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 Watford. A crowd of 9,458 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both West Bromwich Albion and Watford are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.


0.00
The whistle blows and Watford kick off!
3.34
Alberto Gower kicks a strong pass forward to Ronnie Huckerby. Ronnie Huckerby knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Chris Wright who gathers it comfortably.
10.46
Ivan Gerrard controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ronnie Huckerby. Ronnie Huckerby whips in a cross ball towards Jakob Palumbo. Jakob Palumbo directs the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
12.17
Juri Myrtaj barges into Del Whelan. Juri Myrtaj is warned by the referee! Del Whelan stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.25
Paul Holloway passes the ball forward to Ivan Gerrard. Ivan Gerrard makes a simple pass to Ronnie Huckerby. Ronnie Huckerby finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
22.42
Paul Holloway takes it forward alone. Paul Holloway brings the ball forward. Paul Holloway knocks the ball forward to Jakob Palumbo. Jakob Palumbo shoots from just inside the box. It's miles wide!
24.39
Tony Keane deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexander Kastendeuch. Alexander Kastendeuch decides to run forward with the ball. Alexander Kastendeuch knocks in a cross ball towards Jon Moss. Jon Moss directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Greg Sturridge!
33.53
Jason Hurst knocks the ball forward to Alexander Kastendeuch. Alexander Kastendeuch deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steve Craddock. Steve Craddock knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.38
Del Whelan flicks the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Huckerby. Ronnie Huckerby knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.55
Tim Maclean makes a probing pass to Jon Moss. Jon Moss goes all the way! Jon Moss makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Jon Moss scores for West Bromwich Albion!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
The whistle blows and West Bromwich Albion kick off!
47.40
Ivan Gerrard decides to run forward with the ball. Ivan Gerrard goes all the way! Ivan Gerrard shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Chris Wright!
51.33
Tony Keane passes the ball forward to Tim Maclean. Tim Maclean sees space and advances. Tim Maclean knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Greg Sturridge who gathers it comfortably.
53.54
Tony Keane knocks the ball forward to Tim Maclean. Tim Maclean kicks a strong pass forward to Jon Moss. Jon Moss shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
55.10
Tim Maclean makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jon Moss. Jon Moss knocks in a cross ball towards Steve Craddock. Steve Craddock powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
59.32
Jason Hurst advances with the ball. Jason Hurst flicks 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!
60.57
Tim Maclean passes the ball forward to Jon Moss. Jon Moss knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ronnie Granville.
63.06
Watford are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate West Bromwich Albion's defence.
67.00
Ivan Gerrard knocks the ball forward to Jakob Palumbo. Jakob Palumbo shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
69.42
Alexander Kastendeuch knocks the ball to his team mate, Jon Moss. Jon Moss plays a perfect one-two with Steve Craddock and rushes in on goal... Jon Moss shoots from just inside the box but it curls horrendously wide!
71.17
Jason Hurst makes a probing pass to Alexander Kastendeuch. Alexander Kastendeuch deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steve Craddock. Steve Craddock lofts in a cross ball towards Jon Moss. Jon Moss is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
73.07
Ivan Gerrard makes a simple pass to Ronnie Huckerby. Ronnie Huckerby knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jason Hurst.
78.44
Tim Maclean threads the ball through to Steve Craddock. Steve Craddock shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
81.54
Alan Pearce hacks Jakob Palumbo from behind! The referee calls over Alan Pearce and warns him to calm down! Jakob Palumbo gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
84.15
Paul Holloway deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alberto Gower. Alberto Gower sees a break and surges forward. Alberto Gower knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jason Hurst.
85.10
Del Whelan knocks the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Huckerby. Ronnie Huckerby knocks in a cross ball towards Jakob Palumbo. Jakob Palumbo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
89.34
Jason Beattie chips the ball to his team mate, Jon Moss. Jon Moss controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Jon Moss of West Bromwich Albion
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60%
40%
Play Area
28.9%
47.8%
23.3%