Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Molineux where Wolverhampton Wanderers play host to Swansea City. A crowd of 7,742 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Wolverhampton Wanderers and Swansea City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Mendonca.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Wolverhampton Wanderers and Swansea City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Mendonca.
0.00
0-0Wolverhampton Wanderers get the match underway!
2.18
0-0With fabulous vision, Stefan Dumitru Stinga plays the ball forward to Graeme Hendrie. Graeme Hendrie shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Mervin Sharpe comfortably smothers it!
3.04
0-1Richard Hulme advances with the ball. Richard Hulme whips in a cross ball towards John Gordon. John Gordon connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
8.24
0-1Richard Hulme flicks a high ball forward to John Gordon who takes it down. John Gordon whips in a cross ball towards Richard Hulme. Richard Hulme is unmarked! He powers a header at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
9.54
Thierry Fowler threads a neat ball through to Richard Hulme. Richard Hulme skips past Carl Eadie! Richard Hulme shoots from just inside the box but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
18.46
Carl Eadie sees space and advances. Carl Eadie sees Jose Javier Fernandez just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some silky footwork from Jose Javier Fernandez provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
20.12
0-1Thierry Fowler barges into Jose Sanchez. Thierry Fowler is given a warning by the referee! Jose Sanchez runs off the knock.
21.14
Stefan Dumitru Stinga flicks a high pass forward. Jose Javier Fernandez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jose Javier Fernandez finds some space and shoots from distance. Mervin Sharpe gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
24.43
Jose Sanchez runs forward with the ball. Jose Sanchez flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Fernandez. Jose Javier Fernandez shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
28.23
Jose Sanchez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Graeme Hendrie. Graeme Hendrie plays the ball forward to Duncan Jacobs. Duncan Jacobs tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
32.37
0-1Ralph Murrin clumsily knocks into Thierry Fowler. The referee calls over Ralph Murrin and shows him a yellow card! Thierry Fowler grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
33.12
Graeme Hendrie plays the ball forward to Jose Javier Fernandez. Jose Javier Fernandez tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
38.16
Rio Mason passes the ball forward to Fernando Fuentes. Fernando Fuentes knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Fernandez. Jose Javier Fernandez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
42.19
Rio Mason knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Jacobs. Duncan Jacobs shoots from outside the area. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Wolverhampton Wanderers appear unchanged since the first half. Swansea City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Swansea City kick off and get the second half underway!
48.17
Carl Eadie makes a simple pass to Graeme Hendrie. Showing composure, Graeme Hendrie laces a through ball forward to Duncan Jacobs. Duncan Jacobs lofts in a cross ball towards Graeme Hendrie. Graeme Hendrie knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
54.24
Thierry Fowler flicks a high ball forward to Gavin Jack who takes it down. Gavin Jack shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
55.16
Jason Newby threads the ball through to John Gordon. John Gordon plays the ball forward to Thierry Fowler. Thierry Fowler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
60.06
2-1Wolverhampton Wanderers have made 3 substitutions with David Beck replacing Rio Mason, Gilles Winterburn replacing Bakary Sammer and Carl Joseph replacing Duncan Jacobs .
63.31
Richard Power hits a low pass to Richard Hulme. Richard Hulme shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
66.52
Carl Eadie flicks a high pass forward. Gilles Winterburn holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gilles Winterburn flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Fernandez. Jose Javier Fernandez shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
67.40
2-1Carl Eadie knocks the ball forward to Graeme Hendrie. Graeme Hendrie sees Carl Joseph in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carl Joseph lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Fernandez. Alan Goldberg hacks Jose Javier Fernandez from behind! Penalty not given!!
69.06
Without breaking stride, Ralph Murrin plays the ball forward to Carl Joseph. Carl Joseph threads the ball through to Jose Javier Fernandez. Jose Javier Fernandez advances inside the box! Jose Javier Fernandez rockets a shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
72.01
Carl Eadie flicks a high pass forward to Ralph Murrin who brings the ball under control. Ralph Murrin darts forward. Ralph Murrin knocks in a cross ball towards Stefan Dumitru Stinga. Stefan Dumitru Stinga directs the ball goalwards with his head. Mervin Sharpe punches it away to safety.
73.04
2-1Jose Sanchez sees Graeme Hendrie in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Graeme Hendrie flicks a high ball forward to Fernando Fuentes who takes it down. Fernando Fuentes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Javier Fernandez but he's offside!
77.56
Jason Newby chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Power. Richard Power chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Standing. Craig Standing makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Gordon but he's offside!
78.46
Carl Eadie flicks a high pass forward. Gilles Winterburn holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gilles Winterburn runs straight at the opposition's defence. Gilles Winterburn shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
81.46
2-1Ralph Murrin flicks the ball to his team mate, Gilles Winterburn. Gilles Winterburn sees space and advances. Gilles Winterburn threads the ball through into the box. Alan Goldberg comes in with a late challenge on Jose Javier Fernandez. Jose Javier Fernandez appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
90.00
Stefan Dumitru Stinga hits a low pass to Fernando Fuentes. Fernando Fuentes lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Fernandez. Jose Javier Fernandez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
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 Jose Javier Fernandez of Wolverhampton Wanderers |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ugo Adams (GK)
6
2. Rio Mason (DEF)
7
3. Jose Sanchez (DEF)
7
4. Ralph Murrin (DEF)
7
5. Carl Eadie (DEF)
8
6. Graeme Hendrie (MID)
8
7. Bakary Sammer (MID)
6
8. Stefan Dumitru Stinga (MID)
7
9. Fernando Fuentes (ATT)
7
10. Jose Javier Fernandez (ATT)
9
11. Duncan Jacobs (ATT)
8
12. David Beck (DEF)
6
13. Gilles Winterburn (MID)
7
14. Carl Joseph (ATT)
6
1. Mervin Sharpe (GK)
7
2. Robbie Hackworth (DEF)
6
3. Alan Goldberg (DEF)
6
4. Jason Newby (DEF)
6
5. David Ferguson (DEF)
6
6. Richard Power (MID)
6
7. Thierry Fowler (MID)
6
8. Richard Hulme (MID)
8
9. Craig Standing (ATT)
6
10. Gavin Jack (ATT)
6
11. John Gordon (ATT)
8
12. Jermaine Dublin (MID)
0
13. Luke Carragher (MID)
0
14. Alex Thomson (GK)
0