Match Report
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | Wolverhampton Wanderers |  |  | Bristol Rovers | Bristol Rovers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Jon Jess | J. Jess |  | 47 | G |  | 1 | | G | 58 | | Nicholas Dean | N. Dean | |||||||||
| Glynn Venus | G. Venus | | 66 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 59 |  | Ronald Blinker | R. Blinker | |||||||||
| Alan Young | A. Young | | 62 | D | | 3 | |  | D | 57 | | Adam Newby | A. Newby | ||||||||
| Max Kanu | M. Kanu | | 57 | D | | | 4 | | D | 51 | | Colin Greaves | C. Greaves | ||||||||
| Dennis Venema | D. Venema | | 65 | M | | 5 | | D | 40 | | Isaiah Lawrence | I. Lawrence | |||||||||
| Romero P. Castro | R. Castro |  | 62 | M | | 6 | | M | 66 | | Niccolo Lumsdon | N. Lumsdon | |||||||||
| Robbie Johnson | R. Johnson | | 60 | M | | 7 | | M | 62 |  | Jose Poulard | J. Poulard | |||||||||
| Eoin Murphy | E. Murphy | | 58 | M | | 8 | | A | 64 | | Julian Hendrie | J. Hendrie | |||||||||
| Samuel Veloso | S. Veloso |  | 54 | A | | 9 | | A | 57 |  | Adriano Biancone | A. Biancone | |||||||||
| Steve Plowright | S. Plowright | | 47 | A | | 10 | | A | 47 | | Dean Lowe | D. Lowe | |||||||||
| Nigel Maddison | N. Maddison | | 43 | A | | 11 | | A | 42 | | Phil Harley | P. Harley | |||||||||
| Gavin Henry | G. Henry | | 52 | M | | 12 | | M | 58 |  | Florian Seifert | F. Seifert | |||||||||
| Ralph Bishop | R. Bishop | | 49 | M | | 13 | | M | 55 | | Tim Shearer | T. Shearer | |||||||||
| Terry Matthews | T. Matthews | | 45 | D | | 14 | | G | 46 | | Jermaine Adams | J. Adams | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Molineux where Wolverhampton Wanderers play host to Bristol Rovers. A crowd of 4,382 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Boertien.
The pitch is in good condition.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Boertien.
0.00
0-0Wolverhampton Wanderers kick off!
2.47
0-1Colin Greaves flicks a high pass forward. Jose Poulard controls it well on his chest. Without breaking stride, Jose Poulard plays the ball forward to Adriano Biancone. Adriano Biancone plays a one-two with Phil Harley and rushes in on goal... Adriano Biancone cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Adriano Biancone!
6.39
0-1Robbie Johnson sees Steve Plowright in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Steve Plowright whips in a cross ball towards Samuel Veloso. Samuel Veloso gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Nicholas Dean didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
8.50
Adam Newby threads a neat ball through to Jose Poulard. Jose Poulard hits a low pass to Phil Harley. Phil Harley knocks in a cross ball towards Adriano Biancone. Adriano Biancone heads the ball goalwards. Good keeping from Jon Jess as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
12.35
0-1Jose Poulard catches Robbie Johnson on the ankles. Jose Poulard is warned by the referee! Robbie Johnson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.55
0-1Alan Young makes a probing pass to Eoin Murphy. Eoin Murphy flicks a high pass forward. Steve Plowright controls it well on his chest. Steve Plowright lofts in a cross ball towards Nigel Maddison. Nigel Maddison makes a deft header but it slams into the crowd!
18.53
Isaiah Lawrence sees space and advances. Isaiah Lawrence sees space and advances. Isaiah Lawrence knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Hendrie. Julian Hendrie is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's well over the bar!
24.28
0-1Steve Plowright barges into Isaiah Lawrence. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Isaiah Lawrence hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.49
Glynn Venus flicks a high pass forward. Romero P. Castro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Romero P. Castro decides to run forward with the ball. Romero P. Castro knocks in a cross ball towards Samuel Veloso. Samuel Veloso beats his man to it with a header but it's drastically wayward!
