Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Molineux where Wolverhampton Wanderers play host to Tranmere Rovers. A crowd of 8,922 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Tranmere Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Gemmell.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Tranmere Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Gemmell.
0.00
0-0Wolverhampton Wanderers start the match!
2.23
0-0With imagination, Graeme Mcgovern plays the ball forward to Ian Midgley. Ian Midgley sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
3.36
0-0Graeme Mcgovern barges into Steve Godber. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Steve Godber carries on, but is struggling a bit.
4.41
0-0Darren Boyd catches Graeme Mcgovern on the ankles. Darren Boyd is shown the yellow card! Graeme Mcgovern stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.16
1-0Tony Gordon threads the ball through to Graeme Mcgovern. Graeme Mcgovern controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
10.43
Shaun Adams kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Bowyer. Duncan Bowyer shoots from long range but it is miles over!
12.32
1-0Nick Powell makes a simple pass to Ian Banks. Ian Banks chips the ball to his team mate, Greg Bishop. Greg Bishop sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
14.21
Graeme Mcgovern passes the ball forward to Duncan Byrne. Duncan Byrne runs straight at the defence! Duncan Byrne makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
22.20
Christian Lindner knocks the ball to his team mate, Terry Bridge. Terry Bridge sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Warren Stewart manages to keep it out.
24.11
1-0Duncan Byrne flicks the ball to his team mate, Ian Midgley. Ian Midgley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.45
Teddy Woodcock threads a neat ball through to Graeme Mcgovern. Graeme Mcgovern passes the ball forward to Duncan Byrne. Duncan Byrne finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
32.00
Christian Lindner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Shaun Adams. Shaun Adams shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
33.40
Tony Gordon knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Byrne. Duncan Byrne controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
38.17
Steve Godber makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nick Powell. Nick Powell sees Greg Bishop in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Greg Bishop shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
39.57
Darren Boyd surges forward with the ball. Darren Boyd knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.24
1-0Graeme Mcgovern makes a simple pass to Ian Midgley. Ian Midgley knocks the ball forward to Bill Mccann but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
44.24
Kevin Scholz threads a neat ball through to Terry Philips. Terry Philips sees Bill Mccann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bill Mccann sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Nicolas Turek manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Wolverhampton Wanderers appear unchanged since the first half. Tranmere Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Tranmere Rovers players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Tranmere Rovers kick off!
60.13
1-0Wolverhampton Wanderers have made a substitution with Fredrik Brooking replacing Tony Gordon .Tranmere Rovers have made a substitution with Noel Venus replacing Shaun Adams .
67.57
Tommy Woodcock chips the ball to his team mate, Ian Midgley. Ian Midgley controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
72.19
Duncan Bowyer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Christian Lindner. Christian Lindner knocks the ball forward to Terry Bridge. Terry Bridge shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
75.26
Steve Godber flicks a high pass forward. Christian Lindner holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Christian Lindner flicks a high pass forward to Ian Banks who brings the ball under control. Ian Banks controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
77.42
Wolverhampton Wanderers have made a substitution with Craig Proctor replacing Bill Mccann .Tranmere Rovers have made 2 substitutions with Paul Montague replacing Steve Godber and Jon Kirkland replacing Terry Bridge .
83.58
Kevin Scholz passes the ball forward to Tommy Woodcock. Tommy Woodcock brings the ball forward. Tommy Woodcock lofts in a cross ball towards Ian Midgley. Ian Midgley is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
84.35
1-0Christian Lindner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jon Kirkland. Jon Kirkland threads a neat ball through to Greg Bishop. Greg Bishop takes a shot at goal. The ball cannons off Fredrik Brooking, smacking the crossbar and looping into the crowd.
85.17
Christian Lindner takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Warren Stewart scoops up the ball.
87.07
Paul Montague makes a probing pass to Duncan Bowyer. Duncan Bowyer sees Greg Bishop in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Greg Bishop lofts in a cross ball towards Ian Banks. Ian Banks gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but is denied by Warren Stewart. Excellent save.
90.00
Noel Venus threads a neat ball through to Duncan Bowyer. Duncan Bowyer whips in a cross ball towards Greg Bishop. With a superhuman jump, Greg Bishop connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Tranmere Rovers!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.3%
57.7%
Play Area
23.9%
46.5%
29.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Greg Bishop of Tranmere Rovers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Warren Stewart (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Emiliano Armellini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kevin Scholz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Tony Gordon (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Teddy Woodcock (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Terry Philips (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Graeme Mcgovern (MID) |   | 9 |
| 8. | Tommy Woodcock (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Bill Mccann (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ian Midgley (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Duncan Byrne (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Fredrik Brooking (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Carl Stewart (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Craig Proctor (GK) | 6 | |
| 1. | Nicolas Turek (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Darren Salako (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Steve Godber (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nick Powell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Duncan Bowyer (MID) | 8 | |
| 6. | Christian Lindner (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Darren Boyd (MID) | | 5 |
| 8. | Shaun Adams (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ian Banks (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Greg Bishop (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Terry Bridge (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Paul Montague (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Noel Venus (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jon Kirkland (ATT) | 6 | |