Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at The Hawthorns where West Bromwich Albion play host to Oldham Athletic. A crowd of 2,447 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
West Bromwich Albion are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Oldham Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Peter Summerbell.
The pitch is in good condition.
West Bromwich Albion are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Oldham Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Peter Summerbell.
0.00
0-0West Bromwich Albion start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.17
0-0Robert Vernazza kicks a strong pass forward to John Froggatt. John Froggatt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kieron Gilchrist. Kieron Gilchrist knocks in a cross ball towards Joe Byrne. Joe Byrne heads the ball goalwards but it flies well off target!
9.07
Graham Sinclair takes it forward alone. Graham Sinclair sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
12.55
Graham Sinclair knocks the ball forward to Mick Elliott. Mick Elliott lofts in a cross ball towards Graeme Vassell. Graeme Vassell makes a looping header on goal but it is shockingly off target!
16.55
0-0Oscar Jr. Delli Carri barges into John Froggatt. Oscar Jr. Delli Carri is shown the yellow card! John Froggatt carries on, but is struggling a bit.
18.43
0-0Peter Eadie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Graham Sinclair. With imagination, Graham Sinclair picks a pass forward to Graeme Vassell. Graeme Vassell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.28
0-0Shaun Roberts hits a low pass to Mick Elliott. Mick Elliott shoots from outside the area. Max Venus gets down and covers it.
21.59
1-0Graham Sinclair sees a break and surges forward. Graham Sinclair knocks in a cross ball towards Mick Elliott. Mick Elliott makes a looping header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
26.30
Oscar Jr. Delli Carri makes an attacking run forward. Oscar Jr. Delli Carri lofts in a cross ball towards Graeme Vassell. Graeme Vassell is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
39.41
Graham Sinclair flicks a high pass forward. Mick Elliott holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mick Elliott knocks in a cross ball towards Graeme Vassell. Graeme Vassell whips the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
40.15
Graham Sinclair takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Oscar Jr. Delli Carri. Oscar Jr. Delli Carri controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Graeme Vassell. Graeme Vassell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
42.05
Graham Sinclair sees Graeme Vassell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Graeme Vassell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
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. Oldham Athletic have changed their lineup with Jason Venus replacing Morris Gascoigne. The Oldham Athletic players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Oldham Athletic kick off!
47.17
Oscar Jr. Delli Carri threads a neat ball through to Mick Elliott. Mick Elliott skips past Dean Keegan! Mick Elliott cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Max Venus with no chance!! Goal for West Bromwich Albion!
57.53
John Froggatt flicks a high pass forward to Alfred Barry who brings the ball under control. Alfred Barry lofts in a cross ball towards Kieron Gilchrist. Kieron Gilchrist is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's a woeful effort!
60.16
3-0Oldham Athletic have made a substitution with Nwankwo Brown replacing John Froggatt .
61.23
Showing composure, Oscar Jr. Delli Carri plays the ball forward to Mick Elliott. Mick Elliott skips past Robert Vernazza! Mick Elliott strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
65.06
Shaun Roberts kicks a strong pass forward to Mick Elliott. Mick Elliott whips in a cross ball towards Graeme Vassell. Graeme Vassell jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
66.08
3-0Joe Byrne comes in with a late challenge on Adam Prior. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Adam Prior runs off the knock.
69.32
Peter Eadie comes in with a late challenge on Nwankwo Brown. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nwankwo Brown hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.41
3-0Joe Byrne catches Peter Eadie on the ankles. Joe Byrne is warned by the referee! Peter Eadie hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.40
3-0Shaun Roberts sees Mick Elliott in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mick Elliott knocks in a cross ball towards Graeme Vassell. Mike Cooke clumsily knocks into Graeme Vassell. Penalty for West Bromwich Albion!!
72.40
3-0The referee points to the spot..
73.21
Graeme Vassell takes a slow run up. The ball flies into the bottom left corner - goal!!
77.54
Oldham Athletic have made a substitution with Jason Monk replacing Matthew Armstrong .
78.63
Mike Cooke runs forward with the ball. With a delightful solo run, Mike Cooke stretches the opposition's defence. Mike Cooke shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
83.20
From the throw-in, Shaun Roberts picks out Graham Sinclair. Graham Sinclair threads the ball through to Mick Elliott. Mick Elliott shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
89.47
4-0Nwankwo Brown makes a probing pass to Jason Monk. Jason Monk kicks a strong pass forward to Alfred Barry but the referee indicates it's offside!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Mick Elliott 22, 47 Graeme Vassell 26, 73 (p) |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Mick Elliott of West Bromwich Albion |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Alistair Pallister (GK)
6
2. Adam Prior (DEF)
6
3. Nigel Nicholls (DEF)
6
4. Peter Eadie (DEF)
5
5. Ian Oliver (DEF)
6
6. Shaun Roberts (MID)
6
7. Graham Sinclair (MID)
8
8. Oscar Jr. Delli Carri (MID)
7
9. Michael Craddock (MID)
6
10. Mick Elliott (ATT)
9
11. Graeme Vassell (ATT)
7
12. Alexander Mann (GK)
0
13. Chris Goodwin (DEF)
0
14. Gavin McNeill (MID)
0
1. Max Venus (GK)
6
2. Morris Gascoigne (DEF)
6
3. Mike Cooke (DEF)
6
4. Robert Vernazza (DEF)
6
5. Dean Keegan (DEF)
6
6. Alun Taylor (MID)
6
7. John Froggatt (MID)
6
8. Alfred Barry (ATT)
6
9. Kieron Gilchrist (ATT)
6
10. Matthew Armstrong (ATT)
6
11. Joe Byrne (ATT)
5
12. Jason Venus (MID)
6
13. Jason Monk (MID)
6
14. Nwankwo Brown (MID)
6