Match Report
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | Wolverhampton Wanderers |  |  | Bristol City | Bristol City | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Jon Jess | J. Jess |  | 47 | G |  | 1 | | G | 49 | | Steve Granville | S. Granville | |||||||||
| Glynn Venus | G. Venus | | 66 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 51 | | Anthony Henry | A. Henry | |||||||||
| Alan Young | A. Young | | 62 | D | | 3 | | D | 46 | | Tommy Moncur | T. Moncur | |||||||||
| Max Kanu | M. Kanu | | 57 | D |  | | 4 | | | D | 45 | | Adrian Adams | A. Adams | |||||||
| Dennis Venema | D. Venema |  | 65 | M | | 5 | | M | 57 | | Darius Carlton | D. Carlton | |||||||||
| Romero P. Castro | R. Castro |  | 62 | M | | 6 | | M | 52 | | Tim Henry | T. Henry | |||||||||
| Robbie Johnson | R. Johnson | | 60 | M | | 7 | | M | 51 | | James Upson | J. Upson | |||||||||
| Eoin Murphy | E. Murphy | | 58 | M | | 8 | | M | 51 | | Lomano Mcgreal | L. Mcgreal | |||||||||
| Samuel Veloso | S. Veloso |  | 54 | A | | 9 | | A | 59 | | Graham Wise | G. Wise | |||||||||
| Steve Plowright | S. Plowright | | 47 | A | | 10 | | A | 55 | | Leon Wright-Phillips | L. Wright-Phillips | |||||||||
| Nigel Maddison | N. Maddison | | 43 | A | | 11 | | A | 52 | | John Lampard | J. Lampard | |||||||||
| Gavin Henry | G. Henry | | 52 | M | | 12 | | M | 50 | | Eddie Stewart | E. Stewart | |||||||||
| Ralph Bishop | R. Bishop | | 49 | M | | 13 | | A | 48 | | Anthony Harley | A. Harley | |||||||||
| Terry Matthews | T. Matthews | | 45 | D | | 14 | | D | 45 | | Michael Eustace | M. Eustace | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Molineux where Wolverhampton Wanderers play host to Bristol City. A crowd of 4,665 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Wolverhampton Wanderers and Bristol City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Boertien.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Wolverhampton Wanderers and Bristol City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Boertien.
0.00
0-0Bristol City start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.58
0-0Tim Henry chips the ball to his team mate, Leon Wright-Phillips. Leon Wright-Phillips knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jon Jess who gathers it comfortably.
8.10
0-0Leon Wright-Phillips hacks Glynn Venus from behind! The referee warns Leon Wright-Phillips to calm down! Glynn Venus hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.11
0-0Tim Henry knocks the ball to his team mate, John Lampard. John Lampard whips in a cross ball towards Leon Wright-Phillips. Leon Wright-Phillips connects with a diving header but it flies well off target!
10.37
Darius Carlton runs straight at the opposition's defence. Darius Carlton whips in a cross ball towards John Lampard. John Lampard whips the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
14.37
Dennis Venema flicks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Maddison. Nigel Maddison knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.22
0-0Dennis Venema chips the ball to his team mate, Samuel Veloso. Samuel Veloso lofts in a cross ball towards Steve Plowright. Steve Plowright directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
22.30
James Upson surges forward with the ball. James Upson shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Jon Jess.
23.43
0-0Tim Henry takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Graham Wise side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is miles over!
26.44
Alan Young breaks forward. Alan Young threads the ball through to Nigel Maddison. Nigel Maddison plays a scrappy one-two with Steve Plowright and stumbles forward towards the goal... Nigel Maddison tries a spectacular strike. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
27.24
Romero P. Castro hits a low pass to Samuel Veloso. Samuel Veloso controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
30.20
James Upson advances with the ball. James Upson shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
32.57
Glynn Venus flicks a high ball forward to Romero P. Castro who takes it down. Romero P. Castro knocks the ball to his team mate, Samuel Veloso. Samuel Veloso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.50
Romero P. Castro makes a beautiful solo run. Romero P. Castro whips in a cross ball towards Samuel Veloso. Samuel Veloso rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
34.07
36.28
Glynn Venus catches John Lampard on the ankles. Glynn Venus is given a warning by the referee! John Lampard stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.37
Max Kanu flicks a high pass forward to Robbie Johnson who brings the ball under control. Robbie Johnson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nigel Maddison. Nigel Maddison makes a defence splitting pass to Steve Plowright. Steve Plowright takes a shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
39.24
James Upson flicks a high pass forward. Leon Wright-Phillips collects the pass. Leon Wright-Phillips knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jon Jess who gathers it comfortably.