27.13
0-1Dennis Venema kicks a strong pass forward to Nigel Maddison. Nigel Maddison knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.23
Robbie Johnson darts forward. Robbie Johnson lofts in a cross ball towards Steve Plowright. Steve Plowright flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
32.06
Robbie Johnson barges into Jose Poulard. The referee calls over Robbie Johnson and warns him to calm down! Jose Poulard hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.30
Niccolo Lumsdon knocks the ball to his team mate, Phil Harley. Phil Harley plays a scrappy one-two with Adriano Biancone and advances towards the goal... Phil Harley shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
36.02
Dennis Venema deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nigel Maddison. Nigel Maddison shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
39.45
Niccolo Lumsdon receives the ball from a throw-in from Jose Poulard. Niccolo Lumsdon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dean Lowe. Dean Lowe knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Glynn Venus.
40.46
Isaiah Lawrence darts forward. Isaiah Lawrence makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adriano Biancone. Adriano Biancone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Wolverhampton Wanderers appear unchanged since the first half. Bristol Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Bristol Rovers kicking off!
49.15
Robbie Johnson knocks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Maddison. Nigel Maddison cuts inside the box! Nigel Maddison muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
54.34
Dennis Venema hits a low pass to Samuel Veloso. Samuel Veloso whips in a cross ball towards Nigel Maddison. Nigel Maddison connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
55.02
Isaiah Lawrence makes a strong solo run forward. Isaiah Lawrence sees Phil Harley in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Phil Harley shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
57.56
Dennis Venema makes a run forward as Romero P. Castro takes the throw-in. Dennis Venema skillfully chests the ball down. Dennis Venema flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Maddison controls it well on his chest. Nigel Maddison advances inside the box! Some awkward footwork from Nigel Maddison provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball comes in low, but Nicholas Dean comfortably smothers it!
60.43
1-1Wolverhampton Wanderers have made 2 substitutions with Terry Matthews replacing Samuel Veloso and Ralph Bishop replacing Robbie Johnson .Bristol Rovers have made 3 substitutions with Florian Seifert replacing Colin Greaves, Tim Shearer replacing Julian Hendrie and Jermaine Adams replacing Dean Lowe .
61.51
Eoin Murphy makes an attacking run forward. Eoin Murphy knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adam Newby.
63.36
Romero P. Castro plays the ball forward to Steve Plowright. Steve Plowright lofts in a cross ball towards Terry Matthews. Terry Matthews directs the ball goalwards with his head. Nicholas Dean manages to gather it comfortably.
65.08
Jose Poulard flicks the ball to his team mate, Tim Shearer. Tim Shearer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.55
Glynn Venus flicks a high pass forward to Dennis Venema who brings the ball under control. Dennis Venema flicks a high pass forward. Terry Matthews controls it well on his chest. Terry Matthews shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Nicholas Dean effortlessly smothers it!
73.52
Glynn Venus controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ralph Bishop. Ralph Bishop changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ralph Bishop finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
75.39
1-1Adam Newby catches Terry Matthews on the ankles. Adam Newby is warned by the referee! Terry Matthews gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
81.17
With wonderful vision, Niccolo Lumsdon plays the ball forward to Jermaine Adams. Jermaine Adams lofts in a cross ball towards Tim Shearer. Tim Shearer directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
84.34
Ralph Bishop clumsily knocks into Niccolo Lumsdon. Ralph Bishop is shown the yellow card! Niccolo Lumsdon stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.57
Romero P. Castro hacks Jose Poulard from behind! Romero P. Castro is warned by the referee! Jose Poulard stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
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 Isaiah Lawrence of Bristol Rovers |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jon Jess (GK)
6
2. Glynn Venus (DEF)
7
3. Alan Young (DEF)
6
4. Max Kanu (DEF)
6
5. Dennis Venema (MID)
7
6. Romero P. Castro (MID)
7
7. Robbie Johnson (MID)
8
8. Eoin Murphy (MID)
6
9. Samuel Veloso (ATT)
6
10. Steve Plowright (ATT)
8
11. Nigel Maddison (ATT)
7
12. Gavin Henry (MID)
0
13. Ralph Bishop (MID)
5
14. Terry Matthews (DEF)
6
1. Nicholas Dean (GK)
8
2. Ronald Blinker (DEF)
6
3. Adam Newby (DEF)
6
4. Colin Greaves (DEF)
6
5. Isaiah Lawrence (DEF)
9
6. Niccolo Lumsdon (MID)
6
7. Jose Poulard (MID)
6
8. Julian Hendrie (ATT)
6
9. Adriano Biancone (ATT)
9
10. Dean Lowe (ATT)
6
11. Phil Harley (ATT)
7
12. Florian Seifert (MID)
6
13. Tim Shearer (MID)
6
14. Jermaine Adams (GK)
6