Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Molineux where Wolverhampton Wanderers play host to Manchester City. A crowd of 7,693 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Mendonca.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Mendonca.
0.00
0-0Wolverhampton Wanderers kick off!
6.42
0-0Gary Ritchie knocks the ball forward to Steve Maclean. Steve Maclean makes a probing pass between the defence to Jacob Rowett. Jacob Rowett makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but is denied by Marc Britton. Excellent save.
9.13
0-0Steve Maclean comes in with a late challenge on Chris Davis. The referee calls over Steve Maclean and shows him a yellow card! Chris Davis stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.08
0-0Chris Davis hacks Steve Maclean from behind! Chris Davis is warned by the referee! Steve Maclean hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.21
0-0Darius Rodgers flicks a high ball forward to Jose Sanchez who takes it down. Jose Sanchez flicks a high ball forward to Steve Maclean who gracefully takes it down. Steve Maclean shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
27.43
0-1Brian Lua-Lua deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ugo Duberry. Ugo Duberry chips the ball to his team mate, Alan Plowright. Alan Plowright makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
32.28
Scott Sinclair flicks the ball to his team mate, Gary Ritchie. Gary Ritchie shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
33.11
Bakary Sammer passes the ball forward to Gary Ritchie. Gary Ritchie flicks a high ball forward to Duncan Jacobs who takes it down. Duncan Jacobs finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
42.30
Scott Sinclair clumsily knocks into Kemal Evans. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kemal Evans stretches but gets up unharmed.
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. Manchester City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Wolverhampton Wanderers players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Manchester City start the second half!
53.33
From the throw-in, Scott Sinclair picks out Gary Ritchie. Gary Ritchie flicks a high ball forward to Jacob Rowett who takes it down. Jacob Rowett shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
59.59
Jose Sanchez kicks a strong pass forward to Gary Ritchie. Gary Ritchie takes it forward alone. Gary Ritchie controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
67.33
1-1Brian Lua-Lua takes it forward alone. Brian Lua-Lua knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adrian Mendonca who gathers it comfortably.
71.14
1-1Abel Pinheiro clumsily knocks into Ugo Duberry. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ugo Duberry grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
73.21
Gary Ritchie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Sinclair. Scott Sinclair hits a low pass to Gary Ritchie. Gary Ritchie comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Good keeping from Marc Britton as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
74.23
1-1It's a corner kick. Bakary Sammer loops the ball in to towards the near post. Chris Summerbell chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
78.42
Darius Rodgers sees Duncan Jacobs in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Duncan Jacobs sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
81.06
Darius Rodgers catches Brian Lua-Lua on the ankles. The referee brings Darius Rodgers to one side and gives him a warning! Brian Lua-Lua runs off the knock.
84.32
Gary Ritchie threads the ball through to Jacob Rowett. Jacob Rowett shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
85.29
Darius Rodgers chips the ball to his team mate, Duncan Jacobs. Seeing a gap ahead, Duncan Jacobs plays the ball forward to Steve Maclean. Steve Maclean lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Jacobs. Duncan Jacobs makes a deft header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
5
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.9%
37.1%
Play Area
24.2%
50%
25.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gary Ritchie of Wolverhampton Wanderers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Adrian Mendonca (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Karim Van Gobbel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Darius Rodgers (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Abel Pinheiro (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Jose Sanchez (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Bakary Sammer (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Gary Ritchie (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Scott Sinclair (MID) | | 6 |
| 9. | Duncan Jacobs (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Jacob Rowett (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Steve Maclean (ATT) | | 6 |
| 12. | Jason Evans (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Youssouf Flauto (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Mervin Riggott (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Marc Britton (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Chris Davis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nigel Priestley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Neil Keane (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Chris Summerbell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Kemal Evans (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ugo Duberry (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Brian Lua-Lua (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alan Plowright (MID) | | 7 |
| 10. | Morris Gascoigne (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jan Schröder (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ben Brown (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nick Mendez (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | George Haynes (ATT) | 0 | |