40.18
0-0James Upson flicks a high pass forward. John Lampard holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. John Lampard passes the ball forward but Leon Wright-Phillips is offside!
42.26
Max Kanu makes a probing pass to Robbie Johnson. Robbie Johnson flicks a high pass forward to Steve Plowright who brings the ball under control. Steve Plowright shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
44.38
James Upson barges into Robbie Johnson. James Upson is warned by the referee! Robbie Johnson runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Wolverhampton Wanderers appear unchanged since the first half. Bristol City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Wolverhampton Wanderers kick off and get the second half underway!
49.07
1-0Seeing a gap ahead, Dennis Venema plays the ball forward to Steve Plowright. Steve Plowright knocks in a cross ball towards Nigel Maddison. With a superhuman jump, Nigel Maddison connects with the ball and heads it goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
59.43
Tim Henry knocks the ball forward to Graham Wise. Graham Wise shoots from distance but Jon Jess is on top of it.
60.22
1-0Wolverhampton Wanderers have made a substitution with Terry Matthews replacing Samuel Veloso .
63.08
Glynn Venus makes a simple pass to Robbie Johnson. Robbie Johnson makes a probing pass to Nigel Maddison. Nigel Maddison knocks in a cross ball towards Terry Matthews. Terry Matthews is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
66.12
Tommy Moncur deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Darius Carlton. Darius Carlton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leon Wright-Phillips. Leon Wright-Phillips knocks in a cross ball towards Graham Wise. Graham Wise makes a looping header on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
69.48
With imagination, Darius Carlton plays the ball forward to Graham Wise. Graham Wise lofts in a cross ball towards John Lampard. John Lampard rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it flies just wide!
71.04
Dennis Venema clumsily knocks into Lomano Mcgreal. The referee brings Dennis Venema to one side and gives him a warning! Lomano Mcgreal runs off the knock.
75.11
Alan Young passes the ball forward to Robbie Johnson. Robbie Johnson makes a probing pass to Nigel Maddison. Nigel Maddison shoots from 20 yards but somehow Steve Granville manages to keep it out.
77.36
Max Kanu makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eoin Murphy. Eoin Murphy makes a probing pass to Steve Plowright. Steve Plowright lofts in a cross ball towards Nigel Maddison. Nigel Maddison directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
78.58
Romero P. Castro makes a simple pass to Steve Plowright. Steve Plowright tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
83.36
Lomano Mcgreal threads a neat ball through to John Lampard. John Lampard knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.38
Robbie Johnson kicks a strong pass forward to Steve Plowright. Steve Plowright knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Anthony Henry.
90.00
Anthony Henry passes the ball forward to Darius Carlton. Darius Carlton kicks a strong pass forward to Leon Wright-Phillips. Leon Wright-Phillips knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nigel Maddison of Wolverhampton Wanderers |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jon Jess (GK)
7
2. Glynn Venus (DEF)
6
3. Alan Young (DEF)
7
4. Max Kanu (DEF)
7
5. Dennis Venema (MID)
6
6. Romero P. Castro (MID)
8
7. Robbie Johnson (MID)
8
8. Eoin Murphy (MID)
7
9. Samuel Veloso (ATT)
6
10. Steve Plowright (ATT)
8
11. Nigel Maddison (ATT)
9
12. Gavin Henry (MID)
0
13. Ralph Bishop (MID)
0
14. Terry Matthews (DEF)
6
1. Steve Granville (GK)
7
2. Anthony Henry (DEF)
7
3. Tommy Moncur (DEF)
6
4. Adrian Adams (DEF)
6
5. Darius Carlton (MID)
7
6. Tim Henry (MID)
7
7. James Upson (MID)
7
8. Lomano Mcgreal (MID)
6
9. Graham Wise (ATT)
6
10. Leon Wright-Phillips (ATT)
6
11. John Lampard (ATT)
6
12. Eddie Stewart (MID)
0
13. Anthony Harley (ATT)
0
14. Michael Eustace (DEF)
0