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Match Report

Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Molineux where Wolverhampton Wanderers play host to Blackburn Rovers. A crowd of 9,408 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
Wolverhampton Wanderers kick off and get the match underway!
2.07
Michael Zaussinger threads the ball through to Spencer Konchesky. Spencer Konchesky threads the ball through to Carl Cutler. Carl Cutler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.41
Alun Mowbray kicks a strong pass forward to Gerard Gallas. Gerard Gallas controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
10.55
Michel Calabuig makes a simple pass to Carl Cutler. Carl Cutler lofts in a cross ball towards Chris Youds. Chris Youds heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Leon Joachim.
12.20
Giorgio Annoni flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean Pierre Camadini. Jean Pierre Camadini surges forward with the ball. Jean Pierre Camadini shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Paul Jeffers.
14.15
Michael Zaussinger advances with the ball. Michael Zaussinger deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Graham Godber. Graham Godber lofts in a cross ball towards Chris Youds. Chris Youds heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
16.55
Mustapha Dailly knocks the ball to his team mate, Liam Cole. Liam Cole kicks a strong pass forward to Graham Godber. Graham Godber whips in a cross ball towards Carl Cutler. Carl Cutler is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Leon Joachim is on top of it.
18.27
Paulo Postiga makes a probing pass to Jean Pierre Camadini. Jean Pierre Camadini sees space and advances. Jean Pierre Camadini threads the ball through to Gerard Gallas but he's offside!
20.40
Charles-Edward Safanjon makes a simple pass to Carl Cutler. Carl Cutler lofts in a cross ball towards Chris Youds. Chris Youds heads the ball goalwards. Leon Joachim easily picks it out of the air!
21.01
Gerard Gallas barges into Gareth Montague. The referee calls over Gerard Gallas and warns him to calm down! Gareth Montague runs off the knock.
26.29
Gerard Gallas hacks Mustapha Dailly from behind! Gerard Gallas is warned by the referee again! Mustapha Dailly gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
27.18
Michel Calabuig kicks a strong pass forward to Carl Cutler. Carl Cutler shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
30.58
Jean Pierre Camadini surges forward with the ball. Jean Pierre Camadini goes all the way! Jean Pierre Camadini makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
32.27
Michel Calabuig passes the ball forward to Chris Youds. Chris Youds lofts in a cross ball towards Carl Cutler. Carl Cutler heads the ball goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
34.43
Michel Calabuig makes a probing pass to Graham Godber. Graham Godber knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Lorenzo Musso.
36.34
Liam Cole makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carl Cutler. Carl Cutler knocks the ball forward to Chris Youds but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
40.48
Lorenzo Musso advances with the ball. Lorenzo Musso knocks the ball forward to Leandro Ramírez. Leandro Ramírez whips in a cross ball towards Gerard Gallas. Gerard Gallas heads the ball goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
Michel Calabuig decides to run forward with the ball. Michel Calabuig knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Youds. Chris Youds connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Leon Joachim.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
The second half starts with Blackburn Rovers kicking off!
47.18
Juan-Carlos Andres kicks a strong pass forward to Leandro Ramírez. Leandro Ramírez goes all the way! Leandro Ramírez rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Paul Jeffers had no chance!! Goal for Wolverhampton Wanderers!
53.46
Mustapha Dailly flicks the ball to his team mate, Spencer Konchesky. Spencer Konchesky makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Graham Godber. Graham Godber knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Lorenzo Musso.
61.28
Alun Mowbray passes the ball forward to Leandro Ramírez. Leandro Ramírez finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
66.34
Gerard Gallas comes in with a late challenge on Michael Zaussinger. Gerard Gallas is given yet another warning by the referee! Michael Zaussinger hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.44
Paulo Postiga passes the ball forward to Juan-Carlos Andres. Juan-Carlos Andres knocks the ball forward to Leandro Ramírez. Leandro Ramírez lofts in a cross ball towards Gerard Gallas. Gerard Gallas is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
71.41
Spencer Konchesky flicks the ball to his team mate, Carl Cutler. Carl Cutler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.55
Lorenzo Musso comes in with a late challenge on Carl Cutler. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Carl Cutler runs off the knock.
78.54
Juan-Carlos Andres barges into Michel Calabuig. Juan-Carlos Andres is given a warning by the referee! Michel Calabuig runs off the knock.
79.25
Paulo Postiga hacks Graham Godber from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Graham Godber hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.20
Liam Cole chips the ball to his team mate, Graham Godber. Graham Godber passes the ball forward but Carl Cutler is offside!
85.21
Gareth Montague knocks the ball forward to Michel Calabuig. Michel Calabuig flicks the ball to his team mate, Chris Youds. Chris Youds knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.33
Juan-Carlos Andres catches Charles-Edward Safanjon on the ankles. Juan-Carlos Andres is warned by the referee again! Charles-Edward Safanjon runs off the knock.
89.36
Alun Mowbray knocks the ball forward to Leandro Ramírez. Leandro Ramírez finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Leandro Ramírez of Wolverhampton Wanderers

Match Statistics

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

Possession
Possession: 45.8823529411765 vs 54.1176470588235
Play Area
Home team third: 28.24%, Midfield: 44.71%, Away team third: 27.06%