Match Report
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | Wolverhampton Wanderers |  |  | Rotherham United | Rotherham United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Jon Jess | J. Jess |  | 47 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 52 | | Arthur Gower | A. Gower | ||||||||
| Glynn Venus | G. Venus | | 66 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 66 | | George Bastin | G. Bastin | |||||||||
| Alan Young | A. Young | | 62 | D | | 3 | | D | 59 |  | Alfredo Bizzarri | A. Bizzarri | |||||||||
| Max Kanu | M. Kanu | | 57 | D | | | 4 | | D | 48 | | Sol Riggott | S. Riggott | ||||||||
| Marino Campolonghi | M. Campolonghi | | 65 | M | | 5 | | D | 47 | | Arthur Cutler | A. Cutler | |||||||||
| Dennis Venema | D. Venema |  | 64 | M | | 6 | | M | 60 |  | David Glass | D. Glass | |||||||||
| Romero P. Castro | R. Castro |  | 61 | M | | 7 | | M | 51 | | Leon Carragher | L. Carragher | |||||||||
| Robbie Johnson | R. Johnson | | 60 | M | | 8 | | M | 39 | | Julian Brown | J. Brown | |||||||||
| Spencer Dean | S. Dean | | 73 | A | | 9 | | A | 68 | | Daniel Huckerby | D. Huckerby | |||||||||
| Samuel Veloso | S. Veloso |  | 53 | A | | 10 | | A | 47 | | Cristiano Nascimento | C. Nascimento | |||||||||
| Francis Walsh | F. Walsh | | 46 | A | | 11 | | A | 45 | | Jose E. Pianu | J. Pianu | |||||||||
| Eoin Murphy | E. Murphy | | 58 | M | | 12 | | G | 50 | | Gavin Lee | G. Lee | |||||||||
| Gavin Henry | G. Henry | | 52 | M | | 13 | | D | 45 | | Rio Taylor | R. Taylor | |||||||||
| Simon Thompson | S. Thompson | | 49 | D | | 14 | | D | 43 | | Alfred Grantt | A. Grantt | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Molineux where Wolverhampton Wanderers play host to Rotherham United. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rotherham United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dennis Palmer.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rotherham United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dennis Palmer.
0.00
0-0Wolverhampton Wanderers kick off!
12.34
0-0Julian Brown threads the ball through to Jose E. Pianu. Jose E. Pianu shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
15.13
0-1Leon Carragher passes the ball forward to Jose E. Pianu. Jose E. Pianu plays a scrappy one-two with Daniel Huckerby and stumbles forward towards the goal... Jose E. Pianu muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
18.17
Dennis Venema kicks a strong pass forward to Samuel Veloso. Samuel Veloso knocks in a cross ball towards Spencer Dean. Spencer Dean beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
24.00
1-1Spencer Dean clumsily knocks into Sol Riggott. Spencer Dean is warned by the referee! Sol Riggott hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.06
1-1Alan Young deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Castro. Romero P. Castro kicks a strong pass forward to Francis Walsh. Francis Walsh sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Arthur Gower. Excellent save.
27.49
Alan Young sees a break and surges forward. Alan Young knocks the ball to his team mate, Samuel Veloso. Samuel Veloso knocks in a cross ball towards Spencer Dean. Spencer Dean makes a looping header on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
28.30
1-1Dennis Venema barges into Leon Carragher. Dennis Venema is shown the yellow card! Leon Carragher runs off the knock.
30.54
Dennis Venema takes it forward alone. Dennis Venema passes the ball forward to Spencer Dean. Spencer Dean takes a shot at goal but is denied by Arthur Gower. Excellent save.
33.46
1-1David Glass flicks a high pass forward. Jose E. Pianu collects the pass. Jose E. Pianu threads a neat ball through to Daniel Huckerby. Glynn Venus clumsily knocks into Daniel Huckerby. Daniel Huckerby appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
38.29
Alan Young threads the ball through to Robbie Johnson. Robbie Johnson runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Robbie Johnson knocks in a cross ball towards Francis Walsh. Francis Walsh connects with a diving header but it rises well off target!
