Match Report
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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Molineux where Wolverhampton Wanderers play host to Middlesbrough. A crowd of 18,476 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Wolverhampton Wanderers and Middlesbrough are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Lee Stone.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Wolverhampton Wanderers and Middlesbrough are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Lee Stone.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Middlesbrough kicking off!
2.30
0-0Anthony Human knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Cleland. Billy Cleland whips in a cross ball towards Shota Groenendijk. Shota Groenendijk is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. James Holloway comfortably punches it away to safety.
3.48
0-0Eugenio Ferrer kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Cleland. Billy Cleland sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
8.25
Eugenio Ferrer flicks a high pass forward. Taavi Arctopolitanus holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Taavi Arctopolitanus shoots from long range. James Holloway gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
9.56
With fabulous imagination, Bill Guppy picks a pass forward to Ross Banks. Ross Banks flicks a high pass forward to Billy Cleland who brings the ball under control. Billy Cleland shoots from 25 yards. James Holloway gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
12.34
0-0Anthony Human hacks Robert Lawrence from behind! The referee brings Anthony Human to one side and gives him a warning! Robert Lawrence hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.57
0-0Ross Banks knocks the ball forward to Taavi Arctopolitanus. Taavi Arctopolitanus knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to James Holloway who gathers it comfortably.
21.52
0-0Julian Konchesky catches Shota Groenendijk on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Shota Groenendijk stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.45
Craig Waters comes in with a late challenge on Gianmatteo Da Rold. Craig Waters is shown the yellow card! Gianmatteo Da Rold stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.46
Eugenio Ferrer catches Jacob Smith on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jacob Smith stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.07
Ross Banks passes the ball forward to Shota Groenendijk. Shota Groenendijk knocks in a cross ball towards Taavi Arctopolitanus. Taavi Arctopolitanus shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. James Holloway didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
28.15
Gianmatteo Da Rold knocks the ball forward to Eugenio Ferrer. Seeing a gap ahead, Eugenio Ferrer laces a weighted ball forward to Taavi Arctopolitanus. Taavi Arctopolitanus sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by James Holloway. Excellent save.
30.43
Showing intelligent composure, Ross Banks plays the ball forward to Shota Groenendijk. Shota Groenendijk shoots from 25 yards. James Holloway easily gets down and covers it.
32.08
Craig Waters makes a simple pass to Jonathan Dodd. Jonathan Dodd shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
42.13
Eugenio Ferrer runs straight at the opposition's defence. Eugenio Ferrer finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
Robert Lawrence flicks the ball to his team mate, Peter George. Peter George shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
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. Middlesbrough also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Wolverhampton Wanderers kicking off!
47.24
1-0Craig Waters sees Patrick Dichio in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Patrick Dichio whips in a cross ball towards Peter George. Peter George gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Dennis Tudor is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
55.05
Jacob Smith takes it forward alone. Jacob Smith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.02
Hakan Abdullah flicks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Human. Anthony Human flicks a high ball forward to Taavi Arctopolitanus who takes it down. Taavi Arctopolitanus whips in a cross ball towards Shota Groenendijk. Shota Groenendijk outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Middlesbrough!
60.45
1-1Wolverhampton Wanderers have made a substitution with Harry Montague replacing Jonathan Dodd .
61.48
1-1Robert Lawrence knocks the ball to his team mate, Harry Montague. Harry Montague threads the ball through to Patrick Dichio but he's offside!
66.09
Ross Banks makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Cleland. Billy Cleland whips in a cross ball towards Taavi Arctopolitanus. Taavi Arctopolitanus fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
69.42
Gianmatteo Da Rold deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Ferrer. Eugenio Ferrer makes a probing pass to Shota Groenendijk. Shota Groenendijk deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Cleland but the linesman indicates offside!
71.47
Hakan Abdullah controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anthony Human. Anthony Human knocks the ball forward to Shota Groenendijk. Shota Groenendijk finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow James Holloway manages to keep it out.
73.15
Younes Kossingou makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eugenio Ferrer. Eugenio Ferrer knocks the ball forward to Billy Cleland. Billy Cleland controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
75.39
Jacob Smith knocks the ball to his team mate, Patrick Dichio. Patrick Dichio finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
77.38
Wolverhampton Wanderers have made a substitution with Ruel Murray replacing Robert Lawrence .
79.18
Harry Montague catches Gianmatteo Da Rold on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gianmatteo Da Rold stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.37
Eugenio Ferrer chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Cleland. Billy Cleland shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
87.43
Eugenio Ferrer knocks the ball to his team mate, Taavi Arctopolitanus. Taavi Arctopolitanus shoots from 25 yards but somehow James Holloway manages to keep it out.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
1
10
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
3
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
37.9%
62.1%
Play Area
28.7%
44.8%
26.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Taavi Arctopolitanus of Middlesbrough |
Match Ratings
| 1. | James Holloway (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Julian Konchesky (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Richard Cooper (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Kew Jochemsen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Des Salmon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Robert Lawrence (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jacob Smith (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Craig Waters (MID) | | 6 |
| 9. | Patrick Dichio (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Peter George (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 11. | Jonathan Dodd (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ruel Murray (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Joe Insley (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Harry Montague (ATT) | | 5 |
| 1. | Dennis Tudor (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gianmatteo Da Rold (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Younes Kossingou (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Hakan Abdullah (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Bill Guppy (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ross Banks (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Eugenio Ferrer (MID) | | 7 |
| 8. | Anthony Human (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Shota Groenendijk (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Taavi Arctopolitanus (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Billy Cleland (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Bryan Stam (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Carl Minto (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Orlando van den Heuvel (DEF) | 0 | |