Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at The Hawthorns where West Bromwich Albion play host to Rotherham United. A crowd of 8,084 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
West Bromwich Albion are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rotherham United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jonathan Wright-Phillips.
The pitch is in good condition.
West Bromwich Albion are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rotherham United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jonathan Wright-Phillips.
0.00
0-0Rotherham United kick off!
2.44
0-0Tony Elliott flicks the ball to his team mate, Carl Owen. Carl Owen lofts in a cross ball towards Adrian Impey. Adrian Impey is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but is denied by Oleg Atherton. Excellent block.
4.10
0-0Marcus Drake clumsily knocks into Cesar Ribeiro. The referee calls over Marcus Drake and warns him to calm down! Cesar Ribeiro stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.03
0-0Marcus Drake catches Cesar Ribeiro on the ankles. Marcus Drake is shown the yellow card! Cesar Ribeiro stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.28
0-0Oleg Atherton makes a simple pass to Harvey Venus. Harvey Venus knocks the ball to his team mate, Chris Godber. Chris Godber sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
14.43
Harvey Venus decides to run forward with the ball. Harvey Venus whips in a cross ball towards Chris Godber. Chris Godber rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it rises well off target!
20.32
Bill Gilchrist flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcus Drake. Marcus Drake whips in a cross ball towards Adrian Impey. Adrian Impey is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
22.43
Tony Elliott clumsily knocks into Paolo Delaney. Tony Elliott is given a warning by the referee! Paolo Delaney stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.40
Paul Lowe makes an attacking run forward. Paul Lowe lofts in a cross ball towards Gareth Tiler. Gareth Tiler directs the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
26.46
0-0Bill Gilchrist kicks a strong pass forward to Adrian Impey. Adrian Impey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.27
Les Morris takes it forward alone. Les Morris whips in a cross ball towards Gareth Tiler. Gareth Tiler is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Noel Duberry clears it off the line with his head!
34.13
Greg Sinclair flicks a high pass forward to Carl Owen who brings the ball under control. Carl Owen finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
36.43
0-0Paolo Delaney knocks the ball forward to Gareth Tiler. Gareth Tiler knocks in a cross ball towards Oleg Adams. Oleg Adams rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Solid save from Phil Mccann.
38.35
Paul Lowe deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oleg Adams. Oleg Adams knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alberto Romero.
40.19
1-0Gilles Swift runs forward with the ball. Gilles Swift threads the ball through to Oleg Adams. Oleg Adams makes a simple pass, allowing Chris Godber to run into the box. Some silky footwork from Chris Godber provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for West Bromwich Albion!
44.25
1-0Marcus Drake clumsily knocks into Oleg Atherton. The referee calls over Marcus Drake again and warns him to calm down! Oleg Atherton grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
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. Rotherham United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and West Bromwich Albion get the second half underway!
47.49
With great vision, Bill Gilchrist plays the ball forward to Marcus Drake. Marcus Drake lofts in a cross ball towards Adrian Impey. Adrian Impey shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
49.38
Bill Gilchrist flicks a high pass forward. Adrian Impey controls it well on his chest. Adrian Impey shoots from distance. Gilles Vieira gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
51.36
Tony Elliott makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carl Owen. Carl Owen whips in a cross ball towards Marcus Drake. Marcus Drake directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
53.59
Tony Elliott flicks the ball to his team mate, Carl Owen. Carl Owen tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
60.06
1-0West Bromwich Albion have made a substitution with Steven Vieira replacing Oleg Atherton .
67.44
Greg Sinclair makes a simple pass to Marcus Drake. Marcus Drake knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gilles Vieira who gathers it comfortably.
69.50
Alberto Romero flicks a high pass forward. Bill Gilchrist collects the pass. Bill Gilchrist sees Carl Owen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carl Owen shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
71.04
Tony Elliott flicks a high ball forward to Carl Owen who takes it down. Carl Owen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.36
Gilles Swift threads the ball through to Paul Lowe. Paul Lowe runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Paul Lowe shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
77.01
West Bromwich Albion have made 2 substitutions with Nigel Luzhny replacing Harvey Venus and Neil Shaw replacing Paolo Delaney .
78.03
With some swift thinking, Tony Elliott plays the ball forward to Marcus Drake. Marcus Drake lofts in a cross ball towards Adrian Impey. Adrian Impey finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
83.53
With imagination, Les Morris plays the ball forward to Chris Godber. Chris Godber knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.25
Paul Lowe takes it forward alone. Paul Lowe lofts in a cross ball towards Gareth Tiler. Gareth Tiler beats his man to it with a header but it whistles just wide of the post!
85.07
Noel Duberry flicks the ball to his team mate, Greg Sinclair. Greg Sinclair deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carl Owen. Carl Owen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.29
Cesar Ribeiro flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Luzhny controls it well on his chest. Nigel Luzhny threads a neat ball through to Gareth Tiler. Gareth Tiler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alberto Romero.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
5
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60%
40%
Play Area
34.7%
44%
21.3%
Scorers
| Chris Godber 40 | Adrian Impey 78 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Chris Godber of West Bromwich Albion |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gilles Vieira (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gilles Swift (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Oleg Atherton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Cesar Ribeiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Les Morris (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Harvey Venus (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Paolo Delaney (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Paul Lowe (MID) | 9 | |
| 9. | Oleg Adams (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Gareth Tiler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Chris Godber (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Nigel Luzhny (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Neil Shaw (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Steven Vieira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Phil Mccann (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Kemal Fletcher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Noel Duberry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alberto Romero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gavin Dalglish (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Bill Gilchrist (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Tony Elliott (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Greg Sinclair (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Marcus Drake (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 10. | Carl Owen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Adrian Impey (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Paolo Dyer (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Fernando Mario Hodouto (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Stan Wainwright (GK) | 0 | |