Match Report


Wolverhampton WanderersWolverhampton Wanderers     Charlton AthleticCharlton Athletic
Stewart ChapmanStewart Chapman Jeff Sykes Jeff Sykes
Colin BlackC. Black63
G
1
G
69Norman BeckhamN. Beckham
Carl EadieC. Eadie71
D
2
D
69Kevin KeaneK. Keane
David BeckD. Beck68
D
3captain
D
70Nicky Lua-LuaN. Lua-Lua
Ralph MurrinR. Murrin73
D
captain4
D
69Niccolo ShawN. Shaw
Arthur StuartA. Stuart67
D
5
D
69Alexei NaftiA. Nafti
Kevin MortonK. Morton69
M
6
M
77Eugenio GuerreroE. Guerrero
Konstantinos VakouftsisK. Vakouftsis69
M
7
M
77Stan GalliS. Galli
Fernando FuentesF. Fuentes66
A
8
M
79Hugo NunezH. Nunez
Jose Javier FernandezJ. Fernandez65
A
9
A
68Wes DyerW. Dyer
Carl JosephC. Joseph69
A
10
A
68Simon ScowcroftS. Scowcroft
Duncan JacobsD. Jacobs66
A
11
A
70Claudio CaballeroC. Caballero
 
Rio MasonR. Mason72
D
12
D
67Carlton KingC. King
Bruno VarelaB. Varela48
M
13
M
76Roberto CastroR. Castro
Bakary SammerB. Sammer63
M
14
M
65Patrick BloomerP. Bloomer

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Molineux where Wolverhampton Wanderers play host to Charlton Athletic. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Charlton Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by James Hall.


