Match Report


Wolverhampton WanderersWolverhampton Wanderers     Torquay UnitedTorquay United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Des WiseD. Wise68
G
1
G
43Chris ThatcherC. Thatcher
Alfred DavisA. Davis56
D
2
D
57Darius UnsworthD. Unsworth
Peter BarmbyP. Barmby54
D
3
D
54Peter MacleanP. Maclean
Robbie WilcoxR. Wilcox53
D
4
D
52Warren GordonW. Gordon
Adrian GerrardA. Gerrard58
M
5
D
51Gary PalmerG. Palmer
Carlo PerrottaC. Perrotta57
M
captain6
M
51Anthony GordonA. Gordon
Ledley PearceL. Pearce55
M
7
M
51Adam BrownA. Brown
Paolo MarshallP. Marshall51
M
8
M
44Neil HendryN. Hendry
Daniel MikeD. Mike55
A
9
A
57Damien McleodD. Mcleod
Sol ToddS. Todd53
A
10captain
A
54Craig StandingC. Standing
Ruben FonsecaR. Fonseca52
A
11
A
49Paul DuberryP. Duberry
 
John KeaneJ. Keane51
G
12
D
51Alexander HöferA. Höfer
Darren CoppingD. Copping50
G
13
D
49Carl ElliottC. Elliott
Isaiah HapgoodI. Hapgood49
A
14
D
47Jose SemedoJ. Semedo

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Molineux where Wolverhampton Wanderers play host to Torquay United. A crowd of 4,976 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Torquay United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Teddy Swift.


0.00
The whistle blows and Wolverhampton Wanderers get the match underway!
2.08
Alfred Davis advances with the ball. Alfred Davis surges forward with the ball. Alfred Davis shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
8.17
Adam Brown sees Damien Mcleod in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With great vision, Damien Mcleod plays the ball forward to Craig Standing who has made a great run into the box. Craig Standing shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
9.19
Neil Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Craig Standing holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Craig Standing plays a scrappy one-two with Paul Duberry and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Craig Standing provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
12.13
Alfred Davis flicks a high pass forward. Ledley Pearce collects the pass. Ledley Pearce flicks a high ball forward to Daniel Mike who takes it down. Daniel Mike plays a one-two with Ruben Fonseca and advances towards the goal... Daniel Mike comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it misses the target by a large margin!
15.06
Adrian Gerrard threads the ball through to Sol Todd. Sol Todd controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Good keeping from Chris Thatcher as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
16.48
It's a corner kick. Ledley Pearce loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Damien Mcleod reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
18.23
Adam Brown flicks a high ball forward to Craig Standing who takes it down. Craig Standing rushes past Peter Barmby! Craig Standing comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. What a cracker!! Des Wise had no chance!! Goal for Torquay United!
27.35
Peter Barmby deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlo Perrotta. Carlo Perrotta controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Mike. Daniel Mike lofts in a cross ball towards Ruben Fonseca. Ruben Fonseca rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
32.52
Ledley Pearce plays the ball forward to Sol Todd. Sol Todd shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
33.39
Neil Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Craig Standing holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Craig Standing whips in a cross ball towards Damien Mcleod. Damien Mcleod connects with a diving header. Solid save from Des Wise.
42.38
Adam Brown makes a probing pass to Craig Standing. Craig Standing threads a neat, attacking ball through to Paul Duberry. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Paul Duberry provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
44.03
Anthony Gordon sees a break and surges forward. Anthony Gordon shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
Paolo Marshall makes a simple pass to Daniel Mike. Daniel Mike shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Wolverhampton Wanderers appear unchanged since the first half. Torquay United 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
Torquay United kick off and get the second half underway!
48.59
Peter Barmby flicks a high pass forward. Ledley Pearce controls it well on his chest. Ledley Pearce threads a neat ball through to Ruben Fonseca. Ruben Fonseca deftly passes the ball to Sol Todd, releasing him through on goal. Sol Todd muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Chris Thatcher reads it well. Good save!
49.56
Adam Brown plays the ball forward to Paul Duberry. Paul Duberry makes a great pass forward. Craig Standing runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
57.11
Carlo Perrotta knocks the ball forward to Sol Todd. Sol Todd rushes past Gary Palmer! Sol Todd looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's miles wide!
60.02
Carlo Perrotta makes a simple pass to Sol Todd. Sol Todd lofts in a cross ball towards Ruben Fonseca. Ruben Fonseca jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
63.30
Adam Brown threads the ball through to Craig Standing. Craig Standing controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Des Wise manages to keep it out.
69.16
Paolo Marshall makes a simple pass to Sol Todd. Sol Todd advances inside the box! Sol Todd shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Warren Gordon.
73.49
Paolo Marshall chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Mike. Daniel Mike cuts inside the box! Daniel Mike rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
79.44
Anthony Gordon hacks Ledley Pearce from behind! Anthony Gordon is given a warning by the referee! Ledley Pearce stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.13
Anthony Gordon takes a quick throw-in, which Neil Hendry takes on the chest. Neil Hendry knocks the ball forward to Craig Standing. Craig Standing shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
83.35
Seeing Anthony Gordon's attacking run, Neil Hendry quickly throws the ball into his path. Anthony Gordon knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Standing. Craig Standing knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Duberry. With a superhuman jump, Paul Duberry connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
87.27
Robbie Wilcox controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carlo Perrotta. Carlo Perrotta knocks the ball to his team mate, Sol Todd. Sol Todd finds some space and shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Wolverhampton Wanderers

Torquay United
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
7
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
65.3%
34.7%
Play Area
27.8%
50%
22.2%

Scorers
Daniel Mike 73
Sol Todd 87
Craig Standing 18

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Sol Todd of Wolverhampton Wanderers

Match Ratings
1.Des Wise (GK)
7
2.Alfred Davis (DEF)
7
3.Peter Barmby (DEF)
6
4.Robbie Wilcox (DEF)
6
5.Adrian Gerrard (MID)
6
6.Carlo Perrotta (MID)
7
7.Ledley Pearce (MID)
6
8.Paolo Marshall (MID)
7
9.Daniel Mike (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Sol Todd (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Ruben Fonseca (ATT)
6
 
12.John Keane (GK)
0
13.Darren Copping (GK)
0
14.Isaiah Hapgood (ATT)
0

1.Chris Thatcher (GK)
6
2.Darius Unsworth (DEF)
6
3.Peter Maclean (DEF)
6
4.Warren Gordon (DEF)
6
5.Gary Palmer (DEF)
6
6.Anthony Gordon (MID)
6
7.Adam Brown (MID)
7
8.Neil Hendry (MID)
6
9.Damien Mcleod (ATT)
6
10.Craig Standing (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Paul Duberry (ATT)
6
 
12.Alexander Höfer (DEF)
0
13.Carl Elliott (DEF)
0
14.Jose Semedo (DEF)
0