Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Molineux where Wolverhampton Wanderers play host to Chelsea. A crowd of 20,255 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Wolverhampton Wanderers and Chelsea are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Gallacher.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Wolverhampton Wanderers and Chelsea are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Gallacher.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Chelsea get the match underway!
2.10
0-0Jacob Smith hacks Leon Summerbee from behind! The referee calls over Jacob Smith and shows him a yellow card! Leon Summerbee stretches but gets up unharmed.
4.56
0-1Hachemi Rahmani makes an attacking run forward. Hachemi Rahmani knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Wallwork. Paul Wallwork is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Jonatan Hamrin had no chance!! Goal for Chelsea!
9.13
0-1Teddy Holloway threads a neat ball through to Robert Lawrence. Robert Lawrence sees space and advances. Robert Lawrence lofts in a cross ball towards Peter George. Peter George makes a deft header but Piotr Deyna reads it well. Fabulous stop!
10.56
Leon Summerbee threads a neat ball through to Paul Wallwork. Paul Wallwork shoots from distance but Jonatan Hamrin is on top of it.
12.17
0-1Robert Lawrence makes a probing pass to Peter George. Peter George knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Simon Impey.
15.15
Hachemi Rahmani laces a weighted ball forward to Sjaak Maas. Sjaak Maas shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
16.02
Leon Summerbee hits a low pass to Sjaak Maas. Sjaak Maas sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
21.57
0-1With vision, Hachemi Rahmani laces a weighted ball forward to Paul Wallwork. Paul Wallwork sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
22.57
Julian Konchesky threads the ball through to Gareth Thompson. Gareth Thompson flicks a high ball forward to Darren George who takes it down. Darren George whips in a cross ball towards Peter George. Peter George heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
27.23
Claus Myssing knocks the ball to his team mate, Hachemi Rahmani. Hachemi Rahmani knocks the ball forward to Paul Wallwork. Paul Wallwork controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
28.19
Christian Lowry flicks a high pass forward. Sjaak Maas holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sjaak Maas shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Jonatan Hamrin manages to gather it.
30.37
Hachemi Rahmani deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sjaak Maas. Sjaak Maas lofts in a cross ball towards Les Hunt. Les Hunt gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's there!! Jonatan Hamrin has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
33.05
Carlton Jack makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jacob Smith. Jacob Smith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Salvador Serna. Salvador Serna whips in a cross ball towards Darren George. Darren George shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
34.29
Robert Lawrence flicks a high pass forward to Salvador Serna who brings the ball under control. Salvador Serna shoots from long range but Piotr Deyna is on top of his game. Excellent keeping!
40.02
Christian Lowry makes a simple pass to Paul Wallwork. Paul Wallwork shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
44.39
Christian Lowry threads a neat ball through to Sjaak Maas. Sjaak Maas rushes past Teddy Holloway! Sjaak Maas makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Wolverhampton Wanderers appear unchanged since the first half. Chelsea also appear unchanged since the first half. The Chelsea players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Wolverhampton Wanderers kick off the second half!
53.41
Richard Cooper pushes up the pitch. Richard Cooper threads a neat ball through to Salvador Serna. Salvador Serna knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Claus Myssing.
60.21
1-2Wolverhampton Wanderers have made a substitution with Jonathan Dodd replacing Darren George .
61.27
Leon Summerbee receives the ball from a throw-in from Christian Lowry. Leon Summerbee makes a simple pass to Les Hunt. Les Hunt knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Teddy Holloway.
63.24
Robert Lawrence makes a probing pass to Peter George. Peter George whips in a cross ball towards Jonathan Dodd. Jonathan Dodd directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
65.18
Teddy Holloway controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jacob Smith. Jacob Smith flicks a high pass forward to Jonathan Dodd who brings the ball under control. Jonathan Dodd whips in a cross ball towards Salvador Serna. Salvador Serna makes a deft header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
72.54
Showing composure, Gareth Thompson laces a weighted ball forward to Jonathan Dodd. Jonathan Dodd knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Simon Impey.
73.15
Carlton Jack hits a low pass to Robert Lawrence. Robert Lawrence knocks the ball forward to Salvador Serna. Salvador Serna knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Piotr Deyna who gathers it comfortably.
77.07
Wolverhampton Wanderers have made a substitution with Steve Ward replacing Julian Konchesky .Chelsea have made 3 substitutions with Sebastian Rosado replacing Simon Impey, Ivan Dublin replacing Hachemi Rahmani and Jaime Quaresma replacing Sjaak Maas .
83.23
Gareth Thompson flicks a high ball forward to Jonathan Dodd who takes it down. Jonathan Dodd knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sebastian Rosado.
85.43
With vision, Ivan Dublin laces a through ball forward to Jaime Quaresma. Jaime Quaresma controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Salvador Serna of Wolverhampton Wanderers |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jonatan Hamrin (GK)
8
2. Teddy Holloway (DEF)
6
3. Julian Konchesky (DEF)
6
4. Richard Cooper (DEF)
6
5. Carlton Jack (DEF)
6
6. Robert Lawrence (MID)
7
7. Jacob Smith (MID)
6
8. Gareth Thompson (MID)
6
9. Darren George (ATT)
7
10. Salvador Serna (ATT)
9
11. Peter George (ATT)
8
12. Steve Ward (DEF)
6
13. Joe Insley (MID)
0
14. Jonathan Dodd (ATT)
6
1. Piotr Deyna (GK)
7
2. Nikolas Borchard (DEF)
6
3. Claus Myssing (DEF)
6
4. Simon Impey (DEF)
6
5. Garry Burley (DEF)
6
6. Christian Lowry (MID)
6
7. Leon Summerbee (MID)
6
8. Hachemi Rahmani (MID)
8
9. Sjaak Maas (ATT)
8
10. Les Hunt (ATT)
8
11. Paul Wallwork (ATT)
8
12. Sebastian Rosado (DEF)
6
13. Ivan Dublin (MID)
6
14. Jaime Quaresma (ATT)
6