Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at The Hawthorns where West Bromwich Albion play host to Blackburn Rovers. A crowd of 8,522 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
West Bromwich Albion are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
West Bromwich Albion are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with West Bromwich Albion kicking off!
2.45
1-0Craig Cadamarteri makes a beautiful solo run. Craig Cadamarteri whips in a cross ball towards Carl Monk. Carl Monk flicks the ball with his head. Carl Monk scores for West Bromwich Albion!!
6.27
1-0Steven Greening passes the ball forward to Julian Sinclair. Julian Sinclair knocks the ball forward to Stefano Zampagna. Stefano Zampagna takes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
8.58
1-0Steven Greening sees space and advances. Steven Greening makes a probing pass to Carl Monk but he's offside!
9.42
1-0Carl Monk hacks Les Higginbotham from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Les Higginbotham hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.41
Syd Oakes passes the ball forward to Shaun Beattie. Shaun Beattie shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
12.37
Craig Cadamarteri chips the ball to his team mate, Stefano Zampagna. Stefano Zampagna goes all the way! Stefano Zampagna makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
15.26
Tim Gallagher surges forward with the ball. Tim Gallagher shoots from outside the area. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
22.37
Steven Greening chips the ball to his team mate, Stefano Zampagna. Stefano Zampagna shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
24.27
Danny Lockley sweeps the ball long. Jon Shaw 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!
27.11
2-0Steven Greening knocks the ball forward to Julian Sinclair. Julian Sinclair shoots from long range. Gonzalo Rivera easily smothers it.
30.32
Tim Gallagher controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stefano Zampagna. Stefano Zampagna whips in a cross ball towards Julian Sinclair. Julian Sinclair connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
36.38
Ivan Shaw controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jon Shaw. Jon Shaw plays a perfect one-two with Shaun Beattie and rushes in on goal... Jon Shaw rockets a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
44.47
3-0Paul Davies clumsily knocks into Ivan Shaw. Paul Davies is given a warning by the referee! Ivan Shaw runs off the knock.
45.00
Anthony Carter deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Cadamarteri. Craig Cadamarteri flicks the ball to his team mate, Carl Monk. Carl Monk lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Sinclair. Julian Sinclair connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's miles wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Blackburn Rovers kick off!
59.41
Tim Gallagher passes the ball forward to Julian Sinclair. Julian Sinclair whips in a cross ball towards Stefano Zampagna. Stefano Zampagna is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's there!! Gonzalo Rivera has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
63.20
Tim Gallagher kicks a strong pass forward to Stefano Zampagna. Stefano Zampagna goes all the way! Stefano Zampagna tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Gonzalo Rivera had no chance!! Goal for West Bromwich Albion!
71.47
5-0Tim Gallagher makes a probing pass to Julian Sinclair. Julian Sinclair knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Danny Lockley.
77.20
Ivan Shaw sees space and advances. Ivan Shaw knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Aloisio Viseux who gathers it comfortably.
78.58
Stephen Lawrence deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jon Shaw. Jon Shaw lofts in a cross ball towards John Caldwell. John Caldwell connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
5
0
Shots on Target
6
0
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.3%
39.7%
Play Area
23.8%
47.6%
28.6%
Scorers
| Carl Monk 2 Tim Gallagher 15 Julian Sinclair 30 Stefano Zampagna 59, 63 |