Match Report
| West Bromwich Albion | West Bromwich Albion |  |  | AFC Rushden & Diamonds | AFC Rushden & Diamonds | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Gilles Vieira | G. Vieira |  | 75 | G |  |  | 1 | | | G | 68 |  | Roy Moeliker | R. Moeliker | |||||||
| Gilles Swift | G. Swift | | 67 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 57 |  | Alec Morton | A. Morton | |||||||||
| Cesar Ribeiro | C. Ribeiro |  | 61 | D | | 3 | | D | 55 | | Ledley Priestley | L. Priestley | |||||||||
| Oleg Atherton | O. Atherton | | 60 | D | | 4 | | D | 54 | | Martin Redknapp | M. Redknapp | |||||||||
| Les Morris | L. Morris | | 66 | M | | 5 | | M | 67 | | Chris Clemence | C. Clemence | |||||||||
| Harvey Venus | H. Venus | | 64 | M | | 6 | | M | 66 | | Gary Dryden | G. Dryden | |||||||||
| Paolo Delaney | P. Delaney | | 59 | M | | 7 | | M | 57 | | Tommy Prior | T. Prior | |||||||||
| Paul Lowe | P. Lowe | | 54 | M | | 8 | | M | 55 | | Neil Greig | N. Greig | |||||||||
| Oleg Adams | O. Adams | | 70 | A | | 9 | | M | 49 | | Martin Lightfoot | M. Lightfoot | |||||||||
| Gareth Tiler | G. Tiler | | 54 | A | | 10 | | A | 64 | | Ben Plowright | B. Plowright | |||||||||
| Chris Godber | C. Godber | | 53 | A | | 11 | | A | 60 | | Aaron Cooke | A. Cooke | |||||||||
| Nigel Luzhny | N. Luzhny | | 67 | G | | 12 | | A | 60 | | Omer Milligan | O. Milligan | |||||||||
| Neil Shaw | N. Shaw | | 59 | D | | 13 | | A | 57 | | Billy Dean | B. Dean | |||||||||
| Steven Vieira | S. Vieira | | 57 | D | | 14 | | A | 54 | | Adam Wise | A. Wise | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Blood Arena |
Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at The Hawthorns where West Bromwich Albion play host to AFC Rushden & Diamonds. A crowd of 8,938 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
West Bromwich Albion are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AFC Rushden & Diamonds appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Kitson.
The pitch is in good condition.
West Bromwich Albion are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AFC Rushden & Diamonds appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Kitson.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and AFC Rushden & Diamonds get the match underway!
2.42
0-0With a delightful solo run, Neil Greig stretches the opposition's defence. Neil Greig advances inside the box! Neil Greig tries a spectacular strike but somehow Gilles Vieira manages to keep it out.
4.51
Tommy Prior flicks a high pass forward to Aaron Cooke who brings the ball under control. Aaron Cooke finds some space and shoots from distance but Gilles Vieira is on top of his game. Fabulous stop!
12.05
0-0Martin Redknapp clumsily knocks into Harvey Venus. The referee calls over Martin Redknapp and shows him a yellow card! Harvey Venus runs off the knock.
16.16
Oleg Atherton hits a low pass to Les Morris. Les Morris flicks a high pass forward to Gareth Tiler who brings the ball under control. Gareth Tiler shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Roy Moeliker.
17.43
0-0It's a corner kick. Paul Lowe loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Oleg Adams provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
21.51
0-0Martin Lightfoot comes in with a late challenge on Harvey Venus. The referee warns Martin Lightfoot to calm down! Harvey Venus hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.50
0-0Gilles Swift passes the ball forward to Paul Lowe. Paul Lowe flicks a high pass forward. Gareth Tiler collects the pass. Gareth Tiler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alec Morton.
26.29
0-1Gary Dryden hits a low pass to Ben Plowright. Ben Plowright controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
32.04
0-1West Bromwich Albion are keeping most of the possession.
34.31
0-1Oleg Atherton hits a low pass to Paolo Delaney. Paolo Delaney makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gareth Tiler. Gareth Tiler shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. West Bromwich Albion appear unchanged since the first half. AFC Rushden & Diamonds 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!
48.52
Gary Dryden makes a probing pass to Aaron Cooke. Aaron Cooke shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
49.00
Cesar Ribeiro sweeps the ball up the wings. Chris Godber knocks in a cross ball towards Oleg Adams. Oleg Adams whips the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
51.50
Cesar Ribeiro plays the ball forward to Paul Lowe. Paul Lowe knocks the ball forward to Chris Godber. Chris Godber knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.47
Oleg Atherton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Harvey Venus. Harvey Venus knocks the ball forward to Gareth Tiler. Gareth Tiler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.30
Neil Greig darts forward. Neil Greig cuts inside the box! Neil Greig comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it's a lousy effort!
60.24
0-1West Bromwich Albion have made a substitution with Steven Vieira replacing Cesar Ribeiro .
61.32
Neil Greig hits a low pass to Aaron Cooke. Aaron Cooke cuts inside the box! Aaron Cooke side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
71.26
Steven Vieira flicks a high ball forward to Harvey Venus who takes it down. Harvey Venus runs straight at the opposition's defence. Harvey Venus flicks a high pass forward. Oleg Adams controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some silky footwork from Oleg Adams provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
73.33
Oleg Atherton sees a break and surges forward. Oleg Atherton threads a neat ball through to Chris Godber. Chris Godber knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.41
West Bromwich Albion have made 2 substitutions with Nigel Luzhny replacing Harvey Venus and Neil Shaw replacing Paolo Delaney .AFC Rushden & Diamonds have made a substitution with Billy Dean replacing Gary Dryden .
79.21
Oleg Atherton knocks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Luzhny. Nigel Luzhny deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oleg Adams. Oleg Adams knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.56
Chris Clemence makes a simple pass to Aaron Cooke. Aaron Cooke plays a one-two with Ben Plowright and advances towards the goal... Aaron Cooke looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies well off target!
90.00
From the throw-in, Nigel Luzhny picks out Neil Shaw. Neil Shaw decides to run forward with the ball. Neil Shaw knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Neil Greig of AFC Rushden & Diamonds |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Gilles Vieira (GK)
7
2. Gilles Swift (DEF)
6
3. Cesar Ribeiro (DEF)
7
4. Oleg Atherton (DEF)
8
5. Les Morris (MID)
6
6. Harvey Venus (MID)
8
7. Paolo Delaney (MID)
6
8. Paul Lowe (MID)
6
9. Oleg Adams (ATT)
6
10. Gareth Tiler (ATT)
6
11. Chris Godber (ATT)
6
12. Nigel Luzhny (GK)
6
13. Neil Shaw (DEF)
6
14. Steven Vieira (DEF)
6
1. Roy Moeliker (GK)
6
2. Alec Morton (DEF)
6
3. Ledley Priestley (DEF)
6
4. Martin Redknapp (DEF)
6
5. Chris Clemence (MID)
6
6. Gary Dryden (MID)
8
7. Tommy Prior (MID)
6
8. Neil Greig (MID)
9
9. Martin Lightfoot (MID)
6
10. Ben Plowright (ATT)
8
11. Aaron Cooke (ATT)
7
12. Omer Milligan (ATT)
0
13. Billy Dean (ATT)
6
14. Adam Wise (ATT)
0