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Match Report

Match Report
It's a sunny day here at The Hawthorns where West Bromwich Albion play host to Everton. A crowd of 20,537 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
West Bromwich Albion are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Everton appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
Everton kick off and get the first half underway!
3.45
Nick Bishop catches Andy Ball on the ankles. Nick Bishop is warned by the referee! Andy Ball stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.23
Trevor Woodgate threads the ball through to Robert Cutler. Robert Cutler knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy Ball. Andy Ball goes all the way! Andy Ball shoots from just inside the box but it curls horrendously wide!
10.28
Dion Rankin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nigel Fletcher. Nigel Fletcher makes a beautiful solo run. Nigel Fletcher controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Don Law.
12.07
Andy Ball catches Dion Rankin on the ankles. Andy Ball is shown the yellow card! Dion Rankin runs off the knock.
30.30
Jason Wetherall catches Trevor Woodgate on the ankles. Jason Wetherall is given a warning by the referee! Trevor Woodgate runs off the knock.
32.39
Francisco Lima flicks the ball to his team mate, Graeme Vassell. Graeme Vassell knocks the ball forward to Joe Greaves but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
33.57
Scott Harley clumsily knocks into Shaun Dryden. Scott Harley is shown the yellow card! Shaun Dryden stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.57
West Bromwich Albion are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
36.29
Greg Weaver decides to run forward with the ball. Greg Weaver goes all the way! Greg Weaver shoots from just inside the box. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
39.55
Jermaine Carter flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Ball. Andy Ball sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
44.30
Trevor Woodgate passes the ball forward to Greg Weaver. Greg Weaver surges forward with the ball. Greg Weaver shoots from long range but it is miles over!
45.00
Jermaine Carter controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Seaman. Richard Seaman shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
The whistle blows and West Bromwich Albion get the second half underway!
47.51
David Breitner passes the ball forward to Joe Greaves. Joe Greaves whips in a cross ball towards Graeme Vassell. Graeme Vassell directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
48.54
Scott Harley hacks Nick Bishop from behind! Scott Harley is given a warning by the referee! Nick Bishop stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.05
Dion Rankin knocks the ball to his team mate, David Breitner. David Breitner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joe Greaves. Joe Greaves lofts in a cross ball towards Jason Wetherall. Jason Wetherall is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
55.41
Francisco Lima decides to run forward with the ball. Francisco Lima knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.32
Dion Rankin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francisco Lima. Francisco Lima passes the ball forward to Jason Wetherall. Jason Wetherall knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.40
Jermaine Carter flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Ball. Andy Ball threads the ball through to Richard Seaman but he's offside!
63.38
David Breitner knocks the ball forward to Jason Wetherall. Jason Wetherall controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
77.10
Frederico Martins makes a probing pass to Greg Weaver. Greg Weaver makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Seaman. Richard Seaman plays a perfect one-two with Scott Harley and rushes in on goal... Richard Seaman tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Richard Seaman!
83.11
Shaun Dryden makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Danny Edwards. Danny Edwards controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jason Wetherall. Jason Wetherall goes all the way! Jason Wetherall rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
89.14
Jermaine Carter controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Harley. Scott Harley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Greg Weaver of Everton

Match Statistics

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

Possession
Possession: 51.8518518518518 vs 48.1481481481481
Play Area
Home team third: 28.40%, Midfield: 44.44%, Away team third: 27.16%