Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at The Hawthorns where West Bromwich Albion play host to Sheffield United. A crowd of 8,740 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
West Bromwich Albion are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sheffield United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
The whistle blows and Sheffield United kick off!
2.03
Anthony Carter knocks the ball to his team mate, Steven Greening. Steven Greening surges forward with the ball. Steven Greening goes all the way! Steven Greening rockets a shot on goal. Steven Greening scores for West Bromwich Albion!!
9.19
Matthew Butt advances with the ball. Matthew Butt threads the ball through to Julian Sinclair. Julian Sinclair sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
10.47
Dave Upson threads the ball through to Jon Deane. Jon Deane tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
12.50
Steven Greening takes it forward alone. Steven Greening goes all the way! Steven Greening tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
14.41
West Bromwich Albion are easily keeping Sheffield United at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
18.58
Roberto Garcia threads the ball through to Alexander Montague. Alexander Montague makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jon Deane. Jon Deane shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
22.12
Manolo Estrada makes a simple pass to Jon Deane. Jon Deane shoots from long range but it flies wide!
32.27
Stefano Zampagna catches Clive Walsh on the ankles. Stefano Zampagna is given a warning by the referee! Clive Walsh grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
36.47
Manolo Estrada surges forward with the ball. Manolo Estrada goes all the way! Manolo Estrada makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Aloisio Viseux easily smothers it.
39.41
Dave Upson knocks the ball to his team mate, Jon Deane. Jon Deane tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Aloisio Viseux manages to keep it out.
45.00
Dave Upson kicks a strong pass forward to Alexander Montague. Alexander Montague shoots from distance but it is miles over!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
The second half starts with West Bromwich Albion kicking off!
51.35
Steven Greening advances with the ball. Steven Greening plays a perfect one-two with Carl Monk and rushes in on goal... Steven Greening shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Emmanuel Amunike has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
54.33
Craig Cadamarteri threads the ball through to Stefano Zampagna. Stefano Zampagna goes all the way! Stefano Zampagna shoots from just inside the box but it curls horrendously wide!
66.29
Paul Davies flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Cadamarteri. Craig Cadamarteri passes the ball forward to Stefano Zampagna. Stefano Zampagna tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
71.06
Matthew Butt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tim Gallagher. Tim Gallagher kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Sinclair. Julian Sinclair makes a simple pass to Carl Monk. Carl Monk rockets a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Emmanuel Amunike.
72.25
Manolo Estrada controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jon Deane. Jon Deane passes the ball forward but Alexander Montague is offside!
81.02
Steven Greening knocks the ball to his team mate, Carl Monk. Carl Monk goes all the way! Carl Monk makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Emmanuel Amunike.
84.35
Yuri Kiriakov surges forward with the ball. Yuri Kiriakov decides to run forward with the ball. Yuri Kiriakov plays a perfect one-two with Alexander Montague and rushes in on goal... Yuri Kiriakov makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
89.27
Anthony Carter knocks the ball to his team mate, Tim Gallagher. Tim Gallagher knocks the ball to his team mate, Carl Monk. Carl Monk knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Jon Deane catches Matthew Butt on the ankles. Jon Deane is given a warning by the referee! Matthew Butt hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Steven Greening of West Bromwich Albion

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 3 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 2
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 5
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 54.5454545454545 vs 45.4545454545455
Play Area
Home team third: 35.06%, Midfield: 41.56%, Away team third: 23.38%