Match Report


West Bromwich AlbionWest Bromwich Albion     Derby CountyDerby County
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Carl BarmbyC. Barmby76
G
1
G
66Bernardo BelliniB. Bellini
Robbie MoncurR. Moncur54
D
2captain
D
70Emile SmithE. Smith
David FariaD. Faria53
D
3
D
66Gary GreigG. Greig
Vinicio E. PirriV. Pirri51
D
4
D
65Kevin GeorgeK. George
Stephen FergusonS. Ferguson47
D
5
M
73Warren StampW. Stamp
Fredrik FowlerF. Fowler73
M
captain6
M
69Nigel WilsonN. Wilson
Noel GallagherN. Gallagher67
M
7
M
59Marvin BowyerM. Bowyer
Steve YoudsS. Youds61
M
8
M
55Bill DuberryB. Duberry
Lennart BaslerL. Basler66
A
9
A
60Darius GreeningD. Greening
Evans GrossiE. Grossi64
A
10
A
59Christopher KansC. Kans
Matthew MccannM. Mccann61
A
11
A
49William DeplaceW. Deplace
 
Mike BrownM. Brown67
G
12
D
64Wouter WesterveldW. Westerveld
Ashley RiggottA. Riggott66
G
13
D
58Kevin FentonK. Fenton
Isaiah GoodwinI. Goodwin60
M
14
M
54Noel ElliottN. Elliott

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at The Hawthorns where West Bromwich Albion play host to Derby County. A crowd of 8,614 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
West Bromwich Albion are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Derby County appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Duberry.


0.00
The first half starts with Derby County kicking off!
2.13
Stephen Ferguson flicks the ball to his team mate, Noel Gallagher. With great vision, Noel Gallagher plays the ball forward to Evans Grossi. Evans Grossi skips past Kevin George! Evans Grossi shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
6.53
Marvin Bowyer sees William Deplace in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. William Deplace shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
8.25
Seeing a gap ahead, Nigel Wilson plays the ball forward to William Deplace. William Deplace plays a scrappy one-two with Darius Greening and advances towards the goal... William Deplace makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
12.17
Nigel Wilson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Christopher Kans. Christopher Kans knocks in a cross ball towards Darius Greening. Darius Greening flicks the ball with his head but it flies just wide!
15.20
With imagination, Marvin Bowyer laces a weighted ball forward to Darius Greening. Darius Greening runs straight at the defence! Darius Greening side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
16.22
Steve Youds makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matthew Mccann. Matthew Mccann threads the ball through to Evans Grossi but he's offside!
21.37
Vinicio E. Pirri flicks a high pass forward. Fredrik Fowler collects the pass. Fredrik Fowler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matthew Mccann. Matthew Mccann deftly passes the ball to Lennart Basler, releasing him through on goal. Lennart Basler side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
26.36
Marvin Bowyer threads a neat ball through to Darius Greening. Darius Greening shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
27.05
Nigel Wilson picks a pass forward to William Deplace. William Deplace shoots from distance. Carl Barmby comfortably gets down and covers it.
30.58
Marvin Bowyer picks a pass forward to Darius Greening. Darius Greening shoots from long range but it flies wide!
32.21
Fredrik Fowler flicks the ball to his team mate, Matthew Mccann. Matthew Mccann kicks a strong pass forward to Lennart Basler but the referee indicates it's offside!
33.18
Steve Youds deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lennart Basler. Lennart Basler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bernardo Bellini who gathers it comfortably.
36.54
Marvin Bowyer kicks a strong pass forward to Christopher Kans. Christopher Kans rushes past Vinicio E. Pirri! Christopher Kans makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Carl Barmby is on top of his game. Nice save!
39.01
Fredrik Fowler hacks Bill Duberry from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Bill Duberry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.44
Fredrik Fowler makes a simple pass to Lennart Basler. Lennart Basler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gary Greig.
44.41
Warren Stamp barges into Steve Youds. Warren Stamp is shown the yellow card! Steve Youds stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and West Bromwich Albion get the second half underway!
48.46
Steve Youds hacks Warren Stamp from behind! The referee warns Steve Youds to calm down! Warren Stamp gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
48.46
Derby County are dictating the run of play here today.
51.34
Vinicio E. Pirri flicks a high pass forward. Steve Youds holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Steve Youds makes a simple pass to Matthew Mccann. Matthew Mccann shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
54.28
Fredrik Fowler makes a probing pass to Lennart Basler. Lennart Basler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.50
West Bromwich Albion have made 3 substitutions with Ashley Riggott replacing Evans Grossi, Mike Brown replacing Matthew Mccann and Isaiah Goodwin replacing Lennart Basler .
77.27
Marvin Bowyer takes it forward alone. Marvin Bowyer whips in a cross ball towards Christopher Kans. Christopher Kans makes a looping header on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
78.56
Kevin George knocks the ball to his team mate, Warren Stamp. Warren Stamp knocks the ball forward to Darius Greening. Darius Greening knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carl Barmby who gathers it comfortably.
79.46
Gary Greig darts forward. Gary Greig hits a low pass to Darius Greening. Darius Greening lofts in a cross ball towards Christopher Kans. Christopher Kans makes a convincing header. It's there!! Carl Barmby has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
83.22
Fredrik Fowler knocks the ball to his team mate, Mike Brown. Mike Brown knocks in a cross ball towards Isaiah Goodwin. Isaiah Goodwin jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Bernardo Bellini.
85.51
Fredrik Fowler flicks a high pass forward. Mike Brown holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mike Brown whips in a cross ball towards Ashley Riggott. With a superhuman jump, Ashley Riggott connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The shot is on target but blocked by Gary Greig. That should have been a goal!
90.00
David Faria kicks a strong pass forward to Noel Gallagher. With vision, Noel Gallagher plays the ball forward to Isaiah Goodwin. Isaiah Goodwin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

West Bromwich Albion

Derby County
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
2
6
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.8%
48.2%
Play Area
24.1%
48.2%
27.7%

Scorers
Christopher Kans 79

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Christopher Kans of Derby County

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

1.Bernardo Bellini (GK)
7
2.Emile Smith (DEF)
6
3.Gary Greig (DEF)
7
4.Kevin George (DEF)
6
5.Warren Stamp (MID)yellow card
5
6.Nigel Wilson (MID)
7
7.Marvin Bowyer (MID)
8
8.Bill Duberry (MID)
6
9.Darius Greening (ATT)
8
10.Christopher Kans (ATT)goal scored
9
11.William Deplace (ATT)
6
 
12.Wouter Westerveld (DEF)
0
13.Kevin Fenton (DEF)
0
14.Noel Elliott (MID)
0