Match Report


Plymouth ArgylePlymouth Argyle     West Bromwich AlbionWest Bromwich Albion
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Anatoliy KopolovetsA. Kopolovets81
G
1captain
G
81James BartonJ. Barton
Fredrik EhioguF. Ehiogu67
D
2
D
66Lomano GuppyL. Guppy
Leonardo VergesL. Verges64
D
3
D
59Oleg AthertonO. Atherton
Stuart GuppyS. Guppy61
D
4
D
59Cesar RibeiroC. Ribeiro
Robin HouttuinR. Houttuin60
D
captain5
M
66Les MorrisL. Morris
Ottavio MaregginiO. Mareggini70
M
6
M
63Harvey VenusH. Venus
Martin BaslerM. Basler69
M
7
M
63Fadel TresorF. Tresor
Clive AndertonC. Anderton54
M
8
M
60Stuart HendrieS. Hendrie
Carlos AchardC. Achard74
A
9
A
64Matthias KirschnerM. Kirschner
Rainer VogelR. Vogel73
A
10
A
58Ronnie SheringhamR. Sheringham
Seb DucheminS. Duchemin71
A
11
A
52Ian BishopI. Bishop
 
Manuel NascimentoM. Nascimento68
A
12
M
59Paolo DelaneyP. Delaney
Gavin BishopG. Bishop55
D
13
D
56Steven VieiraS. Vieira
Harry PowellH. Powell55
A
14
G
54Jason NewtonJ. Newton

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Home Park where Plymouth Argyle play host to West Bromwich Albion. A crowd of 9,591 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Plymouth Argyle are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while West Bromwich Albion appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marcus Jess.


