Match Report
| West Bromwich Albion | West Bromwich Albion |  |  | Arsenal | Arsenal | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Max Jenner | Max Jenner | |||||||||||||||||
| Gilles Vieira | G. Vieira |  | 75 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 72 |  | Cyrille Bedrossian | C. Bedrossian | ||||||||
| Cesar Ribeiro | C. Ribeiro |  | 61 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 71 | | Francois Maqua | F. Maqua | |||||||||
| Oleg Atherton | O. Atherton | | 60 | D | | 3 | | D | 73 |  | Ian Yáñez | I. Yáñez | |||||||||
| Tomas Santos | T. Santos | | 60 | D | | 4 | | D | 65 | | Adam Mercer | A. Mercer | |||||||||
| Les Morris | L. Morris | | 66 | M | | 5 | | M | 60 | | Bill Burgess | B. Burgess | |||||||||
| Harvey Venus | H. Venus | | 64 | M | | 6 | | | M | 65 | | Carl Mustoe | C. Mustoe | ||||||||
| Fadel Tresor | F. Tresor | | 63 | M | | 7 | | M | 61 | | Norman Izzet | N. Izzet | |||||||||
| Paolo Delaney | P. Delaney | | 59 | M | | 8 | | M | 60 | | Steven Lloyd | S. Lloyd | |||||||||
| Oleg Adams | O. Adams | | 70 | A | | 9 | | A | 65 | | Sol Wallwork | S. Wallwork | |||||||||
| Ronnie Sheringham | R. Sheringham | | 61 | A | | 10 | | A | 64 |  | Luciano Zanchetta | L. Zanchetta | |||||||||
| Matt Middleton | M. Middleton | | 57 | A | | 11 | | A | 67 | | Danny Butt | D. Butt | |||||||||
| Nigel Luzhny | N. Luzhny | | 67 | G | | 12 | | D | 68 |  | Adolfo Delgado | A. Delgado | |||||||||
| Neil Shaw | N. Shaw | | 59 | D | | 13 | | M | 65 | | Alan Harley | A. Harley | |||||||||
| Steven Vieira | S. Vieira | | 57 | D | | 14 | | A | 62 | | Omer Cort | O. Cort | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at The Hawthorns where West Bromwich Albion play host to Arsenal. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both West Bromwich Albion and Arsenal are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by James Scholes.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both West Bromwich Albion and Arsenal are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by James Scholes.
0.00
0-0Arsenal kick off and get the first half underway!
3.57
0-0Fadel Tresor chips the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Sheringham. Ronnie Sheringham knocks in a cross ball towards Oleg Adams. Oleg Adams rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's miles wide!
4.57
0-0Harvey Venus deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matt Middleton. Matt Middleton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.31
Francois Maqua decides to run forward with the ball. With imagination, Francois Maqua plays the ball forward to Luciano Zanchetta. Luciano Zanchetta shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
15.33
Oleg Atherton threads a neat ball through to Les Morris. Les Morris flicks a high pass forward. Matt Middleton controls it well on his chest. Matt Middleton knocks in a cross ball towards Ronnie Sheringham. Ronnie Sheringham whips the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
20.15
Fadel Tresor flicks a high pass forward. Matt Middleton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matt Middleton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Cyrille Bedrossian who gathers it comfortably.
21.31
Les Morris threads a neat ball through to Matt Middleton. Matt Middleton whips in a cross ball towards Oleg Adams. With a superhuman jump, Oleg Adams connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
22.05
Bill Burgess flicks the ball to his team mate, Danny Butt. Danny Butt shoots from distance but it flies wide!
27.18
Francois Maqua makes a probing pass to Steven Lloyd. Steven Lloyd flicks the ball to his team mate, Luciano Zanchetta. Luciano Zanchetta plays a one-two with Sol Wallwork and rushes in on goal... Luciano Zanchetta shoots from just inside the box but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
32.16
Cesar Ribeiro passes the ball forward to Fadel Tresor. Fadel Tresor flicks the ball to his team mate, Oleg Adams. Oleg Adams knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.17
Tomas Santos breaks forward. Tomas Santos knocks the ball to his team mate, Oleg Adams. Oleg Adams controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
36.41
Cesar Ribeiro passes the ball forward to Fadel Tresor. Fadel Tresor deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matt Middleton. Matt Middleton whips in a cross ball towards Ronnie Sheringham. Ronnie Sheringham directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
40.41
Fadel Tresor threads the ball through to Ronnie Sheringham. Ronnie Sheringham knocks in a cross ball towards Oleg Adams. Oleg Adams makes a looping header on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. West Bromwich Albion appear unchanged since the first half. Arsenal also appear unchanged since the first half. The West Bromwich Albion players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and West Bromwich Albion get the second half underway!
48.42
0-1Francois Maqua laces a weighted ball forward to Norman Izzet. Seeing a gap ahead, Norman Izzet plays the ball forward to Danny Butt. Danny Butt plays a one-two with Luciano Zanchetta and rushes in on goal... Danny Butt rockets a shot on goal. Danny Butt scores for Arsenal!!
