Match Report
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Match Report
The weather is mixed here at The Hawthorns where West Bromwich Albion play host to Manchester City. A crowd of 9,413 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
West Bromwich Albion are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Ben Pearce.
The pitch is in poor condition.
West Bromwich Albion are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Ben Pearce.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and West Bromwich Albion get the match underway!
4.51
0-0Dennis Beckham flicks a high pass forward to Mark Laver who brings the ball under control. Mark Laver knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Darren Beagrie who gathers it comfortably.
8.54
0-0Claudiu Cuza makes a beautiful solo run. Claudiu Cuza plays a one-two with Leon Rahn and advances towards the goal... Claudiu Cuza shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Andy Rufus manages to gather it.
10.36
Norman Lua-Lua makes a simple pass to Claudiu Cuza. Claudiu Cuza lofts in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Cruz. Rodolfo Cruz is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
15.28
0-0Aaron Drake catches Leon Rahn on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Leon Rahn hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.04
0-0With imagination, Cristiano Ferreira laces a through ball forward to Nicholas Vassell. Nicholas Vassell makes a probing pass to Mark Laver. Mark Laver threads the ball through to Anthony Woodgate but he's offside!
27.32
0-1Duarte Costa makes a probing pass to Norman Lua-Lua. Norman Lua-Lua runs straight at the defence! Norman Lua-Lua shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
30.55
Norman Lua-Lua kicks a strong pass forward to Neves Capucho Eriberto. Neves Capucho Eriberto makes a simple pass, allowing Rodolfo Cruz to run into the box. Rodolfo Cruz shoots from just inside the box. Andy Rufus is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
38.16
0-2Fabian Van Fessem kicks a strong pass forward to Claudiu Cuza. Claudiu Cuza lofts in a cross ball towards Leon Rahn. Leon Rahn beats his man to it with a header but it is deflected wide by Dale Morris.
39.20
0-2Neves Capucho Eriberto takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Andy Rufus drops low and scoops up the ball.
42.33
Aaron Drake sees Mark Laver in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mark Laver puts a great ball through. Anthony Woodgate runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
44.58
0-2Nicholas Vassell flicks a high ball forward to Anthony Woodgate who takes it down. Anthony Woodgate plays a one-two with Artur Neves and advances towards the goal... Anthony Woodgate shoots from just inside the box. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. West Bromwich Albion appear unchanged since the first half. Manchester City have changed their lineup with Eduardo Zavala replacing Leon Rahn.
45.00
Manchester City kick off the second half!
47.09
0-2Mark Laver catches Norman Lua-Lua on the ankles. The referee brings Mark Laver to one side and gives him a warning! Norman Lua-Lua gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
49.36
Artur Neves catches Eddie Plowright on the ankles. The referee calls over Artur Neves and shows him a yellow card! Eddie Plowright stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.07
Tommy Flintlock threads the ball through to Kemal Drake. Kemal Drake flicks a high pass forward. Mark Laver collects the pass. Mark Laver shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
54.04
With imagination, Fabian Van Fessem plays the ball forward to Neves Capucho Eriberto. Neves Capucho Eriberto flicks a high ball forward to Marcel van den Broek who takes it down. Marcel van den Broek rushes past Tommy Flintlock! Marcel van den Broek cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
55.38
Eddie Plowright hacks Kemal Drake from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kemal Drake stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.21
Norman Lua-Lua threads a neat ball through to Neves Capucho Eriberto. Neves Capucho Eriberto controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
65.31
Fabian Van Fessem threads a neat ball through to Norman Lua-Lua. Norman Lua-Lua makes a probing pass to Marcel van den Broek. Marcel van den Broek shoots from 20 yards. Good keeping from Andy Rufus as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
66.48
0-2Neves Capucho Eriberto takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Eduardo Zavala shoots from just inside the box but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
67.56
Artur Neves passes the ball forward to Nicholas Vassell. Nicholas Vassell puts a great ball through. Artur Neves runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
73.16
Kemal Drake runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Kemal Drake makes a simple pass, allowing Mark Laver to run into the box. Mark Laver looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
75.17
0-2Claudiu Cuza comes in with a late challenge on Nicholas Vassell. The referee warns Claudiu Cuza to calm down! Nicholas Vassell stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.32
With some swift thinking, Cristiano Ferreira plays the ball forward to Nicholas Vassell. Nicholas Vassell chips the ball to his team mate, Artur Neves. Artur Neves finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Darren Beagrie easily smothers it!
78.03
Norman Lua-Lua kicks a strong pass forward to Marcel van den Broek. Marcel van den Broek whips in a cross ball towards Neves Capucho Eriberto. Neves Capucho Eriberto gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but is denied by Andy Rufus. Excellent save.
79.43
Norman Lua-Lua knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Cruz. Rodolfo Cruz knocks in a cross ball towards Norman Lua-Lua. Norman Lua-Lua heads the ball goalwards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
85.50
Nicholas Vassell sees Artur Neves in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Artur Neves knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fabian Van Fessem.
90.00
Artur Neves sees a break and surges forward. Artur Neves cuts inside the box! Artur Neves rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Darren Beagrie!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
3
7
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.9%
46.1%
Play Area
23.7%
46.1%
30.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Norman Lua-Lua of Manchester City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Andy Rufus (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Cristiano Ferreira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dale Morris (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Tommy Flintlock (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kemal Drake (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nicholas Vassell (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Dennis Beckham (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Aaron Drake (MID) |  | 5 |
| 9. | Artur Neves (ATT) | | 6 |
| 10. | Mark Laver (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Anthony Woodgate (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Lee Seaman (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jorge Quaresma (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jacob Campbell (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Darren Beagrie (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Wayne Huckerby (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Duarte Costa (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Fabian Van Fessem (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Eddie Plowright (DEF) | | 5 |
| 6. | Neves Capucho Eriberto (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Norman Lua-Lua (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Marcel van den Broek (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Claudiu Cuza (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Rodolfo Cruz (DEF) | | 8 |
| 11. | Leon Rahn (MID) | 6 | |
| 12. | Eduardo Zavala (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Liam Edwards (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Albert Lozano (MID) | 0 | |