Match Report
| West Bromwich Albion | West Bromwich Albion |  |  | Reading | Reading | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Carl Barmby | C. Barmby |  | 76 | G |  | 1 | | G | 73 |  | Giorgio Minopoli | G. Minopoli | |||||||||
| Robbie Moncur | R. Moncur | | 54 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 65 | | Martin Lumsdon | M. Lumsdon | |||||||||
| David Faria | D. Faria |  | 53 | D | | 3 | | D | 64 | | Les Royce | L. Royce | |||||||||
| Vinicio E. Pirri | V. Pirri | | 50 | D | | 4 | | D | 61 | | Peter Marr | P. Marr | |||||||||
| Stephen Ferguson | S. Ferguson |  | 47 | D | | 5 | | D | 60 | | Darren Cadamarteri | D. Cadamarteri | |||||||||
| Fredrik Fowler | F. Fowler | | 73 | M |  | | 6 | | M | 65 | | Matthew Elliott | M. Elliott | ||||||||
| Noel Gallagher | N. Gallagher | | 67 | M | | 7 | | M | 62 |  | Patricio Vila | P. Vila | |||||||||
| Steve Youds | S. Youds | | 61 | M | | 8 | | | M | 60 | | Rio Stamp | R. Stamp | ||||||||
| Lennart Basler | L. Basler |  | 66 | A | | 9 | | A | 69 |  | Dave Gullit | D. Gullit | |||||||||
| Evans Grossi | E. Grossi | | 64 | A | | 10 | | A | 63 | | Bill Proctor | B. Proctor | |||||||||
| Matthew Mccann | M. Mccann | | 61 | A | | 11 | | A | 62 | | Gilles Draper | G. Draper | |||||||||
| Mike Brown | M. Brown | | 67 | G | | 12 | | D | 58 | | Federico Pantanelli | F. Pantanelli | |||||||||
| Ashley Riggott | A. Riggott | | 65 | G | | 13 | | A | 57 | | David Murphy | D. Murphy | |||||||||
| Isaiah Goodwin | I. Goodwin | | 60 | M | | 14 | | M | 56 | | Craig Byrne | C. Byrne | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at The Hawthorns where West Bromwich Albion play host to Reading. A crowd of 8,928 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both West Bromwich Albion and Reading are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ugo Maddison.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both West Bromwich Albion and Reading are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ugo Maddison.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Reading get the match underway!
4.17
0-0Fredrik Fowler barges into Rio Stamp. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rio Stamp gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
6.37
0-0Fredrik Fowler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Evans Grossi. Evans Grossi passes the ball forward but Matthew Mccann is offside!
8.51
0-0Noel Gallagher sees Evans Grossi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Evans Grossi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Giorgio Minopoli who gathers it comfortably.
9.31
With a delightful solo run, Fredrik Fowler stretches the opposition's defence. Fredrik Fowler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Peter Marr.
10.39
0-0Matthew Elliott barges into Steve Youds. The referee calls over Matthew Elliott and shows him a yellow card! Steve Youds hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.06
Fredrik Fowler flicks a high pass forward to Lennart Basler who brings the ball under control. Lennart Basler makes a pass forward but Evans Grossi makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
16.37
0-0Vinicio E. Pirri picks a pass forward to Noel Gallagher. Noel Gallagher flicks the ball to his team mate, Matthew Mccann. Matthew Mccann tries a spectacular long range effort but Giorgio Minopoli reads it well. Fabulous save!
18.22
0-0Peter Marr makes a simple pass to Rio Stamp. With some swift thinking, Rio Stamp plays the ball forward to Bill Proctor. Bill Proctor runs straight at the defence! Bill Proctor cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
27.03
Patricio Vila passes the ball forward to Gilles Draper. Gilles Draper puts a great ball through. Bill Proctor runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
28.20
Peter Marr runs forward with the ball. Peter Marr runs straight at the opposition's defence. Peter Marr plays a scrappy one-two with Bill Proctor and stumbles forward towards the goal... Peter Marr takes a shot at goal but Carl Barmby is on top of his game. Superb keeping!
