FMFA Division One, West Bromwich Albion vs. Crystal Palace (Sun Dec 12)


                 West Bromwich Albion  |  Crystal Palace
                              5-3-2 C  |  4-3-1-2 P
                          Neil Rowley  |  VACANT
                                       |
                           E_Mendy GK  |  GK Ederson
                           O_Kabak DF  |  DF Cedric_Kipre
                           K_Gibbs DF  |  DF Y_Bisseck+
                           S_Ajayi DF  |  MF T_Soucek
                         K_Bartley DF  |  DF P_Mari
                         D_Furlong DF  |  DF J_Garcia
                        K_Grosicki MF  |  FW J-P_Mateta
                         A_Pereira MF  |  MF G_Xhaka
                       J_Livermore MF  |  FW H_Kane
                          C_Austin FW  |  AM G_Bale
                           G_Jesus FW  |  MF J_Rodriguez
                                       |
                       S_Johnstone SUB |  SUB M_Ryan
                        C_Townsend SUB |  SUB G_Pique
                          R_Harper SUB |  SUB Jens_Cajuste
                     Matt_Phillips SUB |  SUB O_Romeu
                     H_Robson-Kanu SUB |  SUB A_Sorloth




Min. 1  :(wba) S_Ajayi boots it towards G_Jesus 
          ...  G_Jesus tries to place it in the corner ! 
          ...  Ederson won't get to that! 
          ...  It clips the post! 
          ...  And goes wide! 
Min. 3  :(wba) K_Grosicki changes direction inside 
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run 
          ...  He plays the ball through to G_Jesus 
          ...  G_Jesus tries the shot ! 
          ...  But Ederson reaches the ball. Good save 
Min. 9  :(wba) A_Pereira sprints down the flank 
          ...  He threads the ball in to C_Austin 
          ...  Y_Bisseck+ reads the situation well and wins the ball 
Min. 9  :(cry) J_Rodriguez drives it forward to H_Kane 
          ...  H_Kane with an overhead kick ! 
          ...  He gets a connection 
          ...  But the ball goes harmlessly wide 
Min. 11 :(wba) J_Livermore drives it forward to C_Austin 
          ...  C_Austin with the punt towards goal! 
          ...  It's beaten Ederson 
          ...  It goes wide !! 
Min. 13 :(cry) H_Kane looks around for some movement 
          ...  He sees a man in space! 
          ...  He hits the ball up to G_Bale 
          ...  But K_Gibbs will cut out the threat 
Min. 13 :(cry) J-P_Mateta looks injured. He's been stretchered off 
          ...  He isn't going to continue 
Min. 13 :(cry) It looks like the manager is going to make a few changes to his side. 
          ...  A_Sorloth will come on for J-P_Mateta and play FW 
Min. 14 :(wba) G_Jesus has the ball on the wing 
          ...  He knocks the ball past P_Mari! 
          ...  He has some space now! 
          ...  G_Jesus rifles it at the goal ! 
          ...  But Ederson punches it away 
          ...  That's gone out for a goal kick 
          ...  It was clear to everyone that Ederson got a touch 
Min. 15 :(cry) J_Garcia plays a long ball to G_Bale 
          ...  G_Bale gets up high for the header ! 
          ...  But he puts it wide 
          ...  That was a terrible attempt! 
Min. 16 :(wba) J_Livermore runs down the wing 
          ...  He knocks it past the defender into space! 
          ...  He cuts the ball back 
          ...  A_Pereira latches onto the pass 
          ...  He carves out some space 
          ...  A scorcher of a shot from A_Pereira ! 
          ...  Ederson fists it away 
          ...  That was a good save! 
Min. 17 :(wba) K_Bartley looks for options 
          ...  He sees a man in space! 
          ...  He hits the ball up to G_Jesus 
          ...  G_Jesus has a dig at goal! 
          ...  It hits the bar!! 
          ...  But he beats the defender to the rebound 
          ...  OHHHHHHHH !! 
          ...  He's put it wide 
Min. 20 :(wba) A_Pereira beats his marker 
          ...  His quick feet took him past the defender 
          ...  P_Mari goes in with the block tackle 
          ...  He comes out of it with the ball 
          ...  Great tackle! 
Min. 22 :(cry) G_Xhaka has it on the edge of the box 
          ...  G_Jesus with a clumsy challenge 
          ...  The Referee tries to calm him down 
Min. 22 :(cry) Y_Bisseck+ with a slide rule pass to J_Rodriguez 
          ...  J_Rodriguez keeps his head down as he hits the shot! 
          ...  E_Mendy makes himself big 
          ...  Superb Stop ! 
          ...  Well that one would have delighted him 
Min. 23 :(cry) J_Rodriguez with a glorious long pass to G_Bale 
          ...  K_Bartley forces him off the ball 
Min. 24 :(cry) J_Garcia drives it forward to H_Kane 
          ...  H_Kane could have let it bounce! 
          ...  But E_Mendy punches it away 
          ...  That's gone out for a goal kick 
          ...  It was clear to everyone that E_Mendy got a touch 
Min. 34 :(wba) A_Pereira with the dribble 
          ...  He's through on goal 
          ...  A cheeky lob from A_Pereira ! 
          ...  Ederson gets his fingertips to it 
Min. 41 :(cry) Cedric_Kipre can't find space for the shot 
          ...  He slips it through to A_Sorloth 
          ...  A_Sorloth fires off a right-footed shot ! 
          ...  But E_Mendy makes a superb stop down low. 
Min. 42 :(wba) K_Grosicki off the woodwork. 
          ...  C_Austin picks up the deflection 
          ...  Superbly timed tackle by Y_Bisseck+ 
          ...  He made it look easy 
Min. 42 :(cry) J_Rodriguez threads the through ball to J_Garcia 
          ...  But S_Ajayi slides in two footed. 
          ...  The Referee has a look but waves "Play On!" 
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there are 2 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 43 :(wba) C_Austin controls the ball immaculately 
          ...  Leaves the defenders for dead 
          ...  This looks like it could be a great chance 
          ...  C_Austin could have let it bounce! 
          ...  But Ederson is equal to it 

