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 Southend United. A crowd of 18,964 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Wolverhampton Wanderers and Southend United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.


0.00
Wolverhampton Wanderers kick off the first half!
3.06
Paul C. Stinga threads the ball through to Michael Blatsis. Michael Blatsis knocks in a cross ball towards Dragan Sladakovic. Dragan Sladakovic is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's there!! John Beckham has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
8.38
Alfred Perry makes a simple pass to Tim Butt. Tim Butt knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Claudiu Mircea.
10.11
Claudiu Mircea makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul C. Stinga. Paul C. Stinga knocks the ball to his team mate, Dragan Sladakovic. Dragan Sladakovic controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow John Beckham manages to keep it out.
12.14
Duncan Williams makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luca Tedesco. Luca Tedesco lofts in a cross ball towards Tim Butt. Tim Butt is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
16.18
Quim Nunes chips the ball to his team mate, Duncan Williams. Duncan Williams threads the ball through to Tim Butt. Tim Butt knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Claudiu Mircea.
18.26
Alfred Perry passes the ball forward to Hakan Ayaz. Hakan Ayaz shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
20.20
Paul C. Stinga threads the ball through to Dragan Sladakovic. Dragan Sladakovic knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Lozano. Daniel Lozano heads the ball goalwards but John Beckham is on top of it.
21.25
Ivan Zubizarreta powers a long ball forward. Luca Tedesco knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Pennant who gathers it comfortably.
26.54
Joseph Gruenebaum comes in with a late challenge on Dragan Sladakovic. The referee calls over Joseph Gruenebaum and warns him to calm down! Dragan Sladakovic hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.49
Stuart Stockdale chips the ball to his team mate, Hakan Ayaz. Hakan Ayaz shoots from distance but John Pennant is on top of it.
28.42
Alfred Perry brings the ball forward. Alfred Perry goes all the way! Alfred Perry takes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
30.13
Duncan Williams knocks the ball to his team mate, Hakan Ayaz. Hakan Ayaz whips in a cross ball towards Tim Butt. Tim Butt is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by John Pennant!
33.46
Siaka Kipre passes the ball forward to Paul C. Stinga. Paul C. Stinga makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Lozano. Daniel Lozano goes all the way! Daniel Lozano rockets a shot on goal. Daniel Lozano scores for Southend United!!
38.43
Johannes Wittmann makes a probing pass to Michael Blatsis. Michael Blatsis knocks in a cross ball towards Dragan Sladakovic. Dragan Sladakovic directs the ball goalwards with his head. Dragan Sladakovic scores for Southend United!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
The second half starts with Southend United kicking off!
47.43
Paul C. Stinga makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Lozano. Daniel Lozano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.35
Alfred Perry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tim Butt. Tim Butt shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but John Pennant manages to gather it comfortably.
53.02
Tim Serrant makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Williams. Duncan Williams brings the ball forward. Duncan Williams knocks the ball forward to Luca Tedesco. Luca Tedesco makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
54.25
Ivan Zubizarreta chips the ball to his team mate, Duncan Williams. Duncan Williams passes the ball forward to Luca Tedesco. Luca Tedesco plays a perfect one-two with Hakan Ayaz and rushes in on goal... Luca Tedesco tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
57.15
Alfred Perry makes a simple pass to Tim Butt. Tim Butt shoots from long range but somehow John Pennant manages to keep it out.
59.43
Paul C. Stinga chips the ball to his team mate, Dragan Sladakovic. Dragan Sladakovic lofts in a cross ball towards Michael Blatsis. Michael Blatsis powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by John Beckham!
71.27
Ivan Zubizarreta deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alfred Perry. Alfred Perry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tim Butt. Tim Butt shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
72.52
Paul C. Stinga flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Lozano. Daniel Lozano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.10
Hayato Ogawa threads the ball through to Terry Jobson. Terry Jobson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dragan Sladakovic. Dragan Sladakovic shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
83.57
Stuart Stockdale knocks the ball forward to Hakan Ayaz. Hakan Ayaz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.29
Paul C. Stinga makes a probing pass to Michael Blatsis. Michael Blatsis knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Lozano. Daniel Lozano heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
85.14
Hayato Ogawa barges into Tim Butt. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tim Butt stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.24
Stuart Stockdale kicks a strong pass forward to Luca Tedesco. Luca Tedesco goes all the way! Luca Tedesco makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but John Pennant manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Dragan Sladakovic of Southend United
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
7
7
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61%
39%
Play Area
26%
42.9%
31.2%