguson finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
45.00
Fabian N. Gregori threads a neat ball through to Chris Hackworth. Chris Hackworth threads a neat ball through to Anthony Palmer. Some good footwork from Anthony Palmer provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. West Bromwich Albion appear unchanged since the first half. Ipswich Town have changed their lineup with Diaw Valtolina replacing Ian Windass.

45.00
West Bromwich Albion kick off and get the second half underway!
47.32
Carlton Pearce threads the ball through to Chris Hackworth. Chris Hackworth lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Clemence. Julian Clemence makes a deft header but it rises well off target!
48.52
Eddie Pallister makes a simple pass to Morris Shaw. Morris Shaw shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
51.18
Robert Beresford hits a low pass to Diaw Valtolina. Diaw Valtolina kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Murray. Martin Murray finds some space and shoots from distance. Stephen Mckinlay effortlessly gets down and covers it.
54.56
Colin Ferguson changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Colin Ferguson kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Clemence but the referee indicates it's offside!
55.40
Tim Johnson threads the ball through to Morris Shaw. Morris Shaw makes a probing pass to Chris Hackworth but he's offside!
65.45
Simon Töpfer flicks a high pass forward. Yacine Maddour collects the pass. Yacine Maddour decides to run forward with the ball. Yacine Maddour knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jason Joseph.
66.04
Jason Joseph flicks a high pass forward. Fabian N. Gregori holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fabian N. Gregori controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anthony Palmer. Anthony Palmer tries a spectacular long range effort. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Anthony Palmer!
71.43
Fabian N. Gregori knocks the ball forward to Morris Shaw. Morris Shaw cuts inside the box! Morris Shaw shoots from just inside the box but somehow Ugo Walker manages to keep it out.
72.40
Martin Murray hits a low pass to Paul Mcgreal. Paul Mcgreal sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
77.49
West Bromwich Albion have made 3 substitutions with Fernando Cabrera replacing Julian Clemence, Glynn Wright replacing Fabian N. Gregori and Matt Thompson replacing Anthony Palmer .
79.05
Glynn Wright catches Diaw Valtolina on the ankles. Glynn Wright is given a warning by the referee! Diaw Valtolina runs off the knock.
83.16
Eric Matthäus passes the ball forward to Martin Murray. Martin Murray finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
85.41
Carlton Pearce threads a neat ball through to Matt Thompson. Matt Thompson threads a neat ball through to Morris Shaw. Morris Shaw shoots from distance but Ugo Walker is on top of it.
87.51
Seeing a gap ahead, Eddie Pallister plays the ball forward to Glynn Wright. Glynn Wright controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

West Bromwich Albion

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

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
21.2%
46.2%
32.5%

Scorers
Anthony Palmer 45, 66
Duncan Nicholls 3
Nicolas Duran 14, 32

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nicolas Duran of Ipswich Town

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

1.Ugo Walker (GK)
6
2.Ian Windass (DEF)
6
3.Simon Töpfer (DEF)
6
4.Robert Beresford (DEF)
6
5.Martin Murray (MID)
6
6.Eric Matthäus (MID)
7
7.Yacine Maddour (MID)
7
8.Adam Bower (MID)
6
9.Nicolas Duran (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Duncan Nicholls (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Paul Mcgreal (ATT)
6
 
12.Diaw Valtolina (GK)
6
13.Teddy Ljungberg (DEF)
0
14.Joe Armstrong (DEF)
0