Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Molineux where Wolverhampton Wanderers play host to Norwich City. A crowd of 12,471 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Kanu.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Kanu.
0.00
0-0Wolverhampton Wanderers start the match!
3.50
0-0Edward Shaw kicks a strong pass forward to Hannes Weigel. Hannes Weigel lofts in a cross ball towards Lamberto Di Bari. Ledley Gray comes in with a late challenge on Lamberto Di Bari. Lamberto Di Bari appeals for a penalty! Given!!
3.50
0-0The referee points to the spot..
4.01
0-1Daniel Jacobs takes a short run up and powers a low shot which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
9.46
0-1Edward Shaw comes in with a late challenge on Dave Williamson. Edward Shaw is given a warning by the referee! Dave Williamson stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.48
0-1Lamberto Di Bari passes the ball forward to Daniel Jacobs. Daniel Jacobs threads the ball through to Edward Shaw but he's offside!
15.09
0-1Nicola Carlo Hubner flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcos Zubizarreta. Marcos Zubizarreta knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.35
0-1Norman Standing passes the ball forward to Carlton Wright. Carlton Wright shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
20.46
0-1Darius Neville makes a beautiful solo run. Darius Neville rushes past Leon Mendonca! Darius Neville strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it is tipped over by Marcus Andrews.
21.28
0-1It's a corner kick. Edward Shaw kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Johnny Chaussidiere shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
22.55
Jason Bolton knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcos Zubizarreta. Marcos Zubizarreta tries a spectacular long range effort which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
26.58
Without breaking stride, Linus Herzog plays the ball forward to Marcos Zubizarreta. Marcos Zubizarreta whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Jacobs. Daniel Jacobs knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Marcus Andrews is on top of it.
44.49
Hannes Weigel hacks Robert Deguerville from behind! The referee warns Hannes Weigel to calm down! Robert Deguerville stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Norman Standing hits a low pass to Luke Vassell. Luke Vassell whips in a cross ball towards Brendan Matthews. Brendan Matthews directs the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
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. Norwich City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Wolverhampton Wanderers players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Norwich City kick off!
47.34
Linus Herzog threads a neat ball through to Marcos Zubizarreta. Marcos Zubizarreta flicks a high pass forward. Hannes Weigel controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Hannes Weigel shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Marcus Andrews!
48.25
Leon Mendonca sees space and advances. Leon Mendonca surges forward with the ball. Leon Mendonca shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
53.42
With vision, Robert Deguerville picks a pass forward to Carlton Wright. Carlton Wright knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.08
Ledley Gray laces a weighted ball forward to Robert Deguerville. Robert Deguerville flicks a high ball forward to Kelvin Britton who takes it down. Kelvin Britton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bakary Herzog who gathers it comfortably.
59.39
0-2Kelvin Britton barges into Edward Shaw. Kelvin Britton is shown the yellow card! Edward Shaw runs off the knock.
61.21
0-2Dave Williamson catches Marcos Zubizarreta on the ankles. The referee calls over Dave Williamson and warns him to calm down! Marcos Zubizarreta carries on, but is struggling a bit.
66.13
Lamberto Di Bari hacks Joe Banks from behind! Lamberto Di Bari is warned by the referee! Joe Banks hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.41
Robert Deguerville hits a low pass to Norman Standing. Norman Standing shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Bakary Herzog.
72.33
Corner kick to Wolverhampton Wanderers. Kelvin Britton plays it short to Ledley Gray. Nicola Carlo Hubner steps in with a tackle, taking the ball and clearing it up the pitch.
77.21
0-2Norwich City have made a substitution with Stefan Brückner replacing Daniel Jacobs .
78.25
Ledley Gray makes a simple pass to Dave Williamson. Dave Williamson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Norman Standing. Norman Standing whips in a cross ball towards Kelvin Britton. Kelvin Britton whips the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
85.34
Hannes Weigel takes it forward alone. Hannes Weigel finds some space and shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
Robert Deguerville runs straight at the opposition's defence. Robert Deguerville knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bakary Herzog who gathers it comfortably.
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
| Daniel Jacobs 4 (p) Marcos Zubizarreta 23 Hannes Weigel 85 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Marcus Andrews (GK)
7
2. Dave Williamson (DEF)
6
3. Joe Banks (DEF)
6
4. Leon Mendonca (DEF)
7
5. Ledley Gray (DEF)
6
6. Norman Standing (MID)
6
7. Robert Deguerville (MID)
7
8. Kelvin Britton (ATT)
5
9. Carlton Wright (ATT)
6
10. Brendan Matthews (ATT)
6
11. Luke Vassell (ATT)
6
12. Ashley Patterson (DEF)
0
13. John Platt (MID)
0
14. Ronnie Winterburn (ATT)
0
1. Bakary Herzog (GK)
6
2. Darius Neville (DEF)
7
3. Linus Herzog (DEF)
6
4. Nicola Carlo Hubner (DEF)
7
5. Johnny Chaussidiere (DEF)
6
6. Hannes Weigel (MID)
9
7. Jason Bolton (MID)
7
8. Edward Shaw (MID)
6
9. Lamberto Di Bari (ATT)
6
10. Daniel Jacobs (ATT)
6
11. Marcos Zubizarreta (ATT)
8
12. Joost Bakboord (MID)
0
13. Mervin Mckay (MID)
0
14. Stefan Brückner (ATT)
6