Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at The Hawthorns where West Bromwich Albion play host to Charlton Athletic. A crowd of 9,654 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
West Bromwich Albion are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Charlton Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kemal Banks.
The pitch is in poor condition.
West Bromwich Albion are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Charlton Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kemal Banks.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and West Bromwich Albion get the match underway!
2.14
0-0Jose Camacho catches Roberto Castro on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Roberto Castro stretches but gets up unharmed.
4.26
0-0Nicky Lua-Lua sees a break and surges forward. Nicky Lua-Lua flicks a high pass forward to Wes Dyer who brings the ball under control. Wes Dyer tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
8.45
0-0Stan Galli sees James Clegg in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. James Clegg knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Castro. Roberto Castro makes a deft header but somehow Daniel Verges happens to be in the right place to block it.
12.48
1-0Jose Camacho flicks a high pass forward. Ledley Mcgovern collects the pass. Ledley Mcgovern flicks a high pass forward. Dario Lima controls it well on his chest. Dario Lima whips in a cross ball towards Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry makes a convincing header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Stephen Unsworth with no chance!! Goal for West Bromwich Albion!
15.43
Carlton King sees space and advances. Carlton King flicks a high ball forward to James Clegg who takes it down. James Clegg knocks in a cross ball towards Terry Hughes. Terry Hughes directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
18.06
Daniele Walsh flicks the ball to his team mate, Terry Hughes. Terry Hughes hits a low pass to Claudio Caballero. Claudio Caballero shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
27.52
Ledley Mcgovern deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ian Campbell. Ian Campbell plays a scrappy one-two with Dario Lima and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Ian Campbell provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies wide!
28.57
Ledley Mcgovern hacks Carlton King from behind! The referee calls over Ledley Mcgovern and shows him a yellow card! Carlton King runs off the knock.
30.42
1-0Jose Camacho comes in with a late challenge on Terry Hughes. The referee calls over Jose Camacho and warns him to calm down! Terry Hughes grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
32.40
Jose Camacho deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dave Southgate. Dave Southgate hits a low pass to Ian Campbell. Ian Campbell lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Hendry. With a superhuman jump, Colin Hendry connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's a lousy effort!
36.51
1-0Roberto Castro knocks the ball forward to Wes Dyer. Wes Dyer shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. West Bromwich Albion appear unchanged since the first half. Charlton Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half. The Charlton Athletic players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Charlton Athletic get the second half underway!
47.30
Dave Southgate makes a probing pass to Dario Lima. Dario Lima runs straight at the defence! Dario Lima tries a spectacular strike but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
48.20
Daniel Verges clumsily knocks into Wes Dyer. The referee calls over Daniel Verges and shows him a yellow card! Wes Dyer runs off the knock.
49.58
Wes Dyer catches Francisco Soler on the ankles. Wes Dyer is shown the yellow card! Francisco Soler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.20
1-0Wes Dyer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roberto Castro. Roberto Castro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.43
1-0Ledley Mcgovern comes in with a late challenge on Roberto Castro. The referee calls over Ledley Mcgovern and warns him to calm down! Roberto Castro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.36
Pier G. Colombo flicks a high pass forward. Jose Camacho collects the pass. Jose Camacho takes it forward alone. Jose Camacho sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Stephen Unsworth.
57.37
Ledley Mcgovern barges into Roberto Castro. Ledley Mcgovern is warned by the referee again! Roberto Castro stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.21
Colin Hendry catches Daniele Walsh on the ankles. Colin Hendry is shown the yellow card! Daniele Walsh grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
61.28
With great vision, Carlos Suarez plays the ball forward to Ian Campbell. Ian Campbell whips in a cross ball towards Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies wide!
69.10
Carlos Suarez chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry whips in a cross ball towards Dario Lima. Dario Lima connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Dario Lima scores for West Bromwich Albion!!
75.56
Daniele Walsh gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Terry Hughes knocks in a cross ball towards Claudio Caballero. Claudio Caballero connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Adolfo Gonzalez manages to gather it.
77.55
2-0West Bromwich Albion have made a substitution with Don Mckinlay replacing Colin Hendry .
79.31
Daniele Walsh controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Claudio Caballero. Claudio Caballero takes it forward alone. Claudio Caballero controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Adolfo Gonzalez manages to gather it.
81.50
Carlton King clumsily knocks into Ledley Mcgovern. Carlton King is given a warning by the referee! Ledley Mcgovern stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.06
Terry Hughes hacks Francisco Soler from behind! The referee calls over Terry Hughes and shows him a yellow card! Francisco Soler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.28
James Clegg chips the ball to his team mate, Wes Dyer. Wes Dyer tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Adolfo Gonzalez manages to keep it out.
90.00
Carlos Suarez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ledley Mcgovern. Ledley Mcgovern knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Roberto Castro.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
7
3
Yellow Cards
4
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.3%
53.7%
Play Area
34.1%
39%
26.8%
Scorers
| Colin Hendry 12 Dario Lima 69 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Dario Lima of West Bromwich Albion |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Adolfo Gonzalez (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Francisco Soler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jose Camacho (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Daniel Verges (DEF) | | 6 |
| 5. | Pier G. Colombo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ledley Mcgovern (MID) | | 5 |
| 7. | Dave Southgate (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Carlos Suarez (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Colin Hendry (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Ian Campbell (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Dario Lima (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Ledley Peckham (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Paul Stewart (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Don Mckinlay (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Stephen Unsworth (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Daniele Walsh (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nicky Lua-Lua (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Carlton King (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Stan Galli (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Eugenio Guerrero (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Roberto Castro (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | James Clegg (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Wes Dyer (ATT) | | 6 |
| 10. | Terry Hughes (ATT) | | 5 |
| 11. | Claudio Caballero (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Alexei Nafti (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Davy Van Galen (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Simon Scowcroft (ATT) | 0 | |