Match Report


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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Molineux where Wolverhampton Wanderers play host to Kidderminster Harriers. A crowd of 8,583 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Kidderminster Harriers appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Thierry Salako.


0.00
Kidderminster Harriers get the match underway!
2.20
Terry Philips threads the ball through to Iwan de Vos. Iwan de Vos kicks a strong pass forward to Graeme Mcgovern but the referee indicates it's offside!
3.26
Dean Pallister kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Moffat. Stephen Moffat plays a quick one-two with Dean Pallister and rushes in on goal... Stephen Moffat takes a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
4.31
Iwan de Vos knocks the ball forward to Graeme Mcgovern. Graeme Mcgovern shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Bas Janssen.
5.24
Terry Philips takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Some silky footwork from Graeme Mcgovern provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
6.10
Dean Pallister catches Graeme Mcgovern on the ankles. The referee warns Dean Pallister to calm down! Graeme Mcgovern hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.54
Nicky Delaney plays the ball forward to Dean Pallister. Dean Pallister knocks the ball forward, putting Tim Summerbell through on goal. Some good footwork from Tim Summerbell provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's a woeful effort!
10.59
Kevin Scholz knocks the ball to his team mate, Iwan de Vos. Iwan de Vos flicks a high pass forward. Graeme Mcgovern holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Graeme Mcgovern shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
14.54
Ian Midgley knocks the ball to his team mate, Henry Butt. Henry Butt lofts in a cross ball towards Ian Midgley. Ian Midgley whips the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
20.51
Dean Pallister makes a simple pass to Nicky Delaney. Nicky Delaney runs straight at the defence! Nicky Delaney comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but Fredrik Brooking reads it well. Great save!
27.56
Graeme Mcgovern advances with the ball. Graeme Mcgovern shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
33.08
Dean Pallister flicks a high pass forward. Brendan Naylor holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Brendan Naylor rushes past Tony Gordon! Brendan Naylor shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
34.18
Tony Gordon threads the ball through to Graeme Mcgovern. Graeme Mcgovern deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ian Midgley. Ian Midgley finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
40.12
Dean Pallister passes the ball forward to Nicky Delaney. Nicky Delaney shoots from distance. Fredrik Brooking gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
42.04
Marino Ferrara controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sylvain Prior. Sylvain Prior knocks the ball to his team mate, Dean Pallister. Dean Pallister shoots from 20 yards but Fredrik Brooking is on top of it.
44.15
Graeme Mcgovern threads a neat ball through to Henry Butt. Henry Butt shoots from long range but is denied by Bas Janssen. Excellent save.
45.00
Dean Pallister sees Nicky Delaney in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nicky Delaney knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tony Gordon.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Wolverhampton Wanderers appear unchanged since the first half. Kidderminster Harriers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Wolverhampton Wanderers kick off the second half!
48.19
Tony Gordon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Terry Philips. Terry Philips deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Henry Butt. Henry Butt knocks in a cross ball towards Ian Midgley. Ian Midgley directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Bas Janssen!
51.39
Iwan de Vos passes the ball forward to Ian Midgley. Ian Midgley controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
54.07
Marino Ferrara barges into Terry Philips. The referee calls over Marino Ferrara and shows him a yellow card! Terry Philips runs off the knock.
55.58
Emiliano Armellini makes a run forward as Terry Philips takes the throw-in. Emiliano Armellini skillfully chests the ball down. Emiliano Armellini makes a probing pass to Ian Midgley. Ian Midgley controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
57.08
Graeme Mcgovern flicks the ball to his team mate, Ian Midgley. Ian Midgley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.21
Wolverhampton Wanderers have made a substitution with Richard Booth replacing Tony Gordon .
69.49
Craig Jobson catches Ian Midgley in the face with his elbow. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Ian Midgley is a little dazed but should be okay.
71.28
Richard Booth flicks a high pass forward. Ian Midgley controls it well on his chest. Ian Midgley shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
77.45
Wolverhampton Wanderers have made a substitution with Craig Proctor replacing Tommy Woodcock .
78.46
Marino Ferrara advances with the ball. Marino Ferrara flicks a high pass forward. Tim Summerbell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tim Summerbell knocks the ball to his team mate, Brendan Naylor. Brendan Naylor makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball curls but is blocked by Emiliano Armellini's outstretched leg.
84.59
Terry Philips knocks the ball forward to Graeme Mcgovern. Graeme Mcgovern runs straight at the defence! Graeme Mcgovern shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Graeme Mcgovern!
90.00
Kevin Scholz flicks a high pass forward. Iwan de Vos controls it well on his chest. Iwan de Vos threads a neat ball through to Henry Butt. Henry Butt knocks in a cross ball towards Graeme Mcgovern. Graeme Mcgovern directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
8
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
70.8%
29.2%
Play Area
28.1%
43.8%
28.1%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Graeme Mcgovern of Wolverhampton Wanderers

Match Ratings
1.Fredrik Brooking (GK)
7
2.Emiliano Armellini (DEF)
6
3.Kevin Scholz (DEF)
6
4.Tony Gordon (DEF)
6
5.Teddy Woodcock (DEF)
6
6.Terry Philips (MID)
7
7.Graeme Mcgovern (MID)goal scored
9
8.Iwan de Vos (MID)
7
9.Tommy Woodcock (MID)
6
10.Henry Butt (ATT)
7
11.Ian Midgley (ATT)
6
 
12.Richard Booth (MID)
6
13.Bill Mccann (MID)
0
14.Craig Proctor (GK)
6

1.Bas Janssen (GK)
7
2.Sylvain Prior (DEF)
6
3.Spencer Milligan (DEF)
6
4.Marino Ferrara (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Craig Jobson (DEF)red card
3
6.Nicky Delaney (MID)
6
7.Dean Pallister (MID)
7
8.Tim Summerbell (ATT)
6
9.Brendan Naylor (ATT)
6
10.Gareth Oakes (ATT)
6
11.Stephen Moffat (ATT)
6
 
12.Robert Ball (ATT)
0
13.Alun Burbage (GK)
0
14.Simon Rankin (MID)
0