Match Report


West Bromwich AlbionWest Bromwich Albion     Bristol RoversBristol Rovers
Alex HutchingsAlex Hutchings Sandra Hurley Sandra Hurley
Adolfo GonzalezA. Gonzalez65
G
1captain
G
53Nico NahrstedtN. Nahrstedt
Francisco SolerF. Soler66
D
2
D
53Jean-Guy AbbasJ. Abbas
Pier G. PiacentiniP. Piacentini67
D
3
D
53Carl PattersonC. Patterson
Alfredo MolownyA. Molowny67
D
4
D
44Abel AntunesA. Antunes
Pier G. ColomboP. Colombo69
D
5
D
41Gavin DickovG. Dickov
Harry PowerH. Power67
M
6
M
63Sékou Irié Bi SéhiS. Irié Bi Séhi
Paul StewartP. Stewart68
M
captain7
M
60Antonio ReyA. Rey
Carlos SuarezC. Suarez70
M
8
M
56Barket BattlesB. Battles
Colin HendryC. Hendry72
A
9
M
53Richard HitchcockR. Hitchcock
Ian CampbellI. Campbell69
A
10
A
63Simón RomeroS. Romero
Uwe EiltsU. Eilts70
A
11
A
61Pontus PartinP. Partin
 
Jose CamachoJ. Camacho67
D
12
A
55Neil MintoN. Minto
Dario LimaD. Lima67
A
13
M
47Yyvind BratsethY. Bratseth
Don MckinlayD. Mckinlay66
A
14
M
44Alfred CandelaA. Candela

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at The Hawthorns where West Bromwich Albion play host to Bristol Rovers. A crowd of 8,927 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
West Bromwich Albion are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Dave Clemence.


0.00
The whistle blows and Bristol Rovers kick off!
4.43
Barket Battles hacks Carlos Suarez from behind! The referee calls over Barket Battles and shows him a yellow card! Carlos Suarez runs off the knock.
8.41
Jean-Guy Abbas knocks the ball to his team mate, Simón Romero. Simón Romero knocks the ball to his team mate, Barket Battles. Barket Battles knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pier G. Piacentini.
10.24
Richard Hitchcock knocks the ball forward to Simón Romero. Simón Romero knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carlos Suarez.
16.59
Antonio Rey catches Paul Stewart on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Paul Stewart hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.56
Alfredo Molowny flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Suarez. Carlos Suarez flicks the ball to his team mate, Uwe Eilts. Uwe Eilts skips past Carl Patterson! Uwe Eilts strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Nico Nahrstedt is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
34.20
Carl Patterson chips the ball to his team mate, Simón Romero. Simón Romero knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adolfo Gonzalez who gathers it comfortably.
36.38
Alfredo Molowny flicks a high pass forward. Pier G. Piacentini collects the pass. Pier G. Piacentini flicks a high ball forward to Colin Hendry who gracefully takes it down. Colin Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Ian Campbell. Ian Campbell flicks the ball with his head but Nico Nahrstedt is on top of it.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. West Bromwich Albion have changed their lineup with Jose Camacho replacing Pier G. Colombo. Bristol Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. The Bristol Rovers players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
West Bromwich Albion kick off the second half!
47.11
Barket Battles threads a neat ball through to Sékou Irié Bi Séhi. Sékou Irié Bi Séhi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
48.51
Richard Hitchcock deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simón Romero. Simón Romero whips in a cross ball towards Pontus Partin. Pontus Partin jumps high and flicks the ball with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
49.35
Paul Stewart deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ian Campbell. Ian Campbell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.54
Pier G. Piacentini flicks a high ball forward to Uwe Eilts who takes it down. Uwe Eilts lofts in a cross ball towards Harry Power. Harry Power knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
54.32
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
55.17
Pier G. Piacentini flicks the ball to his team mate, Harry Power. Harry Power threads the ball through to Uwe Eilts. Uwe Eilts whips in a cross ball towards Ian Campbell. Ian Campbell flicks the ball with his head. Nico Nahrstedt manages to gather it effortlessly.
59.05
Jean-Guy Abbas brings the ball forward. Jean-Guy Abbas sees Richard Hitchcock in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Richard Hitchcock controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
60.49
West Bromwich Albion have made a substitution with Don Mckinlay replacing Uwe Eilts .
61.51
Harry Power makes a simple pass to Don Mckinlay. Don Mckinlay whips in a cross ball towards Ian Campbell. Ian Campbell knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Ian Campbell scores for West Bromwich Albion!!
67.13
Antonio Rey takes it forward alone. Antonio Rey shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
71.22
Alfredo Molowny surges forward with the ball. Alfredo Molowny flicks a high pass forward. Ian Campbell controls it well on his chest. Ian Campbell tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
73.59
Seeing a gap ahead, Carlos Suarez plays the ball forward to Ian Campbell. Ian Campbell puts a great ball through. Colin Hendry runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
79.33
Harry Power flicks a high pass forward. Ian Campbell controls it well on his chest. Ian Campbell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nico Nahrstedt who gathers it comfortably.
83.52
Carl Patterson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Hitchcock. Richard Hitchcock flicks a high pass forward. Simón Romero collects the pass. Simón Romero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.19
Barket Battles advances with the ball. Barket Battles knocks in a cross ball towards Pontus Partin. Pontus Partin connects with a diving header. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Bristol Rovers are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
87.55
Pier G. Piacentini runs forward with the ball. Pier G. Piacentini threads the ball through to Ian Campbell. Ian Campbell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Abel Antunes.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

West Bromwich Albion

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

Possession
54.5%
45.5%
Play Area
29.9%
41.6%
28.6%

Scorers
Uwe Eilts 28
Ian Campbell 62

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Uwe Eilts of West Bromwich Albion

Match Ratings
1.Adolfo Gonzalez (GK)
6
2.Francisco Soler (DEF)
6
3.Pier G. Piacentini (DEF)
7
4.Alfredo Molowny (DEF)
8
5.Pier G. Colombo (DEF)
6
6.Harry Power (MID)
7
7.Paul Stewart (MID)
6
8.Carlos Suarez (MID)
7
9.Colin Hendry (ATT)
6
10.Ian Campbell (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Uwe Eilts (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Jose Camacho (DEF)
6
13.Dario Lima (ATT)
0
14.Don Mckinlay (ATT)
7

1.Nico Nahrstedt (GK)
7
2.Jean-Guy Abbas (DEF)
6
3.Carl Patterson (DEF)
7
4.Abel Antunes (DEF)
6
5.Gavin Dickov (DEF)
6
6.Sékou Irié Bi Séhi (MID)
6
7.Antonio Rey (MID)yellow card
5
8.Barket Battles (MID)yellow card
6
9.Richard Hitchcock (MID)
7
10.Simón Romero (ATT)
6
11.Pontus Partin (ATT)
6
 
12.Neil Minto (ATT)
0
13.Yyvind Bratseth (MID)
0
14.Alfred Candela (MID)
0