33.48
Robbie Moncur flicks a high ball forward to Noel Gallagher who takes it down. Noel Gallagher darts forward. Noel Gallagher puts a great ball through. Evans Grossi runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
38.14
Matthew Elliott sees Gilles Draper in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gilles Draper makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Bill Proctor. Bill Proctor muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
39.49
Noel Gallagher flicks a high pass forward to Matthew Mccann who brings the ball under control. Matthew Mccann controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
42.03
Stephen Ferguson clumsily knocks into Matthew Elliott. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Matthew Elliott hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.06
Noel Gallagher flicks a high pass forward. Matthew Mccann collects the pass. Matthew Mccann tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
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. Reading also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
West Bromwich Albion kick off the second half!
48.16
Les Royce threads a neat ball through to Matthew Elliott. Matthew Elliott makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gilles Draper. Gilles Draper sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Carl Barmby.
49.50
Rio Stamp flicks a high pass forward. Gilles Draper controls it well on his chest. Gilles Draper shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
51.51
Fredrik Fowler flicks a high pass forward. Lennart Basler easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lennart Basler sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
60.43
0-0West Bromwich Albion have made 3 substitutions with Ashley Riggott replacing Evans Grossi, Mike Brown replacing Matthew Mccann and Isaiah Goodwin replacing Lennart Basler .Reading have made 2 substitutions with Federico Pantanelli replacing Les Royce and David Murphy replacing Gilles Draper and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
65.36
Steve Youds makes a probing pass to Isaiah Goodwin. Isaiah Goodwin shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
66.14
Steve Youds threads the ball through to Isaiah Goodwin. Isaiah Goodwin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Martin Lumsdon.
67.57
Noel Gallagher sees Mike Brown in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mike Brown whips in a cross ball towards Ashley Riggott. Ashley Riggott is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Giorgio Minopoli reads it well. Well saved!
71.55
0-0Vinicio E. Pirri clumsily knocks into Bill Proctor. The referee brings Vinicio E. Pirri to one side and gives him a warning! Bill Proctor stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.54
With great vision, Martin Lumsdon plays the ball forward to Darren Cadamarteri. Darren Cadamarteri kicks a strong pass forward to Dave Gullit. Dave Gullit tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
77.16
Reading have made a substitution with Craig Byrne replacing Patricio Vila .
81.05
1-0Fredrik Fowler sees Ashley Riggott in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ashley Riggott plays a one-two with Mike Brown and advances towards the goal... Ashley Riggott shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ashley Riggott!
84.13
Steve Youds sees Mike Brown in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mike Brown shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ashley Riggott of West Bromwich Albion |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Carl Barmby (GK)
7
2. Robbie Moncur (DEF)
6
3. David Faria (DEF)
6
4. Vinicio E. Pirri (DEF)
6
5. Stephen Ferguson (DEF)
5
6. Fredrik Fowler (MID)
6
7. Noel Gallagher (MID)
8
8. Steve Youds (MID)
7
9. Lennart Basler (ATT)
6
10. Evans Grossi (ATT)
6
11. Matthew Mccann (ATT)
6
12. Mike Brown (GK)
7
13. Ashley Riggott (GK)
9
14. Isaiah Goodwin (MID)
6
1. Giorgio Minopoli (GK)
7
2. Martin Lumsdon (DEF)
6
3. Les Royce (DEF)
6
4. Peter Marr (DEF)
9
5. Darren Cadamarteri (DEF)
6
6. Matthew Elliott (MID)
6
7. Patricio Vila (MID)
6
8. Rio Stamp (MID)
7
9. Dave Gullit (ATT)
6
10. Bill Proctor (ATT)
7
11. Gilles Draper (ATT)
6
12. Federico Pantanelli (DEF)
6
13. David Murphy (ATT)
6
14. Craig Byrne (MID)
6