Match Report


Wolverhampton WanderersWolverhampton Wanderers     Scunthorpe UnitedScunthorpe United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Darren CoppingD. Copping51
G
1
G
66Jonathan RizaJ. Riza
Robbie WilcoxR. Wilcox54
D
2
D
59Darren CrooksD. Crooks
Matt CutlerM. Cutler54
D
3
D
58Carlton OakleyC. Oakley
Greg HuckerbyG. Huckerby49
D
4
D
52Anthony JobsonA. Jobson
Wes GoldbergW. Goldberg60
M
5captain
D
50Ledley RowettL. Rowett
Paolo MarshallP. Marshall51
M
captain6
M
54Michael MccannM. Mccann
Ross ArmstrongR. Armstrong49
M
7
M
53Omer AndrewsO. Andrews
Henry MacleanH. Maclean47
M
8
A
48Alex FergusonA. Ferguson
Ruben FonsecaR. Fonseca55
A
9
A
48Stan GodberS. Godber
Liam SerrantL. Serrant55
A
10
A
41Arthur MilburnA. Milburn
Isaiah HapgoodI. Hapgood50
A
11
A
37Sylvain SalakoS. Salako
 
Frank ChadwickF. Chadwick48
D
12
G
53Martin BartonM. Barton
Andy GreenA. Green45
D
13
D
50Chris BanksC. Banks
Alfred DixonA. Dixon45
M
14
M
50Brendan FletcherB. Fletcher

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Molineux where Wolverhampton Wanderers play host to Scunthorpe United. A crowd of 4,468 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Scunthorpe United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Dave Bolton.


0.00
The whistle blows and Scunthorpe United kick off!
2.23
Wes Goldberg barges into Omer Andrews. The referee brings Wes Goldberg to one side and gives him a warning! Omer Andrews runs off the knock.
6.18
Greg Huckerby brings the ball forward. Greg Huckerby threads the ball through to Isaiah Hapgood. Isaiah Hapgood whips in a cross ball towards Liam Serrant. Liam Serrant flicks the ball with his head. Jonathan Riza didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
12.52
Anthony Jobson flicks a high pass forward. Michael Mccann holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Michael Mccann knocks the ball forward to Alex Ferguson. Alex Ferguson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.26
Robbie Wilcox knocks the ball forward to Paolo Marshall. Paolo Marshall hits a low pass to Isaiah Hapgood. Isaiah Hapgood knocks in a cross ball towards Liam Serrant. Liam Serrant makes a looping header on goal but it flies wide!
34.54
Omer Andrews comes in with a late challenge on Henry Maclean. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Henry Maclean grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
40.46
Michael Mccann changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Michael Mccann lofts in a cross ball towards Alex Ferguson. Alex Ferguson heads the ball goalwards his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
Omer Andrews passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Stan Godber. Stan Godber whips in a cross ball towards Alex Ferguson. Alex Ferguson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
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. Scunthorpe 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
Wolverhampton Wanderers kick off and get the second half underway!
48.06
Omer Andrews chips the ball to his team mate, Arthur Milburn. Arthur Milburn tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
55.23
Paolo Marshall passes the ball forward to Isaiah Hapgood. Isaiah Hapgood deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Liam Serrant but the linesman indicates offside!
57.58
Henry Maclean brings the ball forward. Henry Maclean knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carlton Oakley.
60.19
Sylvain Salako barges into Matt Cutler. The referee brings Sylvain Salako to one side and gives him a warning! Matt Cutler stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.27
Wolverhampton Wanderers are keeping most of the possession.
66.47
Ledley Rowett passes the ball forward to Michael Mccann. Michael Mccann hits a low pass to Sylvain Salako. Sylvain Salako lofts in a cross ball towards Alex Ferguson. Alex Ferguson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but is denied by Darren Copping. Excellent save.
67.43
Omer Andrews controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stan Godber. Stan Godber knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Greg Huckerby.
69.24
Wes Goldberg kicks a strong pass forward to Ruben Fonseca. Ruben Fonseca edges inside the box! Some awkward footwork from Ruben Fonseca provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It's there!! Jonathan Riza has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
72.47
Ross Armstrong comes in with a late challenge on Omer Andrews. The referee warns Ross Armstrong to calm down! Omer Andrews runs off the knock.
75.36
Paolo Marshall flicks a high pass forward. Liam Serrant holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Liam Serrant finds some space and shoots from distance. Good keeping from Jonathan Riza as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
76.35
Ross Armstrong takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Matt Cutler. Matt Cutler takes a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
77.05
Scunthorpe United have made a substitution with Chris Banks replacing Arthur Milburn .
78.12
Wes Goldberg controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ruben Fonseca. Ruben Fonseca finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jonathan Riza with no chance!! Goal for Wolverhampton Wanderers!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Wolverhampton Wanderers

Scunthorpe United
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
69%
31%
Play Area
22.5%
49.3%
28.2%

Scorers
Ruben Fonseca 69, 78
Alex Ferguson 45

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ruben Fonseca of Wolverhampton Wanderers

Match Ratings
1.Darren Copping (GK)
6
2.Robbie Wilcox (DEF)
6
3.Matt Cutler (DEF)
6
4.Greg Huckerby (DEF)
6
5.Wes Goldberg (MID)
7
6.Paolo Marshall (MID)
7
7.Ross Armstrong (MID)
6
8.Henry Maclean (MID)
6
9.Ruben Fonseca (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
10
10.Liam Serrant (ATT)
6
11.Isaiah Hapgood (ATT)
6
 
12.Frank Chadwick (DEF)
0
13.Andy Green (DEF)
0
14.Alfred Dixon (MID)
0

1.Jonathan Riza (GK)
6
2.Darren Crooks (DEF)
6
3.Carlton Oakley (DEF)
6
4.Anthony Jobson (DEF)
6
5.Ledley Rowett (DEF)
6
6.Michael Mccann (MID)
7
7.Omer Andrews (MID)yellow card
6
8.Alex Ferguson (ATT)goal scored
8
9.Stan Godber (ATT)
6
10.Arthur Milburn (ATT)
6
11.Sylvain Salako (ATT)
6
 
12.Martin Barton (GK)
0
13.Chris Banks (DEF)
6
14.Brendan Fletcher (MID)
0