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 Birmingham City. A crowd of 9,092 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
West Bromwich Albion are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Birmingham City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
West Bromwich Albion are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Birmingham City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Birmingham City start the match!
3.34
0-0Jon Brolin catches Orlando Diallo on the ankles. The referee calls over Jon Brolin and warns him to calm down! Orlando Diallo runs off the knock.
4.10
0-0Titus Forbes advances with the ball. Titus Forbes flicks the ball to his team mate, Alan Coppinger. Alan Coppinger knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stuart Marshall.
12.23
Stuart Marshall threads the ball through to Jon Brolin. Jon Brolin knocks the ball forward to Élie Zahui. Élie Zahui knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sol Cole.
15.14
0-0Jose Luis Williams makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Élie Zahui. Élie Zahui shoots from 20 yards. Michael Summerbell easily smothers it.
16.39
Lourenço Costa sees space and advances. Lourenço Costa plays a perfect one-two with Lucas Gabriel Serginho and rushes in on goal... Lourenço Costa makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Michael Summerbell!
18.38
0-0Lourenço Costa knocks the ball forward to Élie Zahui. Élie Zahui sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
20.27
0-0Orlando Diallo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gerald Ribeiro. Gerald Ribeiro kicks a strong pass forward to Alan Coppinger but the referee indicates it's offside!
21.11
Nicholas James catches Jose Javier Fuentes on the ankles. Nicholas James is warned by the referee! Jose Javier Fuentes stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.09
Orlando Diallo knocks the ball to his team mate, Ihor Sakhnevych. Ihor Sakhnevych plays a perfect one-two with Alan Coppinger and rushes in on goal... Ihor Sakhnevych tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Yurtcan Kayis easily smothers it!
24.55
0-1Richard Moss knocks the ball to his team mate, Ihor Sakhnevych. Ihor Sakhnevych plays a perfect one-two with Gerald Ribeiro and rushes in on goal... Ihor Sakhnevych makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
27.36
Orlando Diallo knocks the ball forward to Gerald Ribeiro. Gerald Ribeiro plays a perfect one-two with Ihor Sakhnevych and rushes in on goal... Gerald Ribeiro shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
30.48
Lourenço Costa threads the ball through to Élie Zahui. Élie Zahui shoots from distance but it is miles over!
33.46
Clyde Wood makes a beautiful solo run. Clyde Wood brings the ball forward. Clyde Wood chips the ball to his team mate, Lucas Gabriel Serginho. Lucas Gabriel Serginho cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Michael Summerbell manages to gather it comfortably.
36.08
Orlando Diallo passes the ball forward to Gerald Ribeiro. Gerald Ribeiro finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Yurtcan Kayis easily smothers it!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
West Bromwich Albion start the second half!
49.11
Jon Brolin clumsily knocks into Paul James. Jon Brolin is given another warning by the referee! Paul James stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.03
Jason Hurst makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lourenço Costa. Lourenço Costa surges forward with the ball. Lourenço Costa lofts in a cross ball towards Élie Zahui. Élie Zahui directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Michael Summerbell had no chance!! Goal for West Bromwich Albion!
55.11
Richard Moss knocks the ball to his team mate, Ihor Sakhnevych. Ihor Sakhnevych chips the ball to his team mate, Gerald Ribeiro. Gerald Ribeiro takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gerald Ribeiro!
60.07
Jon Brolin sees a break and surges forward. Jon Brolin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicholas James but the linesman indicates offside!
65.20
Alexander Kastendeuch advances with the ball. Alexander Kastendeuch knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Michael Summerbell who gathers it comfortably.
66.11
Jody Marshall makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Orlando Diallo. Orlando Diallo chips the ball to his team mate, Alan Coppinger. Alan Coppinger finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
67.25
1-3Birmingham City are easily keeping West Bromwich Albion at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
69.45
Orlando Diallo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ihor Sakhnevych. Ihor Sakhnevych plays a perfect one-two with Alan Coppinger and rushes in on goal... Ihor Sakhnevych takes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
72.43
1-3Stuart Marshall catches Alan Coppinger on the ankles. Stuart Marshall is shown the yellow card! Alan Coppinger carries on, but is struggling a bit.
73.45
Paul James makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gerald Ribeiro. Gerald Ribeiro plays a perfect one-two with Alan Coppinger and rushes in on goal... Gerald Ribeiro cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
85.27
Stuart Marshall threads the ball through to Jon Brolin. Jon Brolin chips the ball to his team mate, Nicholas James. Nicholas James shoots from outside the area. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
Jose Luis Williams flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicholas James. Nicholas James knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Michael Summerbell who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
4
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
4
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
29.6%
43.7%
26.8%
Scorers
| Élie Zahui 51 Nicholas James 85 | Ihor Sakhnevych 25 Gerald Ribeiro 27, 55, 73 |