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Match Report

Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Millerntor-Stadion where FC St. Pauli play Wolverhampton Wanderers in this friendly game. A crowd of 14,434 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC St. Pauli are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Wolverhampton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.


0.00
The first half starts with FC St. Pauli kicking off!
3.26
Philipp Haller makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Johnstone. Gavin Johnstone passes the ball forward to Carlos Barros. Carlos Barros shoots from long range but somehow Marcus Andrews manages to keep it out.
4.51
Carl Gerrard catches Leon Bierhoff on the ankles. Carl Gerrard is given a warning by the referee! Leon Bierhoff carries on, but is struggling a bit.
8.03
Stan Adams decides to run forward with the ball. Stan Adams shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
9.45
Matthew Roberts sees Gary Matteo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gary Matteo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Graham Gray. Graham Gray knocks the ball forward to Syd Haynes but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
14.57
Florian Frieser comes in with a late challenge on Garry Brady. Florian Frieser is warned by the referee! Garry Brady stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.46
Garry Brady passes the ball forward to Paul Fidani. Paul Fidani sees Eduardo Morales in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eduardo Morales knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carl Gerrard.
16.52
Graham Gray kicks a strong pass forward to Gary Matteo. Gary Matteo whips in a cross ball towards Syd Haynes. Syd Haynes makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
18.31
Carlos Barros sees Frederico Soler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Frederico Soler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carl Gerrard.
20.32
Graham Gray kicks a strong pass forward to Pedro Ramirez. Pedro Ramirez knocks in a cross ball towards Florian Frieser. Florian Frieser outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
21.47
Carlos Barros sees Hauke Scheffler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hauke Scheffler knocks in a cross ball towards Leon Bierhoff. Leon Bierhoff beats his man to it with a header. Magnificent save by Marcus Andrews!
22.35
Eduardo Barbosa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Frederico Soler. Frederico Soler knocks the ball to his team mate, Hauke Scheffler. Hauke Scheffler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carl Gerrard.
26.02
Carlos Barros threads a neat ball through to Frederico Soler. Frederico Soler knocks in a cross ball towards Leon Bierhoff. Leon Bierhoff makes a deft header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
38.58
Pedro Ramirez makes a probing pass to Graham Gray. Graham Gray knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Leon Wilcox who gathers it comfortably.
39.48
Gavin Johnstone makes a simple pass to Carlos Barros. Carlos Barros flicks the ball to his team mate, Leon Bierhoff. Leon Bierhoff shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Marcus Andrews manages to gather it.
40.53
Eduardo Morales clumsily knocks into Stan Adams. Eduardo Morales is warned by the referee! Stan Adams hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.49
Michael Carrick controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eoin Boertien. Eoin Boertien brings the ball forward. Eoin Boertien whips in a cross ball towards Graham Gray. Graham Gray gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
Graham Gray makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Syd Haynes. Syd Haynes whips in a cross ball towards Florian Frieser. Florian Frieser makes a deft header but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC St. Pauli have changed their lineup with Pedro Velasco replacing Frederico Soler and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 5-2-3 formation. Wolverhampton Wanderers appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.

45.00
Wolverhampton Wanderers kick off the second half!
47.38
Eduardo Barbosa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlos Barros. Carlos Barros plays the ball forward to Paul Fidani. Paul Fidani whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Barros. Carlos Barros flicks the ball with his head but slams it into the crowd!
51.30
Stan Adams knocks the ball forward to Eoin Boertien. Eoin Boertien knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Philipp Haller.
55.20
Carl Gerrard comes in with a late challenge on Leon Bierhoff. The referee warns Carl Gerrard again to calm down! Leon Bierhoff stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.39
Gary Matteo makes a beautiful solo run. Gary Matteo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pedro Velasco.
60.35
FC St. Pauli have made a substitution with Matt Morton replacing Paul Fidani .
67.43
Showing composure, Graham Gray plays the ball forward to Eoin Boertien. Eoin Boertien sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Leon Wilcox manages to gather it easily.
73.08
Gavin Johnstone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Philipp Haller. Philipp Haller threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Morales. Eduardo Morales whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Barros. Carlos Barros is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Marcus Andrews.
74.49
Matt Morton takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Leon Bierhoff. Leon Bierhoff tries a spectacular strike. Leon Bierhoff scores for FC St. Pauli!!
77.30
FC St. Pauli have made a substitution with Malcolm Lampard replacing Gavin Johnstone .
79.01
Malcolm Lampard flicks a high pass forward. Leon Bierhoff holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Leon Bierhoff plays the ball forward to Eduardo Morales. Eduardo Morales shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Marcus Andrews!
81.35
Malcolm Lampard flicks a high pass forward. Matt Morton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matt Morton knocks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Morales. Eduardo Morales knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.45
With some swift thinking, Malcolm Lampard plays the ball forward to Matt Morton. Matt Morton kicks a strong pass forward to Eduardo Morales. Eduardo Morales flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Barros. Carlos Barros makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's there!! Marcus Andrews has to pick the ball from the back of the net! The new signing has certainly settled in well.
90.00
Matt Morton kicks a strong pass forward to Eduardo Morales. Eduardo Morales knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Barros. Carlos Barros heads the ball goalwards his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 3 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 8 vs 1
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 5
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 3
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 60.4938271604938 vs 39.5061728395062
Play Area
Home team third: 29.63%, Midfield: 40.74%, Away team third: 29.63%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Leon Bierhoff of FC St. Pauli

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Leon Wilcox (GK)
6
6
6
4. Garry Brady (DEF)
6
6
6
7. Paul Fidani (MID)
6
8. Carlos Barros (MID)
9
9. Leon Bierhoff (ATT)
9
10. Eduardo Morales (ATT)
7
11. Hauke Scheffler (ATT)
6

12. Pedro Velasco (DEF)
6
13. Matt Morton (MID)
7
14. Malcolm Lampard (DEF)
6

2. Carl Gerrard (DEF)
5
3. Stan Adams (DEF)
6
6
6
6. Gary Matteo (MID)
6
7. Graham Gray (MID)
6
8. Eoin Boertien (ATT)
6
9. Syd Haynes (ATT)
6
10. Florian Frieser (ATT)
5
11. Pedro Ramirez (ATT)
6

12. Dean Owen (DEF)
0
13. Darren Robson (MID)
0
14. Eddie Ferdinand (ATT)
0