Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Molineux where Wolverhampton Wanderers play Stoke City in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stoke City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Wolverhampton Wanderers looks especially fired up for this match.
Today's match is refereed by Daniel Britton.
The pitch is in good condition.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stoke City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Wolverhampton Wanderers looks especially fired up for this match.
Today's match is refereed by Daniel Britton.
0.00
0-0Wolverhampton Wanderers kick off!
8.05
0-0Emile Gascoigne sees Steve Grant in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Steve Grant flicks a high pass forward to Emile Plowright who brings the ball under control. Emile Plowright knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Steve Ward.
14.07
0-0Julian Konchesky makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jacob Smith. Jacob Smith passes the ball forward to Jonathan Dodd. Jonathan Dodd knocks the ball forward to Patrick Dichio but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
15.43
0-0Emile Gascoigne flicks a high pass forward. Steve Grant holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Steve Grant flicks a high ball forward to Emile Plowright who takes it down. Emile Plowright runs straight at the defence! Julian Konchesky clumsily knocks into Emile Plowright. Emile Plowright appeals for a penalty! Given!!
15.43
0-0The referee points to the spot..
16.58
0-1Emile Plowright slowly runs up. The keeper has read the penalty correctly. He gets his fingers to it, but the shot is too strong and edges inside the post. Goal!
18.54
0-1Gareth Thompson takes it forward alone. Gareth Thompson shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
28.51
Danny Upson decides to run forward with the ball. Danny Upson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.06
Gareth Thompson chips the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Dodd. Jonathan Dodd deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Patrick Dichio but the linesman indicates offside!
44.22
0-1Steve Ward sees Jacob Smith in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jacob Smith runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jacob Smith knocks in a cross ball towards Max Gallagher. With a superhuman jump, Max Gallagher connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Wolverhampton Wanderers have changed their lineup with Peter George replacing Jonathan Dodd. Stoke City appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Stoke City get the second half underway!
51.05
0-1Gareth Thompson comes in with a late challenge on Shaun Cutler. Gareth Thompson is warned by the referee! Shaun Cutler carries on, but is struggling a bit.
53.10
Jacob Smith comes in with a late challenge on Glynn Best. Jacob Smith is warned by the referee! Glynn Best grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
54.02
Robert Lawrence knocks the ball to his team mate, Max Gallagher. Max Gallagher makes a great pass forward. Peter George runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
55.21
0-1Peter George barges into Niccolo Le Tissier. The referee brings Peter George to one side and gives him a warning! Niccolo Le Tissier runs off the knock.
59.45
Robert Lawrence makes a simple pass to Max Gallagher. Max Gallagher knocks in a cross ball towards Peter George. Peter George beats his man to it with a header but Patrick Ince is on top of it.
60.56
0-1Wolverhampton Wanderers have made a substitution with Richard Cooper replacing Steve Ward .Stoke City have made 2 substitutions with Gareth Pearce replacing Shaun Cutler and Andy Gallacher replacing Danny Upson .
61.64
Jacob Smith brings the ball forward. Jacob Smith hits a low pass to Max Gallagher. Max Gallagher rockets a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Max Gallagher!
63.64
Stoke City have made a substitution with John Lowe replacing Emile Plowright .
71.08
Anthony Lawrence makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gareth Pearce. Gareth Pearce sees space and advances. Gareth Pearce shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
75.31
Ryouichi Akio pushes mid-way up the pitch. Showing composure, Ryouichi Akio plays the ball forward to Patrick Dichio. Patrick Dichio plays a scrappy one-two with Max Gallagher and advances towards the goal... Patrick Dichio looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies well off target!
78.42
Steve Grant makes an attacking run forward. Steve Grant knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kieron Impey who gathers it comfortably.
81.08
Ryouichi Akio threads a neat ball through to Robert Lawrence. With great vision, Robert Lawrence plays the ball forward to Peter George. Peter George passes the ball forward but Patrick Dichio is offside!
84.04
1-1Scott Higginbotham comes in with a late challenge on Carlton Owen. The referee calls over Scott Higginbotham and shows him a yellow card! Carlton Owen runs off the knock.
87.58
With a delightful solo run, Gareth Pearce stretches the opposition's defence. Gareth Pearce sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
89.42
Robert Lawrence deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Max Gallagher. Max Gallagher sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Patrick Ince.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
The game is drawn at 1-1 and so goes to penalties!
Max Gallagher takes a cautious run up. It's in!! Patrick Ince had no chance!!
Carlton Owen takes a stuttering run up but it skews horrendously wide!
Peter George takes a long run up. The ball clips the right post and goes in. Goal!
John Lowe takes a short run up. The keeper has read the penalty correctly. He gets his fingers to it, but the shot is too strong and edges inside the post. Goal!
Patrick Dichio calmly steps up. Patrick Ince is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
Djamel Zidane takes a cautious run up. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
Ryouichi Akio slowly runs up. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
Patrick Ince takes a stuttering run up. The ball flies into the top right corner - goal!!
Kieron Impey takes a short run up. What a cracker!! Patrick Ince had no chance!!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Full Time Score
Normal Play Goals
Penalty Shootout
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Max Gallagher 62 | Emile Plowright 17 (p) |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Max Gallagher of Wolverhampton Wanderers |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Kieron Impey (GK)
6
2. Julian Konchesky (DEF)
6
3. Ryouichi Akio (DEF)
7
4. Steve Ward (DEF)
7
5. Scott Higginbotham (DEF)
5
6. Robert Lawrence (MID)
7
7. Jacob Smith (MID)
8
8. Gareth Thompson (MID)
6
9. Patrick Dichio (ATT)
6
10. Jonathan Dodd (ATT)
6
11. Max Gallagher (ATT)
9
12. Richard Cooper (DEF)
6
13. Joe Insley (MID)
0
14. Peter George (ATT)
6
1. Patrick Ince (GK)
7
2. Niccolo Le Tissier (DEF)
7
3. Anthony Lawrence (DEF)
6
4. Emile Gascoigne (DEF)
6
5. Shaun Cutler (MID)
6
6. Steve Grant (MID)
8
7. Glynn Best (MID)
6
8. Danny Upson (MID)
6
9. Djamel Zidane (ATT)
6
10. Emile Plowright (ATT)
6
11. Carlton Owen (ATT)
6
12. Gareth Pearce (MID)
7
13. John Lowe (ATT)
6
14. Andy Gallacher (MID)
6