Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Abbey Business Stadium where Cheltenham Town play host to Wolverhampton Wanderers. A crowd of 2,997 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cheltenham Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Wolverhampton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Johnson.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cheltenham Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Wolverhampton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Johnson.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Wolverhampton Wanderers kick off!
8.21
0-1Gary Lampard sees Steven Marr in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Seeing a gap ahead, Steven Marr plays the ball forward to Peter Formon. Peter Formon knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Ferdinand. Robert Ferdinand knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
12.46
0-1Neil Clegg flicks the ball to his team mate, Dennis Craddock. Dennis Craddock knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Graeme Summerbee is offside!
18.03
0-1Nico Schacht chips the ball to his team mate, Graeme Proctor. Graeme Proctor knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Chris Cooper.
28.22
Syd Lineker kicks a strong pass forward to Nico Schacht. Nico Schacht plays the ball forward to Peter Formon. Peter Formon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.04
Frank Murrin makes a beautiful solo run. Frank Murrin lofts in a cross ball towards Dennis Craddock. Dennis Craddock connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Cheltenham Town!
33.22
1-1Tommy Best flicks a high ball forward to Alfred Elliott who takes it down. Alfred Elliott sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
34.39
1-1Julian Galli catches Peter Formon on the ankles. The referee brings Julian Galli to one side and gives him a warning! Peter Formon runs off the knock.
36.51
Frank Murrin makes a simple pass to Alfred Elliott. Alfred Elliott shoots from long range. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
40.52
Chris Cooper sees a break and surges forward. Chris Cooper flicks a high pass forward. Alfred Elliott controls it well on his chest. Alfred Elliott plays a scrappy one-two with Graeme Summerbee and stumbles forward towards the goal... Alfred Elliott shoots from just inside the box but it is shockingly off target!
42.24
Kieron Benali kicks a strong pass forward to Robert Ferdinand. Robert Ferdinand sees Graeme Proctor just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Graeme Proctor rockets a shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
45.00
Richard Mendonca flicks a high pass forward to Steven Marr who brings the ball under control. Steven Marr changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Steven Marr lofts in a cross ball towards Peter Formon. Peter Formon gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Cheltenham Town appear unchanged since the first half. Wolverhampton Wanderers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Wolverhampton Wanderers players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Cheltenham Town get the second half underway!
47.34
Jamie Elliott catches Neil Clegg on the ankles. The referee warns Jamie Elliott to calm down! Neil Clegg hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
48.34
Gary Lampard knocks the ball forward to Jamie Elliott. Showing composure, Jamie Elliott laces a through ball forward to Graeme Proctor. Graeme Proctor knocks in a cross ball towards Peter Formon. Peter Formon makes a convincing header but it's drastically wayward!
51.26
Syd Lineker flicks a high ball forward to Jamie Elliott who takes it down. Jamie Elliott controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Peter Formon. Peter Formon shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
55.34
Richard Mendonca threads a neat ball through to Nico Schacht. Nico Schacht threads the ball through to Peter Formon. Peter Formon shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
57.03
2-1Gary Lampard kicks a strong pass forward to Jamie Elliott. Jamie Elliott brings the ball forward. Jamie Elliott knocks in a cross ball towards Graeme Proctor. Graeme Proctor makes a convincing header but somehow Julian Galli happens to be in the right place to block it.
59.07
Tommy Best makes a probing pass to Graeme Summerbee. Graeme Summerbee plays a scrappy one-two with Alfred Elliott and advances towards the goal... Graeme Summerbee muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Gary Butt had no chance!! Goal for Cheltenham Town!
71.08
Dennis Craddock hacks Richard Mendonca from behind! The referee brings Dennis Craddock to one side and gives him a warning! Richard Mendonca runs off the knock.
73.33
3-1Frank Murrin clumsily knocks into Jamie Elliott. Frank Murrin is shown the yellow card! Jamie Elliott stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.40
Nwankwo Davies makes a probing pass to Tommy Best. Tommy Best plays the ball forward to Graeme Summerbee. Graeme Summerbee plays a one-two with Alfred Elliott and rushes in on goal... Graeme Summerbee looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
84.37
Gary Lampard hacks Graeme Summerbee from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Graeme Summerbee stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.53
Kieron Benali makes a simple pass to Peter Formon. Peter Formon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alun Ince who gathers it comfortably.
89.40
Chris Cooper deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Clegg. Neil Clegg flicks a high ball forward to Graeme Summerbee who takes it down. Graeme Summerbee plays a scrappy one-two with Dennis Craddock and advances towards the goal... Graeme Summerbee side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
4-1Nwankwo Davies decides to run forward with the ball. Nwankwo Davies threads a neat ball through to Graeme Summerbee. Graeme Summerbee knocks in a cross ball towards Alfred Elliott. Alfred Elliott connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Gary Butt picks it out of the air!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.6%
54.4%
Play Area
26.6%
43%
30.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Graeme Summerbee of Cheltenham Town |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alun Ince (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Arthur Beattie (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nwankwo Davies (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Chris Cooper (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Julian Galli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Tommy Best (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Neil Clegg (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Frank Murrin (MID) |  | 7 |
| 9. | Alfred Elliott (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Dennis Craddock (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Graeme Summerbee (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Tony Wallwork (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Antonio Costa (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Henry Cort (MID) | 0 | |
| 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) | 6 | |
| 8. | Steven Marr (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Graeme Proctor (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Robert Ferdinand (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Peter Formon (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Simone Conticchio (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Trevor McManaman (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Steven Barmby (GK) | 0 | |