Match Report


West Bromwich AlbionWest Bromwich Albion     Swansea CitySwansea City
Paul SimmondsPaul Simmonds Computer Player Computer Player
Adolfo GonzalezA. Gonzalez65
G
1
G
64Mervin SharpeM. Sharpe
Jose CamachoJ. Camacho68
D
2
D
67Jason PriestleyJ. Priestley
Daniel VergesD. Verges66
D
3
D
65Robbie HackworthR. Hackworth
Alfredo MolownyA. Molowny68
D
4
D
65Les WrightL. Wright
Pier G. ColomboP. Colombo72
D
captain5
D
63David FergusonD. Ferguson
Ledley McgovernL. Mcgovern71
M
6
M
66Thierry FowlerT. Fowler
Harry PowerH. Power71
M
7
M
63Richard PowerR. Power
Paul StewartP. Stewart68
M
8captain
M
63Graeme OwenG. Owen
Dario LimaD. Lima67
A
9
A
66John ChadwickJ. Chadwick
Don MckinlayD. Mckinlay67
A
10
A
66Dennis BlakeD. Blake
Uwe EiltsU. Eilts70
A
11
A
65Marcus VickersM. Vickers
 
Francisco SolerF. Soler67
D
12
A
63Trevor TerryT. Terry
Dave SouthgateD. Southgate69
M
13
D
61Jason NewbyJ. Newby
Ian CampbellI. Campbell70
A
14
A
59Craig StandingC. Standing

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at The Hawthorns where West Bromwich Albion play host to Swansea City. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both West Bromwich Albion and Swansea City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by James Hall.


0.00
The first half starts with Swansea City kicking off!
8.41
Les Wright threads a neat ball through to Graeme Owen. Graeme Owen passes the ball forward to Marcus Vickers. Marcus Vickers knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ledley Mcgovern.
10.34
With a delightful solo run, Thierry Fowler stretches the opposition's defence. Thierry Fowler makes a probing pass to John Chadwick but he's offside!
18.52
Richard Power makes an attacking run forward. Richard Power makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Chadwick but he's offside!
20.22
Jose Camacho takes a short throw-in bringing Ledley Mcgovern into play. Ledley Mcgovern threads a neat ball through to Paul Stewart. Paul Stewart brings the ball forward. Paul Stewart lofts in a cross ball towards Uwe Eilts. Uwe Eilts flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
21.32
Graeme Owen kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Power. Richard Power shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
26.48
Ledley Mcgovern flicks a high pass forward. Don Mckinlay collects the pass. Don Mckinlay plays a one-two with Uwe Eilts and advances towards the goal... Don Mckinlay shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
27.38
Harry Power sees space and advances. Harry Power knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Dario Lima is offside!
32.01
Les Wright catches Don Mckinlay on the ankles. The referee brings Les Wright to one side and gives him a warning! Don Mckinlay runs off the knock.
45.00
John Chadwick kicks a strong pass forward to Marcus Vickers. Marcus Vickers plays a one-two with Thierry Fowler and rushes in on goal... Marcus Vickers comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but is denied by Adolfo Gonzalez. Excellent save.
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. Swansea City also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
The whistle blows and West Bromwich Albion kick off!
60.51
West Bromwich Albion have made 2 substitutions with Ian Campbell replacing Uwe Eilts and Dave Southgate replacing Ledley Mcgovern .
61.59
Alfredo Molowny surges forward with the ball. Alfredo Molowny flicks a high ball forward to Dario Lima who takes it down. Dario Lima knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Ferguson.
63.32
Paul Stewart comes in with a late challenge on Thierry Fowler. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Thierry Fowler stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.18
Dave Southgate threads a neat ball through to Dario Lima. Dario Lima cuts inside the box! Dario Lima side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
69.50
Les Wright makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Graeme Owen. Graeme Owen plays a scrappy one-two with John Chadwick and advances towards the goal... Graeme Owen strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
73.56
Alfredo Molowny flicks a high pass forward. Dave Southgate controls it well on his chest. Dave Southgate knocks the ball to his team mate, Ian Campbell. Ian Campbell knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Stewart. Paul Stewart directs the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
75.12
Richard Power controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Thierry Fowler. Thierry Fowler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.05
West Bromwich Albion have made a substitution with Francisco Soler replacing Jose Camacho .
78.09
Pier G. Colombo clumsily knocks into Thierry Fowler. The referee warns Pier G. Colombo to calm down! Thierry Fowler runs off the knock.
78.09
Free kick to Swansea City just outside the area...
79.12
Graeme Owen steps up and sends in a curling shot. It's is just wide of the post. Good effort.
85.04
Alfredo Molowny barges into Jason Priestley. The referee calls over Alfredo Molowny and warns him to calm down! Jason Priestley stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.45
With a delightful solo run, Richard Power stretches the opposition's defence. Richard Power threads a neat ball through to John Chadwick. John Chadwick side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Adolfo Gonzalez with no chance!! Goal for Swansea City!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

West Bromwich Albion

Swansea City
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
0
2
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.6%
52.4%
Play Area
27%
50.8%
22.2%

Scorers
John Chadwick 87

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to John Chadwick of Swansea City

Match Ratings
1.Adolfo Gonzalez (GK)
6
2.Jose Camacho (DEF)
6
3.Daniel Verges (DEF)
6
4.Alfredo Molowny (DEF)
7
5.Pier G. Colombo (DEF)
6
6.Ledley Mcgovern (MID)
7
7.Harry Power (MID)
7
8.Paul Stewart (MID)yellow card
6
9.Dario Lima (ATT)
6
10.Don Mckinlay (ATT)
6
11.Uwe Eilts (ATT)
6
 
12.Francisco Soler (DEF)
6
13.Dave Southgate (MID)
6
14.Ian Campbell (ATT)
6

1.Mervin Sharpe (GK)
6
2.Jason Priestley (DEF)
7
3.Robbie Hackworth (DEF)
6
4.Les Wright (DEF)
6
5.David Ferguson (DEF)
6
6.Thierry Fowler (MID)
7
7.Richard Power (MID)
9
8.Graeme Owen (MID)
7
9.John Chadwick (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Dennis Blake (ATT)
6
11.Marcus Vickers (ATT)
6
 
12.Trevor Terry (ATT)
0
13.Jason Newby (DEF)
0
14.Craig Standing (ATT)
0