Match Report


Wolverhampton WanderersWolverhampton Wanderers     West Bromwich AlbionWest Bromwich Albion
Computer Player Computer Player Alex Hutchings Alex Hutchings
Colin BlackC. Black63
G
captain1
G
65Adolfo GonzalezA. Gonzalez
Ralph MurrinR. Murrin73
D
2
D
66Francisco SolerF. Soler
Rio MasonR. Mason72
D
3
D
68Alfredo VergesA. Verges
Carl EadieC. Eadie71
D
4
D
65Daniel VergesD. Verges
Sylvain InceS. Ince68
D
5
D
67Alfredo MolownyA. Molowny
Gilles WinterburnG. Winterburn64
M
6
M
66Harry PowerH. Power
Bakary SammerB. Sammer63
M
7captain
M
70Ledley McgovernL. Mcgovern
Bruno VarelaB. Varela47
M
8
M
68Paul StewartP. Stewart
Duncan JacobsD. Jacobs66
A
9
A
71Colin HendryC. Hendry
Jacob RowettJ. Rowett66
A
10
A
66Don MckinlayD. Mckinlay
Steve MacleanS. Maclean62
A
11
A
69Uwe EiltsU. Eilts
 
Darius RodgersD. Rodgers60
D
12
D
67Jose CamachoJ. Camacho
Jose SanchezJ. Sanchez59
D
13
M
69Dave SouthgateD. Southgate
Ugo AdamsU. Adams58
G
14
A
69Ian CampbellI. Campbell

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Molineux where Wolverhampton Wanderers play host to West Bromwich Albion in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Wolverhampton Wanderers and West Bromwich Albion are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Chris Moffat.


