Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at The Hawthorns where West Bromwich Albion play host to Aston Villa. A crowd of 7,528 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
West Bromwich Albion are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Darren Keane.
The pitch is in good condition.
West Bromwich Albion are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Darren Keane.
0.00
0-0West Bromwich Albion kick off!
8.28
0-0Hugo Marques laces a through ball forward to Rodolfo Guerrero Lopez. With a delightful solo run, Rodolfo Guerrero Lopez stretches the opposition's defence. Rodolfo Guerrero Lopez plays a scrappy one-two with Jacob Jess and advances towards the goal... Rodolfo Guerrero Lopez rockets a shot on goal. Solid save from Carl Barmby.
10.30
1-0Robbie Moncur deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Isaiah Goodwin. Isaiah Goodwin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lennart Basler. Lennart Basler sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
14.41
1-0John Joachim makes a probing pass to Jacob Jess. Jacob Jess controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Aston Villa are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
15.34
1-0Noel Gallagher catches Kelvin Barmby on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kelvin Barmby stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.37
Fredrik Fowler passes the ball forward to Evans Grossi. Evans Grossi lofts in a cross ball towards Matthew Mccann. Matthew Mccann makes a convincing header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
28.48
Alistair Nicholls passes the ball forward to Jacob Jess. Jacob Jess cuts inside the box! Jacob Jess strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but is denied by Carl Barmby. Excellent save.
30.12
1-0Ugo Todd catches David Faria on the ankles. Ugo Todd is warned by the referee! David Faria hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. West Bromwich Albion appear unchanged since the first half. Aston Villa also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Aston Villa kick off and get the second half underway!
54.43
Kelvin Barmby knocks the ball to his team mate, Jacob Jess. Jacob Jess finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
60.21
1-0West Bromwich Albion have made 2 substitutions with Ashley Riggott replacing Evans Grossi and Steve Youds replacing Lennart Basler .
65.15
Stephen Ferguson threads the ball through to Isaiah Goodwin. Isaiah Goodwin sees space and advances. Isaiah Goodwin finds some space and shoots from distance. Ralph Marr gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
66.58
1-0Robbie Moncur flicks the ball to his team mate, Noel Gallagher. Noel Gallagher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ashley Riggott. Ashley Riggott knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Elliott.
67.48
Fredrik Fowler knocks the ball to his team mate, Matthew Mccann. Matthew Mccann shoots from long range. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
72.44
Fredrik Fowler makes a simple pass to Matthew Mccann. Matthew Mccann knocks in a cross ball towards Ashley Riggott. Ashley Riggott finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
79.21
1-0Fredrik Fowler decides to run forward with the ball. Fredrik Fowler hits a low pass to Ashley Riggott. Warren Copping clumsily knocks into Ashley Riggott. Ashley Riggott appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
81.31
Alistair Nicholls threads the ball through to Jacob Jess. Jacob Jess plays a one-two with Ugo Todd and advances towards the goal... Jacob Jess shoots from just inside the box. It's there!! Carl Barmby has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
84.00
David Faria knocks the ball to his team mate, Fredrik Fowler. Fredrik Fowler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matthew Mccann. Matthew Mccann lofts in a cross ball towards Steve Youds. Steve Youds powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.6%
44.4%
Play Area
25%
50%
25%
Scorers
| Lennart Basler 10 | Jacob Jess 81 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jacob Jess of Aston Villa |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Carl Barmby (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | David Faria (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Robbie Moncur (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Vinicio E. Pirri (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stephen Ferguson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Fredrik Fowler (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Noel Gallagher (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Isaiah Goodwin (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Lennart Basler (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Evans Grossi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Matthew Mccann (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Mike Brown (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ashley Riggott (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Steve Youds (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Ralph Marr (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Hugo Marques (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | David Elliott (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Robert Clegg (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Warren Copping (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rodolfo Guerrero Lopez (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Kelvin Barmby (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Alistair Nicholls (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | John Joachim (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jacob Jess (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Ugo Todd (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Martin Rufus (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Brian Cutler (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Michael Richards (MID) | 0 | |