*************  HALF TIME  ****************
Half Time Score: West Bromwich Albion 0-0 Crystal Palace

Min. 47 :(wba) G_Jesus runs at the defender 
          ...  The defender falls over 
          ...  G_Jesus from 20 yards ! 
          ...  It’s going over! 
          ...  It dips dramatically!! 
          ...  And Ederson reacts well to tip it over 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  K_Grosicki plays it towards the near post! 
          ...  J_Garcia reads it well 
          ...  And he knocks it away 
Min. 48 :(cry) Cedric_Kipre takes on D_Furlong 
          ...  He runs past him 
          ...  Cedric_Kipre with the diving header ! 
          ...  He had to be brave there 
          ...  E_Mendy takes the ball off him 
          ...  He was showing off there! 
Min. 49 :(wba) G_Jesus takes advantage of a bad back pass 
          ...  G_Bale leaves his foot in with the challenge!! 
          ...  That’s a bad foul!! 
          ...  The Referee wants a quiet word 
Min. 50 :(cry) T_Soucek flicks the ball through 
          ...  H_Kane runs onto it! 
          ...  K_Gibbs clears with a diving header 
Min. 53 :(cry) T_Soucek with a penetrating pass to H_Kane 
          ...  D_Furlong with the tackle 
Min. 54 :(cry) A_Sorloth knocks it past the defender and runs onto it 
          ...  He leaves the defender standing 
          ...  A_Sorloth has a go! 
          ...  E_Mendy with a great save 
          ...  He holds onto it as well! 
Min. 57 :(cry) G_Xhaka with a neat pass into H_Kane 
          ...  H_Kane carves a shot towards goal ! 
          ...  E_Mendy saves it but to be fair he didn't have to move for that one 
Min. 58 :(cry) Cedric_Kipre with a throw in 
          ...  He throws the ball across to A_Sorloth 
          ...  A_Sorloth bears down on goal! 
          ...  GOAL !! 
          ...  Hammered into the top corner! 
          ...  He salutes the Crystal Palace fans!! 
          ...  That’s put Crystal Palace ahead! 
          ...  West Bromwich Albion 0-1 Crystal Palace ...
Min. 59 :(wba) West Bromwich Albion restructured their strategy to E 
Min. 60 :(cry) G_Pique takes off his tracksuit, he'll replace P_Mari 
          ...  He'll play as a DF 
          ...  The manager will be hoping the substitution pays off 
Min. 60 :(cry) Jens_Cajuste is being brought on 
          ...  G_Bale is leaving the pitch 
          ...  He looks disappointed that he won't be continuing 
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play MF 
Min. 68 :(cry) T_Soucek looks around for some movement 
          ...  He knocks the ball across to G_Xhaka 
          ...  G_Xhaka tries to chip the ball over the keeper ! 
          ...  What agility from E_Mendy 
Min. 69 :(wba) A_Pereira brings the ball into the opposing area 
          ...  G_Pique with a terrible tackle 
Min. 70 :(wba) R_Harper is being prepared to come on 
          ...  K_Grosicki is leaving the pitch 
          ...  He applauds the crowd 
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play MF 
Min. 70 :(wba) A_Pereira hits in a shot! 
          ...  It hits the defender 
          ...  C_Austin collects the loose ball! 
          ...  Cedric_Kipre brings him down in the area 
          ...  There can only be one outcome surely! 
          ...  But The Referee waves play on!!! 
Min. 71 :(wba) C_Austin knocks it past the defender and runs onto it 
          ...  He showed great skill and pace there 
          ...  But G_Pique wins the tackle 
Min. 71 :(wba) J_Livermore is taking a throw in 
          ...  He is taking a run up at it! 
          ...  He throws it long to G_Jesus 
          ...  J_Garcia with a nasty foul 
          ...  The Referee calls him for a talk 
Min. 75 :(wba) C_Townsend is being brought on 
          ...  O_Kabak is leaving the pitch 
          ...  Looks like the substitute will play DF 
Min. 75 :(cry) Crystal Palace made the switch to a D strategy 
Min. 75 :(cry) T_Soucek is now playing as a DF 
Min. 75 :(cry) interesting tactic change... 
          ...  Jens_Cajuste will now play as DM 
Min. 76 :(cry) J_Rodriguez brings the ball under control 
          ...  He sees a team mate leave his marker! 
          ...  He plays the ball across to him! 
          ...  A_Sorloth gets on the end of the pass 
          ...  K_Bartley cleanly tackles him 
          ...  He judged that well 
Min. 80 :(wba) H_Robson-Kanu replaces an unhappy C_Austin and will play as a FW 
Min. 86 :(cry) J_Rodriguez sprints past H_Robson-Kanu 
          ...  J_Rodriguez with the strike ! 
          ...  The shot takes a wicked deflection 
          ...  Wide !! 
          ...  That was fortunate 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  G_Xhaka swings it in! 
          ...  K_Bartley wins the ball 
          ...  And he heads it away 
Min. 88 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 2 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 90 :(wba) J_Livermore has the ball 
          ...  He knocks the ball past J_Garcia 
          ...  He puts in H_Robson-Kanu! 
          ...  H_Robson-Kanu with a thundering drive! 
          ...  Ederson with the save 
          ...  He holds onto it as well! 
Min. 92 :(cry) G_Xhaka whips the ball across to H_Kane 
          ...  But K_Bartley sweeps up the threat 

