Match Report
| West Bromwich Albion | West Bromwich Albion |  |  | Bristol Rovers | Bristol Rovers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Edward Dryden | E. Dryden |  | 71 | G |  | 1 | | G | 66 | | Clive Weaver | C. Weaver | |||||||||
| Warren Swift | W. Swift | | 70 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 67 | | Adrian Byrne | A. Byrne | |||||||||
| Martin Graffiedi | M. Graffiedi |  | 61 | D | | 3 | | D | 63 | | Sebastiano Francesco | S. Francesco | |||||||||
| Camilo Smith | C. Smith |  | 61 | D | | 4 | | D | 60 | | Phil Holloway | P. Holloway | |||||||||
| Billy Naysmith | B. Naysmith |  | 60 | D | | 5 | | D | 57 | | Nigel Elliott | N. Elliott | |||||||||
| Ledley Grantt | L. Grantt | | 61 | M | | 6 | | M | 67 |  | Sidney Garcia | S. Garcia | |||||||||
| David Godber | D. Godber | | 57 | M | | 7 | | M | 59 | | Patrick Adams | P. Adams | |||||||||
| Malcolm Keegan | M. Keegan | | 57 | M | | 8 | | M | 59 | | Kieron White | K. White | |||||||||
| Adam Lumsdon | A. Lumsdon | | 69 | A | | 9 | | A | 77 | | Martin Cort | M. Cort | |||||||||
| Henry Goodwin | H. Goodwin | | 63 | A | | 10 | | A | 65 |  | Mark Ferrante | M. Ferrante | |||||||||
| Kevin Wilson | K. Wilson | | 51 | A | | 11 | | A | 63 | | Neil Hurst | N. Hurst | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at The Hawthorns where West Bromwich Albion play host to Bristol Rovers. A crowd of 18,068 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both West Bromwich Albion and Bristol Rovers are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both West Bromwich Albion and Bristol Rovers are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and West Bromwich Albion kick off!
2.52
0-0Kieron White kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Cort. Martin Cort tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
3.20
0-0Adam Lumsdon catches Phil Holloway on the ankles. The referee calls over Adam Lumsdon and shows him a yellow card! Phil Holloway grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
4.32
0-0Patrick Adams makes a simple pass to Neil Hurst. Neil Hurst knocks the ball forward to Martin Cort but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
8.08
Malcolm Keegan knocks the ball forward to Adam Lumsdon. Adam Lumsdon knocks in a cross ball towards Henry Goodwin. Henry Goodwin is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
9.21
0-0Patrick Adams makes a probing pass to Mark Ferrante. Mark Ferrante shoots from distance but Edward Dryden is on top of it.
15.52
0-0Neil Hurst comes in with a late challenge on Warren Swift. Neil Hurst is warned by the referee! Warren Swift runs off the knock.
16.06
0-0Sidney Garcia knocks the ball forward to Neil Hurst. Neil Hurst knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Billy Naysmith.
21.17
Kieron White makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Hurst. Neil Hurst lofts in a cross ball towards Mark Ferrante. Mark Ferrante is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
26.12
Ledley Grantt barges into Kieron White. Ledley Grantt is given a warning by the referee! Kieron White runs off the knock.
33.31
Sidney Garcia makes a beautiful solo run. Sidney Garcia whips in a cross ball towards Mark Ferrante. Mark Ferrante is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
38.31
Sebastiano Francesco knocks the ball forward to Sidney Garcia. Sidney Garcia passes the ball forward to Neil Hurst. Neil Hurst knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Cort. Martin Cort connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
39.23
Sebastiano Francesco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sidney Garcia. Sidney Garcia controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mark Ferrante. Mark Ferrante knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Hurst. Neil Hurst directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
42.33
Patrick Adams makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Cort. Martin Cort tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
44.56
Malcolm Keegan catches Sidney Garcia on the ankles. Malcolm Keegan is given a warning by the referee! Sidney Garcia stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
0-0Kevin Wilson catches Nigel Elliott on the ankles. Kevin Wilson is shown the yellow card! Nigel Elliott hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Bristol Rovers kick off and get the second half underway!
48.17
Kevin Wilson hacks Phil Holloway from behind! Kevin Wilson is given a warning by the referee! Phil Holloway stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.37
Ledley Grantt surges forward with the ball. Ledley Grantt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adam Lumsdon but the linesman indicates offside!
55.26
Patrick Adams passes the ball forward to Mark Ferrante. Mark Ferrante goes all the way! Mark Ferrante takes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
57.24
Patrick Adams controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Cort. Martin Cort lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Hurst. Neil Hurst directs the ball goalwards with his head but Edward Dryden is on top of it.
59.13
Billy Naysmith flicks the ball to his team mate, David Godber. David Godber chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Wilson. Kevin Wilson shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
60.02
Sebastiano Francesco knocks the ball forward to Kieron White. Kieron White controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Cort. Martin Cort knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Martin Graffiedi.
65.55
Malcolm Keegan kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Wilson. Kevin Wilson kicks a strong pass forward to Adam Lumsdon. Adam Lumsdon rockets a shot on goal but Clive Weaver is on top of it.
66.57
0-1Kieron White makes a simple pass to Neil Hurst. Neil Hurst lofts in a cross ball towards Mark Ferrante. Mark Ferrante is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Edward Dryden had no chance!! Goal for Bristol Rovers!
69.40
Sidney Garcia chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Cort. Martin Cort lofts in a cross ball towards Mark Ferrante. Mark Ferrante is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Edward Dryden manages to keep it out.
71.18
Patrick Adams passes the ball forward to Neil Hurst. Neil Hurst tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
72.19
Sebastiano Francesco flicks the ball to his team mate, Kieron White. Kieron White makes a simple pass to Martin Cort. Martin Cort controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
73.15
0-1The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
75.16
Billy Naysmith knocks the ball to his team mate, Ledley Grantt. Ledley Grantt makes a probing pass to Kevin Wilson. Kevin Wilson flicks the ball to his team mate, Henry Goodwin. Henry Goodwin tries a spectacular strike but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
77.14
Phil Holloway advances with the ball. Phil Holloway passes the ball forward to Neil Hurst. Neil Hurst knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.22
Kieron White knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Cort. Martin Cort knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.53
Kieron White makes a probing pass to Neil Hurst. Neil Hurst goes all the way! Neil Hurst makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Neil Hurst scores for Bristol Rovers!!
90.00
Sidney Garcia sees space and advances. Sidney Garcia knocks in a cross ball towards Mark Ferrante. Mark Ferrante is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Edward Dryden manages to keep it out.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Mark Ferrante 67 Neil Hurst 86 |