Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at The Hawthorns where West Bromwich Albion play host to West Ham United. A crowd of 19,162 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
West Bromwich Albion are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while West Ham United appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
West Bromwich Albion are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while West Ham United appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with West Bromwich Albion kicking off!
4.05
0-0Billy Naysmith kicks a strong pass forward to Malcolm Keegan. Malcolm Keegan passes the ball forward to Arco Van Basten. Arco Van Basten shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
8.06
0-0Simon Gray makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Bridges. Billy Bridges knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Billy Naysmith.
12.23
0-1Neil Power knocks the ball forward to Kyle Videira. Kyle Videira sees a break and surges forward. Kyle Videira whips in a cross ball towards Pablo Garrido. Pablo Garrido connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Edward Dryden has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
15.52
Ledley Grantt makes a probing pass to Steffen Seeler. Steffen Seeler goes all the way! Steffen Seeler makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
28.20
Neil Power sees space and advances. Neil Power advances with the ball. Neil Power shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
30.35
Robbie Christie chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Bridges. Billy Bridges deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pablo Garrido. Pablo Garrido rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
36.05
0-2Arco Van Basten clumsily knocks into Warren Higginbotham. Arco Van Basten is given a warning by the referee! Warren Higginbotham runs off the knock.
39.40
Billy Naysmith controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Godber. David Godber passes the ball forward to Arco Van Basten. Arco Van Basten makes a simple pass to Steffen Seeler. Steffen Seeler rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
44.43
0-2David Godber comes in with a late challenge on Kyle Videira. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kyle Videira hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
West Ham United kick off and get the second half underway!
48.17
0-2Stephen Sterjovski makes a probing pass to Robbie Christie. Robbie Christie advances with the ball. Robbie Christie lofts in a cross ball towards Pablo Garrido. Pablo Garrido is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Edward Dryden easily picks it out of the air!
49.15
Ledley Grantt decides to run forward with the ball. Ledley Grantt goes all the way! Ledley Grantt takes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
53.15
Martin Graffiedi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Malcolm Keegan. Malcolm Keegan decides to run forward with the ball. Malcolm Keegan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
57.52
Kyle Videira makes a simple pass to Pablo Garrido. Pablo Garrido shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
59.48
Simon Gray takes it forward alone. Simon Gray knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.03
Kyle Videira makes a simple pass to Billy Bridges. Billy Bridges knocks in a cross ball towards Pablo Garrido. Pablo Garrido connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Edward Dryden has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
72.18
0-3Aaron Maclean knocks the ball forward to Malcolm Keegan. Malcolm Keegan surges forward with the ball. Malcolm Keegan kicks a strong pass forward to Ben Neville but the referee indicates it's offside!
78.56
Billy Naysmith knocks the ball forward to Ledley Grantt. Ledley Grantt chips the ball to his team mate, Arco Van Basten. Arco Van Basten controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Albert Flores.
79.07
Simon Gray kicks a strong pass forward to Pablo Garrido. Pablo Garrido knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Warren Swift.
84.18
Billy Naysmith comes in with a late challenge on Billy Bridges. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Billy Bridges runs off the knock.
85.09
0-3Malcolm Keegan catches Warren Higginbotham on the ankles. The referee calls over Malcolm Keegan and warns him to calm down! Warren Higginbotham grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
Aaron Maclean controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ledley Grantt. Ledley Grantt passes the ball forward to Ben Neville. Ben Neville controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
4
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
27.4%
48.8%
23.8%
Scorers
| Pablo Garrido 12, 30, 69 |