0.00
Wolverhampton Wanderers kick off and get the first half underway!
3.52
Eugenio Guerrero threads a neat ball through to Hugo Nunez. Hugo Nunez finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Colin Black easily smothers it!
10.55
With a delightful solo run, Kevin Morton stretches the opposition's defence. Kevin Morton plays a scrappy one-two with Fernando Fuentes and advances towards the goal... Kevin Morton takes a shot at goal. The ball strikes Niccolo Shaw's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
12.25
Corner kick to Wolverhampton Wanderers. Kevin Morton chips it out wide. Jose Javier Fernandez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
15.27
Niccolo Shaw threads the ball through to Stan Galli. Stan Galli chips the ball to his team mate, Hugo Nunez. Hugo Nunez cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Hugo Nunez provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
18.53
Arthur Stuart kicks a strong pass forward to Carl Joseph. Carl Joseph sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
22.57
Nicky Lua-Lua flicks a high pass forward to Eugenio Guerrero who brings the ball under control. Eugenio Guerrero flicks a high ball forward to Hugo Nunez who takes it down. Hugo Nunez cuts inside the box! Hugo Nunez shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Colin Black reads it well. Quality keeping!
24.42
Kevin Morton kicks a strong pass forward to Fernando Fuentes. Fernando Fuentes shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
27.17
Fernando Fuentes threads a neat ball through to Carl Joseph. Carl Joseph knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.12
Nicky Lua-Lua flicks a high pass forward. Claudio Caballero controls it well on his chest. Claudio Caballero shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
30.17
Eugenio Guerrero flicks a high ball forward to Simon Scowcroft who takes it down. Simon Scowcroft plays a one-two with Claudio Caballero and advances towards the goal... Simon Scowcroft takes a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
32.30
Ralph Murrin decides to run forward with the ball. Ralph Murrin knocks the ball forward to Carl Joseph. Carl Joseph knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.41
Fernando Fuentes decides to run forward with the ball. Fernando Fuentes shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Norman Beckham manages to gather it effortlessly.
36.15
Hugo Nunez knocks the ball forward to Simon Scowcroft. Simon Scowcroft shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Colin Black effortlessly smothers it!
38.03
Hugo Nunez sees space and advances. Hugo Nunez knocks in a cross ball towards Claudio Caballero. With a superhuman jump, Claudio Caballero connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Colin Black picks it out of the air!
39.32
Kevin Morton barges into Wes Dyer. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Wes Dyer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.11
Alexei Nafti flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Nunez collects the pass. Hugo Nunez flicks a high pass forward. Stan Galli holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stan Galli shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
45.00
David Beck makes a simple pass to Kevin Morton. Kevin Morton makes a simple pass to Fernando Fuentes. Fernando Fuentes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
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. Charlton Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Charlton Athletic kick off and get the second half underway!
47.57
Eugenio Guerrero advances with the ball. Eugenio Guerrero rushes past Konstantinos Vakouftsis! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Eugenio Guerrero provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Charlton Athletic!
54.58
Eugenio Guerrero flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Scowcroft. Simon Scowcroft knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Beck.
55.27
Nicky Lua-Lua clumsily knocks into Duncan Jacobs. Nicky Lua-Lua is warned by the referee! Duncan Jacobs grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
57.42
Konstantinos Vakouftsis flicks a high pass forward. Jose Javier Fernandez controls it well on his chest. Jose Javier Fernandez finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
60.28
Wolverhampton Wanderers have made a substitution with Rio Mason replacing Carl Eadie .
63.46
Kevin Morton flicks a high pass forward. Konstantinos Vakouftsis collects the pass. Konstantinos Vakouftsis shoots from distance but Norman Beckham is on top of it.
65.38
David Beck runs forward with the ball. David Beck plays the ball forward to Konstantinos Vakouftsis. Konstantinos Vakouftsis sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
72.49
Nicky Lua-Lua knocks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Guerrero. Eugenio Guerrero shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Colin Black!
73.20
Eugenio Guerrero flicks a high ball forward to Wes Dyer who takes it down. Wes Dyer knocks the ball forward, putting Simon Scowcroft through on goal. Simon Scowcroft tries a spectacular strike. Solid save from Colin Black.
77.08
Charlton Athletic have made 3 substitutions with Carlton King replacing Alexei Nafti, Roberto Castro replacing Eugenio Guerrero and Patrick Bloomer replacing Stan Galli .
78.12
Without breaking stride, Nicky Lua-Lua plays the ball forward to Hugo Nunez. Hugo Nunez flicks a high pass forward. Claudio Caballero collects the pass. Claudio Caballero shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Colin Black.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Wolverhampton Wanderers

Charlton Athletic
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
3
10
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.8%
55.2%
Play Area
31.3%
44.8%
23.9%

Scorers
Hugo Nunez 15
Eugenio Guerrero 48

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Hugo Nunez of Charlton Athletic

Match Ratings
1.Colin Black (GK)
8
2.Carl Eadie (DEF)
6
3.David Beck (DEF)
6
4.Ralph Murrin (DEF)
6
5.Arthur Stuart (DEF)
6
6.Kevin Morton (MID)yellow card
6
7.Konstantinos Vakouftsis (MID)
6
8.Fernando Fuentes (ATT)
6
9.Jose Javier Fernandez (ATT)
6
10.Carl Joseph (ATT)
6
11.Duncan Jacobs (ATT)
6
 
12.Rio Mason (DEF)
6
13.Bruno Varela (MID)
0
14.Bakary Sammer (MID)
0

1.Norman Beckham (GK)
6
2.Kevin Keane (DEF)
6
3.Nicky Lua-Lua (DEF)
6
4.Niccolo Shaw (DEF)
6
5.Alexei Nafti (DEF)
6
6.Eugenio Guerrero (MID)goal scored
9
7.Stan Galli (MID)
6
8.Hugo Nunez (MID)goal scored
9
9.Wes Dyer (ATT)
6
10.Simon Scowcroft (ATT)
6
11.Claudio Caballero (ATT)
6
 
12.Carlton King (DEF)
6
13.Roberto Castro (MID)
6
14.Patrick Bloomer (MID)
6