Match Report


Wolverhampton WanderersWolverhampton Wanderers     Tottenham HotspurTottenham Hotspur
Si WilliamsSi Williams Kevin Duffy Kevin Duffy
Marcus AndrewsM. Andrews64
G
1
G
71Hibiki KanekoH. Kaneko
Dave WilliamsonD. Williamson62
D
2
D
62Eoin SalakoE. Salako
Joe BanksJ. Banks66
D
3captain
D
69Isaiah GriffinI. Griffin
Leon MendoncaL. Mendonca68
D
captain4
D
62Ivan SinclairI. Sinclair
Ledley GrayL. Gray61
D
5
D
60Joe SalmonJ. Salmon
Norman StandingN. Standing63
M
6
M
72Thomas NeuhausT. Neuhaus
Robert DeguervilleR. Deguerville69
M
7
M
70Roberto GerritsenR. Gerritsen
Kelvin BrittonK. Britton62
A
8
M
66Alexander GerlachA. Gerlach
Luke VassellL. Vassell65
A
9
A
61Ferdinand VieraF. Viera
Brendan MatthewsB. Matthews69
A
10
A
62Frank BellamyF. Bellamy
Carlton WrightC. Wright65
A
11
A
67Bill LightfootB. Lightfoot
 
Ashley PattersonA. Patterson68
D
12
A
55Nicky DuberryN. Duberry
John PlattJ. Platt62
M
13
M
63Karim ZuidersmaK. Zuidersma
Syd HaynesS. Haynes60
A
14
A
45Colin BremnerC. Bremner

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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Molineux where Wolverhampton Wanderers play host to Tottenham Hotspur. A crowd of 13,707 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Tottenham Hotspur appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nigel Weaver.


0.00
The whistle blows and Wolverhampton Wanderers get the match underway!
2.36
Leon Mendonca plays the ball forward to Luke Vassell. Luke Vassell chips the ball to his team mate, Carlton Wright. Carlton Wright controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
4.20
Ivan Sinclair makes a simple pass to Ferdinand Viera. Ferdinand Viera shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
6.41
Ledley Gray passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Kelvin Britton. With great vision, Kelvin Britton plays the ball forward to Carlton Wright. Carlton Wright plays a scrappy one-two with Luke Vassell and advances towards the goal... Carlton Wright tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
10.04
Norman Standing flicks a high pass forward. Brendan Matthews controls it well on his chest. Brendan Matthews whips in a cross ball towards Norman Standing. Eoin Salako hacks Norman Standing from behind! Norman Standing appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
22.39
Robert Deguerville deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Norman Standing. Norman Standing knocks in a cross ball towards Brendan Matthews. Brendan Matthews connects with a diving header but it is miles over!
28.52
Ivan Sinclair receives the ball from a throw-in from Isaiah Griffin. Ivan Sinclair threads a neat ball through to Alexander Gerlach. Alexander Gerlach threads the ball through to Ferdinand Viera. Ferdinand Viera sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
30.02
Roberto Gerritsen flicks a high ball forward to Bill Lightfoot who takes it down. Bill Lightfoot shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
33.14
Roberto Gerritsen threads a neat ball through to Frank Bellamy. Frank Bellamy knocks in a cross ball towards Bill Lightfoot. Bill Lightfoot jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
34.24
Joe Banks breaks forward. Joe Banks runs straight at the opposition's defence. Joe Banks makes a probing pass to Luke Vassell but he's offside!
36.41
Robert Deguerville flicks a high pass forward. Carlton Wright collects the pass. Carlton Wright whips in a cross ball towards Luke Vassell. Luke Vassell is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it slams into the crowd!
40.38
Isaiah Griffin threads a neat ball through to Ivan Sinclair. Ivan Sinclair passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Roberto Gerritsen. Roberto Gerritsen shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Marcus Andrews manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
Ferdinand Viera knocks the ball to his team mate, Frank Bellamy. Frank Bellamy finds some space and shoots from distance. Marcus Andrews easily gets down and covers it.
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. Tottenham Hotspur also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Tottenham Hotspur kick off!
47.51
Isaiah Griffin pushes up the pitch. Isaiah Griffin kicks a strong pass forward to Bill Lightfoot. Bill Lightfoot controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Marcus Andrews.
49.19
Thomas Neuhaus takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Frank Bellamy side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies wide!
54.33
Joe Banks takes it forward alone. Joe Banks sees Kelvin Britton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kelvin Britton whips in a cross ball towards Luke Vassell. Luke Vassell gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
59.40
Robert Deguerville sees Brendan Matthews in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Brendan Matthews knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Isaiah Griffin.
63.58
Robert Deguerville flicks a high pass forward. Brendan Matthews collects the pass. Brendan Matthews controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
67.34
Alexander Gerlach makes a simple pass to Frank Bellamy. Frank Bellamy shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
75.12
Frank Bellamy changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Frank Bellamy makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Bill Lightfoot. Bill Lightfoot tries a spectacular strike but somehow Marcus Andrews manages to keep it out.
77.18
Ledley Gray deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Norman Standing. Norman Standing whips in a cross ball towards Carlton Wright. Carlton Wright is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Solid save from Hibiki Kaneko.
84.22
Alexander Gerlach kicks a strong pass forward to Frank Bellamy. Frank Bellamy controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
87.38
Roberto Gerritsen kicks a strong pass forward to Frank Bellamy. Frank Bellamy lofts in a cross ball towards Bill Lightfoot. With a superhuman jump, Bill Lightfoot connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
Ledley Gray flicks the ball to his team mate, Robert Deguerville. Robert Deguerville runs straight at the opposition's defence. Robert Deguerville knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Isaiah Griffin.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Wolverhampton Wanderers

Tottenham Hotspur
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
7
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.1%
46.9%
Play Area
31.2%
43.8%
25%

Scorers
Carlton Wright 6
Luke Vassell 54
Bill Lightfoot 87

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Luke Vassell of Wolverhampton Wanderers

Match Ratings
1.Marcus Andrews (GK)
8
2.Dave Williamson (DEF)
6
3.Joe Banks (DEF)
7
4.Leon Mendonca (DEF)
6
5.Ledley Gray (DEF)
6
6.Norman Standing (MID)
6
7.Robert Deguerville (MID)
7
8.Kelvin Britton (ATT)
7
9.Luke Vassell (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Brendan Matthews (ATT)
6
11.Carlton Wright (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Ashley Patterson (DEF)
0
13.John Platt (MID)
0
14.Syd Haynes (ATT)
0

1.Hibiki Kaneko (GK)
6
2.Eoin Salako (DEF)
6
3.Isaiah Griffin (DEF)
6
4.Ivan Sinclair (DEF)
6
5.Joe Salmon (DEF)
6
6.Thomas Neuhaus (MID)
6
7.Roberto Gerritsen (MID)
7
8.Alexander Gerlach (MID)
6
9.Ferdinand Viera (ATT)
6
10.Frank Bellamy (ATT)
7
11.Bill Lightfoot (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Nicky Duberry (ATT)
0
13.Karim Zuidersma (MID)
0
14.Colin Bremner (ATT)
0