Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Molineux where Wolverhampton Wanderers play host to Southend United. A crowd of 18,242 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Southend United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
The whistle blows and Southend United get the match underway!
4.28
Manuele Rossitto passes the ball forward to Titus Keane. Titus Keane finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
6.15
David Campbell barges into Steven Haynes. David Campbell is given a warning by the referee! Steven Haynes runs off the knock.
8.23
Manuele Rossitto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Albrecht Eberle. Albrecht Eberle deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Titus Keane but the linesman indicates offside!
14.19
Jacob Clegg knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Beck. Nicolas Beck brings the ball forward. Nicolas Beck deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Albrecht Eberle but the linesman indicates offside!
15.07
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
21.23
Niccolo Joseph sees space and advances. Niccolo Joseph whips in a cross ball towards Paolo Powell. Paolo Powell directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Gilles Barrett had no chance!! Goal for Southend United!
26.16
Manuele Rossitto kicks a strong pass forward to Albrecht Eberle. Albrecht Eberle plays a perfect one-two with Titus Keane and rushes in on goal... Albrecht Eberle takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Vitaliy Demyanchuk manages to gather it comfortably.
30.31
Patrick Butt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Victor Leon. Victor Leon flicks the ball to his team mate, Trevor Thatcher. Trevor Thatcher whips in a cross ball towards Paolo Powell. Paolo Powell is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
32.24
Silvain Hupkes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Mcallister. Andy Mcallister finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
33.47
Andy Mcallister clumsily knocks into Jacob Clegg. Andy Mcallister is warned by the referee! Jacob Clegg carries on, but is struggling a bit.
34.46
Robert Dichio kicks a strong pass forward to Silvain Hupkes. Silvain Hupkes makes a simple pass to Trevor Thatcher. Trevor Thatcher knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Mcallister. Andy Mcallister connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Gilles Barrett!
36.25
Niccolo Joseph sees space and advances. Niccolo Joseph shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
38.27
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
40.03
Peter Gardner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicolas Beck. Nicolas Beck advances with the ball. Nicolas Beck lofts in a cross ball towards Albrecht Eberle. Albrecht Eberle heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
David Campbell kicks a strong pass forward to Albrecht Eberle. Albrecht Eberle goes all the way! Albrecht Eberle rockets a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
Wolverhampton Wanderers kick off the second half!
47.12
Wolverhampton Wanderers are easily keeping Southend United at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
54.10
David Campbell makes a simple pass to Titus Keane. Titus Keane knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.43
Steven Haynes passes the ball forward to Paolo Powell. Paolo Powell makes a probing pass to Andy Mcallister. Andy Mcallister tries a spectacular strike but Gilles Barrett is on top of it.
63.17
Nicolas Beck knocks the ball to his team mate, Titus Keane. Titus Keane shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
66.05
Manuele Rossitto takes it forward alone. Manuele Rossitto knocks in a cross ball towards Titus Keane. Titus Keane is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
71.31
Wout Groenendijk hacks Fredrik Carter from behind! Wout Groenendijk is warned by the referee! Fredrik Carter hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.35
Fredrik Carter makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Niccolo Joseph. Niccolo Joseph advances with the ball. Niccolo Joseph knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eddie Thomson.
75.29
Fredrik Carter barges into Wout Groenendijk. Fredrik Carter is warned by the referee! Wout Groenendijk carries on, but is struggling a bit.
77.50
Fredrik Carter controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steven Haynes. Steven Haynes flicks the ball to his team mate, Trevor Thatcher. Trevor Thatcher lofts in a cross ball towards Paolo Powell. Paolo Powell is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Gilles Barrett easily picks it out of the air!
84.40
Steven Haynes chips the ball to his team mate, Trevor Thatcher. Trevor Thatcher sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
85.21
Robert Dichio makes a probing pass to Silvain Hupkes. Silvain Hupkes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Mcallister. Andy Mcallister lofts in a cross ball towards Paolo Powell. Paolo Powell flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
90.00
David Campbell chips the ball to his team mate, Albrecht Eberle. Albrecht Eberle goes all the way! Albrecht Eberle shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Albrecht Eberle of Wolverhampton Wanderers

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 2 vs 5
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 5 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 3 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 58.0246913580247 vs 41.9753086419753
Play Area
Home team third: 28.40%, Midfield: 46.91%, Away team third: 24.69%