Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at The Hawthorns where West Bromwich Albion play Wolverhampton Wanderers in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 10,500 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
West Bromwich Albion are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Wolverhampton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Kanu.
The pitch is in poor condition.
West Bromwich Albion are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Wolverhampton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Kanu.
0.00
0-0West Bromwich Albion kick off the first half!
3.02
0-0Leon Mendonca chips the ball to his team mate, Francisco Ortega. Francisco Ortega controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
9.25
Ledley Gray flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Ortega collects the pass. Francisco Ortega chips the ball to his team mate, Anthony Henry. Anthony Henry lofts in a cross ball towards Florian Frieser. Florian Frieser flicks the ball with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
14.25
0-0Joe Banks flicks a high pass forward to Florian Frieser who brings the ball under control. Florian Frieser deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Norman Standing. Norman Standing knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.12
0-0With some swift thinking, Norman Standing plays the ball forward to Syd Haynes. Syd Haynes kicks a strong pass forward to Ronnie Winterburn but the referee indicates it's offside!
16.15
Alan Philips kicks a strong pass forward to Arturo Jimenez. Arturo Jimenez runs straight at the opposition's defence. Arturo Jimenez plays a scrappy one-two with Graham Lowe and advances towards the goal... Arturo Jimenez takes a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
24.51
Nicky Stockdale plays a long ball forward. Arturo Jimenez knocks the ball to his team mate, Ighli Zampagna. Ighli Zampagna looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies just wide!
30.14
1-0Nicky Stockdale knocks the ball to his team mate, Syd Clemence. Syd Clemence shoots from outside the area. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
34.44
1-0Marcus King breaks forward. Marcus King threads the ball through to Syd Clemence. Syd Clemence plays a scrappy one-two with Mitchell Brouwers and advances towards the goal... Syd Clemence rockets a shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
36.40
Syd Clemence chips the ball to his team mate, Graham Lowe. Graham Lowe controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Mitchell Brouwers through on goal. Mitchell Brouwers side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
42.03
Ledley Gray knocks the ball forward to Norman Standing. Norman Standing makes a probing pass to Anthony Henry. Anthony Henry whips in a cross ball towards Florian Frieser. Florian Frieser knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
44.05
1-0Francisco Ortega barges into Marcus King. Francisco Ortega is shown the yellow card! Marcus King runs off the knock.
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. Wolverhampton Wanderers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Wolverhampton Wanderers get the second half underway!
49.41
Dave Williamson makes a beautiful solo run. Dave Williamson threads a neat ball through to Ronnie Winterburn. Ronnie Winterburn whips in a cross ball towards Syd Haynes. Syd Haynes outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Patricio Carrasco reads it well. Nice save!
53.39
1-0Ighli Zampagna clumsily knocks into Joe Banks. The referee brings Ighli Zampagna to one side and gives him a warning! Joe Banks hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.23
Ledley Gray deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Ortega. Francisco Ortega flicks a high pass forward to Florian Frieser who brings the ball under control. Florian Frieser lofts in a cross ball towards Ronnie Winterburn. Ronnie Winterburn connects with a diving header but it flies wide!
59.12
Syd Clemence flicks a high ball forward to Ighli Zampagna who takes it down. Ighli Zampagna knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marcus Andrews who gathers it comfortably.
60.18
1-0West Bromwich Albion have made 3 substitutions with Norman Gower replacing Marcus King, Kevin Hendry replacing Graham Lowe and Eddie Youds replacing Artur Neves .Wolverhampton Wanderers appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
72.16
Francisco Ortega passes the ball forward to Florian Frieser. Florian Frieser makes a great pass forward. Ronnie Winterburn runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
75.08
Leon Mendonca chips the ball to his team mate, Francisco Ortega. Francisco Ortega flicks a high pass forward. Florian Frieser holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Florian Frieser whips in a cross ball towards Syd Haynes. Syd Haynes whips the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
77.53
Norman Gower flicks a high pass forward to Ighli Zampagna who brings the ball under control. Ighli Zampagna flicks a high pass forward. Mitchell Brouwers controls it well on his chest. Mitchell Brouwers controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Marcus Andrews!
79.32
Francisco Ortega flicks a high ball forward to Florian Frieser who takes it down. Florian Frieser knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Regis Trezeguet.
83.07
Florian Frieser flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Henry controls it well on his chest. Anthony Henry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.19
Joe Banks deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Ortega. Francisco Ortega threads a neat ball through to Norman Standing. Norman Standing runs straight at the defence! Norman Standing comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Norman Standing!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
The game is drawn at 1-1 and so goes to penalties!
1-0Eddie Youds takes a short run up. The keeper is sent the wrong way and the ball is placed into the top left corner. Goal!
Florian Frieser calmly steps up but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
Mitchell Brouwers steps up. The ball rockets into the roof of the net. Goal!
Ronnie Winterburn calmly steps up. It's in!! Patricio Carrasco had no chance!!
Regis Trezeguet takes a cautious run up. It's in!! Marcus Andrews had no chance!!
Syd Haynes takes a slow run up but it skews horrendously wide!
Syd Clemence takes a slow run up but connects badly skews it wide!
Anthony Henry takes a cautious run up. What a cracker!! Patricio Carrasco had no chance!!
Norman Gower calmly steps up. The keeper dives to the left but Norman Gower cheekily places the ball straight down the middle. 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 Syd Clemence of West Bromwich Albion |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Patricio Carrasco (GK)
7
2. Regis Trezeguet (DEF)
6
3. Marcus King (DEF)
6
4. Nicky Stockdale (DEF)
7
5. Alan Philips (DEF)
7
6. Arturo Jimenez (MID)
7
7. Syd Clemence (MID)
9
8. Ighli Zampagna (MID)
6
9. Mitchell Brouwers (ATT)
6
10. Artur Neves (ATT)
6
11. Graham Lowe (ATT)
6
12. Norman Gower (DEF)
6
13. Kevin Hendry (MID)
6
14. Eddie Youds (ATT)
6
1. Marcus Andrews (GK)
7
2. Dave Williamson (DEF)
6
3. Joe Banks (DEF)
6
4. Leon Mendonca (DEF)
6
5. Ledley Gray (DEF)
7
6. Norman Standing (MID)
9
7. Francisco Ortega (MID)
7
8. Ronnie Winterburn (ATT)
6
9. Syd Haynes (ATT)
6
10. Anthony Henry (ATT)
6
11. Florian Frieser (ATT)
7
12. Ashley Patterson (DEF)
0
13. Robert Deguerville (MID)
0
14. Carlton Wright (ATT)
0