Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium where Tottenham Hotspur play host to Wolverhampton Wanderers. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Tottenham Hotspur are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Wolverhampton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Defoe.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Tottenham Hotspur are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Wolverhampton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Defoe.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Tottenham Hotspur get the match underway!
6.02
0-1Graham Philips changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Graham Philips edges inside the box! Graham Philips rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Wolverhampton Wanderers!
10.53
0-1Tony Croft threads a neat ball through to Carl Fox. Carl Fox makes a simple pass to Demlaba Lambourde. Demlaba Lambourde knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gianni Castellini who gathers it comfortably.
18.55
0-1Graham Philips hits a low pass to Carl Fox. Carl Fox plays a one-two with Graham Philips and advances towards the goal... Carl Fox side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
21.51
0-1Jonathan Wainwright flicks a high pass forward to Eoin Mendonca who brings the ball neatly under control. With imagination, Eoin Mendonca plays the ball forward to Brendan Shearer. Brendan Shearer shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
24.21
Jonathan Wainwright chips the ball to his team mate, Brendan Shearer. Brendan Shearer shoots from long range but it is miles over!
26.05
Graham Philips deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adrian Simone. Adrian Simone sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Gianni Castellini manages to gather it easily.
28.18
Gavin Lloyd knocks the ball to his team mate, Wayne Hitchcock. Wayne Hitchcock threads the ball through to Brendan Shearer. Brendan Shearer shoots from distance but it flies wide!
30.10
0-1Steffen Breyer comes in with a late challenge on Brendan Shearer. Steffen Breyer is warned by the referee! Brendan Shearer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.54
0-1Adrien Sankhare comes in with a late challenge on Graham Philips. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Graham Philips gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
38.20
With great vision, Cedric Bakboord plays the ball forward to Adrien Sankhare. Adrien Sankhare chips the ball to his team mate, Brendan Shearer. Brendan Shearer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Chris Murray easily gets down and covers it.
42.20
With great vision, Adrien Sankhare plays the ball forward to Eoin Mendonca. Eoin Mendonca shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Tottenham Hotspur appear unchanged since the first half. Wolverhampton Wanderers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Tottenham Hotspur players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Wolverhampton Wanderers start the second half!
47.12
Peter Gower flicks a high pass forward to Eoin Mendonca who brings the ball under control. Eoin Mendonca flicks a high ball forward to Wayne Hitchcock who takes it down. Wayne Hitchcock knocks in a cross ball towards Brendan Shearer. Brendan Shearer makes a convincing header. It's there!! Chris Murray has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
51.22
With vision, Jonathan Wainwright laces a weighted ball forward to Kelvin Winterburn. Kelvin Winterburn lofts in a cross ball towards Adrien Sankhare. Adrien Sankhare flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
54.49
Adrien Sankhare barges into Adrian Simone. The referee brings Adrien Sankhare to one side and gives him a warning! Adrian Simone hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.24
Wayne Hitchcock makes a probing pass to Kelvin Winterburn. Kelvin Winterburn shoots from distance. Chris Murray gets down and covers it.
60.01
1-1Tottenham Hotspur have made a substitution with Des Huckerby replacing Kelvin Winterburn .
61.06
Adrian Simone makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Graham Philips. Graham Philips knocks in a cross ball towards Nigel Fox. Nigel Fox finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
65.39
1-2Tottenham Hotspur are keeping most of the possession.
67.34
Ruud Ooijer threads the ball through to Demlaba Lambourde. Demlaba Lambourde whips in a cross ball towards Nigel Fox. Nigel Fox makes a convincing header. Gianni Castellini gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
69.24
Des Huckerby flicks a high pass forward to Wayne Hitchcock who brings the ball under control. Wayne Hitchcock whips in a cross ball towards Brendan Shearer. Brendan Shearer makes a deft header but it flies just off target!
71.28
Eoin Mendonca barges into Ruud Ooijer. The referee calls over Eoin Mendonca and warns him to calm down! Ruud Ooijer runs off the knock.
72.40
Peter Gower decides to run forward with the ball. Peter Gower flicks a high pass forward to Des Huckerby who brings the ball under control. Des Huckerby shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
73.53
1-2Peter Gower takes a quick throw-in, which Eoin Mendonca takes on the chest. Eoin Mendonca threads a neat ball through to Adrien Sankhare. Adrien Sankhare makes a simple pass, allowing Wayne Hitchcock to run into the box. Some good footwork from Wayne Hitchcock provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips but Ruud Ooijer blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
85.34
Jonathan Wainwright flicks the ball to his team mate, Eoin Mendonca. Eoin Mendonca kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Ince. Craig Ince knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fredrik Lawton.
87.40
Jonathan Wainwright surges forward with the ball. Jonathan Wainwright lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Ince. Craig Ince heads the ball goalwards. Chris Murray punches it away to safety.
89.18
Adrian Simone makes a simple pass to Graham Philips. Graham Philips plays a quick one-two with Nigel Fox and rushes in on goal... Graham Philips side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
90.00
Cedric Bakboord catches Graham Philips on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Graham Philips hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
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 Graham Philips of Wolverhampton Wanderers |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Gianni Castellini (GK)
7
2. Cedric Bakboord (DEF)
5
3. Peter Gower (DEF)
6
4. Jonathan Wainwright (DEF)
7
5. Gavin Lloyd (DEF)
6
6. Wayne Hitchcock (MID)
7
7. Eoin Mendonca (MID)
6
8. Adrien Sankhare (MID)
6
9. Kelvin Winterburn (ATT)
6
10. Brendan Shearer (ATT)
7
11. Craig Ince (ATT)
6
12. Paul Mann (DEF)
0
13. Delano Karelse (MID)
0
14. Des Huckerby (ATT)
6
1. Chris Murray (GK)
7
2. Tony Croft (DEF)
6
3. Fredrik Lawton (DEF)
6
4. Ruud Ooijer (DEF)
6
5. Steffen Breyer (DEF)
5
6. Adrian Simone (MID)
6
7. Graham Philips (MID)
9
8. Demlaba Lambourde (ATT)
6
9. Nigel Fox (ATT)
8
10. Carl Fox (ATT)
6
11. Mick Galli (ATT)
6
12. Marinus Shew A Tjon (DEF)
0
13. Tomˆs Van Dijk (MID)
0
14. Kai Völler (ATT)
0