Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at The Hawthorns where West Bromwich Albion play host to Hull City. A crowd of 9,320 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
West Bromwich Albion are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Hull City appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Weir.


0.00
West Bromwich Albion start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.52
Isaiah Goodwin comes in with a late challenge on Dale Greaves. Isaiah Goodwin is shown the yellow card! Dale Greaves hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.44
Matthew Minto flicks a high pass forward. Gabriele Bazzani collects the pass. Gabriele Bazzani makes a probing pass to Emile Monk. Emile Monk knocks in a cross ball towards Spencer Eustace. Spencer Eustace makes a convincing header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Spencer Eustace!
14.10
Gabriele Bazzani knocks the ball forward to Duarte Quaresma. Duarte Quaresma whips in a cross ball towards Spencer Eustace. Spencer Eustace fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
15.27
Dale Greaves flicks a high pass forward. Emile Monk collects the pass. Emile Monk whips in a cross ball towards Bill Southgate. With a superhuman jump, Bill Southgate connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
18.55
Isaiah Goodwin brings the ball forward. Isaiah Goodwin runs straight at the defence! Some world-class footwork from Isaiah Goodwin provides some space. He shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
21.10
Isaiah Goodwin makes a probing pass to Evans Grossi. Evans Grossi lofts in a cross ball towards Matthew Mccann. Matthew Mccann makes a convincing header but Spencer Merson is on top of it.
24.34
Ian Keane makes a simple pass to Gabriele Bazzani. Gabriele Bazzani flicks a high pass forward. Duarte Quaresma collects the pass. Duarte Quaresma knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carl Barmby who gathers it comfortably.
26.52
Ivan Cadamarteri barges into Noel Gallagher. Ivan Cadamarteri is given a warning by the referee! Noel Gallagher runs off the knock.
28.10
Lennart Basler catches Ian Keane on the ankles. The referee calls over Lennart Basler and shows him a yellow card! Ian Keane stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.57
Gabriele Bazzani flicks a high ball forward to Duarte Quaresma who takes it down. Duarte Quaresma knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stephen Ferguson.
38.50
Noel Gallagher flicks the ball to his team mate, Matthew Mccann. Matthew Mccann makes a defence splitting pass to Lennart Basler. Lennart Basler side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
40.40
Stephen Ferguson comes in with a high challenge, catching Spencer Eustace with his studs. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Spencer Eustace gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
44.46
Spencer Eustace barges into Matthew Mccann. The referee calls over Spencer Eustace and shows him a yellow card! Matthew Mccann runs off the knock.
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. Hull City also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Hull City kick off!
47.49
Noel Gallagher knocks the ball forward to Lennart Basler. Lennart Basler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
49.46
Duarte Quaresma hacks Matthew Mccann from behind! Duarte Quaresma is given a warning by the referee! Matthew Mccann carries on, but is struggling a bit.
54.12
Noel Gallagher flicks a high pass forward. Lennart Basler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lennart Basler tries a spectacular long range effort but Spencer Merson reads it well. Fabulous stop!
60.02
West Bromwich Albion have made 2 substitutions with Ashley Riggott replacing Evans Grossi and Steve Youds replacing Lennart Basler .Hull City have made a substitution with Dennis Granville replacing Bill Southgate .
61.10
Gabriele Bazzani knocks the ball to his team mate, Spencer Eustace. Spencer Eustace lofts in a cross ball towards Emile Monk. Emile Monk fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Carl Barmby manages to gather it effortlessly.
63.46
Gabriele Bazzani deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dennis Granville. Dennis Granville knocks in a cross ball towards Spencer Eustace. Spencer Eustace outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Carl Barmby manages to gather it easily.
69.20
Gabriele Bazzani flicks a high pass forward. Duarte Quaresma holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Duarte Quaresma knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.26
Noel Gallagher barges into Gabriele Bazzani. The referee calls over Noel Gallagher and shows him a yellow card! Gabriele Bazzani runs off the knock.
77.39
West Bromwich Albion appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation. Hull City have made 2 substitutions with Paul Sanchez replacing Ian Keane and Ross Platt replacing Dale Greaves .
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
3
Yellow Cards
3
1
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
52.2%
47.8%
Play Area
25.4%
52.2%
22.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Spencer Eustace of Hull City

Match Ratings
1.Carl Barmby (GK)
6
2.David Faria (DEF)
6
3.Vinicio E. Pirri (DEF)
6
4.Stephen Ferguson (DEF)red card
3
5.Danny Anderton (DEF)
6
6.Fredrik Fowler (MID)
6
7.Noel Gallagher (MID)yellow card
6
8.Isaiah Goodwin (MID)yellow card
6
9.Lennart Basler (ATT)yellow card
5
10.Evans Grossi (ATT)
6
11.Matthew Mccann (ATT)
6
 
12.Mike Brown (GK)
0
13.Ashley Riggott (GK)
6
14.Steve Youds (MID)
6

1.Spencer Merson (GK)
6
2.Jermaine Le Saux (DEF)
6
3.Ian Keane (DEF)
6
4.Ivan Cadamarteri (DEF)
5
5.Matthew Minto (DEF)
6
6.Dale Greaves (MID)
6
7.Gabriele Bazzani (MID)
7
8.Emile Monk (ATT)
7
9.Duarte Quaresma (ATT)
6
10.Spencer Eustace (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
11.Bill Southgate (ATT)
6
 
12.Paul Sanchez (GK)
6
13.Ross Platt (ATT)
6
14.Dennis Granville (MID)
6