Match Report


Wolverhampton WanderersWolverhampton Wanderers     RochdaleRochdale
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Fredrik BrookingF. Brooking59
G
1
G
64Paul DrakeP. Drake
Emiliano ArmelliniE. Armellini62
D
2
D
76Fredrik CooperF. Cooper
Kevin ScholzK. Scholz62
D
3
D
56Morris BrambleM. Bramble
Tony GordonT. Gordon60
D
4
D
54Steve StandingS. Standing
Teddy WoodcockT. Woodcock55
D
5
M
62Kevin GemmellK. Gemmell
Terry PhilipsT. Philips71
M
6captain
M
60Kieron IzzetK. Izzet
Graeme McgovernG. Mcgovern68
M
7
M
60Jamie EdghillJ. Edghill
Iwan de VosI. de Vos66
M
8
M
59Matt BrownM. Brown
Tommy WoodcockT. Woodcock65
M
captain9
A
65Fredrik GranvilleF. Granville
Henry ButtH. Butt70
A
10
A
60Sylvain ButtS. Butt
Ian MidgleyI. Midgley67
A
11
A
57Terry HarrisonT. Harrison
 
Richard BoothR. Booth61
M
12
G
61Luca LasalandraL. Lasalandra
Bill MccannB. Mccann59
M
13
M
56Jermaine BarrettJ. Barrett
Craig ProctorC. Proctor57
G
14
A
54Paul SalakoP. Salako

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Molineux where Wolverhampton Wanderers play host to Rochdale. A crowd of 9,455 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Rochdale appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Jacobs.


0.00
Rochdale kick off!
2.07
Kieron Izzet laces a weighted ball forward to Fredrik Granville. Fredrik Granville lofts in a cross ball towards Terry Harrison. Terry Harrison powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
6.41
Fredrik Cooper powers a long ball forward. Fredrik Granville edges inside the box! Some superb footwork from Fredrik Granville provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Fredrik Brooking!
8.35
Matt Brown knocks the ball forward to Terry Harrison. Terry Harrison knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.11
Kevin Gemmell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sylvain Butt. Sylvain Butt whips in a cross ball towards Fredrik Granville. Fredrik Granville finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Fredrik Brooking.
10.32
Corner kick to Rochdale. Kevin Gemmell plays it short to Fredrik Granville. Some good footwork from Fredrik Granville provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
15.22
Kevin Gemmell flicks a high pass forward to Kieron Izzet who brings the ball under control. Kieron Izzet shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
20.03
Morris Bramble knocks the ball forward to Sylvain Butt. Sylvain Butt passes the ball forward but Fredrik Granville is offside!
21.34
Tommy Woodcock makes an attacking run forward. Tommy Woodcock shoots from long range but somehow Paul Drake manages to keep it out.
26.20
Kevin Gemmell threads a neat ball through to Fredrik Granville. Fredrik Granville knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.52
Kevin Scholz pushes up the pitch. Kevin Scholz knocks the ball forward to Henry Butt. Henry Butt controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Paul Drake!
30.27
Kevin Scholz kicks a strong pass forward to Graeme Mcgovern. Graeme Mcgovern makes a simple pass to Henry Butt. Henry Butt rushes past Kieron Izzet! Henry Butt shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
34.24
Henry Butt comes in with a late challenge on Steve Standing. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Steve Standing stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.09
Tommy Woodcock barges into Kevin Gemmell. The referee calls over Tommy Woodcock and shows him a yellow card! Kevin Gemmell runs off the knock.
42.12
Terry Philips threads the ball through to Iwan de Vos. Iwan de Vos tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Wolverhampton Wanderers appear unchanged since the first half. Rochdale also appear unchanged since the first half. The Rochdale players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The second half starts with Wolverhampton Wanderers kicking off!
48.50
Ian Midgley flicks a high pass forward. Tommy Woodcock holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tommy Woodcock controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
49.54
Kieron Izzet deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fredrik Granville. Fredrik Granville knocks in a cross ball towards Sylvain Butt. Sylvain Butt makes a deft header. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
54.03
Tony Gordon threads the ball through to Ian Midgley. Ian Midgley threads the ball through to Terry Philips. Terry Philips shoots from distance but Paul Drake reads it well. Nice save!
57.46
Emiliano Armellini barges into Fredrik Granville. The referee brings Emiliano Armellini to one side and gives him a warning! Fredrik Granville gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
57.46
Free kick to Rochdale just outside the area...
58.35
Sylvain Butt slowly runs up and curls the ball around the wall but the keeper has read it well and catches it comfortably.
59.24
Kieron Izzet brings the ball forward. Kieron Izzet knocks in a cross ball towards Fredrik Granville. Fredrik Granville is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
60.54
Wolverhampton Wanderers have made a substitution with Richard Booth replacing Tony Gordon .Rochdale have made a substitution with Luca Lasalandra replacing Kevin Gemmell .
63.47
Morris Bramble flicks the ball to his team mate, Jamie Edghill. Jamie Edghill makes an attacking run forward. Jamie Edghill shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
65.22
Kieron Izzet hacks Iwan de Vos from behind! Kieron Izzet is given a warning by the referee! Iwan de Vos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.05
Fredrik Granville barges into Richard Booth. The referee calls over Fredrik Granville and warns him to calm down! Richard Booth runs off the knock.
72.54
Henry Butt comes in with a late challenge on Kieron Izzet. Henry Butt is given a warning by the referee! Kieron Izzet stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.39
Wolverhampton Wanderers have made a substitution with Craig Proctor replacing Tommy Woodcock .
79.23
Kevin Scholz threads the ball through to Richard Booth. Richard Booth deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Graeme Mcgovern. Graeme Mcgovern shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
83.07
Kieron Izzet comes in with a late challenge on Iwan de Vos. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Iwan de Vos stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.53
Kieron Izzet clumsily knocks into Iwan de Vos. The referee warns Kieron Izzet again to calm down! Iwan de Vos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.29
Kieron Izzet knocks the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Butt. Sylvain Butt edges inside the box! Sylvain Butt cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Fredrik Brooking!
90.00
Jamie Edghill brings the ball forward. Jamie Edghill makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sylvain Butt. Sylvain Butt knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Teddy Woodcock.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Wolverhampton Wanderers

Rochdale
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
4
4
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
36.9%
63.1%
Play Area
29.2%
44.6%
26.2%

Scorers
Henry Butt 30

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Fredrik Brooking of Wolverhampton Wanderers

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

1.Paul Drake (GK)
7
2.Fredrik Cooper (DEF)
6
3.Morris Bramble (DEF)
6
4.Steve Standing (DEF)
6
5.Kevin Gemmell (MID)
6
6.Kieron Izzet (MID)yellow card
6
7.Jamie Edghill (MID)
7
8.Matt Brown (MID)
6
9.Fredrik Granville (ATT)
7
10.Sylvain Butt (ATT)
7
11.Terry Harrison (ATT)
6
 
12.Luca Lasalandra (GK)
6
13.Jermaine Barrett (MID)
0
14.Paul Salako (ATT)
0