Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Molineux where Wolverhampton Wanderers play host to AFC Rushden & Diamonds. A crowd of 4,938 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AFC Rushden & Diamonds appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Middleton.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AFC Rushden & Diamonds appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Middleton.
0.00
0-0Wolverhampton Wanderers start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.51
0-0Robbie Wilcox flicks a high ball forward to Ledley Pearce who takes it down. Ledley Pearce makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Isaiah Hapgood. Isaiah Hapgood controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Eddie Barrett manages to gather it.
4.36
0-0Neil Greig runs straight at the opposition's defence. Neil Greig whips in a cross ball towards Ben Plowright. Ben Plowright makes a convincing header but it whistles just wide of the post!
6.22
Martin Lightfoot threads the ball through to Omer Milligan. Omer Milligan controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
10.24
Graham Dyer hits a low pass to Neil Greig. Neil Greig knocks the ball forward to Omer Milligan. Omer Milligan finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
18.54
Peter Barmby makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paolo Marshall. Paolo Marshall controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Mike. Daniel Mike whips in a cross ball towards Ruben Fonseca. Ruben Fonseca rises majestically and gets a header on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
20.35
With some swift thinking, Martin Lightfoot plays the ball forward to Omer Milligan. Omer Milligan shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
22.00
Neil Greig flicks a high pass forward. Ben Plowright collects the pass. Ben Plowright plays a scrappy one-two with Omer Milligan and stumbles forward towards the goal... Ben Plowright makes some space for himself and shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
36.57
Peter Barmby flicks a high pass forward to Ledley Pearce who brings the ball under control. Ledley Pearce controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Isaiah Hapgood. Isaiah Hapgood tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
38.47
Neil Greig deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Omer Milligan. Omer Milligan plays a scrappy one-two with Ben Plowright and stumbles forward towards the goal... Omer Milligan rockets a shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
39.42
0-0Ross Armstrong brings the ball forward. Ross Armstrong rushes past Taiga Okamoto! Taiga Okamoto comes in with a late challenge on Ross Armstrong. Ross Armstrong appeals for a penalty! Given!!
39.42
0-0The referee points to the spot..
40.19
1-0Daniel Mike takes a cautious run up. The ball slams so fast into the top left corner that the keeper is left standing helpless. Goal!
44.53
Brian Mckay makes a simple pass to Chris Robson. Chris Robson sees Ben Plowright in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ben Plowright tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Wolverhampton Wanderers appear unchanged since the first half. AFC Rushden & Diamonds also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
AFC Rushden & Diamonds kick off and get the second half underway!
47.21
Alfred Davis sees Adrian Gerrard in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Adrian Gerrard sees a break and surges forward. Adrian Gerrard whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Mike. Daniel Mike is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies well off target!
49.53
Adrian Gerrard flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Mike holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniel Mike shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
55.30
Alfred Davis hits a low pass to Ledley Pearce. Ledley Pearce knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Mike. Daniel Mike tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
60.07
2-0Paolo Marshall sees Daniel Mike in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Daniel Mike knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Brian Mckay.
67.08
2-0Robbie Wilcox clumsily knocks into Ben Plowright. The referee brings Robbie Wilcox to one side and gives him a warning! Ben Plowright runs off the knock.
67.08
Free kick to AFC Rushden & Diamonds just outside the area...
68.39
Ben Plowright takes a slow run up and drives a low ball which goes under the wall. The keeper is in a good position and gathers the ball.
69.58
Brian Mckay catches Isaiah Hapgood on the ankles. The referee brings Brian Mckay to one side and gives him a warning! Isaiah Hapgood stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.08
Peter Barmby advances with the ball. Peter Barmby knocks the ball forward to Ruben Fonseca. Ruben Fonseca shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
73.28
2-0Paolo Marshall hacks Neil Greig from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Neil Greig hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.18
Paolo Marshall makes an attacking run forward. Paolo Marshall controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
77.15
2-0AFC Rushden & Diamonds have made a substitution with Adam Wise replacing Neil Greig .
79.19
Adrian Gerrard flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Mike controls it well on his chest. Daniel Mike sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
84.53
Brian Mckay flicks a high pass forward to Adam Wise who brings the ball under control. Adam Wise flicks a high pass forward. Ben Plowright controls it well on his chest. Ben Plowright controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by John Keane. Excellent save.
85.18
Robbie Wilcox deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ledley Pearce. Ledley Pearce surges forward with the ball. Ledley Pearce flicks the ball to his team mate, Ruben Fonseca. Ruben Fonseca shoots from just inside the box but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
8
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
27.8%
40.5%
31.6%
Scorers
| Daniel Mike 40 (p), 55 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ledley Pearce of Wolverhampton Wanderers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | John Keane (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Alfred Davis (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Robbie Wilcox (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Peter Barmby (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Adrian Gerrard (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Ledley Pearce (MID) | 9 | |
| 7. | Paolo Marshall (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Ross Armstrong (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Daniel Mike (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Ruben Fonseca (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Isaiah Hapgood (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Darren Copping (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Greg Huckerby (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Brian Southgate (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Eddie Barrett (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Taiga Okamoto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Graham Dyer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Brian Mckay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Tommy Prior (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Neil Greig (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Chris Robson (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Martin Lightfoot (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Aaron Cooke (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Omer Milligan (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ben Plowright (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Jacob Powell (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Adam Wise (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Mark Jess (ATT) | 0 | |