Match Report
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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Molineux where Wolverhampton Wanderers play host to Scunthorpe United. A crowd of 2,629 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Wolverhampton Wanderers and Scunthorpe United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Terry Hackworth.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Wolverhampton Wanderers and Scunthorpe United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Terry Hackworth.
0.00
0-0Wolverhampton Wanderers kick off and get the first half underway!
2.16
0-0Dave Milburn threads a neat ball through to Jonathan Clemence. Jonathan Clemence darts forward. Jonathan Clemence plays a one-two with Ruel Redknapp and advances towards the goal... Jonathan Clemence tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
3.14
Martin Ripley threads a neat ball through to David Moncur. David Moncur shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
6.05
1-0Richard Mendonca knocks the ball to his team mate, Nico Schacht. Nico Schacht passes the ball forward to Graeme Proctor. Graeme Proctor whips in a cross ball towards Robert Ferdinand. Robert Ferdinand is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
14.44
1-0Steven Marr takes a short throw-in bringing Nico Schacht into play. Nico Schacht flicks a high pass forward. Graeme Proctor holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Graeme Proctor knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.58
1-0Martin Ripley threads a neat ball through to David Moncur. David Moncur makes a great pass forward. Ruel Redknapp runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
16.12
Gary Lampard hits a low pass to Jamie Elliott. With a delightful solo run, Jamie Elliott stretches the opposition's defence. Jamie Elliott whips in a cross ball towards Robert Ferdinand. Robert Ferdinand jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
18.08
Syd Lineker advances with the ball. Syd Lineker controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Graeme Proctor. Graeme Proctor whips in a cross ball towards Peter Formon. Peter Formon rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
22.33
Joe Owen knocks the ball forward to Jonathan Clemence. Jonathan Clemence sees David Moncur in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Moncur shoots from outside the area. David Moncur scores for Scunthorpe United!!
30.26
2-1Tony Wright makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oleg Barrett. Oleg Barrett shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
34.49
Martin Ripley hits a low pass to David Moncur. David Moncur skips past Richard Mendonca! David Moncur comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but slams it into the crowd!
36.47
Jamie Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Graeme Proctor holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Graeme Proctor tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
40.36
Gary Lampard makes a probing pass to Nico Schacht. Nico Schacht hits a low pass to Graeme Proctor. Graeme Proctor whips in a cross ball towards Robert Ferdinand. Robert Ferdinand is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
44.57
Nico Schacht sees a break and surges forward. Nico Schacht knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Ferdinand. Robert Ferdinand knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Teddy Beattie has to pick the ball from the back of the net! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Wolverhampton Wanderers appear unchanged since the first half. Scunthorpe United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Scunthorpe United players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Scunthorpe United kick off and get the second half underway!
54.53
Jamie Elliott threads a neat ball through to Robert Ferdinand. Robert Ferdinand knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dave Milburn.
57.30
Gary Lampard knocks the ball forward to Jamie Elliott. Jamie Elliott hits a low pass to Peter Formon. Peter Formon shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
59.48
Joe Owen knocks the ball forward to Jonathan Clemence. Jonathan Clemence flicks a high pass forward. Oleg Barrett holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oleg Barrett knocks in a cross ball towards Ruel Redknapp. Ruel Redknapp flicks the ball with his head but it is shockingly off target!
60.41
4-1Scunthorpe United have made a substitution with Jermaine Hurst replacing David Moncur .
66.39
Steven Marr threads the ball through to Robert Ferdinand. Robert Ferdinand threads the ball through to Peter Formon but he's offside!
67.39
4-1Gary Lampard clumsily knocks into Jermaine Hurst. The referee calls over Gary Lampard and warns him to calm down! Jermaine Hurst stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.20
Martin Ripley flicks a high pass forward. Jermaine Hurst collects the pass. Jermaine Hurst shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
72.57
Jonathan Clemence flicks a high pass forward to Oleg Barrett who brings the ball under control. Oleg Barrett lofts in a cross ball towards Ruel Redknapp. Ruel Redknapp beats his man to it with a header but it misses the target by a large margin!
77.52
Scunthorpe United have made a substitution with Alistair Bridge replacing Joe Owen .
79.10
With a delightful solo run, Nico Schacht stretches the opposition's defence. Nico Schacht shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
83.14
Kieron Benali laces a weighted ball forward to Robert Ferdinand. Robert Ferdinand shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Robert Ferdinand!
87.07
Nico Schacht threads a neat ball through to Graeme Proctor. Graeme Proctor controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
89.06
Tony Wright threads a neat ball through to Oleg Barrett. Oleg Barrett tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
Graham Butt advances with the ball. Graham Butt threads the ball through to Oleg Barrett. Oleg Barrett plays a scrappy one-two with Ruel Redknapp and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Oleg Barrett provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
5
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
5
8
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.6%
52.4%
Play Area
31%
42.9%
26.2%
Scorers
| Robert Ferdinand 6, 40, 45, 83 Peter Formon 18 | David Moncur 22 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Robert Ferdinand of Wolverhampton Wanderers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gary Butt (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Syd Lineker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Richard Mendonca (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gary Lampard (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kieron Benali (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jamie Elliott (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Nico Schacht (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Steven Marr (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Graeme Proctor (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Robert Ferdinand (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Peter Formon (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Simone Conticchio (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Trevor McManaman (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Steven Barmby (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Teddy Beattie (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Joe Owen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Graham Butt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dave Milburn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Martin Ripley (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Tony Wright (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jonathan Clemence (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Terry Southgate (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ruel Redknapp (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Oleg Barrett (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | David Moncur (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Alun Ince (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alistair Bridge (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jermaine Hurst (ATT) | 6 | |