Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Molineux where Wolverhampton Wanderers play Shrewsbury Town in this league cup game. A crowd of 12,454 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Shrewsbury Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Mccann.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Shrewsbury Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Mccann.
0.00
0-0Shrewsbury Town kick off the first half!
2.53
0-0Francisco Ortega flicks a high pass forward to Ronnie Winterburn who brings the ball under control. Ronnie Winterburn knocks in a cross ball towards Kelvin Britton. Kelvin Britton jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
3.40
0-0Leon Mendonca knocks the ball forward to Francisco Ortega. Seeing a gap ahead, Francisco Ortega laces a through ball forward to Syd Haynes. Syd Haynes knocks in a cross ball towards Norman Standing. Norman Standing powers a header at goal but it flies well off target!
4.32
Richard Gemmell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fausto Circati. Fausto Circati shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Marcus Andrews smothers it!
12.38
0-0Norman Standing comes in with a late challenge on Cesare Susic. Norman Standing is warned by the referee! Cesare Susic hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.12
JŸrgen Piket flicks a high ball forward to Cesare Susic who takes it down. Cesare Susic knocks in a cross ball towards Jan-Willem Opschoor. Jan-Willem Opschoor jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Marcus Andrews didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
15.59
0-0Leon Mendonca comes in with a very late challenge on Spencer Sinclair. The referee motions to Leon Mendonca to come over. It's a red card!! Spencer Sinclair carries on, but is struggling a bit.
16.01
0-0Francisco Ortega barges into Morris Cooper. The referee calls over Francisco Ortega and shows him a yellow card! Morris Cooper stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.11
0-0JŸrgen Piket kicks a strong pass forward to Jan-Willem Opschoor. Jan-Willem Opschoor knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.07
Cesare Susic threads a neat ball through to Jan-Willem Opschoor. Jan-Willem Opschoor knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Francisco Ortega.
24.54
1-0Matthew Roberts flicks a high ball forward to Francisco Ortega who takes it down. Francisco Ortega takes it forward alone. Francisco Ortega shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
27.31
Francisco Ortega flicks a high pass forward. Carlton Wright holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carlton Wright whips in a cross ball towards Syd Haynes. Syd Haynes whips the ball goalwards with his head. Scott Kirkland didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
28.24
Francisco Ortega advances with the ball. Francisco Ortega sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
30.22
Fausto Circati comes in with a late challenge on Ronnie Winterburn. The referee calls over Fausto Circati and shows him a yellow card! Ronnie Winterburn hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.11
Richard Gemmell darts forward. Richard Gemmell knocks in a cross ball towards Cesare Susic. Cesare Susic heads the ball goalwards but it flies just wide!
36.10
Jan-Willem Opschoor kicks a strong pass forward to Fausto Circati. Fausto Circati knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Joe Banks.
39.16
1-0Francisco Ortega flicks the ball to his team mate, Norman Standing. Norman Standing kicks a strong pass forward to Kelvin Britton but the referee indicates it's offside!
42.05
Joe Banks chips the ball to his team mate, Francisco Ortega. Francisco Ortega controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kelvin Britton. Kelvin Britton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Scott Kirkland who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Francisco Ortega passes the ball forward to Kelvin Britton. Kelvin Britton shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
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. Shrewsbury Town also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Wolverhampton Wanderers get the second half underway!
47.59
Spencer Sinclair flicks a high pass forward. Cesare Susic collects the pass. Cesare Susic finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
48.41
Matthew Roberts knocks the ball forward to Norman Standing. Norman Standing makes a simple pass to Francisco Ortega. Francisco Ortega whips in a cross ball towards Kelvin Britton. Kelvin Britton jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
63.12
John Van Der Meyde sweeps the ball up the wings. Cesare Susic whips in a cross ball towards Spencer Sinclair. Spencer Sinclair jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but somehow Marcus Andrews manages to keep it out.
67.36
Richard Gemmell flicks a high pass forward. Fausto Circati holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fausto Circati whips in a cross ball towards Cesare Susic. Cesare Susic connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Marcus Andrews.
68.45
1-0Cesare Susic takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Marcus Andrews gets down and smothers the ball with his body.
72.11
1-0Francisco Ortega barges into Fausto Circati. The referee calls over Francisco Ortega and shows him his second yellow card! He's sending him off!! Fausto Circati hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.16
Morris Cooper flicks a high pass forward. Jan-Willem Opschoor holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jan-Willem Opschoor knocks in a cross ball towards Morris Cooper. Morris Cooper connects with a diving header but it whistles just wide of the post!
81.23
Arno Wieczorek threads a neat ball through to Fausto Circati. Fausto Circati knocks the ball forward to Jan-Willem Opschoor. Jan-Willem Opschoor lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Gemmell. Richard Gemmell beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Shrewsbury Town!
87.06
Richard Gemmell flicks a high ball forward to Linus Völler who takes it down. Linus Völler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ronnie Winterburn.
89.38
Richard Gemmell kicks a strong pass forward to Jan-Willem Opschoor. Jan-Willem Opschoor knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Joe Banks.
90.00
Morris Cooper decides to run forward with the ball. Morris Cooper knocks in a cross ball towards Fausto Circati. Fausto Circati makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
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 Richard Gemmell of Shrewsbury Town |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Marcus Andrews (GK)
7
2. Dave Williamson (DEF)
6
3. Leon Mendonca (DEF)
3
4. Joe Banks (DEF)
6
5. Matthew Roberts (DEF)
6
6. Norman Standing (MID)
6
7. Francisco Ortega (MID)
5
8. Kelvin Britton (ATT)
6
9. Syd Haynes (ATT)
6
10. Carlton Wright (ATT)
6
11. Ronnie Winterburn (ATT)
6
12. Ashley Patterson (DEF)
0
13. Peter Fenton (MID)
0
14. Luke Vassell (ATT)
0
1. Scott Kirkland (GK)
6
2. JŸrgen Piket (DEF)
6
3. Arno Wieczorek (DEF)
6
4. John Van Der Meyde (DEF)
6
5. Morris Cooper (MID)
7
6. Cesare Susic (MID)
7
7. Richard Gemmell (MID)
8
8. Linus Völler (MID)
6
9. Fausto Circati (ATT)
7
10. Jan-Willem Opschoor (ATT)
7
11. Spencer Sinclair (ATT)
6
12. Syd Marsden (GK)
0
13. Alun Huckerby (ATT)
0
14. Paul Simonsen (DEF)
0