Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at The Hawthorns where West Bromwich Albion play host to Arsenal. A crowd of 17,354 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
West Bromwich Albion are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
West Bromwich Albion are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0West Bromwich Albion start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.08
0-0Stephen Tiatto makes a simple pass to Martin Matthäus. Martin Matthäus threads the ball through to Youri Karpin. Youri Karpin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Shaun Oakes but he's offside!
6.52
0-0Dmitri Beschastnykh controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gareth Mann. Gareth Mann makes a simple pass to Vasco Hidalgo. Vasco Hidalgo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Dale Lee is on top of it.
8.20
Ebi Deyna makes a simple pass to Youri Karpin. Youri Karpin makes a probing pass to Aki Stenius but he's offside!
9.53
0-0Dmitri Beschastnykh clumsily knocks into Martin Matthäus. Dmitri Beschastnykh is warned by the referee! Martin Matthäus runs off the knock.
10.53
Johan Haeldermans makes a probing pass to Dragan Tomic. Dragan Tomic deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Shaun Oakes. Shaun Oakes threads the ball through to Youri Karpin but he's offside!
12.45
Ebi Deyna makes a simple pass to Aki Stenius. Aki Stenius lofts in a cross ball towards Youri Karpin. Youri Karpin connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
14.29
Martin Matthäus threads the ball through to Aki Stenius. Aki Stenius goes all the way! Aki Stenius shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Stephan Haller.
15.55
Shaun Oakes clumsily knocks into Carmine Cesari. Shaun Oakes is given a warning by the referee! Carmine Cesari runs off the knock.
16.35
Rafik Kermali controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ebi Deyna. Ebi Deyna kicks a strong pass forward to Aki Stenius. Aki Stenius kicks a strong pass forward to Youri Karpin but the referee indicates it's offside!
20.21
0-0Zbigniew Joswiak barges into Martin Matthäus. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Martin Matthäus stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.39
0-0Ángel Escobar threads the ball through to Vasco Hidalgo. Vasco Hidalgo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.29
Dragan Tomic decides to run forward with the ball. Dragan Tomic whips in a cross ball towards Youri Karpin. Youri Karpin flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Stephan Haller.
27.48
Gareth Mann sees space and advances. Gareth Mann knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Johan Haeldermans.
28.14
0-0Martin Matthäus catches Ángel Escobar on the ankles. The referee calls over Martin Matthäus and warns him to calm down! Ángel Escobar gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
32.00
0-0Dragan Tomic kicks a strong pass forward to Youri Karpin. Youri Karpin goes all the way! Youri Karpin shoots from just inside the box but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
33.06
0-1Piotr Lubanski passes the ball forward to Ebi Deyna. Ebi Deyna passes the ball forward to Shaun Oakes. Shaun Oakes shoots from outside the area. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Shaun Oakes!
39.03
Dragan Tomic advances with the ball. Dragan Tomic sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
Martin Matthäus passes the ball forward to Aki Stenius. Aki Stenius sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Arsenal get the second half underway!
47.08
Piotr Lubanski makes a probing pass to Dragan Tomic. Dragan Tomic flicks the ball to his team mate, Shaun Oakes. Shaun Oakes goes all the way! Shaun Oakes takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Stephan Haller manages to gather it comfortably.
51.47
Zbigniew Joswiak flicks the ball to his team mate, Vasco Hidalgo. Vasco Hidalgo shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
53.12
Carmine Cesari controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Zbigniew Joswiak. Zbigniew Joswiak knocks the ball forward to Sebastian Behrens. Sebastian Behrens shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
55.39
Gareth Mann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vasco Hidalgo. Vasco Hidalgo goes all the way! Vasco Hidalgo takes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
57.32
Gareth Mann surges forward with the ball. Gareth Mann lofts in a cross ball towards Vasco Hidalgo. Vasco Hidalgo directs the ball goalwards with his head. Dale Lee easily picks it out of the air!
59.40
Dmitri Beschastnykh makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Zbigniew Joswiak. Zbigniew Joswiak sees a break and surges forward. Zbigniew Joswiak knocks the ball forward to Vasco Hidalgo but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
61.09
Gareth Mann chips the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Behrens. Sebastian Behrens shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
65.19
Dmitri Beschastnykh kicks a strong pass forward to Zbigniew Joswiak. Zbigniew Joswiak makes a probing pass to Erno Stegar. Erno Stegar kicks a strong pass forward to Vasco Hidalgo. Vasco Hidalgo shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
66.05
Gareth Mann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Erno Stegar. Erno Stegar plays a perfect one-two with Sebastian Behrens and rushes in on goal... Erno Stegar shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
72.22
Gareth Mann makes a simple pass to Vasco Hidalgo. Vasco Hidalgo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.48
Piotr Lubanski barges into Sebastian Behrens. The referee calls over Piotr Lubanski and shows him a yellow card! Sebastian Behrens hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.56
Ebi Deyna controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Shaun Oakes. Shaun Oakes shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.48
Stephen Tiatto chips the ball to his team mate, Dragan Tomic. Dragan Tomic brings the ball forward. Dragan Tomic makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Youri Karpin. Youri Karpin makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
81.35
Dragan Tomic surges forward with the ball. Dragan Tomic knocks in a cross ball towards Shaun Oakes. Shaun Oakes connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
85.04
Ebi Deyna kicks a strong pass forward to Youri Karpin. Youri Karpin kicks a strong pass forward to Shaun Oakes but the referee indicates it's offside!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
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Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
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Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Shaun Oakes 33, 81 Youri Karpin 77 |