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 Bradford City. A crowd of 17,333 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
West Bromwich Albion are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bradford City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Mcgreal.
The pitch is in good condition.
West Bromwich Albion are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bradford City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Mcgreal.
0.00
0-0West Bromwich Albion get the match underway!
2.27
0-0Ledley Mcgovern flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Stewart. Paul Stewart whips in a cross ball towards Uwe Eilts. Uwe Eilts powers a header at goal. Sebastian Roman picks it out of the air!
6.06
0-0With a delightful solo run, Paolo Maclean stretches the opposition's defence. Paolo Maclean shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
14.00
Paul Stewart pushes mid-way up the pitch. Paul Stewart runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Paul Stewart shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
20.11
With intelligent vision, Paolo Maclean laces a weighted ball forward to Paul Watson. With imagination, Paul Watson laces a through ball forward to Karim Rothen. Karim Rothen edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Karim Rothen provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
21.28
0-0Martin Fernandez flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Pancaro easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stefan Pancaro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.55
Paul Stewart runs straight at the opposition's defence. Paul Stewart lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Sebastian Roman!
27.51
Daniel Verges hits a low pass to Jose Camacho. Jose Camacho flicks a high ball forward to Ian Campbell who takes it down. Ian Campbell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
33.29
Karim Rothen takes a quick throw-in. Paul Watson flicks a high ball forward to Karim Rothen who takes it down. Karim Rothen advances inside the box! Karim Rothen muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
42.38
1-0Jose Camacho launches a long ball forward. Colin Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Ledley Mcgovern. Ledley Mcgovern makes a convincing header. It's there!! Sebastian Roman has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
Pier G. Colombo advances with the ball. Pier G. Colombo finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
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. Bradford City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Bradford City players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Bradford City get the second half underway!
47.18
Franck Guyader makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Omer Winterburn. Omer Winterburn plays the ball forward to Stefan Pancaro. Stefan Pancaro edges inside the box! Stefan Pancaro comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Magnificent save by Adolfo Gonzalez!
48.54
Paul Watson flicks a high ball forward to Stefan Pancaro who takes it down. Stefan Pancaro whips in a cross ball towards Marvin Le Tissier. Marvin Le Tissier beats his man to it with a header. Marvin Le Tissier scores for Bradford City!!
51.37
Omer Winterburn flicks a high pass forward. Karim Rothen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Karim Rothen shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Adolfo Gonzalez comfortably smothers it!
60.48
1-1West Bromwich Albion have made a substitution with Dario Lima replacing Colin Hendry .Bradford City have made a substitution with Iago Ronaldo replacing Karim Rothen .
61.51
Ledley Mcgovern plays the ball forward to Uwe Eilts. Uwe Eilts sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
65.28
Daniel Verges sees Ledley Mcgovern in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ledley Mcgovern threads a neat ball through to Paul Stewart. Paul Stewart finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
71.35
Franck Guyader threads the ball through to Stefan Pancaro. Stefan Pancaro knocks in a cross ball towards Guilherme Teixeira. Guilherme Teixeira powers a header at goal. Adolfo Gonzalez manages to gather it easily.
73.04
Ledley Mcgovern passes the ball forward to Uwe Eilts. Uwe Eilts plays a one-two with Ledley Mcgovern and advances towards the goal... Uwe Eilts takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Sebastian Roman has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
77.16
West Bromwich Albion have made a substitution with Harry Power replacing Paul Stewart .
81.08
2-1Paolo Maclean knocks the ball forward to Iago Ronaldo. Iago Ronaldo hits a low pass to Stefan Pancaro. Stefan Pancaro plays a scrappy one-two with Guilherme Teixeira and advances towards the goal... Stefan Pancaro muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is deflected wide by Pier G. Colombo.
82.26
Omer Winterburn takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Some good footwork from Guilherme Teixeira provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball strikes Daniel Verges's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
83.07
2-1It's a corner kick which Omer Winterburn takes quickly, playing the ball short to Paolo Maclean. Paolo Maclean deftly flicks the ball on. Adolfo Gonzalez scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
87.19
Jan Schulze flicks a high pass forward. Uwe Eilts controls it well on his chest. Uwe Eilts whips in a cross ball towards Dario Lima. Dario Lima whips the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
89.38
Marvin Le Tissier flicks a high ball forward to Guilherme Teixeira who takes it down. Guilherme Teixeira shoots from long range but it flies wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
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 Ledley Mcgovern of West Bromwich Albion |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Adolfo Gonzalez (GK)
7
2. Jose Camacho (DEF)
6
3. Daniel Verges (DEF)
6
4. Jan Schulze (DEF)
6
5. Pier G. Colombo (DEF)
6
6. Ledley Mcgovern (MID)
9
7. Dave Southgate (MID)
6
8. Paul Stewart (MID)
8
9. Colin Hendry (ATT)
7
10. Uwe Eilts (ATT)
9
11. Ian Campbell (ATT)
6
12. Alfredo Molowny (DEF)
0
13. Harry Power (MID)
6
14. Dario Lima (ATT)
6
1. Sebastian Roman (GK)
7
2. Franck Guyader (DEF)
6
3. Paolo Maclean (DEF)
7
4. Paul Watson (DEF)
6
5. Omer Winterburn (MID)
6
6. Martin Fernandez (MID)
6
7. Marvin Le Tissier (MID)
8
8. Mike Cooke (MID)
6
9. Stefan Pancaro (ATT)
8
10. Karim Rothen (ATT)
7
11. Guilherme Teixeira (ATT)
6
12. Jean Behi (DEF)
0
13. Dami‘n van der Linden (MID)
0
14. Iago Ronaldo (ATT)
6