39.36
1-1Max Kanu controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Romero P. Castro. Romero P. Castro threads a neat ball through to Spencer Dean. Spencer Dean knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Arthur Gower who gathers it comfortably.
44.58
Alan Young knocks the ball to his team mate, Dennis Venema. What vision.Dennis Venema flicks a high pass forward. Spencer Dean collects the pass. Spencer Dean shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
45.00
Alan Young flicks a high pass forward to Romero P. Castro who brings the ball under control. What teamwork. Romero P. Castro kicks a strong pass forward to Samuel Veloso. Samuel Veloso controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
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. Rotherham United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Rotherham United start the second half!
47.10
Romero P. Castro flicks a high ball forward to Samuel Veloso who takes it down. Samuel Veloso whips in a cross ball towards Spencer Dean. Spencer Dean connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
54.13
Sol Riggott catches Spencer Dean on the ankles. The referee calls over Sol Riggott and shows him a yellow card! Spencer Dean hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.54
Alfredo Bizzarri comes in with a late challenge on Samuel Veloso. Alfredo Bizzarri is warned by the referee! Samuel Veloso hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.10
2-1Wolverhampton Wanderers have made a substitution with Simon Thompson replacing Spencer Dean .Rotherham United have made 2 substitutions with Rio Taylor replacing Julian Brown and Alfred Grantt replacing Jose E. Pianu .
61.15
Alan Young passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Robbie Johnson. Robbie Johnson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Samuel Veloso. Samuel Veloso shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
66.10
Marino Campolonghi flicks the ball to his team mate, Francis Walsh. Francis Walsh finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
67.19
Dennis Venema flicks a high pass forward. Samuel Veloso holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Samuel Veloso knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alfredo Bizzarri.
69.13
2-1Alfredo Bizzarri threads a neat ball through to David Glass. David Glass threads the ball through to Alfred Grantt. Alfred Grantt makes a great pass forward. Cristiano Nascimento runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
72.36
Arthur Cutler sees Rio Taylor in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With a delightful solo run, Rio Taylor stretches the opposition's defence. Rio Taylor knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jon Jess who gathers it comfortably.
78.07
Romero P. Castro sees Samuel Veloso in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Samuel Veloso shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
81.05
Leon Carragher threads a neat ball through to Daniel Huckerby. Daniel Huckerby knocks in a cross ball towards Alfred Grantt. Alfred Grantt beats his man to it with a header but it whistles just wide of the post!
84.06
Marino Campolonghi runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Marino Campolonghi shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Arthur Gower.
85.25
2-1Corner kick to Wolverhampton Wanderers. Marino Campolonghi plays it short to Dennis Venema. Dennis Venema heads the ball, flicking it across the into the box. Leon Carragher reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
87.18
Romero P. Castro runs straight at the opposition's defence. Romero P. Castro knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Thompson. Simon Thompson looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Spencer Dean 18, 47 | Jose E. Pianu 15 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Spencer Dean of Wolverhampton Wanderers |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jon Jess (GK)
6
2. Glynn Venus (DEF)
7
3. Alan Young (DEF)
7
4. Max Kanu (DEF)
6
5. Marino Campolonghi (MID)
7
6. Dennis Venema (MID)
7
7. Romero P. Castro (MID)
7
8. Robbie Johnson (MID)
6
9. Spencer Dean (ATT)
9
10. Samuel Veloso (ATT)
7
11. Francis Walsh (ATT)
6
12. Eoin Murphy (MID)
0
13. Gavin Henry (MID)
0
14. Simon Thompson (DEF)
6
1. Arthur Gower (GK)
7
2. George Bastin (DEF)
6
3. Alfredo Bizzarri (DEF)
6
4. Sol Riggott (DEF)
5
5. Arthur Cutler (DEF)
6
6. David Glass (MID)
6
7. Leon Carragher (MID)
6
8. Julian Brown (MID)
6
9. Daniel Huckerby (ATT)
6
10. Cristiano Nascimento (ATT)
6
11. Jose E. Pianu (ATT)
8
12. Gavin Lee (GK)
0
13. Rio Taylor (DEF)
6
14. Alfred Grantt (DEF)
6