Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at The Hawthorns where West Bromwich Albion play host to Bristol City. A crowd of 9,901 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both West Bromwich Albion and Bristol City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ralph Sturridge.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both West Bromwich Albion and Bristol City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ralph Sturridge.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with West Bromwich Albion kicking off!
2.26
0-0Micka‘l Hemdani flicks a high ball forward to Robert Deguerville who takes it down. Robert Deguerville makes a probing pass to Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
4.44
0-0Stanley Eadie flicks a high pass forward to Silvio Neves who brings the ball under control. Silvio Neves sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
6.24
1-0Gilles Fox makes a simple pass to Artur Neves. Artur Neves edges inside the box! Artur Neves comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Artur Neves!
10.14
Ighli Zampagna changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ighli Zampagna shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
18.36
With great vision, Cristiano Ferreira plays the ball forward to Alpay Ayaz. Alpay Ayaz shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
20.45
Mike Naylor plays the ball forward to Kevin Hendry. Kevin Hendry hits a low pass to Alpay Ayaz. Alpay Ayaz runs straight at the defence! Alpay Ayaz shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
21.39
1-0Gilles Fox threads a neat ball through to Kevin Hendry. Kevin Hendry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alpay Ayaz. Alpay Ayaz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Micka‘l Hemdani.
30.44
1-0Kevin Hendry catches Helder Lopes on the ankles. The referee calls over Kevin Hendry and warns him to calm down! Helder Lopes runs off the knock.
34.27
Scott Middleton breaks forward. Scott Middleton knocks the ball forward to Callum Henderson. Callum Henderson whips in a cross ball towards Silvio Neves. Silvio Neves connects with a diving header. Magnificent save by Patricio Carrasco!
38.01
Saidu A. Yekini flicks the ball to his team mate, Silvio Neves. Silvio Neves flicks the ball to his team mate, Tobias Frieser. Tobias Frieser shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great 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. Bristol City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Bristol City kick off!
48.23
1-0Micka‘l Hemdani plays the ball forward to Silvio Neves. Silvio Neves makes a probing pass to Callum Henderson. Callum Henderson advances inside the box! Kevin Hendry catches Callum Henderson on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
49.53
Micka‘l Hemdani makes a simple pass to Saidu A. Yekini. Saidu A. Yekini passes the ball forward to Robert Deguerville. Robert Deguerville knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.19
Micka‘l Hemdani controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Saidu A. Yekini. Saidu A. Yekini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Thirlwell. Billy Thirlwell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.36
Stanley Eadie flicks a high pass forward. Billy Thirlwell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Billy Thirlwell whips in a cross ball towards Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Patricio Carrasco had no chance!! Goal for Bristol City!
67.29
Cristiano Ferreira advances with the ball. Cristiano Ferreira shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
69.28
1-1Seeing a gap ahead, Jean-Pierre Charvet picks a pass forward to Ighli Zampagna. Ighli Zampagna flicks a high ball forward to Mitchell Brouwers who takes it down. Mitchell Brouwers makes a pass forward but Alpay Ayaz makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
71.38
Silvio Neves sees space and advances. Silvio Neves whips in a cross ball towards Callum Henderson. Callum Henderson beats his man to it with a header but Patricio Carrasco is on top of it.
72.14
With great vision, Saidu A. Yekini plays the ball forward to Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes makes a probing pass to Silvio Neves. Silvio Neves lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Thirlwell. Billy Thirlwell gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Patricio Carrasco didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
75.13
Robert Deguerville makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes knocks in a cross ball towards Tobias Frieser. Tobias Frieser powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
77.15
1-1Cristiano Ferreira knocks the ball forward to Kevin Hendry. Kevin Hendry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alpay Ayaz. Alpay Ayaz skips past Scott Middleton! Scott Middleton hacks Alpay Ayaz from behind! Penalty not given!!
79.16
Robert Deguerville hits a low pass to Callum Henderson. Callum Henderson lofts in a cross ball towards Helder Lopes. With a superhuman jump, Helder Lopes connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's a woeful effort!
81.42
Without breaking stride, Mark Jones plays the ball forward to Kevin Hendry. Kevin Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Alpay Ayaz collects the pass. Alpay Ayaz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
87.40
Saidu A. Yekini makes a probing pass to Callum Henderson. Callum Henderson flicks a high ball forward to Tobias Frieser who takes it down. Tobias Frieser whips in a cross ball towards Callum Henderson. Callum Henderson makes a deft header. Magnificent save by Patricio Carrasco!
89.08
Saidu A. Yekini flicks a high pass forward. Callum Henderson controls it well on his chest. Callum Henderson threads a neat ball through to Stanley Eadie. Stanley Eadie knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Cristiano Ferreira.
90.00
Silvio Neves threads a neat ball through to Tobias Frieser. Tobias Frieser cuts inside the box! Tobias Frieser makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Patricio Carrasco is on top of it.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
9
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
31.3%
68.7%
Play Area
27.7%
45.8%
26.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Patricio Carrasco of West Bromwich Albion |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Patricio Carrasco (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Cristiano Ferreira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jean-Pierre Charvet (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Mike Naylor (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Mark Jones (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gilles Fox (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Kevin Hendry (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Ighli Zampagna (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Mitchell Brouwers (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Artur Neves (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Alpay Ayaz (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Dale Morris (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Arturo Jimenez (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Eddie Youds (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Eduardo Sousa (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Saidu A. Yekini (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Scott Middleton (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Micka‘l Hemdani (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stanley Eadie (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Robert Deguerville (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Silvio Neves (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Callum Henderson (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Tobias Frieser (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Helder Lopes (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Billy Thirlwell (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Simo Riska (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Tobias Backes (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gouki Shimizu (DEF) | 0 | |