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 Middlesbrough. A crowd of 18,316 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
West Bromwich Albion are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
West Bromwich Albion are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and West Bromwich Albion get the match underway!
4.32
0-0Nicky Adams brings the ball forward. Nicky Adams threads the ball through to Jose Tavares but he's offside!
8.50
0-0Carmine Cesari knocks the ball to his team mate, Zbigniew Joswiak. Zbigniew Joswiak sees a break and surges forward. Zbigniew Joswiak knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.00
0-0Saul Musacco makes a probing pass to Daniel Costa. Daniel Costa makes a probing pass to Jose Tavares. Jose Tavares tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
16.40
Rafael Reyes knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Tavares. Jose Tavares goes all the way! Jose Tavares takes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
20.35
0-0Paul Gascoigne barges into Erno Stegar. Paul Gascoigne is warned by the referee! Erno Stegar stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.46
0-0Daniel Costa flicks the ball to his team mate, Mark Edusei. Mark Edusei knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Tavares. Jose Tavares takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Stephan Haller manages to gather it comfortably.
28.57
Paul Gascoigne makes a probing pass to Rafael Reyes. Rafael Reyes chips the ball to his team mate, Tarik Elhamdaoui. Tarik Elhamdaoui controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
30.25
Paul Gascoigne controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rafael Reyes. Rafael Reyes chips the ball to his team mate, Mark Edusei. Mark Edusei controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Stephan Haller manages to gather it comfortably.
32.14
John Evans knocks the ball forward to Vasco Hidalgo. Vasco Hidalgo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.00
Nicky Adams threads the ball through to Jose Tavares. Jose Tavares controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Stephan Haller.
36.08
Luiz Felipe Siviglia kicks a strong pass forward to Erno Stegar. Erno Stegar controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Joe Grondin easily smothers it!
38.55
Paul Gascoigne kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Reyes. Rafael Reyes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tarik Elhamdaoui. Tarik Elhamdaoui shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
40.32
0-1Daniel Costa kicks a strong pass forward to Mark Edusei. Mark Edusei whips in a cross ball towards Jose Tavares. Jose Tavares heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
Daniel Costa makes a probing pass to Tarik Elhamdaoui. Tarik Elhamdaoui knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Tavares. Jose Tavares is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Middlesbrough kick off the second half!
49.39
Nicky Adams controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tarik Elhamdaoui. Tarik Elhamdaoui knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.39
Ángel Escobar threads the ball through to Vasco Hidalgo. Vasco Hidalgo goes all the way! Vasco Hidalgo shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Joe Grondin manages to gather it comfortably.
53.15
Zbigniew Joswiak chips the ball to his team mate, Vasco Hidalgo. Vasco Hidalgo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sebastian Behrens. Sebastian Behrens shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
55.46
Rafael Reyes advances with the ball. Rafael Reyes lofts in a cross ball towards Tarik Elhamdaoui. Tarik Elhamdaoui directs the ball goalwards with his head. Stephan Haller easily picks it out of the air!
57.16
Daniel Costa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tarik Elhamdaoui. Tarik Elhamdaoui goes all the way! Tarik Elhamdaoui makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Stephan Haller!
59.42
Paul Gascoigne kicks a strong pass forward to Nicky Adams. Nicky Adams deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Tavares. Jose Tavares knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.14
Zbigniew Joswiak knocks the ball forward to Sebastian Behrens. Sebastian Behrens goes all the way! Sebastian Behrens cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
67.48
Zbigniew Joswiak chips the ball to his team mate, Vasco Hidalgo. Vasco Hidalgo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Behrens but the linesman indicates offside!
69.54
Zbigniew Dudek sees space and advances. Zbigniew Dudek sees a break and surges forward. Zbigniew Dudek knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carmine Cesari.
72.24
Carmine Cesari flicks the ball to his team mate, Ángel Escobar. Ángel Escobar deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Behrens. Sebastian Behrens passes the ball forward to Vasco Hidalgo. Vasco Hidalgo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Joe Grondin easily smothers it!
83.48
Zbigniew Joswiak makes a simple pass to Erno Stegar. Erno Stegar shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
89.01
John Evans chips the ball to his team mate, Erno Stegar. Erno Stegar knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.3%
44.7%
Play Area
25.5%
46.8%
27.7%
Scorers
| Jose Tavares 40 |