Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Molineux where Wolverhampton Wanderers play host to Blackburn Rovers. A crowd of 18,300 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Boateng.
The pitch is in good condition.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Boateng.
0.00
0-0Blackburn Rovers start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.01
0-0Peter Fenton chips the ball to his team mate, John Hopkin. John Hopkin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.33
0-0Patrick Dublin makes a beautiful solo run. Patrick Dublin knocks in a cross ball towards Lee Matthews. Lee Matthews makes a looping header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
10.49
0-0Robert Eustace comes in with a late challenge on John Hopkin. The referee calls over Robert Eustace and warns him to calm down! John Hopkin carries on, but is struggling a bit.
12.26
Leon Mendonca flicks a high pass forward to Patrick Dublin who brings the ball under control. Patrick Dublin darts forward. Patrick Dublin finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
14.45
0-0Marcos Trevino clumsily knocks into Leon Mendonca. Marcos Trevino is shown the yellow card! Leon Mendonca stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.04
Eduardo Butragueno flicks a high ball forward to Max Peters who takes it down. Max Peters whips in a cross ball towards Marcos Trevino. Marcos Trevino flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
20.12
Steven Power kicks a strong pass forward to Anton Busse. Anton Busse plays the ball forward to Francis Marsden. Francis Marsden shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Joel Kolk manages to gather it.
21.48
0-0Eduardo Butragueno flicks a high ball forward to Anton Busse who takes it down. Anton Busse plays the ball forward to Francis Marsden. Francis Marsden shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
22.15
Peter Fenton receives the ball from a throw-in from Leon Mendonca. Peter Fenton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Reginald Forge. Reginald Forge controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lee Matthews. Lee Matthews shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Ralph Britton smothers it!
24.54
Peter Fenton makes a probing pass to Lee Matthews. Lee Matthews finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
28.51
Ashley Patterson makes a simple pass to Peter Fenton. Showing composure, Peter Fenton laces a weighted ball forward to John Hopkin. John Hopkin shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
32.43
0-1Francis Marsden flicks a high pass forward to Robert Eustace who brings the ball under control. Robert Eustace lofts in a cross ball towards Francis Marsden. Francis Marsden connects with a diving header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
38.08
Anton Busse flicks a high ball forward to Max Peters who gracefully takes it down. Max Peters threads the ball through into the box. Anton Busse makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Joel Kolk.
39.24
0-1It's a corner kick. Francis Marsden kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Thomas Rubil reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
40.15
Robert Eustace knocks the ball forward to Pascal Scheffler. Pascal Scheffler cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Pascal Scheffler provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Pascal Scheffler scores for Blackburn Rovers!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Wolverhampton Wanderers appear unchanged since the first half. Blackburn Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Wolverhampton Wanderers players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Wolverhampton Wanderers kick off the second half!
47.52
Peter Fenton knocks the ball to his team mate, Reginald Forge. Reginald Forge shoots from distance. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.33
With a delightful solo run, Peter Fenton stretches the opposition's defence. Peter Fenton knocks in a cross ball towards Reginald Forge. Reginald Forge makes a deft header. Ralph Britton manages to gather it comfortably.
60.19
1-2Blackburn Rovers have made a substitution with Tommy Deane replacing Max Peters .
65.04
Patrick Dublin plays the ball forward to Lee Matthews. Lee Matthews finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
66.54
Alex Sbrizzo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Patrick Dublin. Patrick Dublin lofts in a cross ball towards John Hopkin. John Hopkin gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it rises well off target!
67.00
Eduardo Butragueno makes a simple pass to Robert Eustace. With vision, Robert Eustace laces a weighted ball forward to Marcos Trevino. Marcos Trevino deftly passes the ball to Tommy Deane, releasing him through on goal. Tommy Deane muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Joel Kolk is on top of his game. Good save!
69.24
1-2Peter Fenton flicks a high pass forward. Patrick Dublin collects the pass. Patrick Dublin knocks the ball forward to Peter Fenton but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
71.04
1-2There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
72.28
Tommy Deane flicks a high pass forward to Marcos Trevino who brings the ball under control. Marcos Trevino knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Leon Mendonca.
73.23
Robert Eustace threads a neat ball through to Tommy Deane. Tommy Deane lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Eustace. Robert Eustace is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but is denied by Joel Kolk. Excellent save.
75.37
Peter Fenton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lee Matthews. Lee Matthews sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Ralph Britton manages to gather it.
77.34
1-2John Hopkin comes in with a late challenge on Eduardo Butragueno. John Hopkin is warned by the referee! Eduardo Butragueno hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.08
Peter Fenton barges into Eduardo Butragueno. Peter Fenton is given a warning by the referee! Eduardo Butragueno hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.41
Anton Busse sees space and advances. Anton Busse whips in a cross ball towards Tommy Deane. Tommy Deane outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Joel Kolk gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
84.33
1-2Peter Fenton passes the ball forward to Patrick Dublin. Patrick Dublin lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas Rubil. Thomas Rubil rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is deflected wide by Ian Christie.
85.43
It's a corner kick. Lee Matthews loops the ball over to the far post. Ralph Britton drops low and scoops up the ball.
89.22
Peter Fenton threads the ball through to Thomas Rubil. Thomas Rubil knocks in a cross ball towards Reginald Forge. Reginald Forge finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Reginald Forge 48, 89 | Francis Marsden 32 Pascal Scheffler 40 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Reginald Forge of Wolverhampton Wanderers |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Joel Kolk (GK)
7
2. Mick Dublin (DEF)
6
3. Ashley Patterson (DEF)
6
4. Leon Mendonca (DEF)
6
5. Alex Sbrizzo (DEF)
6
6. Patrick Dublin (MID)
7
7. Peter Fenton (MID)
9
8. Lee Matthews (ATT)
6
9. Reginald Forge (ATT)
9
10. John Hopkin (ATT)
5
11. Thomas Rubil (ATT)
6
12. Ronnie Christie (DEF)
0
13. John Platt (MID)
0
14. Carlton Wright (ATT)
0
1. Ralph Britton (GK)
8
2. Trevor Draper (DEF)
6
3. Eduardo Butragueno (DEF)
6
4. Steven Power (DEF)
6
5. Ian Christie (DEF)
6
6. Anton Busse (MID)
7
7. Francis Marsden (MID)
7
8. Robert Eustace (MID)
7
9. Max Peters (ATT)
6
10. Marcos Trevino (ATT)
5
11. Pascal Scheffler (ATT)
7
12. Jamie Salmon (MID)
0
13. Tommy Deane (ATT)
6
14. Pierre-Yves Keita (DEF)
0