Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Molineux where Wolverhampton Wanderers play host to Reading. A crowd of 4,672 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Reading appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gareth Lumsdon.
The pitch is in good condition.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Reading appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gareth Lumsdon.
0.00
0-0Wolverhampton Wanderers start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.06
0-0Frank Chadwick hacks Robert Edworthy from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Robert Edworthy carries on, but is struggling a bit.
3.41
0-0Gareth Robson barges into Paolo Marshall. Gareth Robson is warned by the referee! Paolo Marshall runs off the knock.
4.55
0-0Frank Chadwick knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Mckay. Matt Mckay darts forward. Matt Mckay runs straight at the defence! Matt Mckay cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
8.01
Brian Scowcroft threads a neat ball through to Paolo Marshall. Paolo Marshall flicks a high pass forward. Ruben Fonseca collects the pass. Ruben Fonseca shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
18.39
Without breaking stride, Wes Goldberg plays the ball forward to Liam Serrant. Liam Serrant advances inside the box! Liam Serrant rockets a shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
20.11
Rodrigo Castro flicks a high pass forward to Martin Oakley who brings the ball under control. Martin Oakley knocks in a cross ball towards John Neville. John Neville powers a header at goal but it is shockingly off target!
21.41
Neil Lua-Lua hacks Ruben Fonseca from behind! The referee calls over Neil Lua-Lua and shows him a yellow card! Ruben Fonseca carries on, but is struggling a bit.
24.29
Richard Sinclair advances with the ball. Richard Sinclair deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robert Edworthy. Robert Edworthy knocks in a cross ball towards John Neville. John Neville finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
32.52
0-0Matt Mckay flicks a high pass forward. Isaiah Hapgood collects the pass. Isaiah Hapgood chips the ball to his team mate, Ruben Fonseca. Ruben Fonseca tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Bill Carrick easily smothers it!
33.24
With a delightful solo run, Rodrigo Castro stretches the opposition's defence. Rodrigo Castro tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
34.32
Neil Lua-Lua makes a simple pass to Teddy Rodgers. Teddy Rodgers brings the ball forward. Teddy Rodgers edges inside the box! Teddy Rodgers takes a shot at goal but is denied by Darren Copping. Excellent save.
39.39
0-0Frank Chadwick hits it upfield. Liam Serrant knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gareth Robson.
40.38
Teddy Rodgers sees space and advances. Teddy Rodgers shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
42.45
Brian Scowcroft deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matt Mckay. Matt Mckay makes a beautiful solo run. Matt Mckay knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bill Carrick who gathers it comfortably.
44.27
Matt Mckay runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Matt Mckay flicks a high pass forward. Ruben Fonseca controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some silky footwork from Ruben Fonseca provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Wolverhampton Wanderers appear unchanged since the first half. Reading also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Reading start the second half!
48.04
Gareth Robson sees space and advances. Gareth Robson flicks a high pass forward to Martin Oakley who brings the ball under control. Martin Oakley knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Edworthy. Robert Edworthy rises majestically and gets a header on goal but slams it into the crowd!
51.02
Matt Mckay advances with the ball. Matt Mckay lofts in a cross ball towards Ruben Fonseca. Ruben Fonseca beats his man to it with a header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
53.29
Teddy Rodgers flicks a high pass forward. Robert Edworthy controls it well on his chest. Robert Edworthy knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Darren Copping who gathers it comfortably.
61.23
Brian Scowcroft makes a simple pass to Paolo Marshall. With some swift thinking, Paolo Marshall plays the ball forward to Liam Serrant. Liam Serrant plays a one-two with Ruben Fonseca and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Liam Serrant provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
67.56
0-0Nicky Cottee hacks Wes Goldberg from behind! Nicky Cottee is shown the yellow card! Wes Goldberg hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.38
Wes Goldberg passes the ball forward to Isaiah Hapgood. Isaiah Hapgood plays the ball forward to Ruben Fonseca who has made a great run into the box. Ruben Fonseca side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Wolverhampton Wanderers are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
81.38
Nicky Cottee chips the ball to his team mate, John Neville. John Neville runs straight at the defence! John Neville tries a spectacular strike but somehow Darren Copping manages to keep it out.
83.17
Frank Chadwick knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Mckay. Matt Mckay flicks a high pass forward. Ruben Fonseca holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ruben Fonseca knocks in a cross ball towards Liam Serrant. Liam Serrant connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
84.05
Matt Mckay barges into Teddy Rodgers. The referee calls over Matt Mckay and shows him a yellow card! Teddy Rodgers hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.13
Isaiah Hapgood clumsily knocks into Gareth Robson. Isaiah Hapgood is given a warning by the referee! Gareth Robson stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.35
0-1Richard Sinclair flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicky Cottee. Nicky Cottee makes a simple pass to Robert Edworthy. Robert Edworthy whips in a cross ball towards John Neville. John Neville finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
With vision, Matt Mckay plays the ball forward to Liam Serrant. Liam Serrant shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| John Neville 87 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Matt Mckay of Wolverhampton Wanderers |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Darren Copping (GK)
7
2. Brian Scowcroft (DEF)
7
3. Greg Huckerby (DEF)
6
4. Frank Chadwick (DEF)
6
5. Wes Goldberg (MID)
6
6. Matt Mckay (MID)
9
7. Paolo Marshall (MID)
7
8. Henry Maclean (MID)
6
9. Liam Serrant (ATT)
7
10. Ruben Fonseca (ATT)
7
11. Isaiah Hapgood (ATT)
6
12. Del Impey (DEF)
0
13. Isaiah Edworthy (DEF)
0
14. Bill Palmer (MID)
0
1. Bill Carrick (GK)
6
2. James Andrews (DEF)
6
3. Gareth Robson (DEF)
6
4. Neil Lua-Lua (DEF)
5
5. Richard Sinclair (DEF)
7
6. Rodrigo Castro (MID)
6
7. Teddy Rodgers (MID)
8
8. Nicky Cottee (MID)
6
9. Martin Oakley (ATT)
6
10. John Neville (ATT)
9
11. Robert Edworthy (ATT)
7
12. Neil McManaman (ATT)
0
13. Kemal Bloomer (ATT)
0
14. Warren Vernazza (ATT)
0