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 Notts County. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
West Bromwich Albion are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Notts County appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
West Bromwich Albion are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Notts County appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Notts County kick off the first half!
2.46
0-0Sotiris Devitsakis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gonzalo Carbonari. Gonzalo Carbonari kicks a strong pass forward to Leandro Peralta but the referee indicates it's offside!
3.26
0-0Sotiris Devitsakis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gonzalo Carbonari. Gonzalo Carbonari controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Carl Fortune.
4.21
1-0Henry Benali kicks a strong pass forward to Michael Hibbs. Michael Hibbs makes a beautiful solo run. Michael Hibbs plays a perfect one-two with Rodrigo Fonseca and rushes in on goal... Michael Hibbs shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Michael Hibbs scores for West Bromwich Albion!!
8.13
1-0Sotiris Devitsakis hacks Michael Hibbs from behind! Sotiris Devitsakis is given a warning by the referee! Michael Hibbs runs off the knock.
12.11
1-0West Bromwich Albion are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
14.14
Steinar Bragstad makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Philippe Peeters. Philippe Peeters knocks in a cross ball towards Gonzalo Carbonari. Gonzalo Carbonari is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
21.56
Dennis Castillo flicks the ball to his team mate, Yuri Kanchelskis. Yuri Kanchelskis sees a break and surges forward. Yuri Kanchelskis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gonzalo Carbonari. Gonzalo Carbonari shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Carl Fortune.
22.17
1-1Gilles Jobson knocks the ball forward to Dion Owen. Dion Owen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.37
1-1Fouzi El Brazi knocks the ball to his team mate, Yuri Kanchelskis. Yuri Kanchelskis threads the ball through to Gonzalo Carbonari. Gonzalo Carbonari whips in a cross ball towards Leandro Peralta. Leandro Peralta heads the ball goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
28.10
Gilles Jobson decides to run forward with the ball. Gilles Jobson threads the ball through to Dion Owen. Dion Owen shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
30.55
Yuri Kanchelskis knocks the ball to his team mate, Leandro Peralta. Leandro Peralta controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
33.59
Henry Benali makes a probing pass to Michael Hibbs. Michael Hibbs surges forward with the ball. Michael Hibbs goes all the way! Michael Hibbs shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Robert Carragher.
34.51
Igor Tudor makes a probing pass to Steffen Nielsen. Steffen Nielsen sees space and advances. Steffen Nielsen whips in a cross ball towards Philippe Peeters. Philippe Peeters powers a header at goal but Carl Fortune is on top of it.
36.08
Anthony Bould flicks the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Fonseca. Rodrigo Fonseca knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Igor Tudor.
38.15
Steffen Nielsen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leandro Peralta. Leandro Peralta tries a spectacular long range effort. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Leandro Peralta!
44.04
Fouzi El Brazi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steffen Nielsen. Steffen Nielsen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Philippe Peeters. Philippe Peeters knocks in a cross ball towards Gonzalo Carbonari. Gonzalo Carbonari directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
West Bromwich Albion kick off the second half!
47.17
Michael Hibbs makes a beautiful solo run. Michael Hibbs lofts in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Fonseca. Rodrigo Fonseca is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
48.09
Sotiris Devitsakis takes it forward alone. Sotiris Devitsakis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Henry Benali.
49.25
Dennis Castillo threads the ball through to Yuri Kanchelskis. Yuri Kanchelskis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gonzalo Carbonari. Gonzalo Carbonari lofts in a cross ball towards Leandro Peralta. Leandro Peralta flicks the ball with his head but somehow Carl Fortune manages to keep it out.
51.32
Michael Hibbs controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dion Owen. Dion Owen knocks in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Fonseca. Rodrigo Fonseca is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Robert Carragher easily smothers it.
53.41
Steffen Nielsen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Philippe Peeters. Philippe Peeters passes the ball forward but Leandro Peralta is offside!
59.22
Fouzi El Brazi plays a long ball forward. Philippe Peeters deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gonzalo Carbonari but the linesman indicates offside!
61.46
West Bromwich Albion are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Notts County's defence.
63.41
1-3Michael Hibbs barges into Sotiris Devitsakis. The referee calls over Michael Hibbs and shows him a yellow card! Sotiris Devitsakis gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
73.30
Dion Owen clumsily knocks into Igor Tudor. The referee calls over Dion Owen and warns him to calm down! Igor Tudor hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.30
Dennis Castillo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steffen Nielsen. Steffen Nielsen brings the ball forward. Steffen Nielsen finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Carl Fortune easily smothers it!
78.55
Gilles Jobson kicks a strong pass forward to Dion Owen. Dion Owen kicks a strong pass forward to Rodrigo Fonseca but the referee indicates it's offside!
81.10
Des Carter threads the ball through to Gilles Jobson. Gilles Jobson makes a probing pass to Dion Owen. Dion Owen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.59
Igor Tudor chips the ball to his team mate, Yuri Kanchelskis. Yuri Kanchelskis kicks a strong pass forward to Leandro Peralta. Leandro Peralta tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
84.57
Sotiris Devitsakis knocks the ball forward to Philippe Peeters. Philippe Peeters goes all the way! Philippe Peeters shoots from just inside the box. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
89.56
Gilles Jobson hacks Yuri Kanchelskis from behind! Gilles Jobson is warned by the referee! Yuri Kanchelskis runs off the knock.
90.00
Gilles Jobson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jesper Zimmerman. Jesper Zimmerman shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
3
10
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
37.2%
62.8%
Play Area
27.9%
43%
29.1%
Scorers