Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at The Hawthorns where West Bromwich Albion play host to Arsenal. A crowd of 20,616 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both West Bromwich Albion and Arsenal are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both West Bromwich Albion and Arsenal are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and West Bromwich Albion kick off!
3.54
0-0Gilles Jobson flicks the ball to his team mate, Jesper Zimmerman. Jesper Zimmerman knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andre Heesakkers.
4.33
0-0Konstantinos Devitsakis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ledley Thatcher. Ledley Thatcher finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
6.29
1-0Gilles Jobson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rodrigo Fonseca. Rodrigo Fonseca flicks the ball to his team mate, Dion Owen. Dion Owen rockets a shot on goal. It's there!! Graham Mustoe has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
12.37
Dennis Matthews makes a probing pass to Scott Thirlwell. Scott Thirlwell chips the ball to his team mate, Tomás Risco. Tomás Risco makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Carl Fortune!
15.28
Steve Bloomer advances with the ball. Steve Bloomer kicks a strong pass forward to Dion Owen. Dion Owen makes a probing pass to Rodrigo Fonseca. Rodrigo Fonseca shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
20.20
Ismael Özalan passes the ball forward to Scott Thirlwell. Scott Thirlwell tries a spectacular long range effort. It's there!! Carl Fortune has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
28.01
Dennis Matthews deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ledley Thatcher. Ledley Thatcher shoots from 20 yards but somehow Carl Fortune manages to keep it out.
32.45
Henry Benali knocks the ball forward to Gilles Jobson. Gilles Jobson sees a break and surges forward. Gilles Jobson tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Graham Mustoe!
34.30
2-1Dennis Matthews sees a break and surges forward. Dennis Matthews goes all the way! Dennis Matthews takes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
36.10
2-1Arsenal are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate West Bromwich Albion's defence.
38.58
2-1Rodrigo Fonseca catches Andre Heesakkers on the ankles. The referee calls over Rodrigo Fonseca and warns him to calm down! Andre Heesakkers stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.28
Ismael Özalan knocks the ball forward to Tomás Risco. Tomás Risco whips in a cross ball towards Ledley Thatcher. Ledley Thatcher connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
40.41
West Bromwich Albion are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Arsenal's defence.
42.41
Dennis Matthews makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ledley Thatcher. Ledley Thatcher goes all the way! Ledley Thatcher takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Arsenal kick off!
54.17
Titus Bastin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anthony Bould. Anthony Bould flicks the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Fonseca. Rodrigo Fonseca knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.02
Michael Hibbs takes it forward alone. Michael Hibbs whips in a cross ball towards Jesper Zimmerman. Jesper Zimmerman directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
59.09
Gilles Jobson passes the ball forward to Jesper Zimmerman. Jesper Zimmerman shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
63.39
2-2Ismael Özalan kicks a strong pass forward to Tomás Risco. Tomás Risco threads the ball through to Ledley Thatcher but he's offside!
67.06
Michael Hibbs knocks the ball forward to Jesper Zimmerman. Jesper Zimmerman finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Graham Mustoe!
71.17
Graham Jackson threads the ball through to Konstantinos Devitsakis. Konstantinos Devitsakis makes a probing pass to Scott Thirlwell. Scott Thirlwell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ledley Thatcher but he's offside!
77.47
Konstantinos Devitsakis sees space and advances. Konstantinos Devitsakis shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
78.31
Andre Heesakkers passes the ball forward to Ismael Özalan. Ismael Özalan makes a beautiful solo run. Ismael Özalan makes a probing pass to Scott Thirlwell. Scott Thirlwell shoots from just inside the box. Scott Thirlwell scores for Arsenal!!
83.00
Dennis Matthews makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Thirlwell. Scott Thirlwell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
84.32
2-3Titus Bastin catches Scott Thirlwell on the ankles. Titus Bastin is shown the yellow card! Scott Thirlwell stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.4%
48.6%
Play Area
31.1%
45.9%
23%
Scorers
| Dion Owen 6 Rodrigo Fonseca 15 | Scott Thirlwell 20, 78 Ledley Thatcher 42 |