Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Selhurst Park where Crystal Palace play host to West Bromwich Albion. A crowd of 9,408 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Crystal Palace are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while West Bromwich Albion appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
Crystal Palace kick off and get the match underway!
3.41
Omer Peckham threads the ball through to Peter Vassell. Peter Vassell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Generoso Zitolo.
6.50
Arthur Weir makes a simple pass to Niccol˜ Appoloni. Niccol˜ Appoloni knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stephen Flintlock.
8.40
Generoso Zitolo chips the ball to his team mate, Arthur Weir. Arthur Weir kicks a strong pass forward to Niccol˜ Appoloni. Niccol˜ Appoloni threads the ball through to Spencer Roberts. Spencer Roberts takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Dietmar Lindner manages to gather it comfortably.
9.57
Kelvin Standing threads the ball through to Alexander Roberts. Alexander Roberts makes a simple pass to Spencer Roberts. Spencer Roberts knocks in a cross ball towards Dennis Jess. Dennis Jess is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Dennis Jess scores for West Bromwich Albion!!
14.20
Generoso Zitolo sees space and advances. Generoso Zitolo knocks the ball to his team mate, Spencer Roberts. Spencer Roberts knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.27
Stephen Flintlock barges into Dennis Jess. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dennis Jess grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
16.46
Les Windass hacks Alexander Roberts from behind! The referee calls over Les Windass and shows him a yellow card! Alexander Roberts stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.41
Arthur Weir clumsily knocks into Mark White. The referee calls over Arthur Weir and warns him to calm down! Mark White stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.01
Les Windass surges forward with the ball. Les Windass lofts in a cross ball towards Peter Vassell. Peter Vassell is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
30.09
Sylvain McManaman chips the ball to his team mate, Spencer Roberts. Spencer Roberts sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
34.40
Matt Cope decides to run forward with the ball. Matt Cope controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
40.16
Omer Peckham passes the ball forward to Peter Vassell. Peter Vassell tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
42.32
Spencer Roberts hacks Ugo Prior from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ugo Prior hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.12
Diogo Quaresma knocks the ball forward to Peter Vassell. Peter Vassell knocks in a cross ball towards Niccolo Lineker. Niccolo Lineker heads the ball goalwards. Noel Barry is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
West Bromwich Albion kick off and get the second half underway!
47.38
Mark White chips the ball to his team mate, Peter Vassell. Peter Vassell whips in a cross ball towards Niccolo Lineker. Niccolo Lineker heads the ball goalwards. Niccolo Lineker scores for Crystal Palace!!
51.20
Ugo Prior kicks a strong pass forward to Diogo Quaresma. Diogo Quaresma makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Peter Vassell. Peter Vassell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Noel Barry who gathers it comfortably.
53.49
Thierry Shearer barges into Spencer Roberts. The referee calls over Thierry Shearer and warns him to calm down! Spencer Roberts grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
55.45
Diogo Quaresma deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Lineker. Niccolo Lineker lofts in a cross ball towards Peter Vassell. Peter Vassell flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
57.26
Generoso Zitolo knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Roberts. Alexander Roberts deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Niccol˜ Appoloni. Niccol˜ Appoloni tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
59.53
Ralph Delaney threads the ball through to Peter Vassell. Peter Vassell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.21
Diogo Quaresma knocks the ball forward to Niccolo Lineker. Niccolo Lineker knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mitchell Van De Ouweland.
67.00
Thierry Shearer knocks the ball to his team mate, Diogo Quaresma. Diogo Quaresma takes it forward alone. Diogo Quaresma lofts in a cross ball towards Peter Vassell. Peter Vassell is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Peter Vassell!
81.16
Sylvain McManaman flicks the ball to his team mate, Dennis Jess. Dennis Jess tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
83.44
Stephen Flintlock kicks a strong pass forward to Ralph Delaney. Ralph Delaney takes it forward alone. Ralph Delaney whips in a cross ball towards Peter Vassell. Peter Vassell connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Noel Barry is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
87.45
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
89.40
Mark White sees space and advances. Mark White whips in a cross ball towards Peter Vassell. Peter Vassell is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Peter Vassell scores for Crystal Palace!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Peter Vassell of Crystal Palace

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 5 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 3 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 2 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 53.5211267605634 vs 46.4788732394366
Play Area
Home team third: 23.94%, Midfield: 47.89%, Away team third: 28.17%