Match Report
| West Bromwich Albion | West Bromwich Albion |  |  | Aston Villa | Aston Villa | ||||||||||||||||
| Clyde Wootton | Clyde Wootton | manager | John Davies | John Davies | |||||||||||||||||
| Jon Mortensen | J. Mortensen |  | 65 | G |  | 1 | | G | 59 | | Brian Defoe | B. Defoe | |||||||||
| Craig Beresford | C. Beresford | | 54 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 46 | | Darren Watson | D. Watson | |||||||||
| Brian Ball | B. Ball | | 54 | D | | 3 | | D | 59 |  | Dietmar Jahn | D. Jahn | |||||||||
| Guy Hebert | G. Hebert |  | 52 | D | | 4 | | D | 50 | | Oleg Mills | O. Mills | |||||||||
| Pascal Richter | P. Richter | | 48 | D | | 5 | | D | 48 | | Oliver Zick | O. Zick | |||||||||
| Ian Pearce | I. Pearce | | 61 | M | | 6 | | M | 49 |  | Arturo Redondo | A. Redondo | |||||||||
| Alistair Gordon | A. Gordon | | 59 | M | | 7 | | M | 50 | | Shaun Woodgate | S. Woodgate | |||||||||
| Michael Shearer | M. Shearer | | 59 | M | | 8 | | M | 55 | | Emile Evans | E. Evans | |||||||||
| Steven Ward | S. Ward | | 55 | A | | 9 | | A | 53 | | Robert Owen | R. Owen | |||||||||
| Aaron Salako | A. Salako | | 60 | A | | 10 | | A | 56 |  | Colin Niven | C. Niven | |||||||||
| Jonathan Hall | J. Hall | | 55 | A | | 11 | | A | 59 | | Colin Todd | C. Todd | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at The Hawthorns where West Bromwich Albion play host to Aston Villa. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both West Bromwich Albion and Aston Villa are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both West Bromwich Albion and Aston Villa are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0West Bromwich Albion get the match underway!
8.18
0-0Pascal Richter flicks the ball to his team mate, Alistair Gordon. Alistair Gordon makes a simple pass to Aaron Salako. Aaron Salako tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Brian Defoe!
10.13
0-1Emile Evans deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Todd. Colin Todd shoots from outside the area. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
18.57
0-1Oliver Zick passes the ball forward to Emile Evans. Emile Evans knocks the ball forward to Colin Todd. Colin Todd finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
20.50
0-1Dietmar Jahn comes in with a late challenge on Aaron Salako. The referee calls over Dietmar Jahn and shows him a yellow card! Aaron Salako carries on, but is struggling a bit.
21.41
Michael Shearer chips the ball to his team mate, Aaron Salako. Aaron Salako whips in a cross ball towards Jonathan Hall. Jonathan Hall heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
24.27
0-1Brian Ball takes it forward alone. Brian Ball makes a simple pass to Jonathan Hall. Jonathan Hall threads the ball through to Steven Ward but he's offside!
26.06
Oleg Mills chips the ball to his team mate, Shaun Woodgate. Shaun Woodgate kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Niven. Colin Niven controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Jon Mortensen.
28.07
Michael Shearer threads the ball through to Aaron Salako. Aaron Salako goes all the way! Aaron Salako shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Brian Defoe manages to gather it comfortably.
32.58
Brian Ball knocks the ball to his team mate, Michael Shearer. Michael Shearer makes a probing pass to Steven Ward. Steven Ward shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
36.36
0-1Jonathan Hall clumsily knocks into Oleg Mills. Jonathan Hall is warned by the referee! Oleg Mills stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.57
Arturo Redondo passes the ball forward to Colin Todd. Colin Todd shoots from distance but it flies wide!
44.13
Guy Hebert decides to run forward with the ball. Guy Hebert kicks a strong pass forward to Steven Ward. Steven Ward goes all the way! Steven Ward tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Brian Defoe manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Aston Villa kick off!
48.22
Alistair Gordon brings the ball forward. Alistair Gordon shoots from 20 yards but Brian Defoe is on top of it.
57.21
Brian Ball controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Michael Shearer. Michael Shearer advances with the ball. Michael Shearer shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Brian Defoe manages to gather it comfortably.
60.56
Michael Shearer kicks a strong pass forward to Aaron Salako. Aaron Salako shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
63.10
Emile Evans decides to run forward with the ball. Emile Evans knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Todd. Colin Todd 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!
67.25
Oleg Mills deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Shaun Woodgate. Shaun Woodgate kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Niven. Colin Niven goes all the way! Colin Niven makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's there!! Jon Mortensen has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
71.05
Oleg Mills barges into Steven Ward. Oleg Mills is warned by the referee! Steven Ward runs off the knock.
72.19
Michael Shearer makes a beautiful solo run. Michael Shearer knocks in a cross ball towards Jonathan Hall. Jonathan Hall powers a header at goal but Brian Defoe is on top of it.
73.19
Shaun Woodgate sees space and advances. Shaun Woodgate plays a perfect one-two with Colin Todd and rushes in on goal... Shaun Woodgate cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
75.51
Michael Shearer flicks the ball to his team mate, Aaron Salako. Aaron Salako tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Brian Defoe!
77.07
Michael Shearer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steven Ward. Steven Ward passes the ball forward to Jonathan Hall. Jonathan Hall takes a shot at goal but somehow Brian Defoe manages to keep it out.
78.28
Michael Shearer passes the ball forward to Jonathan Hall. Jonathan Hall goes all the way! Jonathan Hall shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
87.55
Alistair Gordon comes in with a late challenge on Shaun Woodgate. Alistair Gordon is warned by the referee! Shaun Woodgate stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Colin Todd 10 Colin Niven 67 |