Match Report


West Bromwich AlbionWest Bromwich Albion     Leeds UnitedLeeds United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Carl BarmbyC. Barmby76
G
1
G
60Paul DrakeP. Drake
David FariaD. Faria53
D
2
D
67Daniele JobsonD. Jobson
Robbie MoncurR. Moncur53
D
3
D
65Dion CarrickD. Carrick
Vinicio E. PirriV. Pirri48
D
4
D
59Chris UnsworthC. Unsworth
Stephen FergusonS. Ferguson46
D
5
D
56Gavin WainwrightG. Wainwright
Fredrik FowlerF. Fowler72
M
captain6
M
72Danny SouthgateD. Southgate
Noel GallagherN. Gallagher67
M
7captain
M
61Damien SimonsenD. Simonsen
Isaiah GoodwinI. Goodwin60
M
8
M
58Craig JohnstoneC. Johnstone
Lennart BaslerL. Basler65
A
9
M
51Sebastiao RegoS. Rego
Evans GrossiE. Grossi63
A
10
A
75Dave EtheringtonD. Etherington
Matthew MccannM. Mccann61
A
11
A
71Norman HughesN. Hughes
 
Mike BrownM. Brown67
G
12
A
66Paolo Lua-LuaP. Lua-Lua
Ashley RiggottA. Riggott65
G
13
D
51Francis KingF. King
Steve YoudsS. Youds60
M
14
M
48Arthur ParkerA. Parker

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at The Hawthorns where West Bromwich Albion play host to Leeds United. A crowd of 7,823 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
West Bromwich Albion are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Ugo Maddison.


0.00
Leeds United start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.14
Vinicio E. Pirri plays the ball forward to Isaiah Goodwin. Isaiah Goodwin makes a simple pass to Evans Grossi. Evans Grossi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Daniele Jobson.
10.22
Craig Johnstone kicks a strong pass forward to Norman Hughes. Norman Hughes tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Carl Barmby comfortably smothers it!
12.12
Matthew Mccann catches Chris Unsworth on the ankles. The referee brings Matthew Mccann to one side and gives him a warning! Chris Unsworth runs off the knock.
14.49
Chris Unsworth sees Danny Southgate in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Danny Southgate flicks the ball to his team mate, Norman Hughes. Norman Hughes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
15.36
Noel Gallagher threads the ball through to Evans Grossi. Evans Grossi shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
20.28
Noel Gallagher takes it forward alone. Noel Gallagher tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Paul Drake manages to keep it out.
21.03
Craig Johnstone makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Norman Hughes. Norman Hughes knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Dave Etherington is offside!
24.34
Vinicio E. Pirri controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Isaiah Goodwin. Isaiah Goodwin knocks the ball to his team mate, Evans Grossi. Evans Grossi finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
27.43
Sebastiao Rego kicks a strong pass forward to Norman Hughes. Norman Hughes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
30.36
Norman Hughes comes in with a late challenge on David Faria. Norman Hughes is shown the yellow card! David Faria runs off the knock.
32.58
Evans Grossi clumsily knocks into Dion Carrick. The referee brings Evans Grossi to one side and gives him a warning! Dion Carrick hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.56
Fredrik Fowler makes a probing pass to Lennart Basler. Lennart Basler knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Evans Grossi is offside!
39.58
Noel Gallagher runs straight at the opposition's defence. Noel Gallagher controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Paul Drake.
42.08
Danny Southgate deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Norman Hughes. Norman Hughes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
44.08
Isaiah Goodwin flicks the ball to his team mate, Matthew Mccann. Matthew Mccann advances inside the box! Matthew Mccann makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. West Bromwich Albion appear unchanged since the first half. Leeds United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
West Bromwich Albion start the second half!
48.35
Danny Southgate knocks the ball to his team mate, Dave Etherington. Dave Etherington shoots from long range but Carl Barmby reads it well. Great keeping!
49.21
Damien Simonsen flicks a high pass forward. Dave Etherington holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dave Etherington finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
60.29
West Bromwich Albion have made 3 substitutions with Ashley Riggott replacing Evans Grossi, Mike Brown replacing Matthew Mccann and Steve Youds replacing Lennart Basler .Leeds United have made a substitution with Paolo Lua-Lua replacing Gavin Wainwright .
65.19
Damien Simonsen sees Norman Hughes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Norman Hughes shoots from 25 yards. Carl Barmby gets down and covers it.
66.53
Isaiah Goodwin threads the ball through to Steve Youds. Steve Youds makes a probing pass to Mike Brown but he's offside!
69.50
Robbie Moncur comes in with a late challenge on Dave Etherington. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dave Etherington stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.28
Noel Gallagher makes a simple pass to Ashley Riggott. Ashley Riggott plays a sublime one-two with Steve Youds and races in on goal... Ashley Riggott cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
75.42
Daniele Jobson flicks a high pass forward. Damien Simonsen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Damien Simonsen makes a simple pass to Dave Etherington. Dave Etherington knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Robbie Moncur.
77.27
West Bromwich Albion appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
77.27
Damien Simonsen threads a neat ball through to Dave Etherington. Dave Etherington shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
78.02
Damien Simonsen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Norman Hughes. Norman Hughes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carl Barmby who gathers it comfortably.
85.21
Damien Simonsen knocks the ball to his team mate, Dave Etherington. Dave Etherington lofts in a cross ball towards Norman Hughes. Norman Hughes knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

West Bromwich Albion

Leeds United
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.6%
51.4%
Play Area
30.6%
45.8%
23.6%

Scorers
Norman Hughes 27

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Noel Gallagher of West Bromwich Albion

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

1.Paul Drake (GK)
7
2.Daniele Jobson (DEF)
6
3.Dion Carrick (DEF)
6
4.Chris Unsworth (DEF)
6
5.Gavin Wainwright (DEF)
6
6.Danny Southgate (MID)
7
7.Damien Simonsen (MID)
8
8.Craig Johnstone (MID)
7
9.Sebastiao Rego (MID)
7
10.Dave Etherington (ATT)
6
11.Norman Hughes (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
9
 
12.Paolo Lua-Lua (ATT)
6
13.Francis King (DEF)
0
14.Arthur Parker (MID)
0