Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Molineux where Wolverhampton Wanderers play host to Southend United. A crowd of 20,457 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Southend United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Southend United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Wolverhampton Wanderers get the match underway!
8.06
0-0Wolverhampton Wanderers are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Southend United's defence.
10.57
0-0Stuart Stockdale knocks the ball to his team mate, Victor Molowny. Victor Molowny knocks in a cross ball towards Diego Cucciari. Diego Cucciari flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
12.25
Henrique Navarrete makes a simple pass to Dragan Sladakovic. Dragan Sladakovic finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
18.32
0-0Joseph Gruenebaum knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Stockdale. Stuart Stockdale controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luca Tedesco. Luca Tedesco shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but John Pennant easily smothers it!
20.29
Hayato Ogawa powers a long ball forward. Cyril Zokora whips in a cross ball towards Dragan Sladakovic. Dragan Sladakovic is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. John Beckham easily picks it out of the air!
21.23
0-0Quim Nunes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jean Callethi. Jean Callethi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luca Tedesco. Luca Tedesco knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Pennant who gathers it comfortably.
26.59
Stefan Haberfelt passes the ball forward to Paul C. Stinga. Paul C. Stinga chips the ball to his team mate, Dragan Sladakovic. Dragan Sladakovic knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.16
0-0Stuart Stockdale hacks Terry Jobson from behind! The referee calls over Stuart Stockdale and warns him to calm down! Terry Jobson runs off the knock.
32.37
Stuart Stockdale chips the ball to his team mate, Luca Tedesco. Luca Tedesco goes all the way! Luca Tedesco shoots from just inside the box but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
33.35
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
34.07
Paul C. Stinga knocks the ball to his team mate, Cyril Zokora. Cyril Zokora knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Quim Nunes.
39.57
Joseph Gruenebaum deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ruel Higginbotham. Ruel Higginbotham kicks a strong pass forward to Victor Molowny. Victor Molowny knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Daniel Thurman.
40.45
Jean Callethi comes in with a late challenge on Terry Jobson. The referee calls over Jean Callethi and warns him to calm down! Terry Jobson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.39
0-1Hayato Ogawa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Henrique Navarrete. Henrique Navarrete deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Viduka. John Viduka lofts in a cross ball towards Cyril Zokora. Cyril Zokora flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Southend United kick off the second half!
49.52
Mohammed Appiah knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Stockdale. Stuart Stockdale knocks the ball forward to Diego Cucciari. Diego Cucciari plays a perfect one-two with Luca Tedesco and rushes in on goal... Diego Cucciari tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but John Pennant manages to gather it comfortably.
51.11
Salomon Olembé catches Jean Callethi on the ankles. Salomon Olembé is warned by the referee! Jean Callethi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.44
Stuart Stockdale knocks the ball forward to Luca Tedesco. Luca Tedesco shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
55.47
Henrique Navarrete makes a probing pass to Dragan Sladakovic. Dragan Sladakovic makes a simple pass to John Viduka. John Viduka tries a spectacular strike. John Viduka scores for Southend United!!
60.10
Quim Nunes sees a break and surges forward. Quim Nunes makes a simple pass to Victor Molowny. Victor Molowny knocks in a cross ball towards Diego Cucciari. Diego Cucciari connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
66.04
Southend United are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Wolverhampton Wanderers's defence.
67.23
Henrique Navarrete knocks the ball forward to Dragan Sladakovic. Dragan Sladakovic whips in a cross ball towards Cyril Zokora. Cyril Zokora is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
69.23
Jean Callethi brings the ball forward. Jean Callethi lofts in a cross ball towards Diego Cucciari. Diego Cucciari is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by John Pennant.
72.27
Jean Callethi threads the ball through to Luca Tedesco. Luca Tedesco knocks in a cross ball towards Diego Cucciari. Diego Cucciari heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by John Pennant!
73.48
Quim Nunes takes it forward alone. Quim Nunes flicks the ball to his team mate, Diego Cucciari. Diego Cucciari goes all the way! Diego Cucciari shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by John Pennant.
83.51
Ruel Higginbotham chips the ball to his team mate, Victor Molowny. Victor Molowny shoots from 25 yards but somehow John Pennant manages to keep it out.
85.33
Ivan Zubizarreta chips the ball to his team mate, Jean Callethi. Jean Callethi brings the ball forward. Jean Callethi finds some space and shoots from distance. John Pennant easily smothers it.
87.01
Quim Nunes threads the ball through to Ruel Higginbotham. Ruel Higginbotham takes it forward alone. Ruel Higginbotham knocks in a cross ball towards Diego Cucciari. Diego Cucciari is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. John Pennant easily picks it out of the air!
89.04
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
90.00
Jean Callethi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Victor Molowny. Victor Molowny knocks in a cross ball towards Luca Tedesco. Luca Tedesco is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but John Pennant is on top of it.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
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Scorers
| Cyril Zokora 44 John Viduka 55 |