Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Molineux where Wolverhampton Wanderers play host to Derby County. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Wolverhampton Wanderers and Derby County are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Thierry Salako.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Wolverhampton Wanderers and Derby County are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Thierry Salako.
0.00
0-0Derby County start the match!
3.25
0-1Julian Iglesias threads a neat ball through to Tiago Viana. Tiago Viana plays a scrappy one-two with Julian Iglesias and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Tiago Viana provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Edmundo Helguera had no chance!! Goal for Derby County!
6.41
Tony Gordon sees space and advances. Tony Gordon flicks the ball to his team mate, Terry Philips. Terry Philips knocks in a cross ball towards Henry Butt. With a superhuman jump, Henry Butt connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
12.55
1-1Terry Philips passes the ball forward to Ian Midgley. Ian Midgley knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ruel Delaney.
20.09
1-1Stan Butt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Shabani Lefèvre. Shabani Lefèvre flicks a high pass forward. Tiago Viana controls it well on his chest. Tiago Viana rushes past Tony Gordon! Some world-class footwork from Tiago Viana provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it's drastically wayward!
24.09
Shabani Lefèvre flicks a high pass forward. Gregory Silvestre holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gregory Silvestre controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carlton Barmby. Carlton Barmby chips the ball to his team mate, Devanir Faye. Devanir Faye makes some space for himself and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
32.06
1-2Iwan de Vos sees Henry Butt in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Henry Butt shoots from outside the area but somehow Con Jones manages to keep it out.
38.34
1-2The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
39.45
Teddy Woodcock kicks a strong pass forward to Ian Midgley. Ian Midgley shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
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. Derby County also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Wolverhampton Wanderers kick off!
48.36
Tommy Woodcock kicks a strong pass forward to Ian Midgley. Ian Midgley finds some space and shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
55.02
Shabani Lefèvre breaks forward. Shabani Lefèvre brings the ball forward. Shabani Lefèvre controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
60.58
1-2Wolverhampton Wanderers have made a substitution with Dominique Echouafni replacing Tony Gordon .
63.44
Dominique Echouafni makes a simple pass to Iwan de Vos. Iwan de Vos threads a neat ball through to Henry Butt. Henry Butt advances inside the box! Henry Butt shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
69.55
Graeme Mcgovern knocks the ball to his team mate, Iwan de Vos. Iwan de Vos whips in a cross ball towards Ian Midgley. Ian Midgley outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Con Jones gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
72.53
2-2Iwan de Vos catches Carlton Barmby on the ankles. Iwan de Vos is given a warning by the referee! Carlton Barmby hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.48
Wolverhampton Wanderers have made a substitution with Bill Mccann replacing Tommy Woodcock .
81.12
Emiliano Armellini barges into Niclas Laursen. The referee brings Emiliano Armellini to one side and gives him a warning! Niclas Laursen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.50
Niclas Laursen chips the ball to his team mate, John Aloisi. John Aloisi plays a one-two with Julian Iglesias and rushes in on goal... John Aloisi looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for John Aloisi!
87.52
2-3Graeme Mcgovern brings the ball forward. Graeme Mcgovern knocks in a cross ball towards Henry Butt. Henry Butt connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Ruel Delaney happens to be in the right place to block it.
90.00
2-3Emiliano Armellini hacks Niclas Laursen from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Niclas Laursen runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Henry Butt 6, 63 | Tiago Viana 3 Devanir Faye 24 John Aloisi 85 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Henry Butt of Wolverhampton Wanderers |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Edmundo Helguera (GK)
6
2. Emiliano Armellini (DEF)
5
3. Kevin Scholz (DEF)
6
4. Tony Gordon (DEF)
6
5. Teddy Woodcock (DEF)
6
6. Terry Philips (MID)
7
7. Graeme Mcgovern (MID)
7
8. Iwan de Vos (MID)
6
9. Tommy Woodcock (MID)
6
10. Henry Butt (ATT)
9
11. Ian Midgley (ATT)
6
12. Dominique Echouafni (GK)
6
13. Richard Booth (MID)
0
14. Bill Mccann (MID)
6
1. Con Jones (GK)
6
2. Ruel Delaney (DEF)
6
3. Shabani Lefèvre (DEF)
7
4. Gregory Silvestre (DEF)
6
5. Stan Butt (DEF)
7
6. Carlton Barmby (MID)
7
7. John Aloisi (MID)
8
8. Niclas Laursen (MID)
6
9. Devanir Faye (MID)
7
10. Tiago Viana (ATT)
8
11. Julian Iglesias (ATT)
7
12. Richard Strachan (MID)
0
13. Pierpaolo Gritti (GK)
0
14. Nick Makin (MID)
0