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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Molineux where Wolverhampton Wanderers play host to Plymouth Argyle. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Wolverhampton Wanderers and Plymouth Argyle are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Ljungberg.


0.00
Wolverhampton Wanderers start the match!
2.38
Romero P. Castro flicks a high pass forward to Samuel Veloso who brings the ball under control. Samuel Veloso knocks in a cross ball towards Francis Walsh. Francis Walsh is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's well over the bar!
4.34
Robert Formon knocks the ball forward to Rio Blake. Rio Blake threads a neat ball through to Robert Lampard. Robert Lampard controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. What a cracker!! Jon Jess had no chance!! Goal for Plymouth Argyle!
12.21
Marino Campolonghi sees Francis Walsh in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francis Walsh knocks in a cross ball towards Spencer Dean. Spencer Dean makes a convincing header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
16.33
Glynn Venus hacks Robert Lampard from behind! The referee warns Glynn Venus to calm down! Robert Lampard runs off the knock.
18.19
Max Kanu flicks a high ball forward to Robbie Johnson who takes it down. Robbie Johnson kicks a strong pass forward to Spencer Dean. Spencer Dean knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paolo Mccann.
20.27
Robert Formon threads the ball through to Les Huckerby. Les Huckerby controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Amedeo Grossi. Amedeo Grossi shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
22.07
Romero P. Castro barges into Stan Nicholls. Romero P. Castro is given a warning by the referee! Stan Nicholls runs off the knock.
26.30
Alan Young kicks a strong pass forward to Eoin Murphy. Eoin Murphy knocks the ball forward to Spencer Dean. Spencer Dean knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ronnie Huckerby who gathers it comfortably.
27.50
Rio Blake hits a low pass to Robert Lampard. Robert Lampard whips in a cross ball towards Amedeo Grossi. Amedeo Grossi fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
34.04
Alan Young runs forward with the ball. Alan Young flicks a high pass forward to Francis Walsh who brings the ball under control. Francis Walsh knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ronnie Huckerby who gathers it comfortably.
36.06
Les Huckerby chips the ball to his team mate, Amedeo Grossi. Amedeo Grossi knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Lampard. Robert Lampard makes a deft header but it slams into the crowd!
44.24
Romero P. Castro takes a quick throw-in. Marino Campolonghi makes a simple pass to Samuel Veloso. Samuel Veloso rushes past Stan Pearce! Samuel Veloso strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Wolverhampton Wanderers appear unchanged since the first half. Plymouth Argyle also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Plymouth Argyle kicking off!
47.54
Alan Young threads a neat ball through to Marino Campolonghi. Marino Campolonghi knocks the ball to his team mate, Spencer Dean. Spencer Dean whips in a cross ball towards Samuel Veloso. Samuel Veloso makes a deft header but it slams into the crowd!
49.57
Stan Nicholls takes it forward alone. Stan Nicholls whips in a cross ball towards Robert Lampard. Robert Lampard heads the ball goalwards but is denied by Jon Jess. Excellent save.
53.56
Les Huckerby flicks a high pass forward. Robert Lampard controls it well on his chest. Robert Lampard knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.43
Max Kanu breaks forward. Max Kanu sees Francis Walsh in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francis Walsh knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Robert Formon.
57.03
Romero P. Castro kicks a strong pass forward to Samuel Veloso. Samuel Veloso shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
60.31
Wolverhampton Wanderers have made 2 substitutions with Terry Matthews replacing Spencer Dean and Simon Thompson replacing Robbie Johnson .
63.39
Stan Nicholls threads the ball through to Robert Lampard. Robert Lampard plays a one-two with Amedeo Grossi and rushes in on goal... Glynn Venus clumsily knocks into Robert Lampard. Penalty not given!!
65.15
Eoin Murphy runs straight at the opposition's defence. Eoin Murphy tries a spectacular long range effort but Ronnie Huckerby is on top of it.
69.47
Stan Nicholls knocks the ball to his team mate, Renato De Sole. Renato De Sole lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Lampard. Robert Lampard knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Jon Jess is on top of it.
71.11
Robert Formon flicks a high ball forward to Andy Gemmill who takes it down. Andy Gemmill kicks a strong pass forward to Amedeo Grossi. Amedeo Grossi whips in a cross ball towards Robert Lampard. Robert Lampard gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. What a cracker!! Jon Jess had no chance!! Goal for Plymouth Argyle!
75.59
Rio Blake sees a break and surges forward. Rio Blake knocks in a cross ball towards Amedeo Grossi. Amedeo Grossi connects with a diving header. Jon Jess gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
77.28
Plymouth Argyle have made 3 substitutions with Ross White replacing Stan Nicholls, Harvey Ehiogu replacing Les Huckerby and Mick Middleton replacing Rio Blake .
81.43
Glynn Venus passes the ball forward to Romero P. Castro. Seeing a gap ahead, Romero P. Castro picks a pass forward to Francis Walsh. Francis Walsh lofts in a cross ball towards Terry Matthews. Paolo Mccann clumsily knocks into Terry Matthews. Terry Matthews appeals for a penalty! Given!!
81.43
The referee points to the spot..
82.50
Samuel Veloso steps up but it goes wide.
84.18
Stan Pearce flicks a high ball forward to Mick Middleton who takes it down. Mick Middleton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robert Lampard. Robert Lampard knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.21
Eoin Murphy hits a low pass to Francis Walsh. Francis Walsh whips in a cross ball towards Terry Matthews. Terry Matthews rises majestically and gets a header on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 6
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 5 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 52.4390243902439 vs 47.5609756097561
Play Area
Home team third: 30.49%, Midfield: 43.90%, Away team third: 25.61%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Robert Lampard of Plymouth Argyle

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Jon Jess (GK)
7
2. Glynn Venus (DEF)
6
3. Alan Young (DEF)
7
4. Max Kanu (DEF)
7
6
8. Eoin Murphy (MID)
6
9. Spencer Dean (ATT)
7
10. Samuel Veloso (ATT)
6
11. Francis Walsh (ATT)
7

12. Gavin Henry (MID)
0
13. Simon Thompson (DEF)
6
14. Terry Matthews (DEF)
6

2. Paolo Mccann (DEF)
6
3. Stan Pearce (DEF)
6
4. Robert Formon (DEF)
6
5. Rio Blake (MID)
7
6. Andy Gemmill (MID)
6
7. Les Huckerby (MID)
6
8. Stan Nicholls (MID)
7
9. Amedeo Grossi (ATT)
8
10. Renato De Sole (ATT)
6
11. Robert Lampard (ATT)
9

6
13. Harvey Ehiogu (ATT)
6
14. Ross White (ATT)
6