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 Port Vale. Its a sell-out today with the 10,500 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both West Bromwich Albion and Port Vale are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dean McManaman.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both West Bromwich Albion and Port Vale are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dean McManaman.
0.00
0-0Port Vale start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.30
0-0Alan Philips knocks the ball to his team mate, Ighli Zampagna. Ighli Zampagna knocks the ball to his team mate, Syd Clemence. Syd Clemence shoots from 25 yards. Fantastic reaction save from Fernando Loureiro!
4.23
Arturo Jimenez takes it forward alone. Arturo Jimenez lofts in a cross ball towards Mitchell Brouwers. Mitchell Brouwers makes a looping header on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
16.32
Artur Neves flicks a high pass forward to Graham Lowe who brings the ball under control. Graham Lowe plays a quick one-two with Mitchell Brouwers and rushes in on goal... Graham Lowe comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Fernando Loureiro gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
20.22
0-0Pasquale Oshadogan makes a simple pass to Jaime Santos. Jaime Santos finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
21.07
Nicolas De Souza takes the throw-in. Leonardo Marquez makes a simple pass to Nicolas De Souza. Nicolas De Souza lofts in a cross ball towards Isaiah Adams. Isaiah Adams knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Patricio Carrasco punches it away to safety.
24.25
0-1Brian Tiler flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas De Souza controls it well on his chest. Nicolas De Souza threads the ball through to Isaiah Adams. Isaiah Adams shoots from long range. What a cracker!! Patricio Carrasco had no chance!! Goal for Port Vale!
30.57
Regis Trezeguet takes a long throw-in. Marcus King sees Syd Clemence in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Syd Clemence deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Artur Neves. Artur Neves finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
32.03
0-1Adrian Guzzo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brian Tiler. Brian Tiler decides to run forward with the ball. Brian Tiler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Norman Gower.
33.14
0-1Syd Clemence clumsily knocks into Pasquale Oshadogan. The referee calls over Syd Clemence and shows him a yellow card! Pasquale Oshadogan gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
39.14
Nicolas De Souza makes a simple pass to Ricardo Monteiro. Ricardo Monteiro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alan Philips.
40.39
Norman Gower hits a low pass to Arturo Jimenez. Arturo Jimenez chips the ball to his team mate, Mitchell Brouwers. Mitchell Brouwers edges inside the box! Mitchell Brouwers cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
44.15
1-1Syd Clemence clumsily knocks into Pasquale Oshadogan. The referee calls over Syd Clemence and warns him to calm down! Pasquale Oshadogan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. West Bromwich Albion appear unchanged since the first half. Port Vale also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and West Bromwich Albion kick off!
47.38
Syd Clemence makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Graham Lowe. Graham Lowe shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
48.02
1-1Marcus King deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Regis Trezeguet. Regis Trezeguet flicks a high pass forward. Mitchell Brouwers collects the pass. Mitchell Brouwers runs straight at the defence! Mitchell Brouwers cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is deflected wide by Adrian Guzzo.
49.31
1-1Ighli Zampagna takes a quick corner, playing it short to Graham Lowe. Graham Lowe heads the ball, flicking it across the into the box. Brian Tiler reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
51.51
Norman Gower runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Norman Gower makes a simple pass, allowing Artur Neves to run into the box. Artur Neves strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
54.52
Alan Philips deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Syd Clemence. Syd Clemence threads a neat ball through to Mitchell Brouwers. Mitchell Brouwers edges inside the box! Mitchell Brouwers comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it slams into the crowd!
55.00
Ricardo Monteiro barges into Norman Gower. Ricardo Monteiro is given a warning by the referee! Norman Gower gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
57.38
Ighli Zampagna flicks a high pass forward. Artur Neves controls it well on his chest. Artur Neves knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Brian Tiler.
60.57
1-1West Bromwich Albion have made a substitution with Kevin Hendry replacing Arturo Jimenez .
72.16
Syd Clemence makes a probing pass to Artur Neves. Artur Neves shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
73.37
Ighli Zampagna chips the ball to his team mate, Artur Neves. Artur Neves plays a one-two with Kevin Hendry and advances towards the goal... Artur Neves side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but Fernando Loureiro reads it well. Good save!
75.55
Brian Tiler barges into Ighli Zampagna. Brian Tiler is given a warning by the referee! Ighli Zampagna runs off the knock.
75.55
Free kick to West Bromwich Albion just outside the area...
77.37
Syd Clemence calmly steps up but the ball is low and comes straight off the wall.
78.32
Kevin Hendry hacks Nicolas De Souza from behind! Kevin Hendry is warned by the referee! Nicolas De Souza stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.37
Syd Clemence clumsily knocks into Adrian Guzzo. Syd Clemence is given another warning by the referee! Adrian Guzzo stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.17
Norman Gower sees Graham Lowe in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Graham Lowe knocks in a cross ball towards Ighli Zampagna. Ighli Zampagna makes a looping header on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
89.52
Regis Trezeguet flicks a high pass forward. Marcus King controls it well on his chest. Marcus King threads a neat ball through to Kevin Hendry. Kevin Hendry plays a scrappy one-two with Syd Clemence and stumbles forward towards the goal... Kevin Hendry cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
Robert Armstrong sees space and advances. Robert Armstrong knocks in a cross ball towards David Morrison. David Morrison beats his man to it with a header but it flies just wide!
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 Mitchell Brouwers of West Bromwich Albion |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Patricio Carrasco (GK)
6
2. Regis Trezeguet (DEF)
6
3. Marcus King (DEF)
7
4. Norman Gower (DEF)
7
5. Alan Philips (DEF)
6
6. Arturo Jimenez (MID)
7
7. Syd Clemence (MID)
6
8. Ighli Zampagna (MID)
7
9. Mitchell Brouwers (ATT)
9
10. Artur Neves (ATT)
6
11. Graham Lowe (ATT)
6
12. Nicky Stockdale (DEF)
0
13. Kevin Hendry (MID)
6
14. Eddie Youds (ATT)
0
1. Fernando Loureiro (GK)
8
2. Robert Armstrong (DEF)
6
3. Brian Tiler (DEF)
7
4. Adrian Guzzo (DEF)
6
5. Leonardo Marquez (DEF)
6
6. David Morrison (MID)
6
7. Pasquale Oshadogan (MID)
6
8. Nicolas De Souza (MID)
7
9. Jaime Santos (ATT)
6
10. Isaiah Adams (ATT)
8
11. Ricardo Monteiro (ATT)
5
12. Craig Marshall (DEF)
0
13. Patrick Mowbray (MID)
0
14. Ciro Colasante (ATT)
0