Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at The Hawthorns where West Bromwich Albion play host to Exeter City. A crowd of 18,969 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both West Bromwich Albion and Exeter City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both West Bromwich Albion and Exeter City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0West Bromwich Albion start the game by kicking off the first half!
8.51
0-0Kenneth Heintze knocks the ball forward to Modeste Ipoua. Modeste Ipoua chips the ball to his team mate, Thomas Gravesen. Thomas Gravesen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Warren Swift.
9.25
Ledley Grantt makes a simple pass to Ben Neville. Ben Neville knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.01
0-0Malcolm Keegan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arco Van Basten. Arco Van Basten shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
12.57
0-1Nick Van Steenveldt passes the ball forward to Tomasz Wilimowski. Tomasz Wilimowski whips in a cross ball towards Anatoliy Fomenko. Anatoliy Fomenko heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
16.31
David Godber passes the ball forward to Steffen Seeler. Steffen Seeler makes a simple pass to Ben Neville. Ben Neville shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
24.34
1-1Modeste Ipoua kicks a strong pass forward to Thomas Gravesen. Thomas Gravesen whips in a cross ball towards Anatoliy Fomenko. Anatoliy Fomenko flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
26.23
Stephen Kalac brings the ball forward. Stephen Kalac passes the ball forward to Anatoliy Fomenko. Anatoliy Fomenko shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
32.20
Aaron Maclean sees space and advances. Aaron Maclean flicks the ball to his team mate, Ben Neville. Ben Neville shoots from long range but it is tipped over by José Bravo.
42.27
Stephen Kalac controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ebi Gadocha. Ebi Gadocha sees space and advances. Ebi Gadocha knocks in a cross ball towards Anatoliy Fomenko. Anatoliy Fomenko connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
44.32
Ledley Grantt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steffen Seeler. Steffen Seeler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kenneth Heintze.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and Exeter City kick off!
49.44
Nick Van Steenveldt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Thomas Gravesen. Thomas Gravesen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
57.26
Nick Van Steenveldt chips the ball to his team mate, Tomasz Wilimowski. Tomasz Wilimowski knocks in a cross ball towards Anatoliy Fomenko. Anatoliy Fomenko connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
59.50
Ebi Gadocha decides to run forward with the ball. Ebi Gadocha whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Gravesen. Thomas Gravesen is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
65.15
Stephen Kalac takes it forward alone. Stephen Kalac makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tomasz Wilimowski. Tomasz Wilimowski knocks in a cross ball towards Anatoliy Fomenko. Anatoliy Fomenko heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Edward Dryden!
66.53
1-1West Bromwich Albion are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Exeter City's defence.
67.02
Ledley Grantt knocks the ball to his team mate, Arco Van Basten. Arco Van Basten knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.58
Nick Van Steenveldt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anatoliy Fomenko. Anatoliy Fomenko knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.06
1-1Malcolm Keegan threads the ball through to Ben Neville. Ben Neville knocks the ball forward to Steffen Seeler but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
75.00
Michel Benoît Zogbo threads the ball through to Ebi Gadocha. Ebi Gadocha controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anatoliy Fomenko. Anatoliy Fomenko whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Gravesen. Thomas Gravesen flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.35
Nick Van Steenveldt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tomasz Wilimowski. Tomasz Wilimowski lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas Gravesen. Thomas Gravesen is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
79.37
Nick Van Steenveldt threads the ball through to Anatoliy Fomenko. Anatoliy Fomenko tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
81.21
David Godber brings the ball forward. David Godber goes all the way! David Godber rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
84.51
Nick Van Steenveldt passes the ball forward to Anatoliy Fomenko. Anatoliy Fomenko shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
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