0.00
West Bromwich Albion kick off and get the first half underway!
3.47
Ottavio Mareggini hacks Stuart Hendrie from behind! The referee warns Ottavio Mareggini to calm down! Stuart Hendrie hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.20
Fredrik Ehiogu brings the ball forward. Fredrik Ehiogu surges forward with the ball. Fredrik Ehiogu knocks in a cross ball towards Seb Duchemin. Seb Duchemin outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's drastically wayward!
10.40
Les Morris comes in with a late challenge on Clive Anderton. The referee brings Les Morris to one side and gives him a warning! Clive Anderton grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
12.19
Ottavio Mareggini takes it forward alone. Ottavio Mareggini knocks in a cross ball towards Rainer Vogel. Rainer Vogel is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
15.30
Ottavio Mareggini hits a low pass to Rainer Vogel. Rainer Vogel whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Achard. Carlos Achard powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
20.12
Ottavio Mareggini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Seb Duchemin. Seb Duchemin lofts in a cross ball towards Rainer Vogel. Rainer Vogel connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but James Barton is on top of it.
21.54
Fadel Tresor hits a low pass to Ian Bishop. Ian Bishop passes the ball forward but Ronnie Sheringham is offside!
24.54
Stuart Hendrie threads a neat ball through to Ronnie Sheringham. Ronnie Sheringham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.01
Les Morris barges into Clive Anderton. Les Morris is given another warning by the referee! Clive Anderton runs off the knock.
27.40
Cesar Ribeiro sees a break and surges forward. Cesar Ribeiro flicks a high ball forward to Ronnie Sheringham who takes it down. Ronnie Sheringham plays a quick one-two with Ian Bishop and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Ronnie Sheringham provides some space. He shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
28.01
Oleg Atherton flicks the ball to his team mate, Les Morris. Les Morris sees Ronnie Sheringham in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ronnie Sheringham knocks in a cross ball towards Matthias Kirschner. Matthias Kirschner is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it rises well off target!
39.50
With some swift thinking, Martin Basler plays the ball forward to Carlos Achard. Carlos Achard tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
40.43
Ottavio Mareggini brings the ball forward. Ottavio Mareggini knocks in a cross ball towards Seb Duchemin. With a superhuman jump, Seb Duchemin connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
44.19
Fredrik Ehiogu makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ottavio Mareggini. Ottavio Mareggini advances with the ball. Ottavio Mareggini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Seb Duchemin but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Plymouth Argyle appear unchanged since the first half. West Bromwich Albion also appear unchanged since the first half. The West Bromwich Albion players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Plymouth Argyle kick off and get the second half underway!
47.20
Cesar Ribeiro hits a low pass to Harvey Venus. Harvey Venus passes the ball forward to Ronnie Sheringham. Ronnie Sheringham knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Leonardo Verges.
51.53
Oleg Atherton threads a neat ball through to Stuart Hendrie. Stuart Hendrie hits a low pass to Ian Bishop. Ian Bishop knocks in a cross ball towards Ronnie Sheringham. Ronnie Sheringham finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
54.25
Oleg Atherton pushes mid-way up the pitch. Oleg Atherton sees a break and surges forward. Oleg Atherton lofts in a cross ball towards Matthias Kirschner. Matthias Kirschner finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Fredrik Ehiogu clears it off the line with his head!
59.29
Oleg Atherton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Les Morris. Les Morris runs straight at the opposition's defence. Les Morris shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
60.20
Plymouth Argyle have made a substitution with Harry Powell replacing Martin Basler and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 5-2-3 formation. West Bromwich Albion have made a substitution with Jason Newton replacing Oleg Atherton .
61.25
Les Morris chips the ball to his team mate, Ian Bishop. Ian Bishop lofts in a cross ball towards Matthias Kirschner. Matthias Kirschner connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
65.01
Fadel Tresor makes an attacking run forward. Fadel Tresor sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
71.41
Ian Bishop catches Robin Houttuin on the ankles. The referee calls over Ian Bishop and shows him a yellow card! Robin Houttuin gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
75.42
Clive Anderton catches Fadel Tresor on the ankles. The referee calls over Clive Anderton and warns him to calm down! Fadel Tresor runs off the knock.
77.00
West Bromwich Albion have made 2 substitutions with Paolo Delaney replacing Harvey Venus and Steven Vieira replacing Fadel Tresor .
79.35
Les Morris chips the ball to his team mate, Ian Bishop. Ian Bishop finds some space and shoots from distance. Anatoliy Kopolovets gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
81.54
Steven Vieira barges into Clive Anderton. The referee brings Steven Vieira to one side and gives him a warning! Clive Anderton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.20
Paolo Delaney threads a neat ball through to Matthias Kirschner. Matthias Kirschner tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
87.53
Lomano Guppy comes in with a late challenge on Rainer Vogel. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rainer Vogel gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Plymouth Argyle

West Bromwich Albion
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
5
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.1%
51.9%
Play Area
33.8%
41.6%
24.7%

Scorers
Rainer Vogel 12
Carlos Achard 15
Seb Duchemin 40
Ronnie Sheringham 52
Matthias Kirschner 61

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ottavio Mareggini of Plymouth Argyle

Match Ratings
1.Anatoliy Kopolovets (GK)
6
2.Fredrik Ehiogu (DEF)
7
3.Leonardo Verges (DEF)
6
4.Stuart Guppy (DEF)
6
5.Robin Houttuin (DEF)
6
6.Ottavio Mareggini (MID)
9
7.Martin Basler (MID)
6
8.Clive Anderton (MID)
5
9.Carlos Achard (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Rainer Vogel (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Seb Duchemin (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Manuel Nascimento (ATT)
0
13.Gavin Bishop (DEF)
0
14.Harry Powell (ATT)
6

1.James Barton (GK)
6
2.Lomano Guppy (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Oleg Atherton (DEF)
7
4.Cesar Ribeiro (DEF)
7
5.Les Morris (MID)
6
6.Harvey Venus (MID)
6
7.Fadel Tresor (MID)
6
8.Stuart Hendrie (MID)
6
9.Matthias Kirschner (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Ronnie Sheringham (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Ian Bishop (ATT)yellow card
7
 
12.Paolo Delaney (MID)
6
13.Steven Vieira (DEF)
5
14.Jason Newton (GK)
6