Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at The Hawthorns where West Bromwich Albion play Norwich City in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
West Bromwich Albion are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
The pitch is in poor condition.
West Bromwich Albion are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and West Bromwich Albion kick off!
3.04
0-0Oscar Jr. Delli Carri sees a break and surges forward. Oscar Jr. Delli Carri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.52
Gilles Peters threads a neat ball through to Max Fox. Max Fox makes a simple pass to David Elliott. David Elliott knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.24
0-0With some swift thinking, Steve Robinson plays the ball forward to Robert Gascoigne. Robert Gascoigne shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
20.06
0-0Andy Brighton kicks a strong pass forward to Anthony Weir. Anthony Weir shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
21.29
Gavin Campbell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy Brighton. Andy Brighton flicks a high ball forward to Aladino Sarli who takes it down. Aladino Sarli knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Gascoigne. Robert Gascoigne rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it slams into the crowd!
24.11
Danny Parker makes a beautiful solo run. Danny Parker shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
26.38
Max Fox flicks a high ball forward to Graeme Vassell who takes it down. Graeme Vassell finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
27.19
Graham Moore makes a beautiful solo run. Graham Moore shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Alistair Pallister. Excellent save.
28.11
Gavin Campbell passes the ball forward to Graham Moore. Graham Moore threads the ball through to Robert Gascoigne. Robert Gascoigne controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
33.44
Gilles Peters makes a beautiful solo run. Gilles Peters takes it forward alone. Gilles Peters sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
45.00
Steve Robinson receives the ball from a throw-in from Danny Parker. Steve Robinson flicks a high pass forward. Robert Gascoigne collects the pass. Robert Gascoigne plays a sublime one-two with Aladino Sarli and races in on goal... Robert Gascoigne muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. West Bromwich Albion appear unchanged since the first half. Norwich City have changed their lineup with Malcolm Wilcox replacing Steve Robinson. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
Norwich City start the second half!
53.04
Max Fox knocks the ball to his team mate, Graeme Vassell. Graeme Vassell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.04
Graham Sinclair flicks a high pass forward. Graeme Vassell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Graeme Vassell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.08
0-0Robin Berendsen barges into David Elliott. Robin Berendsen is warned by the referee! David Elliott hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.17
Bernard Berthelin chips the ball to his team mate, Danny Parker. Danny Parker sees space and advances. Danny Parker plays a quick one-two with Anthony Weir and rushes in on goal... Danny Parker takes a shot at goal. Alistair Pallister comfortably gets down and covers it.
61.45
0-0Norwich City are dictating the run of play here today.
65.16
0-1Malcolm Wilcox flicks a high pass forward. Aladino Sarli collects the pass. Aladino Sarli advances inside the box! Aladino Sarli shoots from just inside the box. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
71.43
Graham Sinclair makes a simple pass to David Elliott. David Elliott knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.29
Emile Keegan makes a simple pass to Graeme Vassell. Graeme Vassell shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
77.05
0-1Norwich City have made a substitution with Craig Henderson replacing Aladino Sarli .
78.08
0-1Gilles Peters hacks Craig Henderson from behind! Gilles Peters is shown the yellow card! Craig Henderson grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
79.45
Oscar Jr. Delli Carri threads the ball through to Graeme Vassell. Graeme Vassell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Robin Berendsen.
81.11
Graham Moore kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Henderson. Craig Henderson skips past Gilles Peters! Craig Henderson cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Alistair Pallister (GK)
7
2. Adam Prior (DEF)
6
3. Ian Oliver (DEF)
6
4. Gilles Peters (DEF)
6
5. Chris Goodwin (DEF)
6
6. Max Fox (MID)
6
7. Oscar Jr. Delli Carri (MID)
6
8. Graham Sinclair (MID)
6
9. Emile Keegan (MID)
6
10. David Elliott (ATT)
6
11. Graeme Vassell (ATT)
6
12. Alexander Mann (GK)
0
13. Nigel Nicholls (DEF)
0
14. Mick Elliott (ATT)
0
1. Andres Helguera (GK)
6
2. Gavin Campbell (DEF)
6
3. Bernard Berthelin (DEF)
6
4. Robin Berendsen (DEF)
5
5. Danny Parker (MID)
8
6. Steve Robinson (MID)
6
7. Graham Moore (MID)
8
8. Andy Brighton (MID)
7
9. Aladino Sarli (ATT)
9
10. Anthony Weir (ATT)
6
11. Robert Gascoigne (ATT)
7
12. Craig Henderson (ATT)
6
13. Malcolm Wilcox (DEF)
7
14. Paolo Pearson (GK)
0