Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at The Hawthorns where West Bromwich Albion play host to Coventry City. A crowd of 8,398 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
West Bromwich Albion are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Coventry City appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Edworthy.
The pitch is in good condition.
West Bromwich Albion are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Coventry City appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Edworthy.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Coventry City get the match underway!
2.57
0-0Paul Stewart comes in with a late challenge on Vasco Semedo. Paul Stewart is shown the yellow card! Vasco Semedo runs off the knock.
8.09
0-0Ledley Mcgovern hits a low pass to Uwe Eilts. Uwe Eilts knocks in a cross ball towards Dario Lima. Dario Lima gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball comes off Nicholas Woodgate and the loose ball is cleared up field.
9.11
0-0Alfredo Rimondini flicks a high ball forward to Vasco Semedo who takes it down. Vasco Semedo darts forward. Vasco Semedo lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Izzet. Simon Izzet powers a header at goal but somehow Adolfo Gonzalez manages to keep it out.
10.52
Harry Power threads a neat ball through to Dario Lima. Dario Lima sees Don Mckinlay just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some good footwork from Don Mckinlay provides some space. He shoots at goal. Stan Scholes gets down and covers it.
12.54
1-0Alfredo Molowny runs straight at the opposition's defence. Alfredo Molowny knocks in a cross ball towards Dario Lima. Dario Lima whips the ball goalwards with his head. Dario Lima scores for West Bromwich Albion!!
16.45
1-0Ledley Mcgovern clumsily knocks into Vasco Semedo. Ledley Mcgovern is shown the yellow card! Vasco Semedo gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
18.07
Pier G. Colombo pushes up the pitch. Pier G. Colombo passes the ball forward to Ledley Mcgovern. Ledley Mcgovern sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Stan Scholes manages to keep it out.
20.40
Showing composure, Craig Newton plays the ball forward to Simon Izzet. Simon Izzet shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
24.16
Alfredo Rimondini catches Uwe Eilts on the ankles. Alfredo Rimondini is shown the yellow card! Uwe Eilts runs off the knock.
30.32
Daniel Verges sees Ledley Mcgovern in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ledley Mcgovern knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Stewart. Paul Stewart knocks in a cross ball towards Don Mckinlay. Don Mckinlay connects with a diving header. Magnificent save by Stan Scholes!
36.54
1-0Alfredo Rimondini arcs the ball upfield. Ledley Jacobs shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
38.18
Paul Stewart flicks a high pass forward. Uwe Eilts controls it well on his chest. Uwe Eilts whips in a cross ball towards Dario Lima. Dario Lima finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
42.31
Paul Stewart sees Don Mckinlay in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Don Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball towards Uwe Eilts. Uwe Eilts gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but he balloons it over the crossbar!
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. Coventry City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Coventry City players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with West Bromwich Albion kicking off!
47.38
Paul Stewart flicks a high pass forward. Dario Lima collects the pass. Dario Lima shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
49.55
Showing fabulous composure, Francisco Soler plays the ball forward to Ledley Mcgovern. Ledley Mcgovern threads a neat ball through to Paul Stewart. Paul Stewart tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
51.41
2-0Craig Newton flicks a high pass forward. Ledley Jacobs holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ledley Jacobs knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ledley Mcgovern.
57.06
2-0Ledley Mcgovern makes a probing pass to Paul Stewart. Paul Stewart makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dario Lima but he's offside!
60.54
Alfredo Molowny deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Harry Power. Harry Power makes a simple pass to Dario Lima. Dario Lima lofts in a cross ball towards Uwe Eilts. Uwe Eilts jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
61.07
Pier G. Colombo flicks a high pass forward. Don Mckinlay holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Don Mckinlay lofts in a cross ball towards Harry Power. Harry Power is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it rises well off target!
63.02
Alfredo Molowny flicks the ball to his team mate, Harry Power. Harry Power plays a one-two with Paul Stewart and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Harry Power provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Stan Scholes had no chance!! Goal for West Bromwich Albion!
67.52
With a delightful solo run, Paul Stewart stretches the opposition's defence. Paul Stewart deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Don Mckinlay but the linesman indicates offside!
71.29
3-0Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
72.12
Daniel Verges makes a simple pass to Alfredo Molowny. Alfredo Molowny flicks a high pass forward to Uwe Eilts who brings the ball under control. Uwe Eilts runs straight at the defence! Uwe Eilts takes a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
75.59
Paul Stewart passes the ball forward to Don Mckinlay. Don Mckinlay shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Stan Scholes manages to gather it.
77.47
Paul Stewart makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Don Mckinlay. Don Mckinlay sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Stan Scholes gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
87.58
Alfredo Rimondini makes a probing pass to Vasco Semedo. With fabulous imagination, Vasco Semedo laces a through ball forward to Ernesto Montero. Ernesto Montero knocks in a cross ball towards Vasco Semedo. Vasco Semedo knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Adolfo Gonzalez with no chance!! Goal for Coventry City!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
10
3
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
70.8%
29.2%
Play Area
18.1%
47.2%
34.7%
Scorers
| Dario Lima 13, 38 Harry Power 63 | Vasco Semedo 88 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Dario Lima of West Bromwich Albion |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Adolfo Gonzalez (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Francisco Soler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alfredo Molowny (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Daniel Verges (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Pier G. Colombo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Harry Power (MID) |  | 8 |
| 7. | Paul Stewart (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Ledley Mcgovern (MID) | | 6 |
| 9. | Dario Lima (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Don Mckinlay (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Uwe Eilts (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Jose Camacho (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Dave Southgate (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ian Campbell (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Stan Scholes (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Mario Van Vliet (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dean Bolton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alfredo Rimondini (DEF) | | 6 |
| 5. | Nicholas Woodgate (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Craig Newton (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Vasco Semedo (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Simon Izzet (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ledley Jacobs (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jason Taylor (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ernesto Montero (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Adrian Wainwright (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Stephen Hendry (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Glynn Cole (ATT) | 0 | |