Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at The Hawthorns where West Bromwich Albion play host to Middlesbrough. A crowd of 11,296 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both West Bromwich Albion and Middlesbrough are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Julian Riza.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both West Bromwich Albion and Middlesbrough are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Julian Riza.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Middlesbrough get the match underway!
3.13
0-0Jean-Pierre Charvet makes a beautiful solo run. Jean-Pierre Charvet knocks the ball forward to Mitchell Brouwers. Mitchell Brouwers plays a scrappy one-two with Kevin Hendry and stumbles forward towards the goal... Mitchell Brouwers shoots from just inside the box but Andy Campbell is on top of it.
4.55
0-0Kwame de Vos threads a neat ball through to Gavin Swift. Gavin Swift makes a simple pass to Jimmy Albieri. Jimmy Albieri whips in a cross ball towards Julian Howey. Julian Howey makes a deft header but it slams into the crowd!
9.22
0-1Julian Howey kicks a strong pass forward to Kelvin Oliver. Kelvin Oliver lofts in a cross ball towards Jimmy Albieri. Jimmy Albieri makes a deft header. Patricio Carrasco is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
14.33
0-1Mitchell Brouwers barges into Juan-Carlos Santos. The referee warns Mitchell Brouwers to calm down! Juan-Carlos Santos grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
15.16
Arturo Jimenez kicks a strong pass forward to Artur Neves. Artur Neves advances inside the box! Artur Neves takes a shot at goal but somehow Andy Campbell manages to keep it out.
16.21
Arthur Ferdinand runs straight at the opposition's defence. Arthur Ferdinand knocks in a cross ball towards Jimmy Albieri. Jimmy Albieri directs the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Patricio Carrasco. Excellent save.
21.19
Mitchell Brouwers threads the ball through to Artur Neves. Artur Neves deftly passes the ball to Ighli Zampagna, releasing him through on goal. Ighli Zampagna tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Andy Campbell had no chance!! Goal for West Bromwich Albion!
24.53
Gilles Fox deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mitchell Brouwers. Mitchell Brouwers skips past Albert Ibanez! Mitchell Brouwers muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Andy Campbell effortlessly smothers it!
26.51
Kwame de Vos flicks a high pass forward. Arthur Ferdinand controls it well on his chest. Arthur Ferdinand sees space and advances. Arthur Ferdinand lofts in a cross ball towards Jimmy Albieri. Jimmy Albieri gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
27.51
1-1Kwame de Vos threads the ball through to Kelvin Oliver. Kelvin Oliver threads the ball through to Gavin Swift. Gavin Swift knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Julian Howey is offside!
33.25
Artur Neves threads the ball through to Alpay Ayaz. Alpay Ayaz shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
34.34
Kwame de Vos flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Swift. Gavin Swift kicks a strong pass forward to Reginald Rascle. Reginald Rascle lofts in a cross ball towards Kelvin Oliver. Kelvin Oliver is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Patricio Carrasco had no chance!! Goal for Middlesbrough!
38.23
Gilles Fox flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Hendry who gracefully takes it down. Kevin Hendry sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
42.29
1-2Alpay Ayaz hacks Kelvin Oliver from behind! The referee brings Alpay Ayaz to one side and gives him a warning! Kelvin Oliver stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
1-2Kelvin Oliver flicks a high ball forward to Arthur Ferdinand who takes it down. Arthur Ferdinand knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mike Naylor.
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. Middlesbrough also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
West Bromwich Albion start the second half!
51.43
Kwame de Vos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Swift. Gavin Swift makes a probing pass to Jimmy Albieri. Jimmy Albieri knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Patricio Carrasco who gathers it comfortably.
55.09
Mike Naylor flicks a high pass forward. Artur Neves controls it well on his chest. Artur Neves makes a probing pass to Alpay Ayaz. Alpay Ayaz advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Alpay Ayaz provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's there!! Andy Campbell has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
60.50
2-2West Bromwich Albion have made a substitution with Mark Jones replacing Kevin Hendry .Middlesbrough have made 3 substitutions with Harvey Beckham replacing Kwame de Vos, Mark Salmon replacing Arthur Ferdinand and Rodolfo Soviero replacing Jimmy Albieri .
65.02
Cristiano Ferreira runs forward with the ball. Cristiano Ferreira plays the ball forward to Mark Jones. Mark Jones whips in a cross ball towards Artur Neves. Artur Neves is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
66.07
2-2Arturo Jimenez makes a simple pass to Alpay Ayaz. Alpay Ayaz runs straight at the defence! Alpay Ayaz muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but is denied by Juan-Carlos Santos. Excellent block.
71.58
Albert Ibanez passes the ball forward to Julian Howey. Julian Howey laces a through ball forward to Reginald Rascle. Reginald Rascle knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.43
Gavin Swift makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brian Sinclair. Brian Sinclair shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Patricio Carrasco.
76.17
Corner kick to Middlesbrough. Julian Howey plays it to the far post. Patricio Carrasco gets down and smothers the ball with his body.
78.07
Kelvin Oliver passes the ball forward to Julian Howey. Julian Howey threads a neat, attacking ball through to Reginald Rascle. Reginald Rascle makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Patricio Carrasco is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
81.25
Kelvin Oliver flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Swift collects the pass. Gavin Swift knocks in a cross ball towards Reginald Rascle. Reginald Rascle is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
85.33
Gilles Fox knocks the ball to his team mate, Artur Neves. Artur Neves passes the ball forward to Mitchell Brouwers. Mitchell Brouwers cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
87.05
Cristiano Ferreira makes a simple pass to Mitchell Brouwers. Mitchell Brouwers advances with the ball. Mitchell Brouwers shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
89.49
Julian Howey threads a neat ball through to Kelvin Oliver. Kelvin Oliver whips in a cross ball towards Reginald Rascle. Reginald Rascle flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Patricio Carrasco (GK)
7
2. Mike Naylor (DEF)
6
3. Cristiano Ferreira (DEF)
6
4. Jean-Pierre Charvet (DEF)
6
5. Kevin Hendry (MID)
6
6. Gilles Fox (MID)
6
7. Arturo Jimenez (MID)
6
8. Ighli Zampagna (MID)
7
9. Mitchell Brouwers (ATT)
7
10. Artur Neves (ATT)
8
11. Alpay Ayaz (ATT)
8
12. Marcus King (DEF)
0
13. Mark Jones (MID)
6
14. Eoin Gray (ATT)
0
1. Andy Campbell (GK)
7
2. Albert Ibanez (DEF)
6
3. Juan-Carlos Santos (DEF)
6
4. Kwame de Vos (DEF)
7
5. Kelvin Oliver (MID)
9
6. Gavin Swift (MID)
7
7. Julian Howey (MID)
7
8. Arthur Ferdinand (MID)
7
9. Reginald Rascle (ATT)
8
10. Brian Sinclair (ATT)
6
11. Jimmy Albieri (ATT)
8
12. Harvey Beckham (DEF)
6
13. Mark Salmon (MID)
6
14. Rodolfo Soviero (ATT)
6