Match Report


Wolverhampton WanderersWolverhampton Wanderers     Lincoln CityLincoln City
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Gary ButtG. Butt51
G
1
G
38Billy DickovB. Dickov
Syd LinekerS. Lineker55
D
2
D
47Chris LeeC. Lee
Richard MendoncaR. Mendonca53
D
3
D
46Jimmy LurlingJ. Lurling
Gary LampardG. Lampard51
D
4
D
44Brian NichollsB. Nicholls
Kieron BenaliK. Benali59
M
5
D
35Edward HeskeyE. Heskey
Jamie ElliottJ. Elliott58
M
6
M
51Mike GeorgeM. George
Nico SchachtN. Schacht53
M
7
M
48Albert OrtegaA. Ortega
Anthony ElliottA. Elliott38
M
8
M
42Carlton BowyerC. Bowyer
Graeme ProctorG. Proctor55
A
9
A
50Ivan KoncheskyI. Konchesky
Robert FerdinandR. Ferdinand48
A
captain10captain
A
46Carlton MarshallC. Marshall
Peter FormonP. Formon48
A
11
A
41Leon ImpeyL. Impey
 
Simone ConticchioS. Conticchio50
D
12
A
41Luis LoureiroL. Loureiro
Trevor McManamanT. McManaman46
D
13
M
40Mervin LloydM. Lloyd
Steven BarmbyS. Barmby43
G
14
M
39Alexander MortensenA. Mortensen

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Molineux where Wolverhampton Wanderers play host to Lincoln City. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Lincoln City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ruel Hitchcock.


0.00
Lincoln City start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.13
Nico Schacht plays the ball forward to Robert Ferdinand. Robert Ferdinand shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
3.25
Kieron Benali threads the ball through to Peter Formon. Peter Formon shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
6.41
Nico Schacht makes a simple pass to Robert Ferdinand. Robert Ferdinand shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
9.27
Mike George hits a low pass to Leon Impey. Leon Impey whips in a cross ball towards Carlton Marshall. Syd Lineker hacks Carlton Marshall from behind! Carlton Marshall appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
14.34
Nico Schacht flicks the ball to his team mate, Peter Formon. Peter Formon finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
15.46
Kieron Benali flicks a high pass forward to Peter Formon who brings the ball under control. Peter Formon shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
16.37
Jimmy Lurling makes a probing pass to Mike George. Mike George threads a neat ball through to Carlton Marshall. Carlton Marshall controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
18.19
Nico Schacht controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Robert Ferdinand. Robert Ferdinand advances inside the box! Robert Ferdinand shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Billy Dickov gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
21.26
Syd Lineker knocks the ball forward to Nico Schacht. Nico Schacht deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Peter Formon. Peter Formon whips in a cross ball towards Robert Ferdinand. Robert Ferdinand gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
22.22
Seeing a gap ahead, Kieron Benali plays the ball forward to Peter Formon. Peter Formon knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Edward Heskey.
28.49
Anthony Elliott sees Peter Formon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Peter Formon shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
33.29
Syd Lineker hits a low pass to Kieron Benali. Kieron Benali runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Kieron Benali whips in a cross ball towards Graeme Proctor. Graeme Proctor gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
36.58
With imagination, Nico Schacht plays the ball forward to Graeme Proctor. Graeme Proctor knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jimmy Lurling.
39.17
Anthony Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Robert Ferdinand controls it well on his chest. Robert Ferdinand shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
40.32
Kieron Benali makes an attacking run forward. Kieron Benali finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
42.54
Richard Mendonca knocks the ball forward to Nico Schacht. Nico Schacht threads a neat ball through to Graeme Proctor. Graeme Proctor knocks the ball forward, putting Robert Ferdinand through on goal. Robert Ferdinand muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Billy Dickov had no chance!! Goal for Wolverhampton Wanderers!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Wolverhampton Wanderers appear unchanged since the first half. Lincoln City also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Wolverhampton Wanderers kick off the second half!
49.25
Richard Mendonca threads a neat ball through to Nico Schacht. Nico Schacht controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Peter Formon. Peter Formon controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
60.20
Lincoln City have made a substitution with Mervin Lloyd replacing Albert Ortega .
65.06
Mike George comes in with a late challenge on Anthony Elliott. The referee calls over Mike George and warns him to calm down! Anthony Elliott runs off the knock.
69.17
Jimmy Lurling decides to run forward with the ball. Jimmy Lurling threads a neat ball through to Leon Impey. Leon Impey shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
77.54
Lincoln City have made 2 substitutions with Luis Loureiro replacing Edward Heskey and Alexander Mortensen replacing Leon Impey .
78.61
Mike George makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexander Mortensen. Alexander Mortensen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gary Butt who gathers it comfortably.
83.25
Luis Loureiro flicks a high pass forward. Mervin Lloyd collects the pass. Mervin Lloyd deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlton Marshall. Carlton Marshall shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
84.28
Nico Schacht controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Peter Formon. Peter Formon lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Ferdinand. Robert Ferdinand heads the ball goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
85.25
Mervin Lloyd flicks a high pass forward. Ivan Konchesky holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ivan Konchesky whips in a cross ball towards Alexander Mortensen. Alexander Mortensen is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
87.57
Richard Mendonca barges into Mervin Lloyd. The referee calls over Richard Mendonca and warns him to calm down! Mervin Lloyd hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Wolverhampton Wanderers

Lincoln City
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
10
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60.5%
39.5%
Play Area
22.4%
46.1%
31.6%

Scorers
Graeme Proctor 33
Robert Ferdinand 43

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Graeme Proctor of Wolverhampton Wanderers

Match Ratings
1.Gary Butt (GK)
7
2.Syd Lineker (DEF)
7
3.Richard Mendonca (DEF)
6
4.Gary Lampard (DEF)
6
5.Kieron Benali (MID)
9
6.Jamie Elliott (MID)
6
7.Nico Schacht (MID)
8
8.Anthony Elliott (MID)
6
9.Graeme Proctor (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Robert Ferdinand (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Peter Formon (ATT)
6
 
12.Simone Conticchio (DEF)
0
13.Trevor McManaman (DEF)
0
14.Steven Barmby (GK)
0

1.Billy Dickov (GK)
6
2.Chris Lee (DEF)
6
3.Jimmy Lurling (DEF)
7
4.Brian Nicholls (DEF)
6
5.Edward Heskey (DEF)
6
6.Mike George (MID)
6
7.Albert Ortega (MID)
6
8.Carlton Bowyer (MID)
6
9.Ivan Konchesky (ATT)
6
10.Carlton Marshall (ATT)
6
11.Leon Impey (ATT)
6
 
12.Luis Loureiro (ATT)
6
13.Mervin Lloyd (MID)
6
14.Alexander Mortensen (MID)
6