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Match Report

Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Molineux where Wolverhampton Wanderers play host to Crewe Alexandra. A crowd of 8,282 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Wolverhampton Wanderers and Crewe Alexandra are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jody Dodd.


0.00
Crewe Alexandra get the match underway!
3.07
Tommy Woodcock sees Bill Mccann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bill Mccann knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Noel Scholes.
4.34
Max Boateng clumsily knocks into Tommy Woodcock. Max Boateng is given a warning by the referee! Tommy Woodcock runs off the knock.
6.47
Ian Midgley flicks the ball to his team mate, Henry Butt. Henry Butt shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Sol Collymore. What a great pair of hands!
8.48
Noel Scholes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Palmer. Neil Palmer tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
12.05
Jody Ripley flicks a high ball forward to Aldo Olivi who takes it down. Aldo Olivi makes a pass forward but Craig Keane makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
16.50
Tony Gordon passes the ball forward to Henry Butt. Henry Butt tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
20.55
Terry Philips chips the ball to his team mate, Ian Midgley. Ian Midgley whips in a cross ball towards Tommy Woodcock. With a superhuman jump, Tommy Woodcock connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
24.17
Tony Gordon flicks the ball to his team mate, Terry Philips. Terry Philips runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Terry Philips whips in a cross ball towards Henry Butt. Henry Butt whips the ball goalwards with his head. Good keeping from Sol Collymore as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
26.26
Neil Palmer comes in with a late challenge on Teddy Woodcock. Neil Palmer is shown the yellow card! Teddy Woodcock stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.07
Teddy Jack deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Palmer. Neil Palmer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Keane. Craig Keane whips in a cross ball towards Aldo Olivi. With a superhuman jump, Aldo Olivi connects with the ball and heads it goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
30.10
Emiliano Armellini hits a low pass to Tommy Woodcock. Tommy Woodcock flicks a high pass forward. Henry Butt controls it well on his chest. Henry Butt finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
33.10
Neil Palmer kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Keane. Craig Keane shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
40.32
Emiliano Armellini hits a low pass to Henry Butt. Henry Butt shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
42.52
Steven Warmuz kicks a strong pass forward to Aldo Olivi. Aldo Olivi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.27
Tommy Woodcock threads the ball through to Ian Midgley. Ian Midgley shoots from distance but Sol Collymore reads it well. Excellent 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. Crewe Alexandra also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Wolverhampton Wanderers start the second half!
49.55
Steven Warmuz plays the ball forward to Craig Keane. Craig Keane knocks in a cross ball towards Steven Warmuz. Steven Warmuz flicks the ball with his head but it slams into the crowd!
53.38
Noel Scholes passes the ball forward to Aldo Olivi. Aldo Olivi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.42
Steven Warmuz makes a simple pass to Aldo Olivi. Aldo Olivi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.17
Tony Gordon passes the ball forward to Graeme Mcgovern. Graeme Mcgovern makes a simple pass to Henry Butt. Henry Butt sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
60.57
Wolverhampton Wanderers have made a substitution with Fredrik Brooking replacing Tony Gordon .
61.63
Graeme Mcgovern passes the ball forward to Ian Midgley. Ian Midgley shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
65.32
James Milburn hits a low pass to Neil Palmer. Neil Palmer knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Keane. Craig Keane knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin Scholz.
67.34
Tommy Woodcock makes a probing pass to Henry Butt. Henry Butt finds some space and shoots from distance. Sol Collymore gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
69.28
James Milburn threads a neat ball through to Max Boateng. Without breaking stride, Max Boateng plays the ball forward to Aldo Olivi. Aldo Olivi lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Keane. Craig Keane beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
73.36
Fredrik Brooking threads a neat ball through to Ian Midgley. Ian Midgley shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
77.37
Wolverhampton Wanderers have made a substitution with Craig Proctor replacing Bill Mccann .
79.23
Fredrik Brooking threads a neat ball through to Ian Midgley. With a delightful solo run, Ian Midgley stretches the opposition's defence. Ian Midgley knocks in a cross ball towards Henry Butt. Henry Butt makes a convincing header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
83.46
Fredrik Brooking makes a beautiful solo run. Fredrik Brooking whips in a cross ball towards Craig Proctor. Teddy Jack comes in with a late challenge on Craig Proctor. Craig Proctor appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
84.48
Craig Proctor kicks a strong pass forward to Ian Midgley. Ian Midgley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 7 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 5 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 56.9620253164557 vs 43.0379746835443
Play Area
Home team third: 27.85%, Midfield: 43.04%, Away team third: 29.11%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Aldo Olivi of Crewe Alexandra

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
3. Kevin Scholz (DEF)
6
4. Tony Gordon (DEF)
6
6
6. Terry Philips (MID)
6
6
6
9. Bill Mccann (MID)
6
10. Henry Butt (ATT)
8
11. Ian Midgley (ATT)
7

13. Carl Stewart (MID)
0
14. Craig Proctor (GK)
6

8
2. Teddy Jack (DEF)
6
3. Max Boateng (DEF)
6
4. James Milburn (DEF)
6
5. Carl Brooking (DEF)
6
6. Neil Palmer (MID)
6
7. Steven Warmuz (MID)
6
8. Noel Scholes (MID)
6
9. Jody Ripley (MID)
6
10. Aldo Olivi (ATT)
9
11. Craig Keane (ATT)
8

12. Giuseppe Borios (ATT)
0
13. Darius Salmon (DEF)
0
0