Match Report
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | Wolverhampton Wanderers |  |  | Tranmere Rovers | Tranmere Rovers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Jon Jess | J. Jess |  | 48 | G |  | 1 | | G | 61 | | Luke Holloway | L. Holloway | |||||||||
| Glynn Venus | G. Venus | | 66 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 60 | | Richard Barry | R. Barry | |||||||||
| Alan Young | A. Young | | 62 | D | | 3 | | D | 50 | | Robert Copping | R. Copping | |||||||||
| Max Kanu | M. Kanu | | 58 | D |  | | 4 | | D | 49 | | Graham Stamp | G. Stamp | ||||||||
| Dennis Venema | D. Venema |  | 65 | M | | 5 | | M | 74 | | Steve Royce | S. Royce | |||||||||
| Romero P. Castro | R. Castro |  | 62 | M | | 6 | | M | 53 | | Danny Moffat | D. Moffat | |||||||||
| Gavin Henry | G. Henry | | 52 | M | | 7 | | M | 50 | | Duncan Mcleod | D. Mcleod | |||||||||
| Ralph Bishop | R. Bishop | | 49 | M | | 8 | | M | 49 | | Scott Batty | S. Batty | |||||||||
| Samuel Veloso | S. Veloso |  | 54 | A | | 9 | | A | 77 | | Adrian Dixon | A. Dixon | |||||||||
| Steve Plowright | S. Plowright | | 48 | A | | 10 | | | A | 74 | | Ian Myers | I. Myers | ||||||||
| Nigel Maddison | N. Maddison | | 43 | A | | 11 | | A | 70 | | Fernando Mendes | F. Mendes | |||||||||
| Dave Granville | D. Granville | | 54 | D | | 12 | | G | 55 | | Steve Hapgood | S. Hapgood | |||||||||
| Jonathan Marshall | J. Marshall | | 48 | D | | 13 | | A | 52 | | Tim Cutler | T. Cutler | |||||||||
| Terry Matthews | T. Matthews | | 45 | D | | 14 | | D | 46 | | Alberto Clegg | A. Clegg | |||||||||
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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 Tranmere Rovers. A crowd of 4,658 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Wolverhampton Wanderers and Tranmere Rovers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dean Hendrie.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Wolverhampton Wanderers and Tranmere Rovers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dean Hendrie.
0.00
0-0Wolverhampton Wanderers start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.27
0-1Scott Batty takes it forward alone. Scott Batty shoots from outside the area. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Scott Batty!
8.52
0-1Max Kanu passes the ball forward to Romero P. Castro. Romero P. Castro flicks a high pass forward to Nigel Maddison who brings the ball neatly under control. Nigel Maddison knocks in a cross ball towards Steve Plowright. Steve Plowright heads the ball goalwards his aim is horrendously poor!
9.28
Scott Batty threads the ball through to Fernando Mendes. Fernando Mendes knocks in a cross ball towards Ian Myers. Ian Myers is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Ian Myers scores for Tranmere Rovers!!
12.25
0-2Nigel Maddison clumsily knocks into Graham Stamp. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Graham Stamp hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.27
Danny Moffat knocks the ball forward to Adrian Dixon. Adrian Dixon controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
18.08
Ralph Bishop chips the ball to his team mate, Steve Plowright. Steve Plowright sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
22.41
0-3Scott Batty sees space and advances. Scott Batty knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Glynn Venus.
27.49
0-3Robert Copping advances with the ball. Robert Copping darts forward. Robert Copping plays a one-two with Ian Myers and advances towards the goal... Robert Copping cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Jon Jess smothers it!
34.05
Gavin Henry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steve Plowright. Steve Plowright sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
38.44
With great vision, Richard Barry plays the ball forward to Steve Royce. Steve Royce threads a neat ball through to Fernando Mendes. Fernando Mendes lofts in a cross ball towards Ian Myers. Ian Myers connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
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. Tranmere Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Tranmere Rovers kick off!
48.16
0-4Robert Copping flicks a high pass forward to Scott Batty who brings the ball under control. Scott Batty flicks the ball to his team mate, Ian Myers. Ian Myers rushes past Max Kanu! Max Kanu hacks Ian Myers from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
49.39
Romero P. Castro kicks a strong pass forward to Samuel Veloso. Samuel Veloso knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Graham Stamp.
53.26
Dennis Venema sees Steve Plowright in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Steve Plowright knocks in a cross ball towards Samuel Veloso. Samuel Veloso rises majestically and gets a header on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
55.40
Danny Moffat threads a neat ball through to Adrian Dixon. Adrian Dixon whips in a cross ball towards Ian Myers. Ian Myers directs the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Jon Jess. Excellent save.
59.02
Danny Moffat flicks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Mendes. Fernando Mendes lofts in a cross ball towards Ian Myers. Ian Myers jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
60.09
0-4Wolverhampton Wanderers have made 2 substitutions with Terry Matthews replacing Samuel Veloso and Jonathan Marshall replacing Gavin Henry .
61.16
Alan Young kicks a strong pass forward to Ralph Bishop. Ralph Bishop flicks a high ball forward to Terry Matthews who takes it down. Terry Matthews makes a simple pass, allowing Steve Plowright to run into the box. Steve Plowright takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
69.13
Alan Young flicks a high pass forward. Jonathan Marshall holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jonathan Marshall flicks a high pass forward. Steve Plowright controls it well on his chest. Steve Plowright knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.45
77.24
Romero P. Castro runs straight at the opposition's defence. Romero P. Castro lofts in a cross ball towards Terry Matthews. Terry Matthews connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
83.02
2-4There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
85.06
Max Kanu barges into Fernando Mendes. Max Kanu is shown the yellow card! Fernando Mendes runs off the knock.
87.06
Richard Barry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Batty. Scott Batty passes the ball forward to Fernando Mendes. Fernando Mendes whips in a cross ball towards Ian Myers. Ian Myers makes a deft header. Jon Jess comfortably punches it away to safety.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Steve Plowright 61 Terry Matthews 77 | Scott Batty 2 Ian Myers 9, 38 Adrian Dixon 15 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jon Jess (GK)
6
2. Glynn Venus (DEF)
6
3. Alan Young (DEF)
6
4. Max Kanu (DEF)
5
5. Dennis Venema (MID)
6
6. Romero P. Castro (MID)
7
7. Gavin Henry (MID)
6
8. Ralph Bishop (MID)
6
9. Samuel Veloso (ATT)
6
10. Steve Plowright (ATT)
7
11. Nigel Maddison (ATT)
5
12. Dave Granville (DEF)
0
13. Jonathan Marshall (DEF)
6
14. Terry Matthews (DEF)
7
1. Luke Holloway (GK)
6
2. Richard Barry (DEF)
6
3. Robert Copping (DEF)
7
4. Graham Stamp (DEF)
6
5. Steve Royce (MID)
6
6. Danny Moffat (MID)
7
7. Duncan Mcleod (MID)
6
8. Scott Batty (MID)
8
9. Adrian Dixon (ATT)
7
10. Ian Myers (ATT)
9
11. Fernando Mendes (ATT)
7
12. Steve Hapgood (GK)
0
13. Tim Cutler (ATT)
0
14. Alberto Clegg (DEF)
0