0.00
Wolverhampton Wanderers get the match underway!
2.35
Harry Power threads a neat ball through to Uwe Eilts. Uwe Eilts knocks in a cross ball towards Don Mckinlay. With a superhuman jump, Don Mckinlay connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Colin Black gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
3.13
Rio Mason brings the ball forward. Rio Mason makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steve Maclean. Steve Maclean shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
6.38
Harry Power comes in with a late challenge on Bruno Varela. The referee calls over Harry Power and warns him to calm down! Bruno Varela runs off the knock.
9.24
Uwe Eilts threads the ball through to Ledley Mcgovern. Ledley Mcgovern finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
10.41
Paul Stewart flicks a high pass forward. Harry Power controls it well on his chest. Harry Power finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Colin Black manages to gather it.
14.16
Duncan Jacobs barges into Daniel Verges. The referee calls over Duncan Jacobs and warns him to calm down! Daniel Verges stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.49
Ledley Mcgovern makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Uwe Eilts. Uwe Eilts heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
20.44
Steve Maclean flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Jacobs comfortably collects the pass. Duncan Jacobs knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alfredo Verges.
21.53
Gilles Winterburn hacks Daniel Verges from behind! Gilles Winterburn is shown the yellow card! Daniel Verges stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.23
Ledley Mcgovern brings the ball forward. Ledley Mcgovern knocks the ball to his team mate, Don Mckinlay. Don Mckinlay shoots from just inside the box but it is miles over!
26.24
Paul Stewart flicks the ball to his team mate, Harry Power. Harry Power controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Colin Black is on top of it.
30.53
Francisco Soler knocks the ball forward to Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Colin Black who gathers it comfortably.
34.46
Bruno Varela knocks the ball forward to Gilles Winterburn. Gilles Winterburn sees Jacob Rowett in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jacob Rowett finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
36.49
Colin Hendry barges into Gilles Winterburn. The referee warns Colin Hendry to calm down! Gilles Winterburn hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.33
Harry Power flicks a high pass forward to Paul Stewart who brings the ball under control. Paul Stewart knocks in a cross ball towards Don Mckinlay. Don Mckinlay powers a header at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
42.34
Gilles Winterburn passes the ball forward to Duncan Jacobs. Duncan Jacobs controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
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. West Bromwich Albion 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
The whistle blows and West Bromwich Albion get the second half underway!
49.17
Carl Eadie hacks Don Mckinlay from behind! Carl Eadie is shown the yellow card! Don Mckinlay carries on, but is struggling a bit.
51.28
Paul Stewart knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Verges. Daniel Verges controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ledley Mcgovern. Ledley Mcgovern knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.59
Bakary Sammer makes a simple pass to Jacob Rowett. Jacob Rowett shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
59.49
Paul Stewart flicks the ball to his team mate, Harry Power. Harry Power knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.08
Bakary Sammer takes it forward alone. Bakary Sammer rushes past Alfredo Verges! Bakary Sammer tries a spectacular strike but it's a lousy effort!
67.41
Daniel Verges deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Soler. Francisco Soler flicks a high pass forward. Paul Stewart comfortably collects the pass. Paul Stewart knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gilles Winterburn.
71.37
Alfredo Molowny threads a neat ball through to Alfredo Verges. Alfredo Verges sees Don Mckinlay in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Don Mckinlay edges inside the box! Don Mckinlay shoots from just inside the box but it curls horrendously wide!
73.40
Alfredo Verges flicks a high ball forward to Harry Power who takes it down. Harry Power plays the ball forward to Paul Stewart. Paul Stewart knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.45
Paul Stewart threads the ball through to Uwe Eilts. Uwe Eilts lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
77.42
Daniel Verges makes a simple pass to Don Mckinlay. Don Mckinlay lofts in a cross ball towards Uwe Eilts. Uwe Eilts finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Colin Black manages to gather it easily.
79.32
Harry Power makes a beautiful solo run. Harry Power shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
81.38
Uwe Eilts sees Don Mckinlay in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Don Mckinlay whips in a cross ball towards Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry connects with a diving header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for West Bromwich Albion!
84.04
Daniel Verges darts forward. Daniel Verges deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Don Mckinlay. Don Mckinlay puts a great ball through. Colin Hendry runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
85.02
Colin Hendry hacks Ralph Murrin from behind! The referee brings Colin Hendry to one side and gives him another warning! Ralph Murrin stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.39
Bakary Sammer receives the ball from a throw-in from Bruno Varela. Bakary Sammer threads the ball through to Duncan Jacobs. Duncan Jacobs whips in a cross ball towards Bruno Varela. Bruno Varela makes a convincing header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Wolverhampton Wanderers

West Bromwich Albion
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
0
6
Shots off Target
6
6
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
34.2%
65.8%
Play Area
32.9%
44.3%
22.8%

Scorers
Colin Hendry 81

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Colin Black of Wolverhampton Wanderers

Match Ratings
1.Colin Black (GK)
8
2.Ralph Murrin (DEF)
6
3.Rio Mason (DEF)
6
4.Carl Eadie (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Sylvain Ince (DEF)
6
6.Gilles Winterburn (MID)yellow card
5
7.Bakary Sammer (MID)
8
8.Bruno Varela (MID)
6
9.Duncan Jacobs (ATT)
6
10.Jacob Rowett (ATT)
6
11.Steve Maclean (ATT)
6
 
12.Darius Rodgers (DEF)
0
13.Jose Sanchez (DEF)
0
14.Ugo Adams (GK)
0

1.Adolfo Gonzalez (GK)
6
2.Francisco Soler (DEF)
6
3.Alfredo Verges (DEF)
6
4.Daniel Verges (DEF)
8
5.Alfredo Molowny (DEF)
6
6.Harry Power (MID)
7
7.Ledley Mcgovern (MID)
7
8.Paul Stewart (MID)
7
9.Colin Hendry (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Don Mckinlay (ATT)
8
11.Uwe Eilts (ATT)
7
 
12.Jose Camacho (DEF)
0
13.Dave Southgate (MID)
0
14.Ian Campbell (ATT)
0