Match Report


Cheltenham TownCheltenham Town     West Bromwich AlbionWest Bromwich Albion
Computer Player Computer Player Jeremy Smith Jeremy Smith
Adam MasonA. Mason56
G
1
G
47Alistair PallisterA. Pallister
James YoudsJ. Youds47
D
captain2
D
47Adam PriorA. Prior
Eoin MintoE. Minto46
D
3
D
47Chris GoodwinC. Goodwin
Martin ParkerM. Parker45
D
4
D
52Ian OliverI. Oliver
Ramon KnopperR. Knopper43
D
5
D
42Gilles PetersG. Peters
Brian PowerB. Power53
M
6
M
62Michael CraddockM. Craddock
Colin HeskeyC. Heskey50
M
7
M
40Max FoxM. Fox
Del KoncheskyD. Konchesky46
M
8captain
M
50Graham SinclairG. Sinclair
Nicholas WalkerN. Walker42
M
9
M
46Emile KeeganE. Keegan
Brian ShiltonB. Shilton48
A
10
A
50Mick ElliottM. Elliott
Nicholas GuppyN. Guppy47
A
11
A
44Graeme VassellG. Vassell
 
Eddie StoneE. Stone51
G
12
G
38Alexander MannA. Mann
Kieron Lua-LuaK. Lua-Lua49
G
13
D
39Nigel NichollsN. Nicholls
Shaun PattersonS. Patterson42
D
14
M
39Gavin McNeillG. McNeill

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Abbey Business Stadium where Cheltenham Town play host to West Bromwich Albion. A crowd of 2,660 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Cheltenham Town and West Bromwich Albion are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Wayne Midgley.


0.00
Cheltenham Town kick off the first half!
15.49
Ramon Knopper makes a strong solo run forward. Ramon Knopper makes a probing pass to Brian Shilton. Brian Shilton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alistair Pallister who gathers it comfortably.
18.06
Chris Goodwin barges into Brian Shilton. Chris Goodwin is shown the yellow card! Brian Shilton runs off the knock.
24.26
Emile Keegan chips the ball to his team mate, Mick Elliott. Mick Elliott shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Adam Mason comfortably smothers it!
27.05
Gilles Peters kicks a strong pass forward to Emile Keegan. Emile Keegan hits a low pass to Graeme Vassell. Graeme Vassell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eoin Minto.
28.41
Adam Prior hits a low pass to Max Fox. Max Fox passes the ball forward to Graeme Vassell. Graeme Vassell knocks in a cross ball towards Mick Elliott. Mick Elliott flicks the ball with his head. Adam Mason is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
36.41
Del Konchesky sees space and advances. Del Konchesky knocks the ball to his team mate, Brian Shilton. Brian Shilton takes a shot at goal. Good keeping from Alistair Pallister as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
37.31
It's a corner kick. Nicholas Walker kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Chris Goodwin reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
39.37
Michael Craddock makes a simple pass to Graeme Vassell. Graeme Vassell knocks in a cross ball towards Mick Elliott. Mick Elliott powers a header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
West Bromwich Albion kick off!
48.09
Del Konchesky flicks a high ball forward to Nicholas Guppy who takes it down. Nicholas Guppy knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ian Oliver.
54.19
Martin Parker flicks a high ball forward to Brian Power who takes it down. Brian Power makes an attacking run forward. Brian Power knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.20
Martin Parker darts forward. Martin Parker flicks a high pass forward. Nicholas Guppy holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nicholas Guppy knocks in a cross ball towards Brian Shilton. Brian Shilton makes a deft header. The ball strikes Adam Prior's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
74.45
Corner kick to Cheltenham Town. Del Konchesky plays it to the far post. Emile Keegan reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
77.56
Brian Power makes a simple pass to Nicholas Guppy. Nicholas Guppy knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.32
Graham Sinclair barges into Colin Heskey. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Colin Heskey grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
83.15
Eoin Minto makes a beautiful solo run. Eoin Minto flicks a high ball forward to Brian Shilton who takes it down. Brian Shilton advances inside the box! Brian Shilton cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. Alistair Pallister gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
84.40
Brian Shilton barges into Adam Prior. The referee warns Brian Shilton to calm down! Adam Prior stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.34
Graham Sinclair makes a simple pass to Graeme Vassell. Graeme Vassell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Martin Parker.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Cheltenham Town

West Bromwich Albion
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
0
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.7%
38.3%
Play Area
23.5%
53.1%
23.5%

Scorers
Mick Elliott 28

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mick Elliott of West Bromwich Albion

Match Ratings
1.Adam Mason (GK)
6
2.James Youds (DEF)
6
3.Eoin Minto (DEF)
7
4.Martin Parker (DEF)
7
5.Ramon Knopper (DEF)
7
6.Brian Power (MID)
7
7.Colin Heskey (MID)
6
8.Del Konchesky (MID)
7
9.Nicholas Walker (MID)
6
10.Brian Shilton (ATT)
7
11.Nicholas Guppy (ATT)
6
 
12.Eddie Stone (GK)
0
13.Kieron Lua-Lua (GK)
0
14.Shaun Patterson (DEF)
0

1.Alistair Pallister (GK)
7
2.Adam Prior (DEF)
7
3.Chris Goodwin (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Ian Oliver (DEF)
8
5.Gilles Peters (DEF)
6
6.Michael Craddock (MID)
6
7.Max Fox (MID)
6
8.Graham Sinclair (MID)yellow card
5
9.Emile Keegan (MID)
7
10.Mick Elliott (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Graeme Vassell (ATT)
8
 
12.Alexander Mann (GK)
0
13.Nigel Nicholls (DEF)
0
14.Gavin McNeill (MID)
0