Match Report


West Bromwich AlbionWest Bromwich Albion     Nottingham ForestNottingham Forest
Computer Player Computer Player Darryn Gent Darryn Gent
Chris WrightC. Wright56
G
1
G
57Stan WeaverS. Weaver
Stuart MarshallS. Marshall62
D
2
D
57Graeme ChristieG. Christie
Jason HurstJ. Hurst58
D
3
D
57Alan GrayA. Gray
Alan PearceA. Pearce57
D
4
D
55Don HendryD. Hendry
Tony KeaneT. Keane55
D
5
M
62Alejandro CroceA. Croce
Alexander KastendeuchA. Kastendeuch57
M
6
M
55Frederico RuizF. Ruiz
Jason BeattieJ. Beattie54
M
7
M
58Christian NocerinoC. Nocerino
Tim MacleanT. Maclean51
M
8
M
53Ben GalliB. Galli
Juri MyrtajJ. Myrtaj49
M
9
A
58Djibrill BaillyD. Bailly
Jon MossJ. Moss58
A
10
A
60Jacob ScholesJ. Scholes
Steve CraddockS. Craddock54
A
11
A
59Nick BloomerN. Bloomer

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at The Hawthorns where West Bromwich Albion play host to Nottingham Forest. A crowd of 8,702 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
West Bromwich Albion are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Nottingham Forest appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
Nottingham Forest get the match underway!
4.26
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
6.20
Tim Maclean deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steve Craddock. Steve Craddock kicks a strong pass forward to Jon Moss but the referee indicates it's offside!
8.23
Jason Beattie flicks the ball to his team mate, Steve Craddock. Steve Craddock knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.15
Ben Galli passes the ball forward to Jacob Scholes. Jacob Scholes shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Chris Wright.
12.18
Jason Beattie makes a simple pass to Jon Moss. Jon Moss knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.17
Tim Maclean brings the ball forward. Tim Maclean knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stan Weaver who gathers it comfortably.
28.09
Alan Gray hacks Steve Craddock from behind! The referee calls over Alan Gray and shows him a yellow card! Steve Craddock runs off the knock.
33.58
Frederico Ruiz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jacob Scholes. Jacob Scholes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
36.17
Jason Beattie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jon Moss. Jon Moss passes the ball forward but Steve Craddock is offside!
39.23
Tony Keane kicks a strong pass forward to Jason Beattie. Jason Beattie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steve Craddock. Steve Craddock goes all the way! Steve Craddock cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
44.16
Frederico Ruiz sees a break and surges forward. Frederico Ruiz whips in a cross ball towards Djibrill Bailly. Djibrill Bailly flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
West Bromwich Albion kick off!
47.48
Alejandro Croce makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nick Bloomer. Nick Bloomer knocks the ball forward to Jacob Scholes but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
51.20
Frederico Ruiz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Djibrill Bailly. Djibrill Bailly knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stuart Marshall.
59.24
Christian Nocerino passes the ball forward to Djibrill Bailly. Djibrill Bailly shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
65.37
Frederico Ruiz sees a break and surges forward. Frederico Ruiz lofts in a cross ball towards Djibrill Bailly. Djibrill Bailly heads the ball goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
72.16
Alan Gray threads the ball through to Frederico Ruiz. Frederico Ruiz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jacob Scholes. Jacob Scholes knocks in a cross ball towards Nick Bloomer. Nick Bloomer directs the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
75.01
Alan Gray makes a simple pass to Frederico Ruiz. Frederico Ruiz takes it forward alone. Frederico Ruiz passes the ball forward to Djibrill Bailly. Djibrill Bailly shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! Chris Wright had no chance!! Goal for Nottingham Forest!
89.50
Jason Hurst deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jason Beattie. Jason Beattie flicks the ball to his team mate, Steve Craddock. Steve Craddock knocks in a cross ball towards Jon Moss. Jon Moss connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
Alan Pearce kicks a strong pass forward to Tim Maclean. Tim Maclean kicks a strong pass forward to Jon Moss. Jon Moss shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Frederico Ruiz of Nottingham Forest
Match Statistics
 

West Bromwich Albion

Nottingham Forest
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
0
3
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.2%
46.8%
Play Area
24.7%
48.1%
27.3%

Scorers
Djibrill Bailly 65, 75