Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Molineux where Wolverhampton Wanderers play Manchester City in this league cup game. 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 Manchester City appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Gallacher.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Gallacher.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Wolverhampton Wanderers get the match underway!
4.40
0-0Teddy Holloway knocks the ball to his team mate, Gareth Thompson. Gareth Thompson makes a probing pass to Peter George. Peter George runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Peter George provides some space. He shoots at goal but Philipp Meyer is on top of it.
6.28
0-0Titus Kirkland catches Robert Lawrence on the ankles. Titus Kirkland is given a warning by the referee! Robert Lawrence runs off the knock.
8.31
0-0Graeme Rodgers hacks Richard Cooper from behind! The referee calls over Graeme Rodgers and shows him a yellow card! Richard Cooper runs off the knock.
9.29
0-0Teddy Holloway knocks the ball forward to Jacob Smith. Jacob Smith surges forward with the ball. Jacob Smith whips in a cross ball towards Patrick Dichio. Patrick Dichio outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it whistles just wide of the post!
10.29
Octavian Noica sees Graeme Rodgers in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Graeme Rodgers shoots from long range but Jonatan Hamrin is on top of his game. Excellent save!
27.10
Jacob Smith threads a neat ball through to Salvador Serna. Salvador Serna whips in a cross ball towards Patrick Dichio. Patrick Dichio directs the ball goalwards with his head but Philipp Meyer is on top of it.
28.48
0-0Titus Kirkland plays the ball forward to Richard Williamson. Richard Williamson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ryouichi Akio.
44.40
Romero P. Martinez decides to run forward with the ball. Romero P. Martinez tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Wolverhampton Wanderers have changed their lineup with Jonathan Dodd replacing Peter George and Daniel Davies replacing Jacob Smith. Manchester City appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Manchester City kick off!
51.35
Romero P. Martinez passes the ball forward to Richard Williamson. Richard Williamson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.58
Richard Cooper deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robert Lawrence. Robert Lawrence kicks a strong pass forward to Patrick Dichio. Patrick Dichio shoots from 20 yards. Fantastic reaction save from Philipp Meyer!
54.54
0-0Gareth Thompson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Patrick Dichio. Patrick Dichio kicks a strong pass forward to Jonathan Dodd but the referee indicates it's offside!
55.20
0-0Titus Kirkland comes in with a late challenge on Robert Lawrence. The referee calls over Titus Kirkland and shows him a yellow card! Robert Lawrence grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
57.05
Teddy Holloway flicks a high ball forward to Daniel Davies who takes it down. Daniel Davies flicks a high pass forward. Jonathan Dodd holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jonathan Dodd controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
59.52
Romero P. Martinez sees space and advances. Romero P. Martinez shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Jonatan Hamrin.
61.18
Mile Cooney takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Jonatan Hamrin drops low and scoops up the ball.
61.18
0-0Wolverhampton Wanderers have made a substitution with Darren George replacing Salvador Serna .
66.56
Kevin Young passes the ball forward to Romero P. Martinez. Romero P. Martinez advances with the ball. Romero P. Martinez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.33
Meziane Djoudi flicks a high pass forward. Romero P. Martinez controls it well on his chest. Romero P. Martinez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Williamson. Richard Williamson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
75.55
Gareth Thompson makes a probing pass to Darren George. Darren George plays a scrappy one-two with Jonathan Dodd and stumbles forward towards the goal... Darren George takes a shot at goal but is denied by Philipp Meyer. Excellent save.
78.41
Peter Kempin flicks a high pass forward. Romero P. Martinez collects the pass. With some swift thinking, Romero P. Martinez plays the ball forward to Richard Williamson. Richard Williamson shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
89.40
1-0Robert Lawrence flicks a high pass forward. Jonathan Dodd collects the pass. Jonathan Dodd plays a scrappy one-two with Patrick Dichio and stumbles forward towards the goal... Jonathan Dodd rockets a shot on goal. It's there!! Philipp Meyer has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
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 Jonathan Dodd of Wolverhampton Wanderers |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jonatan Hamrin (GK)
7
2. Teddy Holloway (DEF)
6
3. Ryouichi Akio (DEF)
6
4. Richard Cooper (DEF)
6
5. Carlton Jack (DEF)
6
6. Robert Lawrence (MID)
7
7. Jacob Smith (MID)
7
8. Gareth Thompson (MID)
7
9. Patrick Dichio (ATT)
7
10. Salvador Serna (ATT)
6
11. Peter George (ATT)
6
12. Darren George (ATT)
6
13. Daniel Davies (MID)
6
14. Jonathan Dodd (ATT)
9
1. Philipp Meyer (GK)
8
2. Kevin Young (DEF)
6
3. Peter Kempin (DEF)
6
4. Leevi Kurstot (DEF)
6
5. Meziane Djoudi (DEF)
6
6. Mile Cooney (DEF)
6
7. Romero P. Martinez (MID)
9
8. Octavian Noica (MID)
6
9. Titus Kirkland (MID)
5
10. Graeme Rodgers (ATT)
5
11. Richard Williamson (ATT)
6
12. Vadim Peklushenko (MID)
0
13. Vincenzo Herzog (ATT)
0
14. Rui Teixeira (ATT)
0