Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at The Hawthorns where West Bromwich Albion play host to Aston Villa. A crowd of 9,298 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both West Bromwich Albion and Aston Villa are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both West Bromwich Albion and Aston Villa are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0West Bromwich Albion kick off and get the match underway!
3.27
0-0Fredrik Carter chips the ball to his team mate, Michael Shearer. Michael Shearer knocks the ball to his team mate, Celestine West. Celestine West knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.21
0-0Michael Shearer passes the ball forward to Celestine West. Celestine West sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
12.54
Alec Niven knocks the ball forward to Colin Niven. Colin Niven shoots from long range but it is miles over!
14.48
Oleg Mills sweeps the ball long. Colin Niven goes all the way! Colin Niven shoots from just inside the box but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
15.29
1-0Ian Pearce sees space and advances. Ian Pearce controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Celestine West. Celestine West rockets a shot on goal. It's there!! Diogo Tavares has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
20.39
1-0Sebastiao Santos flicks the ball to his team mate, Ian Pearce. Ian Pearce takes it forward alone. Ian Pearce makes a probing pass to Alessandro Di Bari but he's offside!
24.15
Darren Watson threads the ball through to Alec Niven. Alec Niven passes the ball forward to Colin Todd. Colin Todd controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
26.53
1-0Michael Shearer decides to run forward with the ball. Michael Shearer shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Diogo Tavares manages to gather it comfortably.
32.47
Sidney Ducloux knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Niven. Colin Niven plays a perfect one-two with João Barrera and rushes in on goal... Colin Niven cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
34.22
Sidney Ducloux chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Todd. Colin Todd knocks in a cross ball towards João Barrera. João Barrera powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
40.43
Alec Niven threads the ball through to Colin Niven. Colin Niven goes all the way! Colin Niven shoots from just inside the box. Colin Niven scores for Aston Villa!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Aston Villa kick off and get the second half underway!
47.45
1-2Colin Todd barges into Pius Dekker. The referee calls over Colin Todd and warns him to calm down! Pius Dekker hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
48.39
Ian Pearce takes it forward alone. Ian Pearce whips in a cross ball towards Aaron Salako. Aaron Salako connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
51.25
Ian Pearce threads the ball through to Alessandro Di Bari. Alessandro Di Bari shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
54.37
Michael Shearer makes a probing pass to Alessandro Di Bari. Alessandro Di Bari goes all the way! Alessandro Di Bari rockets a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
63.10
Pius Dekker kicks a strong pass forward to Ian Pearce. Ian Pearce flicks the ball to his team mate, Aaron Salako. Aaron Salako knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.18
2-2Alec Niven hacks Orestis Kouris from behind! Alec Niven is shown the yellow card! Orestis Kouris runs off the knock.
71.37
Ian Pearce kicks a strong pass forward to Aaron Salako. Aaron Salako shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
78.08
Sidney Ducloux flicks the ball to his team mate, João Barrera. João Barrera plays a perfect one-two with Colin Niven and rushes in on goal... João Barrera cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Jon Mortensen!
83.41
Michael Shearer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Celestine West. Celestine West shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
84.56
Michael Shearer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alessandro Di Bari. Alessandro Di Bari goes all the way! Alessandro Di Bari shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
87.47
Ian Pearce controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Celestine West. Celestine West controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Aaron Salako. Aaron Salako cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Edward Boggs controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, João Barrera. João Barrera knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.1%
41.9%
Play Area
24.3%
44.6%
31.1%
Scorers
| Celestine West 15 Aaron Salako 48, 87 | João Barrera 34 Colin Niven 40 |