Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Molineux where Wolverhampton Wanderers play host to Stoke City. A crowd of 8,208 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stoke City appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stoke City appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
0.00
0-0Wolverhampton Wanderers kick off and get the first half underway!
3.10
0-0Trevor Hunt advances with the ball. Trevor Hunt whips in a cross ball towards Neil Beckham. Neil Beckham powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
6.38
0-0Juan-Carlos Andres chips the ball to his team mate, Helder Nunes. Helder Nunes knocks in a cross ball towards Gerard Gallas. Gerard Gallas directs the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
9.30
Paulo Postiga advances with the ball. Paulo Postiga makes a simple pass to Gerard Gallas. Gerard Gallas shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
21.17
Joe Higginbotham passes the ball forward to Robin Van Der Weerden. Robin Van Der Weerden plays a perfect one-two with Neil Beckham and rushes in on goal... Robin Van Der Weerden rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Leon Joachim!
22.02
Jean Pierre Camadini brings the ball forward. Jean Pierre Camadini shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
26.33
0-1Paul Edworthy kicks a strong pass forward to Damien Newby. Damien Newby passes the ball forward to Robin Van Der Weerden. Robin Van Der Weerden tries a spectacular long range effort which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
30.55
0-1Jean Pierre Camadini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Helder Nunes. Helder Nunes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin King who gathers it comfortably.
39.47
0-1Juan-Carlos Andres catches Trevor Hunt on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Trevor Hunt stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.44
Paul Edworthy powers a long ball forward. Robin Van Der Weerden tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Leon Joachim.
42.57
Joe Higginbotham makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Beckham. Neil Beckham knocks in a cross ball towards Robin Van Der Weerden. Robin Van Der Weerden flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Robin Van Der Weerden!
45.00
Juan-Carlos Andres takes it forward alone. Juan-Carlos Andres whips in a cross ball towards Helder Nunes. Helder Nunes powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with Stoke City kicking off!
48.42
Joe Higginbotham kicks a strong pass forward to Robin Van Der Weerden. Robin Van Der Weerden shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
61.06
Yazid Riou knocks the ball forward to Gerard Gallas. Gerard Gallas knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.20
Leon Moncur sees space and advances. Leon Moncur controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Helder Nunes. Helder Nunes shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
67.29
Juan-Carlos Andres flicks the ball to his team mate, Helder Nunes. Helder Nunes shoots from outside the area but somehow Gavin King manages to keep it out.
73.19
Leon Moncur controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Andres. Juan-Carlos Andres kicks a strong pass forward to Helder Nunes. Helder Nunes finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
75.36
Jean Pierre Camadini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Helder Nunes. Helder Nunes whips in a cross ball towards Dean Howey. Dean Howey directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.33
Jean Pierre Camadini flicks the ball to his team mate, Dean Howey. Dean Howey shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
78.23
Neil Beckham hacks Paulo Postiga from behind! Neil Beckham is shown the yellow card! Paulo Postiga hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.37
0-2Dean Howey hacks Paul Edworthy from behind! Dean Howey is warned by the referee! Paul Edworthy hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.47
0-2Yazid Riou makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gerard Gallas. Gerard Gallas deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Helder Nunes but the linesman indicates offside!
84.08
Giorgio Annoni chips the ball to his team mate, Yazid Riou. Yazid Riou passes the ball forward to Gerard Gallas. Gerard Gallas shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
89.13
Juan-Carlos Andres knocks the ball to his team mate, Gerard Gallas. Gerard Gallas knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Seth Waters.
90.00
0-2The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
8
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.9%
47.1%
Play Area
20%
48.6%
31.4%
Scorers
| Robin Van Der Weerden 26, 43 |