Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at The Hawthorns where West Bromwich Albion play Walsall in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 10,500 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both West Bromwich Albion and Walsall are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Nelson Fuchs.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both West Bromwich Albion and Walsall are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Nelson Fuchs.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and West Bromwich Albion get the match underway!
4.29
0-0Omer Wise deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Teddy Scowcroft. Teddy Scowcroft shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
6.17
0-0Nicky Stockdale catches Tommy Flintlock on the ankles. The referee brings Nicky Stockdale to one side and gives him a warning! Tommy Flintlock runs off the knock.
9.57
0-0Omer Wise threads a neat ball through to Thierry Guppy. Thierry Guppy controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mick Vassell. Mick Vassell finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
14.41
Mick Vassell chips the ball to his team mate, Elias Tsoukalas. Elias Tsoukalas finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
20.50
Mick Vassell knocks the ball forward to Teddy Scowcroft. Teddy Scowcroft knocks in a cross ball towards Damir Marsiglia. Damir Marsiglia is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Patricio Carrasco picks it out of the air!
22.19
0-1Thierry Guppy flicks a high pass forward. Marcel Hässler controls it well on his chest. Marcel Hässler threads a neat ball through to Elias Tsoukalas. Elias Tsoukalas shoots from 25 yards. It's there!! Patricio Carrasco has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
26.58
Gilles Fox flicks a high ball forward to Artur Neves who takes it down. Artur Neves knocks in a cross ball towards Robin Smits. Robin Smits is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Solid save from Robert Mortensen.
28.04
Robin Smits knocks the ball forward to Arturo Jimenez. Arturo Jimenez shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
30.21
0-1Cristiano Ferreira threads a neat ball through to Gilles Fox. Gilles Fox chips the ball to his team mate, Mitchell Brouwers. Mitchell Brouwers rushes past Tommy Flintlock! Mitchell Brouwers looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Magnificent block by Tommy Flintlock!
34.31
Damir Marsiglia threads the ball through to Elias Tsoukalas. Elias Tsoukalas knocks in a cross ball towards Damir Marsiglia. Damir Marsiglia finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
36.46
Gilles Fox deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alpay Ayaz. Alpay Ayaz rushes past Marcel Hässler! Some silky footwork from Alpay Ayaz provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Robert Mortensen is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
39.15
1-1Tommy Flintlock chips the ball to his team mate, Mick Vassell. Mick Vassell makes a probing pass to Marc Kerr but he's offside!
42.26
Mick Vassell kicks a strong pass forward to Elias Tsoukalas. Elias Tsoukalas plays a one-two with Teddy Scowcroft and advances towards the goal... Elias Tsoukalas strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it flies well off target!
44.44
Tommy Flintlock flicks a high pass forward. Damir Marsiglia comfortably collects the pass. Damir Marsiglia deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Elias Tsoukalas. Elias Tsoukalas finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
Mick Vassell takes it forward alone. Mick Vassell puts a great ball through but Elias Tsoukalas is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. West Bromwich Albion appear unchanged since the first half. Walsall also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Walsall kick off the second half!
48.16
Robin Smits flicks a high pass forward to Arturo Jimenez who brings the ball under control. Arturo Jimenez lofts in a cross ball towards Alpay Ayaz. Alpay Ayaz knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Robert Mortensen reads it well. Excellent save!
51.58
Gilles Fox deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robin Smits. Robin Smits plays a one-two with Artur Neves and rushes in on goal... Robin Smits takes a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
53.36
Thierry Guppy plays the ball forward to Damir Marsiglia. Damir Marsiglia makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Teddy Scowcroft. Teddy Scowcroft shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
60.46
1-1Norman Gower comes in with a late challenge on Mick Vassell. The referee brings Norman Gower to one side and gives him a warning! Mick Vassell grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
65.52
Marcel Hässler takes the throw-in. Marc Kerr threads a neat ball through to Mick Vassell. Mick Vassell threads a neat ball through to Elias Tsoukalas. Elias Tsoukalas shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
69.40
1-1Norman Gower darts forward. Norman Gower knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marc Kerr.
79.44
Thierry Guppy flicks a high pass forward. Elias Tsoukalas controls it well on his chest. Elias Tsoukalas knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nicky Stockdale.
81.44
Gilles Fox flicks a high pass forward. Mitchell Brouwers holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mitchell Brouwers tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
89.56
Nicky Stockdale flicks a high pass forward. Robin Smits holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Robin Smits deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Artur Neves. Artur Neves shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
The game is drawn at 1-1 and so goes to penalties!
1-0Alpay Ayaz steps up. It's in!! Robert Mortensen had no chance!!
Elias Tsoukalas takes a long run up. The ball clips the right post and goes in. Goal!
Artur Neves calmly steps up. The ball flies inside the left post - goal!!
Teddy Scowcroft takes a cautious run up. Teddy Scowcroft slots the ball into the top left corner with the inside of his foot. Textbook penalty!
Mitchell Brouwers takes a long run up. The keeper has read the penalty correctly. He gets his fingers to it, but the shot is too strong and edges inside the post. Goal!
Damir Marsiglia takes a cautious run up. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
Cristiano Ferreira calmly steps up. Cristiano Ferreira slots the ball inside the right post with the inside of his foot. Textbook penalty!
Thierry Guppy takes a cautious run up but he scuffs the ball and it trickles wide!
Norman Gower takes a stuttering run up. The ball slams so fast into the top left corner that the keeper is left standing helpless. Goal!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Full Time Score
Normal Play Goals
Penalty Shootout
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 Alpay Ayaz of West Bromwich Albion |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Patricio Carrasco (GK)
7
2. Nicky Stockdale (DEF)
6
3. Cristiano Ferreira (DEF)
6
4. Norman Gower (DEF)
6
5. Ighli Zampagna (MID)
6
6. Gilles Fox (MID)
9
7. Robin Smits (MID)
7
8. Arturo Jimenez (MID)
6
9. Mitchell Brouwers (ATT)
6
10. Artur Neves (ATT)
6
11. Alpay Ayaz (ATT)
9
12. Marcus King (DEF)
0
13. Kevin Hendry (MID)
0
14. Eddie Youds (ATT)
0
1. Robert Mortensen (GK)
8
2. Marcel Hässler (DEF)
7
3. Omer Wise (DEF)
6
4. Tommy Flintlock (DEF)
7
5. Marc Kerr (MID)
6
6. Mick Vassell (MID)
7
7. Thierry Guppy (MID)
7
8. Steve Goldberg (MID)
6
9. Damir Marsiglia (ATT)
7
10. Teddy Scowcroft (ATT)
6
11. Elias Tsoukalas (ATT)
9
12. Alex Mcallister (MID)
0
13. Christian Arendt (DEF)
0
14. Isaiah Bellamy (GK)
0