Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Molineux where Wolverhampton Wanderers play host to Liverpool. A crowd of 18,988 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Liverpool appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Ronnie Dyer.
The pitch is in good condition.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Liverpool appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Ronnie Dyer.
0.00
0-0Wolverhampton Wanderers start the match!
3.52
0-0Craig Proctor sees a break and surges forward. Craig Proctor flicks a high pass forward. Victor Ketting collects the pass. Victor Ketting tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
6.46
0-0Julian Konchesky knocks the ball forward to Gareth Thompson. Gareth Thompson flicks a high pass forward. Peter George controls it well on his chest. Peter George sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Fantastic reaction save from René Chappuis!
8.38
Mike Kuiper flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Edworthy collects the pass. Duncan Edworthy finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
9.18
0-0Robert Lawrence flicks a high pass forward to Peter George who brings the ball under control. Peter George knocks the ball forward to Patrick Dichio but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
20.22
Julian Konchesky chips the ball to his team mate, Robert Lawrence. Robert Lawrence sees space and advances. Robert Lawrence knocks in a cross ball towards Salvador Serna. Salvador Serna jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. René Chappuis punches it away to safety.
24.10
0-0Joe Insley flicks a high ball forward to Salvador Serna who takes it down. Salvador Serna cuts inside the box! Alan Mann comes in with a late challenge on Salvador Serna. Penalty not given!!
26.39
0-0Victor Ketting catches Des Salmon on the ankles. The referee calls over Victor Ketting and warns him to calm down! Des Salmon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.50
Robert Lawrence flicks the ball to his team mate, Patrick Dichio. Patrick Dichio shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
32.08
Julian Konchesky controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Robert Lawrence. Seeing a gap ahead, Robert Lawrence plays the ball forward to Salvador Serna. Without breaking stride, Salvador Serna plays the ball forward to Patrick Dichio who has made a great run into the box. Patrick Dichio shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but René Chappuis effortlessly smothers it!
33.53
0-0Joe Insley flicks a high pass forward. Peter George easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Peter George knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to René Chappuis who gathers it comfortably.
38.17
Ruel Bellamy flicks a high pass forward. Victor Ketting holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Victor Ketting knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ryouichi Akio.
39.58
1-0Julian Konchesky deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robert Lawrence. Robert Lawrence threads a neat ball through to Salvador Serna. Salvador Serna lofts in a cross ball towards Patrick Dichio. Patrick Dichio knocks the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! René Chappuis had no chance!! Goal for Wolverhampton Wanderers!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Wolverhampton Wanderers have changed their lineup with Jacob Smith replacing Joe Insley. Liverpool have changed their lineup with Damien Fenton replacing Craig Proctor, Dean Wetherall replacing Mike Kuiper and Thierry Brand replacing John Wright and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. The Wolverhampton Wanderers players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Liverpool kick off!
48.33
Gareth Thompson threads the ball through to Patrick Dichio. Patrick Dichio cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Patrick Dichio provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It curls slightly but René Chappuis manages to gather it easily.
51.40
1-0Des Salmon catches Duncan Edworthy on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Duncan Edworthy stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.02
Jacob Smith chips the ball to his team mate, Peter George. Peter George finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
60.56
1-0Wolverhampton Wanderers have made a substitution with Jonathan Dodd replacing Peter George .
61.60
Robert Lawrence runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Robert Lawrence passes the ball forward but Salvador Serna is offside!
65.50
Gareth Thompson chips the ball to his team mate, Salvador Serna. Salvador Serna whips in a cross ball towards Jonathan Dodd. Jonathan Dodd heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
69.14
Julian Konchesky sees Gareth Thompson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gareth Thompson chips the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Dodd. Jonathan Dodd skips past Damien Fenton! Some good footwork from Jonathan Dodd provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is tipped over by René Chappuis.
70.53
1-0Gareth Thompson takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Victor Ketting gets to the ball and clears it up field.
75.27
Alan Mann knocks the ball to his team mate, Ruel Bellamy. Ruel Bellamy darts forward. Ruel Bellamy tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Gareth Maclean manages to gather it effortlessly.
83.17
Jacob Smith flicks a high ball forward to Jonathan Dodd who takes it down. Jonathan Dodd lofts in a cross ball towards Patrick Dichio. Patrick Dichio is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
87.30
Kew Jochemsen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jacob Smith. With imagination, Jacob Smith plays the ball forward to Jonathan Dodd. Jonathan Dodd skips past Dean Wetherall! Jonathan Dodd takes a shot at goal. Solid save from René Chappuis. What a great pair of hands!
89.37
Ruel Bellamy takes it forward alone. Ruel Bellamy knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Edworthy. Duncan Edworthy makes a deft header. Duncan Edworthy scores for Liverpool!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.2%
46.8%
Play Area
20.8%
48.1%
31.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Patrick Dichio of Wolverhampton Wanderers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gareth Maclean (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Julian Konchesky (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Ryouichi Akio (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Kew Jochemsen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Des Salmon (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 6. | Robert Lawrence (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Joe Insley (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Gareth Thompson (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Patrick Dichio (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Salvador Serna (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Peter George (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Craig Waters (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jacob Smith (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jonathan Dodd (ATT) | 7 | |
| 1. | René Chappuis (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Craig Proctor (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alan Mann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Neil Dalglish (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Mike Kuiper (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ruel Bellamy (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Oscar Jr. Grava (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Daisuke Okamoto (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | John Wright (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Victor Ketting (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Duncan Edworthy (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Damien Fenton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Dean Wetherall (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Thierry Brand (ATT) | 6 | |