Match Report


West Bromwich AlbionWest Bromwich Albion     Preston North EndPreston North End
Jeremy SmithJeremy Smith Computer Player Computer Player
Alistair PallisterA. Pallister47
G
1
G
54Paul BeagrieP. Beagrie
Adam PriorA. Prior47
D
2
D
51Bill KasperB. Kasper
Joe DaviesJ. Davies39
D
3
D
50Stanley WeirS. Weir
Nigel NichollsN. Nicholls39
D
4
D
40Leon LisbieL. Lisbie
Ian OliverI. Oliver52
D
5
D
39Ashley RufusA. Rufus
Shaun RobertsS. Roberts44
M
6captain
M
62Marc GascoigneM. Gascoigne
Max FoxM. Fox40
M
7
M
56Dave LoweD. Lowe
Graham SinclairG. Sinclair50
M
captain8
M
50Neil HulmeN. Hulme
Dale DyerD. Dyer35
M
9
M
50Adam JacksonA. Jackson
Mick ElliottM. Elliott50
A
10
A
53Jonas SchröderJ. Schröder
Graeme VassellG. Vassell43
A
11
A
46Norman PhilipsN. Philips
 
Alexander MannA. Mann38
G
12
M
44Jason BenaliJ. Benali
Malte FrieserM. Frieser63
M
13
A
41Harvey MendezH. Mendez
David ElliottD. Elliott42
A
14
A
41Jason HarleyJ. Harley

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at The Hawthorns where West Bromwich Albion play host to Preston North End. A crowd of 2,620 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both West Bromwich Albion and Preston North End are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Wes Bower.


0.00
West Bromwich Albion kick off the first half!
2.50
Ashley Rufus kicks a strong pass forward to Marc Gascoigne. Marc Gascoigne threads the ball through to Jonas Schröder. Jonas Schröder rushes past Joe Davies! Some silky footwork from Jonas Schröder provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Jonas Schröder scores for Preston North End!!
9.54
Nigel Nicholls kicks a strong pass forward to Graham Sinclair. Graham Sinclair decides to run forward with the ball. Graham Sinclair finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
10.42
Ian Oliver kicks a strong pass forward to Max Fox. Max Fox threads a neat ball through to Mick Elliott. Mick Elliott knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.29
Marc Gascoigne knocks the ball to his team mate, Norman Philips. Norman Philips shoots from outside the area but somehow Alistair Pallister manages to keep it out.
14.12
Neil Hulme brings the ball forward. Neil Hulme lofts in a cross ball towards Jonas Schröder. Jonas Schröder whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball comes off Nigel Nicholls and the loose ball is cleared up field.
15.46
Leon Lisbie makes a probing pass to Dave Lowe. Dave Lowe deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jonas Schröder. Jonas Schröder shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
16.36
Joe Davies makes a strong solo run forward. Joe Davies flicks a high pass forward. Graeme Vassell controls it well on his chest. Graeme Vassell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Beagrie who gathers it comfortably.
20.03
Ian Oliver flicks a high pass forward. Shaun Roberts collects the pass. Shaun Roberts deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mick Elliott. Mick Elliott knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Beagrie who gathers it comfortably.
24.54
Ian Oliver chips the ball to his team mate, Graham Sinclair. Graham Sinclair threads a neat ball through to Graeme Vassell. Graeme Vassell shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
27.53
Ashley Rufus catches Mick Elliott on the ankles. Ashley Rufus is shown the yellow card! Mick Elliott runs off the knock.
34.05
Joe Davies breaks forward. Joe Davies flicks a high pass forward. Mick Elliott collects the pass. Mick Elliott knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ashley Rufus.
36.52
Graham Sinclair makes an attacking run forward. Graham Sinclair shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
42.17
Nigel Nicholls makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Max Fox. Max Fox knocks the ball to his team mate, Mick Elliott. Mick Elliott edges inside the box! Mick Elliott muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Paul Beagrie with no chance!! Goal for West Bromwich Albion!
45.00
Graham Sinclair knocks the ball forward to Mick Elliott. Mick Elliott lofts in a cross ball towards Graeme Vassell. Graeme Vassell is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. West Bromwich Albion appear unchanged since the first half. Preston North End also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Preston North End kick off!
48.57
Dave Lowe deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Norman Philips. Norman Philips skips past Ian Oliver! Ian Oliver catches Norman Philips on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
49.52
Bill Kasper hits a low pass to Adam Jackson. Adam Jackson surges forward with the ball. Adam Jackson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.43
Marc Gascoigne makes an attacking run forward. Marc Gascoigne knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nigel Nicholls.
55.03
Shaun Roberts threads a neat ball through to Mick Elliott. Mick Elliott sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
57.17
Norman Philips comes in with a late challenge on Adam Prior. The referee brings Norman Philips to one side and gives him a warning! Adam Prior runs off the knock.
65.46
Graham Sinclair clumsily knocks into Dave Lowe. Graham Sinclair is given a warning by the referee! Dave Lowe hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.46
West Bromwich Albion are in full control of this game.
79.07
Neil Hulme darts forward. Neil Hulme finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
81.54
Ian Oliver flicks the ball to his team mate, Graham Sinclair. Graham Sinclair threads a neat ball through to Graeme Vassell. Graeme Vassell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Beagrie who gathers it comfortably.
84.25
With great vision, Neil Hulme plays the ball forward to Jonas Schröder. Jonas Schröder knocks in a cross ball towards Norman Philips. Norman Philips makes a looping header on goal. The keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

West Bromwich Albion

Preston North End
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.6%
42.4%
Play Area
36.5%
41.2%
22.4%

Scorers
Mick Elliott 42
Jonas Schröder 3

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mick Elliott of West Bromwich Albion

Match Ratings
1.Alistair Pallister (GK)
7
2.Adam Prior (DEF)
6
3.Joe Davies (DEF)
8
4.Nigel Nicholls (DEF)
6
5.Ian Oliver (DEF)
7
6.Shaun Roberts (MID)
6
7.Max Fox (MID)
7
8.Graham Sinclair (MID)
7
9.Dale Dyer (MID)
6
10.Mick Elliott (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Graeme Vassell (ATT)
6
 
12.Alexander Mann (GK)
0
13.Malte Frieser (MID)
0
14.David Elliott (ATT)
0

1.Paul Beagrie (GK)
6
2.Bill Kasper (DEF)
6
3.Stanley Weir (DEF)
6
4.Leon Lisbie (DEF)
6
5.Ashley Rufus (DEF)yellow card
5
6.Marc Gascoigne (MID)
7
7.Dave Lowe (MID)
7
8.Neil Hulme (MID)
7
9.Adam Jackson (MID)
6
10.Jonas Schröder (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Norman Philips (ATT)
7
 
12.Jason Benali (MID)
0
13.Harvey Mendez (ATT)
0
14.Jason Harley (ATT)
0