Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Molineux where Wolverhampton Wanderers play host to Portsmouth. A crowd of 17,149 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Portsmouth appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
The whistle blows and Wolverhampton Wanderers get the match underway!
3.30
Harvey Lofthouse chips the ball to his team mate, Roberto Mora. Roberto Mora flicks the ball to his team mate, Chris Winterburn. Chris Winterburn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paolo Armstrong.
4.47
Martin Perry chips the ball to his team mate, Chris Cutler. Chris Cutler knocks in a cross ball towards Noel Tiler. Noel Tiler powers a header at goal. It's there!! Peter Fenton has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
8.25
Roberto Mora makes a probing pass to Noel Tiler. Noel Tiler finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
10.38
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
12.21
Liam Beckham flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Mora. Roberto Mora threads the ball through to Noel Tiler. Noel Tiler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paolo Armstrong.
28.39
Jason Galli knocks the ball to his team mate, Mark Ghirardello. Mark Ghirardello passes the ball forward to Omer Laycock. Omer Laycock knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Neil Matteo who gathers it comfortably.
32.58
Paolo Armstrong knocks the ball to his team mate, Mark Ghirardello. Mark Ghirardello passes the ball forward to Kemal Le Tissier. Kemal Le Tissier shoots from distance but it is miles over!
34.25
Florin V. Savu deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Omer Laycock. Omer Laycock controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
36.43
Noel Tiler hacks Paolo Armstrong from behind! The referee calls over Noel Tiler and warns him to calm down! Paolo Armstrong hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.33
Roberto Mora makes a probing pass to Chris Winterburn. Chris Winterburn shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
45.00
Vittorio Dani chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Perry. Martin Perry makes a probing pass to Noel Tiler. Noel Tiler knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Cutler. Chris Cutler is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Peter Fenton manages to keep it out.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
The second half starts with Portsmouth kicking off!
49.28
Alberto Bould passes the ball forward to Malcolm Huckerby. Malcolm Huckerby knocks the ball forward to Omer Laycock. Omer Laycock shoots from just inside the box. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
53.40
Vittorio Dani kicks a strong pass forward to Roberto Mora. Roberto Mora deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Noel Tiler. Noel Tiler whips in a cross ball towards Chris Cutler. Chris Cutler powers a header at goal. It's there!! Peter Fenton has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
59.51
Rio Stone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Chris Cutler. Chris Cutler lofts in a cross ball towards Chris Winterburn. Chris Winterburn is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
60.19
Mark Ghirardello makes a probing pass to Malcolm Huckerby. Malcolm Huckerby sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
61.18
Mark Ghirardello makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Malcolm Huckerby. Malcolm Huckerby shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
71.13
Roberto Mora surges forward with the ball. Roberto Mora shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
75.15
Alberto Bould deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Malcolm Huckerby. Malcolm Huckerby whips in a cross ball towards Omer Laycock. Omer Laycock is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Neil Matteo easily picks it out of the air!
79.51
Paolo Armstrong knocks the ball forward to Aaron Green. Aaron Green knocks the ball forward to Malcolm Huckerby. Malcolm Huckerby shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
85.36
Paolo Armstrong threads the ball through to Mark Ghirardello. Mark Ghirardello flicks the ball to his team mate, Omer Laycock. Omer Laycock deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Malcolm Huckerby but the linesman indicates offside!
87.35
Paolo Shearer barges into Chris Winterburn. The referee calls over Paolo Shearer and warns him to calm down! Chris Winterburn gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Chris Cutler of Portsmouth

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 2 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 5 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 2 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 62.962962962963 vs 37.037037037037
Play Area
Home team third: 28.40%, Midfield: 41.98%, Away team third: 29.63%