Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at John Smiths Stadium where Huddersfield Town play host to West Bromwich Albion. A crowd of 8,734 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Huddersfield Town are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while West Bromwich Albion appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dave Clemence.


0.00
West Bromwich Albion kick off and get the first half underway!
9.00
Ugo Sharpe barges into Uwe Eilts. The referee calls over Ugo Sharpe and shows him a yellow card! Uwe Eilts carries on, but is struggling a bit.
14.20
Ledley Mcgovern changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ledley Mcgovern deftly passes the ball to Uwe Eilts, releasing him through on goal. Uwe Eilts cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
20.53
Adrian Rufus flicks a high pass forward. Darren Burgess collects the pass. Darren Burgess flicks the ball to his team mate, Alistair Izzet. Alistair Izzet knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.45
Harry Power controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dario Lima. Dario Lima flicks the ball to his team mate, Ian Campbell. Ian Campbell shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent block by Ugo Sharpe!
33.13
Artur Neves flicks a high pass forward. Jon Wetherall controls it well on his chest. Jon Wetherall shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
34.44
Adrian Rufus flicks a high ball forward to Alistair Izzet who takes it down. Alistair Izzet finds some space and shoots from distance. Good keeping from Adolfo Gonzalez as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
35.40
Artur Neves takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Uwe Eilts gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
38.10
Alfredo Molowny sees space and advances. Alfredo Molowny controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ian Campbell. Ian Campbell shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
39.07
Ledley Mcgovern chips the ball to his team mate, Dave Southgate. Dave Southgate lofts in a cross ball towards Dario Lima. Dario Lima finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Paolo Ince manages to gather it effortlessly.
40.58
Ledley Mcgovern threads a neat ball through to Dave Southgate. Dave Southgate makes a probing pass to Uwe Eilts. Uwe Eilts shoots from long range. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
Eddie Higginbotham clumsily knocks into Harry Power. Eddie Higginbotham is shown the yellow card! Harry Power runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Huddersfield Town appear unchanged since the first half. West Bromwich Albion also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Huddersfield Town kick off the second half!
49.03
Gabriel Hernandez catches Harry Power on the ankles. The referee calls over Gabriel Hernandez and warns him to calm down! Harry Power runs off the knock.
51.58
Adrian Rufus makes an attacking run forward. Adrian Rufus tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
53.28
Artur Neves makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gabriel Hernandez. Gabriel Hernandez flicks the ball to his team mate, Adrian Rufus. Adrian Rufus shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
54.54
With a delightful solo run, Artur Neves stretches the opposition's defence. Artur Neves knocks in a cross ball towards Alistair Izzet. Alistair Izzet whips the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
57.21
Ugo Sharpe chips the ball to his team mate, Eddie Higginbotham. Eddie Higginbotham knocks the ball forward to Alistair Izzet. Alistair Izzet shoots from 20 yards. Adolfo Gonzalez comfortably gets down and covers it.
60.56
West Bromwich Albion have made 2 substitutions with Daniel Verges replacing Dario Lima and Don Mckinlay replacing Ledley Mcgovern .
67.49
Daniel Eadie powers a long ball forward. Darren Burgess whips in a cross ball towards Alistair Izzet. Alistair Izzet jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent block by Jose Camacho!
72.40
With imagination, Alfredo Molowny plays the ball forward to Dave Southgate. Dave Southgate flicks a high pass forward. Uwe Eilts holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Uwe Eilts knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Artur Neves.
75.45
Gabriel Hernandez darts forward. Gabriel Hernandez shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
77.25
West Bromwich Albion have made a substitution with Paul Stewart replacing Pier G. Colombo .
84.53
Gabriel Hernandez surges forward with the ball. Gabriel Hernandez shoots from distance but is denied by Adolfo Gonzalez. Excellent save.
85.21
From the throw-in, Artur Neves picks out Daniel Eadie. Daniel Eadie makes a probing pass to Artur Neves. Artur Neves skips past Jose Camacho! Artur Neves makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
89.20
Daniel Eadie flicks a high pass forward. Alistair Izzet controls it well on his chest. Alistair Izzet shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
90.00
Ugo Sharpe flicks a high ball forward to Alistair Izzet who takes it down. Alistair Izzet finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Adolfo Gonzalez easily smothers it!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.6%
47.4%
Play Area
23.1%
44.9%
32.1%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Artur Neves of Huddersfield Town

Match Ratings
1.Paolo Ince (GK)
6
2.Daniel Eadie (DEF)
7
3.Eddie Higginbotham (DEF)yellow card
7
4.Ugo Sharpe (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Jermaine Vickers (DEF)
6
6.Artur Neves (MID)goal scored
9
7.Gabriel Hernandez (MID)
7
8.Adrian Rufus (MID)
6
9.Alistair Izzet (ATT)
6
10.Darren Burgess (ATT)
6
11.Jon Wetherall (ATT)
6
 
12.Arthur Tiler (GK)
0
13.Peter Dryden (MID)
0
14.Francis Venus (MID)
0

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