51.13
Ian Yáñez threads a neat ball through to Steven Lloyd. Steven Lloyd advances with the ball. Steven Lloyd knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Cesar Ribeiro.
53.36
With great vision, Carl Mustoe plays the ball forward to Luciano Zanchetta. Luciano Zanchetta knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Oleg Atherton.
54.29
0-1Cesar Ribeiro passes the ball forward to Harvey Venus. Harvey Venus takes it forward alone. Harvey Venus whips in a cross ball towards Ronnie Sheringham. Ronnie Sheringham gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Solid save from Cyrille Bedrossian.
57.52
Norman Izzet flicks a high ball forward to Luciano Zanchetta who takes it down. Luciano Zanchetta shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
59.30
Steven Lloyd passes the ball forward to Luciano Zanchetta. Luciano Zanchetta shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Gilles Vieira. Excellent save.
60.45
0-1West Bromwich Albion have made a substitution with Steven Vieira replacing Oleg Atherton .Arsenal have made a substitution with Omer Cort replacing Luciano Zanchetta .
63.34
0-1Ian Yáñez flicks a high pass forward to Steven Lloyd who brings the ball under control. Steven Lloyd advances with the ball. Steven Lloyd makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Omer Cort but he's offside!
66.09
Norman Izzet flicks a high pass forward. Omer Cort collects the pass. Omer Cort controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
67.44
Norman Izzet threads the ball through to Omer Cort. Omer Cort knocks in a cross ball towards Sol Wallwork. Sol Wallwork finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Gilles Vieira had no chance!! Goal for Arsenal!
71.33
Adam Mercer picks a pass forward to Carl Mustoe. Carl Mustoe makes a simple pass to Sol Wallwork. Sol Wallwork lofts in a cross ball towards Omer Cort. Omer Cort gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies well off target!
75.37
Tomas Santos kicks a strong pass forward to Harvey Venus. Harvey Venus controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oleg Adams. Oleg Adams whips in a cross ball towards Ronnie Sheringham. Ronnie Sheringham knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Cyrille Bedrossian is on top of it.
77.39
West Bromwich Albion have made 2 substitutions with Nigel Luzhny replacing Harvey Venus and Neil Shaw replacing Fadel Tresor .Arsenal have made 2 substitutions with Adolfo Delgado replacing Francois Maqua and Alan Harley replacing Steven Lloyd .
79.56
Les Morris flicks a high pass forward. Oleg Adams holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oleg Adams knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adam Mercer.
83.10
Norman Izzet makes a probing pass to Danny Butt. Danny Butt tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
84.12
Ian Yáñez flicks a high pass forward to Carl Mustoe who brings the ball under control. Carl Mustoe flicks a high pass forward. Danny Butt collects the pass. Danny Butt sees Sol Wallwork just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some silky footwork from Sol Wallwork provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
85.56
Seeing a gap ahead, Tomas Santos plays the ball forward to Les Morris. Les Morris hits a low pass to Oleg Adams. Oleg Adams knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.57
Adolfo Delgado flicks a high pass forward. Bill Burgess collects the pass. Bill Burgess sees space and advances. Bill Burgess finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Gilles Vieira smothers it!
89.03
Nigel Luzhny darts forward. Nigel Luzhny knocks in a cross ball towards Ronnie Sheringham. Ronnie Sheringham powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
Adam Mercer plays the ball forward to Carl Mustoe. Carl Mustoe threads the ball through to Danny Butt. Danny Butt deftly passes the ball to Omer Cort, releasing him through on goal. Omer Cort tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Arsenal!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Danny Butt 48 Sol Wallwork 67 Omer Cort 90 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Gilles Vieira (GK)
7
2. Cesar Ribeiro (DEF)
6
3. Oleg Atherton (DEF)
6
4. Tomas Santos (DEF)
7
5. Les Morris (MID)
6
6. Harvey Venus (MID)
7
7. Fadel Tresor (MID)
7
8. Paolo Delaney (MID)
6
9. Oleg Adams (ATT)
6
10. Ronnie Sheringham (ATT)
6
11. Matt Middleton (ATT)
6
12. Nigel Luzhny (GK)
6
13. Neil Shaw (DEF)
6
14. Steven Vieira (DEF)
6
1. Cyrille Bedrossian (GK)
7
2. Francois Maqua (DEF)
8
3. Ian Yáñez (DEF)
6
4. Adam Mercer (DEF)
6
5. Bill Burgess (MID)
7
6. Carl Mustoe (MID)
7
7. Norman Izzet (MID)
7
8. Steven Lloyd (MID)
7
9. Sol Wallwork (ATT)
8
10. Luciano Zanchetta (ATT)
7
11. Danny Butt (ATT)
9
12. Adolfo Delgado (DEF)
6
13. Alan Harley (MID)
6
14. Omer Cort (ATT)
9