Match Report


Wolverhampton WanderersWolverhampton Wanderers     Queens Park RangersQueens Park Rangers
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Marcus AndrewsM. Andrews64
G
1captain
G
50Jamie FletcherJ. Fletcher
Dave WilliamsonD. Williamson62
D
captain2
D
64Jonathan GreavesJ. Greaves
Ashley PattersonA. Patterson68
D
3
D
61Marvin BlackM. Black
Leon MendoncaL. Mendonca68
D
4
D
54Max GascoigneM. Gascoigne
Ledley GrayL. Gray62
D
5
M
59Simon BlakeS. Blake
Robert DeguervilleR. Deguerville70
M
6
M
58Ashley SwiftA. Swift
Norman StandingN. Standing63
M
7
M
56Mauricio RubioM. Rubio
Kelvin BrittonK. Britton62
A
8
M
49Oscar NappiO. Nappi
Luke VassellL. Vassell65
A
9
A
62John HansenJ. Hansen
Brendan MatthewsB. Matthews69
A
10
A
57Aladino CoisA. Cois
Carlton WrightC. Wright65
A
11
A
55Mike JacobsM. Jacobs
 
Joe BanksJ. Banks66
D
12
D
54Patrick MontagueP. Montague
John PlattJ. Platt62
M
13
A
54Gavin PerryG. Perry
Syd HaynesS. Haynes60
A
14
A
53Steven WiltordS. Wiltord

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Molineux where Wolverhampton Wanderers play host to Queens Park Rangers. A crowd of 10,976 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Queens Park Rangers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Joachim.


0.00
Wolverhampton Wanderers start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.42
Dave Williamson threads the ball through to Robert Deguerville. Robert Deguerville deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brendan Matthews. Brendan Matthews shoots from outside the area. Jamie Fletcher gets down and covers it.
4.54
Carlton Wright hits a low pass to Luke Vassell. Luke Vassell lofts in a cross ball towards Carlton Wright. Carlton Wright connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
8.58
Jonathan Greaves chips the ball to his team mate, Simon Blake. Simon Blake passes the ball forward to Aladino Cois. Aladino Cois knocks the ball forward to Ashley Swift but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
12.08
Norman Standing flicks a high pass forward to Kelvin Britton who brings the ball under control. Kelvin Britton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jamie Fletcher who gathers it comfortably.
16.53
Max Gascoigne sees Mike Jacobs in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mike Jacobs flicks the ball to his team mate, John Hansen. John Hansen cuts inside the box! John Hansen looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Marcus Andrews gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
18.45
Norman Standing makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kelvin Britton. Kelvin Britton knocks in a cross ball towards Norman Standing. Norman Standing flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
21.49
Norman Standing catches Simon Blake on the ankles. The referee warns Norman Standing to calm down! Simon Blake runs off the knock.
22.13
Norman Standing flicks a high pass forward. Robert Deguerville easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Robert Deguerville shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
26.09
Dave Williamson flicks a high pass forward. Norman Standing collects the pass. Norman Standing kicks a strong pass forward to Luke Vassell. Luke Vassell controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Brendan Matthews through on goal. Brendan Matthews cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
34.26
Max Gascoigne comes in with a late challenge on Brendan Matthews. The referee calls over Max Gascoigne and warns him to calm down! Brendan Matthews hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.26
Norman Standing makes a probing pass to Brendan Matthews. Brendan Matthews cuts inside the box! Brendan Matthews rockets a shot on goal but somehow Jamie Fletcher manages to keep it out.
39.48
Ledley Gray knocks the ball to his team mate, Leon Mendonca. Leon Mendonca sees Luke Vassell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luke Vassell whips in a cross ball towards Norman Standing. Norman Standing finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
42.50
Norman Standing advances with the ball. Norman Standing plays a quick one-two with Robert Deguerville and rushes in on goal... Norman Standing muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
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. Queens Park Rangers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Queens Park Rangers players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Queens Park Rangers kick off the second half!
51.10
Ledley Gray controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carlton Wright. Carlton Wright skips past Marvin Black! Some world-class footwork from Carlton Wright provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but somehow Jamie Fletcher manages to keep it out.
53.52
Seeing a gap ahead, Ashley Swift plays the ball forward to John Hansen. John Hansen tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
54.06
Ledley Gray flicks a high ball forward to Leon Mendonca who takes it down. Leon Mendonca kicks a strong pass forward to Brendan Matthews. Brendan Matthews whips in a cross ball towards Kelvin Britton. Kelvin Britton heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
59.25
Leon Mendonca chips the ball to his team mate, Norman Standing. Norman Standing flicks a high pass forward. Brendan Matthews collects the pass. Brendan Matthews lofts in a cross ball towards Carlton Wright. Carlton Wright jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jamie Fletcher with no chance!! Goal for Wolverhampton Wanderers!
61.25
Queens Park Rangers have made a substitution with Steven Wiltord replacing John Hansen .
66.03
Mauricio Rubio threads the ball through to Aladino Cois. Aladino Cois knocks in a cross ball towards Mike Jacobs. Mike Jacobs connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
69.50
Ashley Swift makes a probing pass to Mike Jacobs. Mike Jacobs sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
75.06
Norman Standing threads the ball through to Carlton Wright. Carlton Wright knocks in a cross ball towards Norman Standing. Norman Standing makes a deft header. Jamie Fletcher punches it away to safety.
77.56
Queens Park Rangers have made 2 substitutions with Patrick Montague replacing Jamie Fletcher and Gavin Perry replacing Ashley Swift .
78.60
Ashley Patterson plays the ball forward to Luke Vassell. Luke Vassell flicks a high pass forward. Carlton Wright collects the pass. Carlton Wright knocks in a cross ball towards Brendan Matthews. Max Gascoigne clumsily knocks into Brendan Matthews. Penalty not given!!
79.55
Norman Standing passes the ball forward to Brendan Matthews. Brendan Matthews knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.45
Ashley Patterson flicks a high pass forward. Kelvin Britton controls it well on his chest. Kelvin Britton chips the ball to his team mate, Brendan Matthews. Brendan Matthews knocks in a cross ball towards Luke Vassell. Luke Vassell connects with a diving header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
83.32
Mauricio Rubio chips the ball to his team mate, Steven Wiltord. Steven Wiltord shoots from long range but is denied by Marcus Andrews. Excellent save.
87.44
Ledley Gray takes a short throw-in bringing Norman Standing into play. Norman Standing flicks a high pass forward to Carlton Wright who brings the ball under control. Carlton Wright knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Deguerville. Robert Deguerville is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Leon Mendonca flicks a high pass forward. Robert Deguerville collects the pass. Robert Deguerville makes a simple pass to Kelvin Britton. Kelvin Britton shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Wolverhampton Wanderers

Queens Park Rangers
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
9
2
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
70.7%
29.3%
Play Area
25.6%
41.5%
32.9%

Scorers
Brendan Matthews 26
Carlton Wright 59
Robert Deguerville 87

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Brendan Matthews of Wolverhampton Wanderers

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

1.Jamie Fletcher (GK)
7
2.Jonathan Greaves (DEF)
6
3.Marvin Black (DEF)
6
4.Max Gascoigne (DEF)
6
5.Simon Blake (MID)
6
6.Ashley Swift (MID)
6
7.Mauricio Rubio (MID)
6
8.Oscar Nappi (MID)
6
9.John Hansen (ATT)
6
10.Aladino Cois (ATT)
6
11.Mike Jacobs (ATT)
6
 
12.Patrick Montague (DEF)
6
13.Gavin Perry (ATT)
6
14.Steven Wiltord (ATT)
6