Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Molineux where Wolverhampton Wanderers play host to Blackburn Rovers. A crowd of 8,764 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
The first half starts with Wolverhampton Wanderers kicking off!
4.02
Lorenzo Musso controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Yazid Riou. Yazid Riou kicks a strong pass forward to Leandro Ramírez. Leandro Ramírez shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
6.38
Michael Zaussinger brings the ball forward. Michael Zaussinger makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Chris Youds. Chris Youds knocks in a cross ball towards Carl Cutler. Carl Cutler is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
8.05
James Milligan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carl Cutler. Carl Cutler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Leon Joachim who gathers it comfortably.
12.11
James Milligan threads the ball through to Chris Youds. Chris Youds lofts in a cross ball towards Carl Cutler. Carl Cutler heads the ball goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
14.39
Gareth Montague kicks a strong pass forward to Charles-Edward Safanjon. Charles-Edward Safanjon advances with the ball. Charles-Edward Safanjon goes all the way! Charles-Edward Safanjon cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
18.19
Juan-Carlos Andres surges forward with the ball. Juan-Carlos Andres knocks the ball forward to Helder Nunes but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
22.08
Yacine Bouzidi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carl Cutler. Carl Cutler lofts in a cross ball towards Chris Youds. Chris Youds powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
27.03
Michael Zaussinger knocks the ball to his team mate, Yacine Bouzidi. Yacine Bouzidi kicks a strong pass forward to Chris Youds. Chris Youds goes all the way! Chris Youds makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
28.03
Paulo Postiga makes a probing pass to Juan-Carlos Andres. Juan-Carlos Andres kicks a strong pass forward to Helder Nunes. Helder Nunes tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
30.13
Leon Moncur kicks a strong pass forward to Juan-Carlos Andres. Juan-Carlos Andres makes a beautiful solo run. Juan-Carlos Andres knocks in a cross ball towards Leandro Ramírez. Leandro Ramírez heads the ball goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
32.30
Leon Moncur clumsily knocks into George Dichio. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! George Dichio gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
33.21
Yazid Riou threads the ball through to Gerard Gallas. Gerard Gallas finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
38.48
Francis Mckay chips the ball to his team mate, Matt Goodwin. Matt Goodwin knocks the ball to his team mate, George Dichio. George Dichio knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Leon Moncur.
39.14
Michael Zaussinger sees a break and surges forward. Michael Zaussinger passes the ball forward to Carl Cutler. Carl Cutler shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Leon Joachim manages to gather it comfortably.
40.55
Paulo Postiga clumsily knocks into Carl Cutler. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Carl Cutler stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.01
Paulo Postiga makes a probing pass to Yazid Riou. Yazid Riou surges forward with the ball. Yazid Riou finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Billy Fletcher.
44.14
Charles-Edward Safanjon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Chris Youds. Chris Youds shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
The whistle blows and Blackburn Rovers get the second half underway!
54.15
Gareth Montague controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matt Goodwin. Matt Goodwin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, George Dichio. George Dichio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.42
Charles-Edward Safanjon kicks a strong pass forward to Carl Cutler. Carl Cutler shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
57.33
Leon Moncur knocks the ball forward to Jean Pierre Camadini. Jean Pierre Camadini makes a probing pass to Helder Nunes. Helder Nunes finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
59.04
Jean Pierre Camadini takes it forward alone. Jean Pierre Camadini shoots from distance but it is miles over!
60.44
Juan-Carlos Andres makes a simple pass to Leandro Ramírez. Leandro Ramírez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Michael Zaussinger.
61.19
Michael Zaussinger hacks Gerard Gallas from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gerard Gallas grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
65.21
James Milligan knocks the ball forward to Chris Youds. Chris Youds lofts in a cross ball towards George Dichio. George Dichio directs the ball goalwards with his head. Leon Joachim manages to gather it comfortably.
66.48
Francis Mckay hacks Leandro Ramírez from behind! Francis Mckay is given a warning by the referee! Leandro Ramírez stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.12
Michael Zaussinger sees space and advances. Michael Zaussinger deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carl Cutler. Carl Cutler knocks in a cross ball towards George Dichio. George Dichio is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Leon Joachim.
71.32
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
75.18
Michael Zaussinger flicks the ball to his team mate, Charles-Edward Safanjon. Charles-Edward Safanjon flicks the ball to his team mate, Carl Cutler. Carl Cutler plays a perfect one-two with George Dichio and rushes in on goal... Carl Cutler rockets a shot on goal but somehow Leon Joachim manages to keep it out.
79.40
Lorenzo Musso sweeps the ball long. Helder Nunes shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
84.11
Chris Youds hacks Leon Moncur from behind! The referee calls over Chris Youds and warns him to calm down! Leon Moncur hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.48
Lorenzo Musso knocks the ball forward to Juan-Carlos Andres. Juan-Carlos Andres knocks the ball forward to Leandro Ramírez. Leandro Ramírez shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
Charles-Edward Safanjon brings the ball forward. Charles-Edward Safanjon knocks in a cross ball towards Carl Cutler. Carl Cutler connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Leon Joachim easily smothers it.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Charles-Edward Safanjon of Blackburn Rovers
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
6
Shots off Target
8
6
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41.3%
58.7%
Play Area
31.5%
41.3%
27.2%