Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Molineux where Wolverhampton Wanderers play host to Plymouth Argyle. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Plymouth Argyle appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steffen Helmer.


0.00
The first half starts with Wolverhampton Wanderers kicking off!
6.16
Shaun Mercer threads a neat ball through to Dennis Barton. Dennis Barton rushes past Jaime Sullivan! Dennis Barton looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
8.53
Dave Greaves threads a neat ball through to Eugenio Jimenez. Eugenio Jimenez shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
9.27
Gareth Thompson barges into Vladimir Gallo. Gareth Thompson is given a warning by the referee! Vladimir Gallo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.43
Michael Hakansson flicks the ball to his team mate, Dave Greaves. With great vision, Dave Greaves plays the ball forward to Eugenio Jimenez. Eugenio Jimenez flicks a high pass forward. Henning Riise controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Henning Riise side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but Kew Jochemsen blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
12.49
Richard Cooper makes a beautiful pass to the feet of J-Clau Sekli. J-Clau Sekli chips the ball to his team mate, Kemal Crooks. Kemal Crooks advances inside the box! Kemal Crooks strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Yves-A. Dufresnes gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
14.11
Gustavo Santos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jakob Schulze. Jakob Schulze knocks the ball forward to Eugenio Jimenez. Eugenio Jimenez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kew Jochemsen.
18.05
Gareth Thompson hits a low pass to Dennis Barton. Dennis Barton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Yves-A. Dufresnes manages to gather it.
20.46
Jakob Schulze catches J-Clau Sekli on the ankles. The referee warns Jakob Schulze to calm down! J-Clau Sekli stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.57
Gareth Thompson threads a neat ball through to Peter George. Peter George shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
33.55
Vladimir Gallo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Henning Riise. Henning Riise knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.05
Gustavo Santos breaks forward. Gustavo Santos chips the ball to his team mate, Henning Riise. Henning Riise controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Gareth Maclean.
39.44
Kew Jochemsen makes a simple pass to Gareth Thompson. Gareth Thompson flicks a high pass forward. Dennis Barton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dennis Barton plays a one-two with Peter George and advances towards the goal... Dennis Barton tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Yves-A. Dufresnes effortlessly smothers it!
40.54
Dave Greaves flicks the ball to his team mate, Mario Quaresma. Mario Quaresma lofts in a cross ball towards Eugenio Jimenez. With a superhuman jump, Eugenio Jimenez connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Gareth Maclean reads it well. Great keeping!
42.55
Des Salmon passes the ball forward to Gareth Thompson. Seeing a gap ahead, Gareth Thompson laces a through ball forward to Peter George. Peter George makes a pass forward but Kemal Crooks makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Wolverhampton Wanderers have changed their lineup with Maximiliano Guevara replacing Shaun Mercer. Plymouth Argyle appear unchanged since the first half. The Plymouth Argyle players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Plymouth Argyle get the second half underway!
47.02
Showing composure, Dave Greaves laces a through ball forward to Mario Quaresma. Mario Quaresma knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.36
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
53.46
Maximiliano Guevara threads the ball through to Dennis Barton. Dennis Barton shoots from distance. Solid save from Yves-A. Dufresnes.
54.58
Wayne Keegan hits a low pass to Henning Riise. Henning Riise finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
57.36
With a delightful solo run, Dave Greaves stretches the opposition's defence. Dave Greaves shoots from 25 yards but it's drastically wayward!
59.53
With great vision, Dave Greaves plays the ball forward to Mario Quaresma. Mario Quaresma shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
60.39
Wolverhampton Wanderers have made a substitution with Jonathan Dodd replacing Peter George .
61.47
Dave Greaves hacks J-Clau Sekli from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! J-Clau Sekli gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
63.04
Wayne Keegan brings the ball forward. Wayne Keegan knocks in a cross ball towards Henning Riise. Henning Riise heads the ball goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
66.33
Maximiliano Guevara surges forward with the ball. Maximiliano Guevara makes a great pass forward. Jonathan Dodd runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
67.57
J-Clau Sekli passes the ball forward to Dennis Barton. Dennis Barton tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Yves-A. Dufresnes!
71.45
Kew Jochemsen makes a probing pass to Maximiliano Guevara. Maximiliano Guevara runs straight at the opposition's defence. Maximiliano Guevara shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
73.32
Jakob Schulze catches J-Clau Sekli on the ankles. The referee calls over Jakob Schulze and shows him a yellow card! J-Clau Sekli is taking some rough treatment out there!
77.50
Wolverhampton Wanderers have made a substitution with Brendan Goldberg replacing Kew Jochemsen .
78.54
Richard Cooper makes a beautiful pass to the feet of J-Clau Sekli. J-Clau Sekli makes an attacking run forward. J-Clau Sekli plays a quick one-two with Jonathan Dodd and rushes in on goal... J-Clau Sekli shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
81.08
Wayne Keegan takes it forward alone. Wayne Keegan cuts inside the box! Wayne Keegan muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Gareth Maclean is on top of it.
83.00
Michael Hakansson barges into Gareth Thompson. Michael Hakansson is shown the yellow card! Gareth Thompson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.34
Wayne Keegan sees space and advances. Wayne Keegan shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
89.02
Des Salmon makes a simple pass to Maximiliano Guevara. Maximiliano Guevara sees Jonathan Dodd in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jonathan Dodd makes a probing pass to Dennis Barton but he's offside!
90.00
J-Clau Sekli darts forward. J-Clau Sekli plays a one-two with Jonathan Dodd and advances towards the goal... J-Clau Sekli shoots from just inside the box. It's there!! Yves-A. Dufresnes has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 7 vs 7
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 5 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 4
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 3
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 53.125 vs 46.875
Play Area
Home team third: 29.17%, Midfield: 43.75%, Away team third: 27.08%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to J-Clau Sekli of Wolverhampton Wanderers

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
6
6
4. Kew Jochemsen (DEF)
7
5. Des Salmon (DEF)
6
7
7. Shaun Mercer (MID)
6
8. J-Clau Sekli (MID)
9
9. Dennis Barton (ATT)
7
10. Kemal Crooks (ATT)
6
11. Peter George (ATT)
6

13. Jonathan Dodd (ATT)
6
6

6
6
5. Jakob Schulze (MID)
5
6. Dave Greaves (MID)
6
7. Wayne Keegan (MID)
8
6
6
10. Henning Riise (ATT)
7
11. Mario Quaresma (ATT)
6

12. David Mcgreal (DEF)
0
13. Gilles Jess (MID)
0