Match Report


West Bromwich AlbionWest Bromwich Albion     Bolton WanderersBolton Wanderers
Paul GillmanPaul Gillman Jim Martin Jim Martin
Danny ScowcroftD. Scowcroft52
G
1
G
54Mark HeskeyM. Heskey
Jacob CoppingJ. Copping43
D
2
D
45Dean HarrisonD. Harrison
Callum SounessC. Souness52
D
3
D
46Gary MarshallG. Marshall
Tommy HughesT. Hughes43
D
4
D
43Teddy McgovernT. Mcgovern
Chris WauC. Wau48
M
captain5
D
47Anthony BeresfordA. Beresford
Marc BarryM. Barry53
M
6
M
51James GrantJ. Grant
Brian BoertienB. Boertien41
M
7
M
45Craig HibbsC. Hibbs
Marino PadalinoM. Padalino52
M
8captain
M
47Craig LoweC. Lowe
Ashley EtheringtonA. Etherington48
A
9
A
41George StoichitaG. Stoichita
Oscar Jr. RiccioO. Riccio51
A
10
A
48Spencer PetersS. Peters
Lomano MasonL. Mason46
M
11
A
44Billy BurleyB. Burley
 
Paul ShearerP. Shearer49
D
12
G
42Neil ChristieN. Christie
Del EadieD. Eadie40
M
13
M
43Robert WestwoodR. Westwood
Paul BaileyP. Bailey44
D
14
M
43Paul MortensenP. Mortensen

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at The Hawthorns where West Bromwich Albion play host to Bolton Wanderers. Its a sell-out today with the 10,500 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
West Bromwich Albion are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bolton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Marcus Sturridge.


0.00
West Bromwich Albion kick off!
6.25
Anthony Beresford decides to run forward with the ball. With a delightful solo run, Anthony Beresford stretches the opposition's defence. Anthony Beresford shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
8.01
Teddy Mcgovern threads a neat ball through to James Grant. James Grant flicks a high ball forward to Craig Lowe who takes it down. Craig Lowe whips in a cross ball towards Spencer Peters. Spencer Peters finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
12.09
George Stoichita threads a neat ball through to Craig Lowe. Craig Lowe whips in a cross ball towards George Stoichita. George Stoichita gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies wide!
15.20
Craig Hibbs knocks the ball to his team mate, Spencer Peters. Spencer Peters plays a one-two with Craig Hibbs and advances towards the goal... Spencer Peters strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
16.20
Ashley Etherington hacks Gary Marshall from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gary Marshall gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
18.33
Craig Hibbs makes a beautiful pass to the feet of James Grant. James Grant shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
22.51
Anthony Beresford hits a low pass to Spencer Peters. Spencer Peters knocks the ball forward to James Grant. James Grant whips in a cross ball towards Billy Burley. Billy Burley knocks the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
26.31
Chris Wau flicks a high pass forward to Oscar Jr. Riccio who brings the ball under control. Oscar Jr. Riccio lofts in a cross ball towards Ashley Etherington. Ashley Etherington is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's well over the bar!
27.22
Marc Barry flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Jr. Riccio controls it well on his chest. Oscar Jr. Riccio whips in a cross ball towards Lomano Mason. Lomano Mason jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
28.38
Brian Boertien surges forward with the ball. Brian Boertien shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Mark Heskey comfortably smothers it!
30.57
Chris Wau flicks a high pass forward to Oscar Jr. Riccio who brings the ball under control. Oscar Jr. Riccio knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dean Harrison.
32.45
Teddy Mcgovern takes it forward alone. Teddy Mcgovern plays a perfect one-two with Billy Burley and rushes in on goal... Teddy Mcgovern comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it flies just wide!
39.44
Billy Burley clumsily knocks into Callum Souness. The referee brings Billy Burley to one side and gives him a warning! Callum Souness stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Bolton Wanderers kick off!
49.47
Dean Harrison catches Oscar Jr. Riccio on the ankles. The referee warns Dean Harrison to calm down! Oscar Jr. Riccio hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.21
Teddy Mcgovern passes the ball forward to Dean Harrison. Dean Harrison passes the ball forward to Craig Hibbs. Craig Hibbs knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Callum Souness.
59.39
Brian Boertien hits a low pass to Lomano Mason. Lomano Mason knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gary Marshall.
60.51
Dean Harrison passes the ball forward to Teddy Mcgovern. Teddy Mcgovern passes the ball forward to Craig Lowe. Craig Lowe knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.36
James Grant kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Hibbs. Craig Hibbs shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
72.49
James Grant flicks a high ball forward to George Stoichita who takes it down. George Stoichita lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Burley. Billy Burley directs the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
73.53
Brian Boertien flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Jr. Riccio controls it well on his chest. Oscar Jr. Riccio knocks in a cross ball towards Lomano Mason. Lomano Mason is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
77.57
Marc Barry threads a neat ball through to Lomano Mason. Lomano Mason knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Anthony Beresford.
79.29
Teddy Mcgovern catches Lomano Mason on the ankles. Teddy Mcgovern is given a warning by the referee! Lomano Mason hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.16
Gary Marshall passes the ball forward to Anthony Beresford. Anthony Beresford flicks a high pass forward. George Stoichita controls it well on his chest. George Stoichita knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Chris Wau.
84.41
Oscar Jr. Riccio hits a low pass to Lomano Mason. Lomano Mason knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Teddy Mcgovern.
89.13
Billy Burley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Hibbs. Craig Hibbs knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Callum Souness.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

West Bromwich Albion

Bolton Wanderers
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
3
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.3%
48.7%
Play Area
30.3%
44.7%
25%

Scorers
Spencer Peters 8

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Spencer Peters of Bolton Wanderers

Match Ratings
1.Danny Scowcroft (GK)
6
2.Jacob Copping (DEF)
6
3.Callum Souness (DEF)
6
4.Tommy Hughes (DEF)
6
5.Chris Wau (MID)
6
6.Marc Barry (MID)
6
7.Brian Boertien (MID)
7
8.Marino Padalino (MID)
6
9.Ashley Etherington (ATT)yellow card
5
10.Oscar Jr. Riccio (ATT)
7
11.Lomano Mason (MID)
6
 
12.Paul Shearer (DEF)
0
13.Del Eadie (MID)
0
14.Paul Bailey (DEF)
0

1.Mark Heskey (GK)
6
2.Dean Harrison (DEF)
6
3.Gary Marshall (DEF)
6
4.Teddy Mcgovern (DEF)
8
5.Anthony Beresford (DEF)
8
6.James Grant (MID)
7
7.Craig Hibbs (MID)
7
8.Craig Lowe (MID)
7
9.George Stoichita (ATT)
6
10.Spencer Peters (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Billy Burley (ATT)
6
 
12.Neil Christie (GK)
0
13.Robert Westwood (MID)
0
14.Paul Mortensen (MID)
0