*************  FULL TIME  ****************


Match Details
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Venue                : The Hawtorns
Attendance           : 40,000
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West Bromwich Albion Match Info
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Best player          : A_Pereira
Scorers              : N/A
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : N/A
Injured              : N/A
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Crystal Palace Match Info
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Best player          : Cedric_Kipre (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : A_Sorloth (58)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : N/A
Injured              : J-P_Mateta (13)
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Match Statistics
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                    West Bromwich Albion  |    Crystal Palace
Attempts on Goal     :          10        |       11
Off target           :           3        |       3
On target            :           7        |       8
Possession           :          39        |       61
Corners              :           1        |       1
Red Cards            :           0        |       0
Yellow Cards         :           0        |       0
Subs Used            :           3        |       3
Fouls                :          12        |       9
Key Tackles          :           7        |       5
Key Passes           :          10        |       15
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Final Score          : West Bromwich Albion 0 - 1 Crystal Palace
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Player Statistics - West Bromwich Albion
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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E_Mendy        GK  31   1   1   1  24 |  94   7   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  16   0   0   0
O_Kabak        DF   1  28   6   3  25 |  77   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
K_Gibbs        DF   1  27  10   3  25 |  94   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  26   0   0
S_Ajayi        DF   1  26  12   4  24 |  94   0   1   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  13  10   0
K_Bartley      DF   1  25   7   3  27 |  94   0   4   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  52  10   0
D_Furlong      DF   1  25   5   2  25 |  94   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  13   0   0
K_Grosicki     MF   1   1  25  10  26 |  72   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0
A_Pereira      MF   1   3  25  10  23 |  94   0   0   2   0   2   0   0   0   0   0  20   6
J_Livermore    MF   1   8  25   3  26 |  94   0   0   4   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  40   0
C_Austin       FW   1   3   7  26  24 |  82   0   0   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   4
G_Jesus        FW   1   2   6  28  23 |  94   0   0   0   0   5   0   0   0   0   0   0  11
S_Johnstone    GK  29   2   2   1  25 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
C_Townsend     DF   1  25  11   3  23 |  17   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
R_Harper       MF   1   6  25   4  23 |  22   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Matt_Phillips  AM   1   3  25  12  23 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
H_Robson-Kanu  FW   1   2   8  25  25 |  12   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   3

Player Statistics - Crystal Palace
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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Ederson        GK  30   1   1   1  20 |  94   7   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  43   0   0   0
Cedric_Kipre   DF   1  29  13   2  29 |  94   0   1   2   1   1   0   0   0   0  13  38   3
Y_Bisseck+     DF   1  27  14   2  23 |  94   0   2   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  26  10   0
T_Soucek       DF   1  11  29   5  24 |  94   0   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  30   0
P_Mari         DF   1  28   6   5  27 |  62   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  13   0   0
J_Garcia       DF   5  26  14   6  30 |  94   0   1   2   0   0   0   0   0   0  20  20   0
J-P_Mateta     FW   1   2   5  28  23 |  13   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
G_Xhaka        MF   3   5  28   8  24 |  94   0   0   2   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  20   3
H_Kane         FW   1   8  11  30  26 |  94   0   0   1   0   3   0   0   0   0   0  10   7
G_Bale         AM   1   5  30  14  24 |  62   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   8   8   9
J_Rodriguez    MF   2   3  30  12  25 |  94   0   0   4   0   2   0   0   0   0   0  40   4
M_Ryan         GK  29   2   1   1  25 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
G_Pique        DF   2  28   6   2  28 |  32   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  13   0   0
Jens_Cajuste   DM   1  10  27   2  29 |  32   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
O_Romeu        MF   2  10  27   3  27 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
A_Sorloth      FW   1   3  10  27  23 |  81   0   0   0   0   3   1   0   0   0   0   0  29
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