Match Report


West Bromwich AlbionWest Bromwich Albion     BarnsleyBarnsley
Jeremy SmithJeremy Smith Computer Player Computer Player
Alistair PallisterA. Pallister47
G
1
G
52Steven MorrisS. Morris
Adam PriorA. Prior47
D
2
D
56Simon MarsdenS. Marsden
Chris GoodwinC. Goodwin47
D
3
D
51Kevin PallisterK. Pallister
Ian OliverI. Oliver52
D
4captain
D
46Matt SinclairM. Sinclair
Gilles PetersG. Peters42
D
5
M
50George LightfootG. Lightfoot
Michael CraddockM. Craddock62
M
6
M
48Jonathan WhelanJ. Whelan
Max FoxM. Fox40
M
7
M
48Aniello MarascoA. Marasco
Graham SinclairG. Sinclair50
M
captain8
M
45Chris DaviesC. Davies
Emile KeeganE. Keegan46
M
9
A
44Michael CooperM. Cooper
Mick ElliottM. Elliott50
A
10
A
43Des VassellD. Vassell
Graeme VassellG. Vassell44
A
11
A
40Craig ButtC. Butt
 
Alexander MannA. Mann38
G
12
D
46Peter LjungbergP. Ljungberg
Nigel NichollsN. Nicholls39
D
13
G
44Ross MccannR. Mccann
Gavin McNeillG. McNeill39
M
14
M
42Stan WainwrightS. Wainwright

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at The Hawthorns where West Bromwich Albion play host to Barnsley. A crowd of 2,787 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
West Bromwich Albion are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Barnsley appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Murray.


0.00
The whistle blows and Barnsley kick off!
3.06
Ian Oliver passes the ball forward to Emile Keegan. Emile Keegan runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Emile Keegan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Simon Marsden.
15.00
Adam Prior plays the ball forward to Michael Craddock. Michael Craddock passes the ball forward to Graeme Vassell. Graeme Vassell whips in a cross ball towards Mick Elliott. Mick Elliott heads the ball goalwards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
20.46
Aniello Marasco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Butt. Craig Butt sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
24.40
Max Fox controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mick Elliott. Mick Elliott shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
27.39
Aniello Marasco controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Des Vassell. Des Vassell shoots from outside the area. Alistair Pallister is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
32.41
Emile Keegan threads a neat ball through to Graeme Vassell. Graeme Vassell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.13
George Lightfoot sees a break and surges forward. George Lightfoot knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Butt. Craig Butt connects with a diving header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
45.00
With a delightful solo run, Jonathan Whelan stretches the opposition's defence. Jonathan Whelan controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Alistair Pallister gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. West Bromwich Albion appear unchanged since the first half. Barnsley also appear unchanged since the first half. The West Bromwich Albion players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The second half starts with West Bromwich Albion kicking off!
49.07
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
51.20
Graeme Vassell comes in with a late challenge on Matt Sinclair. Graeme Vassell is shown the yellow card! Matt Sinclair runs off the knock.
53.17
Jonathan Whelan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Butt. Craig Butt shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
57.12
Michael Cooper comes in with a late challenge on Gilles Peters. The referee calls over Michael Cooper and shows him a yellow card! Gilles Peters runs off the knock.
59.48
Simon Marsden makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jonathan Whelan. Jonathan Whelan flicks a high pass forward. Des Vassell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Des Vassell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alistair Pallister who gathers it comfortably.
61.21
George Lightfoot threads a neat ball through to Des Vassell. Des Vassell knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Butt. Craig Butt connects with a diving header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
65.36
Adam Prior makes a simple pass to Graham Sinclair. Graham Sinclair decides to run forward with the ball. Graham Sinclair sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
67.21
George Lightfoot flicks the ball to his team mate, Michael Cooper. Michael Cooper controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
71.22
Aniello Marasco kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Butt. Craig Butt tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
72.21
Max Fox makes a probing pass to Graeme Vassell. Graeme Vassell whips in a cross ball towards Mick Elliott. Mick Elliott flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
81.48
Emile Keegan advances with the ball. Emile Keegan lofts in a cross ball towards Mick Elliott. Mick Elliott shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
Simon Marsden kicks a strong pass forward to Jonathan Whelan. Jonathan Whelan sees a break and surges forward. Jonathan Whelan whips in a cross ball towards Des Vassell. Des Vassell makes a deft header. Alistair Pallister is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

West Bromwich Albion

Barnsley
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
0
4
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.1%
55.9%
Play Area
32.4%
45.6%
22.1%

Scorers
Des Vassell 27, 91
Craig Butt 53

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Des Vassell of Barnsley

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

1.Steven Morris (GK)
6
2.Simon Marsden (DEF)
6
3.Kevin Pallister (DEF)
6
4.Matt Sinclair (DEF)
6
5.George Lightfoot (MID)
7
6.Jonathan Whelan (MID)
8
7.Aniello Marasco (MID)
7
8.Chris Davies (MID)
6
9.Michael Cooper (ATT)yellow card
5
10.Des Vassell (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Craig Butt (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Peter Ljungberg (DEF)
0
13.Ross Mccann (GK)
0
14.Stan Wainwright (MID)
0