Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at The Hawthorns where West Bromwich Albion play host to Rochdale. A crowd of 9,612 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
West Bromwich Albion are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rochdale appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Mccann.
The pitch is in poor condition.
West Bromwich Albion are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rochdale appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Mccann.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and West Bromwich Albion kick off!
3.59
0-0Robin Smits kicks a strong pass forward to Mitchell Brouwers. Mitchell Brouwers whips in a cross ball towards Alpay Ayaz. Alpay Ayaz directs the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Ashley Mcleod. Excellent save.
4.38
0-0Alan Philips flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Hendry controls it well on his chest. Kevin Hendry threads a neat ball through to Arturo Jimenez. Arturo Jimenez rushes past Anthony Laver! Arturo Jimenez muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
10.57
0-0Kevin Jackson plays the ball forward to Ledley Fletcher. Ledley Fletcher threads the ball through to Clive Marshall. Clive Marshall knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.23
1-0Kevin Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Arturo Jimenez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Arturo Jimenez plays a quick one-two with Robin Smits and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Arturo Jimenez provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's there!! Ashley Mcleod has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
15.31
Kevin Jackson launches a long ball forward. Ledley Fletcher shoots from distance but Patricio Carrasco reads it well. Nice keeping!
21.53
Robin Smits picks a pass forward to Alpay Ayaz. Alpay Ayaz lofts in a cross ball towards Ighli Zampagna. Ighli Zampagna finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
22.01
Ighli Zampagna controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alpay Ayaz. Alpay Ayaz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
24.38
Cristiano Ferreira sees Alpay Ayaz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alpay Ayaz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mitchell Brouwers. Mitchell Brouwers tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Ashley Mcleod smothers it!
27.27
Cristiano Ferreira kicks a strong pass forward to Ighli Zampagna. Ighli Zampagna 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 he balloons it over the crossbar!
28.49
Anthony Laver makes a beautiful solo run. Anthony Laver deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ledley Fletcher. Ledley Fletcher knocks in a cross ball towards Oberdan Montella. Oberdan Montella is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's well over the bar!
30.11
Nigel Greaves plays the ball forward to Oberdan Montella. Oberdan Montella shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
33.37
1-0Cristiano Ferreira flicks a high pass forward. Marcus King holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marcus King chips the ball to his team mate, Mitchell Brouwers. Mitchell Brouwers chips the ball to his team mate, Artur Neves. Kevin Jackson clumsily knocks into Artur Neves. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
34.13
Seeing a gap ahead, Kevin Hendry plays the ball forward to Alpay Ayaz. Alpay Ayaz plays a one-two with Ighli Zampagna and rushes in on goal... Alpay Ayaz cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Solid save from Ashley Mcleod.
38.27
1-0Arthur May controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ledley Fletcher. Ledley Fletcher sees Oberdan Montella just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some silky footwork from Oberdan Montella provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is deflected wide by Marcus King.
42.40
Robin Smits sees a break and surges forward. Robin Smits plays a one-two with Kevin Hendry and rushes in on goal... Robin Smits comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
44.32
Alan Philips threads a neat ball through to Ighli Zampagna. Ighli Zampagna kicks a strong pass forward to Artur Neves. Artur Neves finds some space and shoots from distance but Ashley Mcleod reads it well. Excellent save!
45.00
Anthony Laver makes a probing pass to Clive Marshall. Clive Marshall sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. West Bromwich Albion appear unchanged since the first half. Rochdale also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Rochdale get the second half underway!
47.08
Artur Neves knocks the ball forward to Mitchell Brouwers. Mitchell Brouwers lofts in a cross ball towards Artur Neves. Artur Neves beats his man to it with a header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Artur Neves!
55.27
Mitchell Brouwers knocks the ball forward to Robin Smits. Robin Smits knocks in a cross ball towards Artur Neves. Artur Neves directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Ashley Mcleod had no chance!! Goal for West Bromwich Albion!
60.11
3-0Robin Smits makes an attacking run forward. Robin Smits makes a great pass forward. Kevin Hendry runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
63.47
Nigel Greaves chips the ball to his team mate, Clive Marshall. Clive Marshall edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Clive Marshall provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
69.27
Anthony Laver hits a low pass to Alistair Smith. Alistair Smith flicks a high pass forward to Ledley Fletcher who brings the ball under control. Ledley Fletcher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.03
Ighli Zampagna flicks a high pass forward to Alpay Ayaz who brings the ball under control. Alpay Ayaz rushes past Kevin Jackson! Alpay Ayaz makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
77.18
Nigel Greaves flicks a high pass forward to Ledley Fletcher who brings the ball under control. Ledley Fletcher plays a one-two with Alistair Smith and rushes in on goal... Ledley Fletcher makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
78.43
Anthony Laver knocks the ball to his team mate, Arthur May. Arthur May shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
83.11
4-1Artur Neves catches Gavin Flintlock on the ankles. Artur Neves is warned by the referee! Gavin Flintlock stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.40
Nigel Greaves flicks a high ball forward to Ledley Fletcher who takes it down. Ledley Fletcher rushes past Cristiano Ferreira! Ledley Fletcher shoots from just inside the box but it misses the target by a large margin!
89.56
Kevin Jackson makes a simple pass to Nigel Greaves. Without breaking stride, Nigel Greaves plays the ball forward to Oberdan Montella. Oberdan Montella makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Clive Marshall. Clive Marshall muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
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
| Arturo Jimenez 12 Artur Neves 47, 55 Alpay Ayaz 73 | Clive Marshall 63, 90 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Artur Neves of West Bromwich Albion |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Patricio Carrasco (GK)
6
2. Marcus King (DEF)
6
3. Cristiano Ferreira (DEF)
6
4. Alan Philips (DEF)
6
5. Arturo Jimenez (MID)
8
6. Kevin Hendry (MID)
6
7. Robin Smits (MID)
8
8. Ighli Zampagna (MID)
7
9. Mitchell Brouwers (ATT)
7
10. Artur Neves (ATT)
9
11. Alpay Ayaz (ATT)
8
12. Nicky Stockdale (DEF)
0
13. Gilles Fox (MID)
0
14. Eddie Youds (ATT)
0
1. Ashley Mcleod (GK)
7
2. Gavin Flintlock (DEF)
6
3. Anthony Laver (DEF)
7
4. Kevin Jackson (DEF)
6
5. Richard Hughes (DEF)
6
6. Arthur May (MID)
6
7. Nigel Greaves (MID)
7
8. Alistair Smith (MID)
6
9. Ledley Fletcher (ATT)
7
10. Clive Marshall (ATT)
9
11. Oberdan Montella (ATT)
6
12. Ljubisa Pergolizzi (ATT)
0
13. Ruel Ehiogu (ATT)
0
14. Neil Konchesky (ATT)
0