Played
December 16, 2012 9:30 PM IST
The Hawthorns — West Bromwich
Referee:‬ P. Dowd‎
Attendance:‬ 24186‎
 
   
 
 

Player Ratings: West Brom 0-0 West Ham

The Hammers frustrated their hosts with a resilient defensive performance in what was a largely drab affair between two committed sides

By Tom Marshall-Bailey

  • B. Myhill
    0
    0
    3.00

    B. Myhill

    A quiet afternoon for the stopper, who was not forced into many actual saves due to a lack of goalmouth activity. When there was, the finishing was wasteful.

  • Jonas Olsson
    0
    0
    3.00

    Jonas Olsson

    Steady and efficient from the captain, who led by example in the backline and ensured Carlton Cole did not have it all his own way.

  • Goran Popov
    0
    1
    2.50

    Goran Popov

    Replaced a vital cog in this Baggies' side in Liam Ridgewell but offered little attacking threat and was caught out in behind on a few occasions.

  • Gareth McAuley
    1
    0
    3.00

    Gareth McAuley

    Dealt well with the aerial threat of Cole and was neat in possession throughout. The Hammers failed to test the former Ipswich centre-back, who was composed.

  • Billy Jones
    0
    0
    3.50

    Billy Jones

    Solid performance from a solid performer. Always willing to get involved in the Baggies' counter attacks but made sure he was aware of Matt Jarvis at the same time.

  • James Morrison
    1
    0
    3.00

    James Morrison

    Neat and tidy as expected in the middle with Youssuf Mulumbu but could not have as telling an impact as he would have liked as he was often outrun by Kevin Nolan and Mark Noble. Hit the crossbar with a hooked effort in the second period and a close-range header.

  • Chris Brunt
    0
    1
    2.50

    Chris Brunt

    A few stinging shots in the first-half aside, a very disappointing performance from one of the more effective members of the Baggies' team usually.

  • Youssouf  Mulumbu
    0
    0
    3.00

    Youssouf Mulumbu

    An energetic performance from the Congo midfielder, who kept trying to drive his team on, but to little avail. Missed his defensive midfield partner Claudio Yacob.

  • Zoltán Gera
    0
    0
    2.00

    Zoltán Gera

    Anoymous at times and the game seemed to pass him by. No surprise to see him replaced before the end by Romelu Lukaku.

  • Shane Long
    1
    1
    3.00

    Shane Long

    Ran the channels all afternoon for his side and gave Winston Reid and James Collins a difficult time. Tested Jussi Jasskelainen with a couple of low shots. Was replaced by Markus Rosenberg after a tireless display.

  • Peter Odemwingie
    1
    1
    3.00

    Peter Odemwingie

    Disappointing afternoon from the Nigerian who failed to stamp his authority on the game and was often a peripheral figure. Improved in second-half but was too wasteful at times.

Substitutions

  • Markus Rosenberg
    0
    0

    Markus Rosenberg

    Came on too late to make an impact.

  • Romelu Lukaku
    2
    0
    2.50

    Romelu Lukaku

    Came on in the second-half as the Baggies stepped up their search for the winner but had no real impact on the game.

  • Jussi Jaaskelainen
    2
    0
    3.00

    Jussi Jaaskelainen

    A quiet afternoon for both keepers, but the Finn was always aware of the threatening counter attacks from the hosts.

  • Winston Reid
    1
    0
    3.00

    Winston Reid

    Missed a presentable opportunity in the first-half but from a defensive perspective, was always at ease on a surprisingly easy afternoon for the Hammers' rearguard.

  • Joey O'Brien
    1
    0
    3.00

    Joey O'Brien

    A steady defensive performance from the makeshift left-back, who always offered an outlet for his midfielders out wide.

  • James Collins
    2
    0
    4.00

    James Collins Top of the Match

    Another solid display from the Welshman, almost set up his fellow centre-half Reid for the opener but was also defensively resilient.

  • Guy Demel
    1
    0
    3.00

    Guy Demel

    A willing runner for the Hammers as he looked to get forward and support Matt Taylor on the overlap, proved defensively reliable too to frustrate the Baggies.

  • Kevin Nolan
    0
    1
    3.50

    Kevin Nolan

    A combative performance from the skipper, who did the ugly stuff superbly. Pounced on loose balls, won tackles and headers but was also neat in possession, too.

  • Matthew Jarvis
    0
    1
    2.50

    Matthew Jarvis

    A disappointing display from the flying winger, as he failed to get the better of his marker Jones despite some industrious wing play. Was replaced late on by Modibo Maiga.

  • Matthew Taylor
    0
    0
    2.50

    Matthew Taylor

    Escaped the attentions of Popov at times during the first-half and was always a threat to the Baggies' backline but wasn't always productive enough in the final third.

  • Mark Noble
    0
    0
    3.00

    Mark Noble

    Typically busy and industrious in midfield as he looked to get his Hammers side going but could not always find an incisive pass. Missed a good opening to open the scoring with a miscued volley.

  • Gary O'Neil
    1
    0
    3.50

    Gary O'Neil

    Good all-round display from the former Portsmouth midfielder, who filled in for Mohamed Diame and ensure he wasn't missed as he linked up with Nolan and Noble well in midfield.

  • Carlton Cole
    2
    0
    2.00

    Carlton Cole Flop of the Match

    Has gone backwards since his match-winning performance against Chelsea recently, was easily brushed aside by Olsson and McAuley all afternoon.

Substitutions

  • James Tomkins
    0
    1

    James Tomkins

    Came on too late to have an impact on the game.

  • Modibo Maiga
    0
    0
    2.50

    Modibo Maiga

    Wasn't able to impact on the game in the time that he was on but offered a lot of endeavour down the right-flank.

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