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 Sheffield United. A crowd of 8,926 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
West Bromwich Albion are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sheffield United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Alun Cole.
The pitch is in poor condition.
West Bromwich Albion are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sheffield United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Alun Cole.
0.00
0-0Sheffield United get the match underway!
8.33
0-0Komian Rol makes a simple pass to Darren Midgley. Darren Midgley edges inside the box! Darren Midgley shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
9.29
Oscar Jr. Riccio flicks a high pass forward. Darren Midgley collects the pass. Darren Midgley makes a defence splitting pass to Ashley Etherington. Ashley Etherington tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
10.15
0-0Danny Thatcher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marc Kasper. Marc Kasper plays a scrappy one-two with Robert Keane and stumbles forward towards the goal... Marc Kasper shoots from just inside the box but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
12.36
Marc Barry kicks a strong pass forward to Ashley Etherington. Ashley Etherington whips in a cross ball towards Paul Lensing. Paul Lensing makes a convincing header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
26.03
1-0Chris Wau threads a neat ball through to Marc Barry. Marc Barry advances inside the box! Marc Barry cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
30.14
1-0Gavin Le Saux surges forward with the ball. Gavin Le Saux knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Keane. Tommy Hughes hacks Robert Keane from behind! Robert Keane appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
32.51
Gavin Le Saux knocks the ball forward to Marc Kasper. Marc Kasper finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
33.49
Isaiah Sheringham threads a neat ball through to Marc Kasper. Marc Kasper knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Keane. Robert Keane beats his man to it with a header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
34.51
Tommy Hughes passes the ball forward to Marc Barry. Marc Barry takes it forward alone. Marc Barry advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Marc Barry provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
39.12
Dion Luzhny threads a neat ball through to Gavin Robson. With some swift thinking, Gavin Robson plays the ball forward to Robert Keane. Robert Keane controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
40.18
Marc Barry sees Ashley Etherington in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ashley Etherington hits a low pass to Chris Wau. Chris Wau cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
42.01
Paul Lensing makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marc Barry. Marc Barry shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
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. Sheffield United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with West Bromwich Albion kicking off!
47.26
2-0Isaiah Sheringham threads a neat ball through to Robert Keane. Robert Keane knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Shearer.
48.35
Dion Luzhny flicks a high ball forward to Isaiah Sheringham who takes it down. Isaiah Sheringham threads the ball through to Marc Kasper. Marc Kasper shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
55.11
Adam Kahn flicks a high pass forward. Robert Keane collects the pass. Robert Keane plays a quick one-two with Marc Kasper and rushes in on goal... Robert Keane strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it flies just off target!
57.15
2-1With vision, Paul Lensing plays the ball forward to Marc Barry. Marc Barry knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Chris Wau is offside!
59.09
Paul Lensing flicks a high pass forward to Ashley Etherington who brings the ball under control. Ashley Etherington plays a one-two with Oscar Jr. Riccio and rushes in on goal... Ashley Etherington side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
60.32
Paul Lensing chips the ball to his team mate, Marino Padalino. Marino Padalino tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
61.40
Marino Padalino controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Lensing. Paul Lensing shoots from 25 yards. What a cracker!! Robert Stewart had no chance!! Goal for West Bromwich Albion!
67.29
Komian Rol makes a beautiful solo run. Komian Rol threads the ball through to Oscar Jr. Riccio. Oscar Jr. Riccio shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
71.13
Komian Rol takes a short throw-in bringing Tommy Hughes into play. Tommy Hughes flicks a high pass forward to Marc Barry who brings the ball under control. Marc Barry threads a neat ball through to Chris Wau. Chris Wau shoots from distance. It's there!! Robert Stewart has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
75.00
Oscar Jr. Riccio flicks a high pass forward. Darren Midgley collects the pass. Darren Midgley edges inside the box! Darren Midgley looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
78.44
Paul Lensing takes it forward alone. Paul Lensing edges inside the box! Paul Lensing muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
90.00
Paul Lensing threads a neat ball through to Chris Wau. Chris Wau plays a scrappy one-two with Ashley Etherington and stumbles forward towards the goal... Chris Wau muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Marc Barry 26, 35 Paul Lensing 61 Chris Wau 71 | Marc Kasper 48 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Marc Barry of West Bromwich Albion |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Danny Scowcroft (GK)
6
2. Tommy Hughes (DEF)
6
3. Komian Rol (DEF)
6
4. Paul Shearer (DEF)
6
5. Chris Wau (MID)
7
6. Marc Barry (MID)
9
7. Paul Lensing (MID)
8
8. Marino Padalino (MID)
6
9. Ashley Etherington (ATT)
6
10. Oscar Jr. Riccio (ATT)
6
11. Darren Midgley (ATT)
7
12. Jacob Copping (DEF)
0
13. Lomano Mason (MID)
0
14. Del Eadie (MID)
0
1. Robert Stewart (GK)
6
2. Richard Barton (DEF)
6
3. Dion Luzhny (DEF)
6
4. Adam Kahn (DEF)
6
5. Gavin Robson (DEF)
6
6. Danny Thatcher (MID)
6
7. Isaiah Sheringham (MID)
6
8. Kemal Hamilton (MID)
6
9. Gavin Le Saux (MID)
6
10. Marc Kasper (ATT)
7
11. Robert Keane (ATT)
6
12. Eddie Dodd (MID)
0
13. Ross Weaver (MID)
0
14. Craig Williamson (MID)
0