Match Report
| West Bromwich Albion | West Bromwich Albion |  |  | Manchester City | Manchester City | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Joseph Ejiofor | Joseph Ejiofor | ||||||||||||||||||
| Edward Dryden | E. Dryden |  | 71 | G |  | 1 | | G | 74 |  | Simon Novak | S. Novak | |||||||||
| Warren Swift | W. Swift | | 70 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 74 | | Mervin Marr | M. Marr | |||||||||
| Martin Graffiedi | M. Graffiedi |  | 62 | D | | 3 | | D | 69 | | Brian Cole | B. Cole | |||||||||
| Billy Naysmith | B. Naysmith |  | 61 | D | | 4 | | D | 63 |  | Alexander Scheffler | A. Scheffler | |||||||||
| Aaron Maclean | A. Maclean | | 56 | D | | 5 | | M | 81 | | Aaron Makin | A. Makin | |||||||||
| Ledley Grantt | L. Grantt | | 61 | M | | 6 | | M | 54 | | Liam Ward | L. Ward | |||||||||
| Malcolm Keegan | M. Keegan | | 58 | M | | 7 | | M | 58 | | Jason Ince | J. Ince | |||||||||
| David Godber | D. Godber | | 57 | M | | 8 | | M | 73 | | Ross Perry | R. Perry | |||||||||
| Ben Neville | B. Neville | | 69 | A | | 9 | | A | 47 |  | Daniel Arveladze | D. Arveladze | |||||||||
| Arco Van Basten | A. Van Basten | | 66 | A | | 10 | | A | 80 |  | Mehamha Ferhaoui | M. Ferhaoui | |||||||||
| Steffen Seeler | S. Seeler | | 64 | A | | 11 | | A | 73 | | Gary Fortune | G. Fortune | |||||||||
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at The Hawthorns where West Bromwich Albion play host to Manchester City. A crowd of 17,124 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
West Bromwich Albion are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
West Bromwich Albion are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0West Bromwich Albion kick off and get the first half underway!
8.13
0-0Alexander Scheffler threads the ball through to Jason Ince. Jason Ince deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gary Fortune. Gary Fortune shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
10.13
0-0Mehamha Ferhaoui barges into Billy Naysmith. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Billy Naysmith carries on, but is struggling a bit.
12.04
Aaron Maclean flicks the ball to his team mate, David Godber. David Godber flicks the ball to his team mate, Arco Van Basten. Arco Van Basten goes all the way! Arco Van Basten tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
15.19
Malcolm Keegan catches Liam Ward on the ankles. Malcolm Keegan is given a warning by the referee! Liam Ward gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
16.41
Billy Naysmith passes the ball forward to David Godber. David Godber makes a probing pass to Steffen Seeler. Steffen Seeler sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
20.34
Aaron Maclean controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Malcolm Keegan. Malcolm Keegan threads the ball through to Ben Neville. Ben Neville knocks the ball to his team mate, Arco Van Basten. Arco Van Basten rockets a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
26.18
0-0Jason Ince sees space and advances. Jason Ince tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Edward Dryden!
27.48
Liam Ward barges into Billy Naysmith. Liam Ward is given a warning by the referee! Billy Naysmith is taking some rough treatment out there!
28.43
0-0Billy Naysmith controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ledley Grantt. Ledley Grantt makes a probing pass to Steffen Seeler. Steffen Seeler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.38
Ross Perry kicks a strong pass forward to Mehamha Ferhaoui. Mehamha Ferhaoui knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.44
0-0Malcolm Keegan hacks Liam Ward from behind! Malcolm Keegan is given another warning by the referee! Liam Ward stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.28
Liam Ward chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Fortune. Gary Fortune controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Edward Dryden!
38.50
Liam Ward makes a simple pass to Daniel Arveladze. Daniel Arveladze shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Edward Dryden.
40.56
0-0Warren Swift comes in with a late challenge on Gary Fortune. Warren Swift is shown the yellow card! Gary Fortune stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.06
Brian Cole makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Liam Ward. Liam Ward flicks the ball to his team mate, Mehamha Ferhaoui. Mehamha Ferhaoui knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Billy Naysmith.
45.00
0-1Alexander Scheffler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jason Ince. Jason Ince knocks the ball to his team mate, Mehamha Ferhaoui. Mehamha Ferhaoui knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Arveladze. Daniel Arveladze is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Manchester City kick off the second half!
47.32
Ross Perry passes the ball forward to Mehamha Ferhaoui. Mehamha Ferhaoui chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Arveladze. Daniel Arveladze tries a spectacular strike but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
48.32
Jason Ince hacks Ledley Grantt from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ledley Grantt carries on, but is struggling a bit.
53.38
0-1David Godber knocks the ball forward to Arco Van Basten. Arco Van Basten makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steffen Seeler but he's offside!
59.58
Aaron Maclean advances with the ball. Aaron Maclean passes the ball forward to Steffen Seeler. Steffen Seeler kicks a strong pass forward to Ben Neville but the referee indicates it's offside!
60.44
Ross Perry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Fortune. Gary Fortune shoots from distance. Edward Dryden easily smothers it.
65.17
Liam Ward controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gary Fortune. Gary Fortune lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Arveladze. Daniel Arveladze heads the ball goalwards. Edward Dryden manages to gather it comfortably.
66.04
David Godber deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ben Neville. Ben Neville knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.02
Jason Ince kicks a strong pass forward to Gary Fortune. Gary Fortune shoots from outside the area. Edward Dryden easily smothers it.
69.23
Jason Ince kicks a strong pass forward to Mehamha Ferhaoui. Mehamha Ferhaoui knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.46
Alexander Scheffler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Aaron Makin. Aaron Makin chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Fortune. Gary Fortune knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Billy Naysmith.
77.56
Aaron Makin kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Arveladze. Daniel Arveladze deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mehamha Ferhaoui. Mehamha Ferhaoui tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Edward Dryden manages to gather it comfortably.
81.27
Brian Cole makes a probing pass to Liam Ward. Liam Ward makes a simple pass to Gary Fortune. Gary Fortune lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Arveladze. Daniel Arveladze powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
84.17
Liam Ward makes a simple pass to Daniel Arveladze. Daniel Arveladze whips in a cross ball towards Mehamha Ferhaoui. Mehamha Ferhaoui directs the ball goalwards with his head. Mehamha Ferhaoui scores for Manchester City!!
87.47
Jason Ince kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Arveladze. Daniel Arveladze lofts in a cross ball towards Mehamha Ferhaoui. Mehamha Ferhaoui heads the ball goalwards. Edward Dryden easily picks it out of the air!
90.00
Malcolm Keegan kicks a strong pass forward to Arco Van Basten. Arco Van Basten controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ben Neville. Ben Neville takes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
0
10
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
35.2%
64.8%
Play Area
35.2%
44.3%
20.5%
Scorers