Match Report
| West Bromwich Albion | West Bromwich Albion |  |  | Barnsley | Barnsley | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Clyde Wootton | Clyde Wootton | ||||||||||||||||||
| Chris Wright | C. Wright |  | 56 | G |  | 1 | | G | 59 | | Harvey Lee | H. Lee | |||||||||
| Stuart Marshall | S. Marshall | | 63 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 56 | | Steven Mcgreal | S. Mcgreal | |||||||||
| Jason Hurst | J. Hurst | | 58 | D | | 3 | | D | 58 |  | Juri Di Canio | J. Di Canio | |||||||||
| Alan Pearce | A. Pearce | | 57 | D | | 4 | | D | 54 |  | Eric Hoogendorp | E. Hoogendorp | |||||||||
| Tony Keane | T. Keane | | 55 | D | | 5 | | D | 54 |  | Lars Töpfer | L. Töpfer | |||||||||
| Alexander Kastendeuch | A. Kastendeuch |  | 57 | M | | 6 | | M | 59 | | Mark Lampard | M. Lampard | |||||||||
| Jason Beattie | J. Beattie | | 54 | M | | 7 | | M | 53 | | Darren Shearer | D. Shearer | |||||||||
| Tim Maclean | T. Maclean | | 51 | M | | 8 | | M | 48 | | Wayne Impey | W. Impey | |||||||||
| Juri Myrtaj | J. Myrtaj | | 49 | M | | 9 | | A | 61 | | Ian Vieira | I. Vieira | |||||||||
| Jon Moss | J. Moss | | 58 | A | | 10 | | A | 54 |  | Quim Ramos | Q. Ramos | |||||||||
| Nicholas James | N. James | | 54 | A | | 11 | | A | 60 | | Jan Opschoor | J. Opschoor | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at The Hawthorns where West Bromwich Albion play host to Barnsley. A crowd of 8,677 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
West Bromwich Albion are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Barnsley appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
West Bromwich Albion are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Barnsley appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Barnsley get the match underway!
18.50
0-0Ian Vieira hacks Tony Keane from behind! Ian Vieira is given a warning by the referee! Tony Keane runs off the knock.
22.08
0-0Juri Di Canio flicks the ball to his team mate, Wayne Impey. Wayne Impey threads the ball through to Jan Opschoor. Jan Opschoor shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
27.34
0-0Wayne Impey passes the ball forward to Quim Ramos. Quim Ramos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Chris Wright manages to keep it out.
28.15
0-0Steven Mcgreal makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mark Lampard. Mark Lampard passes the ball forward to Jan Opschoor. Jan Opschoor threads the ball through to Quim Ramos but he's offside!
34.03
0-0West Bromwich Albion are easily keeping Barnsley at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
36.12
Tim Maclean passes the ball forward to Nicholas James. Nicholas James kicks a strong pass forward to Jon Moss but the referee indicates it's offside!
44.47
0-1Juri Di Canio sees a break and surges forward. Juri Di Canio chips the ball to his team mate, Ian Vieira. Ian Vieira kicks a strong pass forward to Jan Opschoor. Jan Opschoor tries a spectacular strike. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and West Bromwich Albion kick off!
55.17
Eric Hoogendorp advances with the ball. Eric Hoogendorp makes a probing pass to Ian Vieira. Ian Vieira lofts in a cross ball towards Quim Ramos. Quim Ramos is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Chris Wright easily smothers it.
57.54
Barnsley are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate West Bromwich Albion's defence.
60.57
Juri Myrtaj passes the ball forward to Jon Moss. Jon Moss shoots from 25 yards but somehow Harvey Lee manages to keep it out.
63.40
Tim Maclean makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicholas James. Nicholas James shoots from distance but it is miles over!
67.18
Alexander Kastendeuch takes it forward alone. Alexander Kastendeuch shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
71.06
Darren Shearer knocks the ball forward to Ian Vieira. Ian Vieira whips in a cross ball towards Jan Opschoor. Jan Opschoor connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Chris Wright is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
83.44
Tim Maclean takes it forward alone. Tim Maclean knocks in a cross ball towards Jon Moss. Jon Moss directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
84.34
Alexander Kastendeuch takes it forward alone. Alexander Kastendeuch shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
85.54
Jason Hurst makes a probing pass to Tim Maclean. Tim Maclean controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jon Moss. Jon Moss whips in a cross ball towards Nicholas James. Nicholas James is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
Steven Mcgreal passes the ball forward to Wayne Impey. Wayne Impey threads the ball through to Ian Vieira. Ian Vieira kicks a strong pass forward to Quim Ramos but the referee indicates it's offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
2
3
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.1%
43.9%
Play Area
24.2%
48.5%
27.3%
Scorers
| Jan Opschoor 44, 71 |