Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at The Hawthorns where West Bromwich Albion play host to Bury. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
West Bromwich Albion are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bury appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
West Bromwich Albion are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bury appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and West Bromwich Albion get the match underway!
2.31
0-0Fredrik Carter flicks the ball to his team mate, Ian Pearce. Ian Pearce flicks the ball to his team mate, Aaron Salako. Aaron Salako goes all the way! Aaron Salako makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Marc Vella.
9.50
0-0Pius Dekker kicks a strong pass forward to Jeremías Romero. Jeremías Romero chips the ball to his team mate, Celestine West. Celestine West knocks the ball forward to Aaron Salako. Aaron Salako makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
10.28
0-0Rosario Paradiso barges into Fredrik Carter. Rosario Paradiso is warned by the referee! Fredrik Carter runs off the knock.
12.12
0-0Pius Dekker controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Orestis Kouris. Orestis Kouris threads the ball through to Aaron Salako. Aaron Salako knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marek Deyna.
18.40
Ian Pearce makes a probing pass to Aaron Salako. Aaron Salako controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
20.28
Julian Carrick makes a probing pass to Rosario Paradiso. Rosario Paradiso plays a perfect one-two with Kevin Dickov and rushes in on goal... Rosario Paradiso makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
22.42
0-0Bury are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate West Bromwich Albion's defence.
27.36
1-0Ian Pearce flicks the ball to his team mate, Aaron Salako. Aaron Salako makes a probing pass to Alessandro Di Bari. Alessandro Di Bari rockets a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
32.32
Ian Pearce makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Aaron Salako. Aaron Salako controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
33.58
Orestis Kouris knocks the ball forward to Aaron Salako. Aaron Salako knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.47
Julian Carrick kicks a strong pass forward to Rosario Paradiso. Rosario Paradiso shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Jon Mortensen manages to gather it comfortably.
44.30
West Bromwich Albion are easily keeping Bury at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
45.00
Demetrio Fortin kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Dickov. Kevin Dickov finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and Bury get the second half underway!
49.13
1-0Fredrik Carter knocks the ball forward to Ian Pearce. Ian Pearce knocks the ball to his team mate, Alessandro Di Bari. Alessandro Di Bari kicks a strong pass forward to Celestine West but the referee indicates it's offside!
57.49
Rafael Castro knocks the ball forward to Julian Carrick. Julian Carrick knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Dickov. Kevin Dickov lofts in a cross ball towards Rosario Paradiso. Rosario Paradiso powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
65.04
Egutu Omolade passes the ball forward to Raoul Zahui. Raoul Zahui threads the ball through to Rosario Paradiso. Rosario Paradiso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.29
Ian Pearce flicks the ball to his team mate, Aaron Salako. Aaron Salako knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ralph Izzet.
71.28
1-0Orestis Kouris clumsily knocks into Nick Bishop. The referee calls over Orestis Kouris and shows him a yellow card! Nick Bishop runs off the knock.
72.17
Pius Dekker clumsily knocks into Rosario Paradiso. The referee calls over Pius Dekker and warns him to calm down! Rosario Paradiso stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.40
Julian Carrick flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Dickov. Kevin Dickov knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fredrik Carter.
78.02
Marek Deyna makes a probing pass to Nick Bishop. Nick Bishop makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Dickov. Kevin Dickov knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.41
Julian Carrick chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Dickov. Kevin Dickov tries a spectacular long range effort which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
89.58
Orestis Kouris makes a probing pass to Aaron Salako. Aaron Salako shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.6%
51.4%
Play Area
30%
48.6%
21.4%
Scorers