Match Report


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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Molineux where Wolverhampton Wanderers play host to Brighton and Hove Albion. A crowd of 4,279 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Wolverhampton Wanderers and Brighton and Hove Albion are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ben Hunt.


0.00
Wolverhampton Wanderers kick off the first half!
2.45
Nico Schacht threads a neat ball through to Robbie Lloyd. Robbie Lloyd sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
3.02
Jason Pallister makes a probing pass to Nico Schacht. Nico Schacht flicks the ball to his team mate, Graeme Proctor. Graeme Proctor knocks in a cross ball towards Robbie Lloyd. With a superhuman jump, Robbie Lloyd connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
4.42
Jamie Elliott threads a neat ball through to Peter Formon. Peter Formon whips in a cross ball towards Robbie Lloyd. Robbie Lloyd rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it rises well off target!
8.45
Jamie Elliott threads a neat ball through to Robbie Lloyd. Robbie Lloyd whips in a cross ball towards Graeme Proctor. Graeme Proctor makes a deft header but is denied by Stephen Ince. Excellent save.
9.48
Gary Lampard kicks a strong pass forward to Steven Marr. Steven Marr kicks a strong pass forward to Peter Formon. Peter Formon knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gary Mcleod.
10.52
Gary Mcleod kicks a strong pass forward to Anton de Groot. Anton de Groot makes a simple pass to Gavin Vickers. Without breaking stride, Gavin Vickers plays the ball forward to Noel Lisbie who has made a great run into the box. Noel Lisbie tries a spectacular strike but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
14.52
Gary Lampard flicks a high pass forward. Kieron Benali collects the pass. Kieron Benali knocks the ball to his team mate, Peter Formon. Peter Formon whips in a cross ball towards Graeme Proctor. Graeme Proctor 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 Wolverhampton Wanderers!
20.29
Neil Ince takes it forward alone. Neil Ince whips in a cross ball towards Noel Lisbie. Noel Lisbie rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Gary Butt didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
26.30
Gary Lampard receives the ball from a throw-in from Richard Mendonca. Gary Lampard darts forward. Gary Lampard threads a neat ball through to Graeme Proctor. Graeme Proctor lofts in a cross ball towards Peter Formon. Peter Formon knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's drastically wayward!
27.47
Jamie Elliott comes in with a late challenge on Neil Ince. The referee brings Jamie Elliott to one side and gives him a warning! Neil Ince runs off the knock.
34.38
Richard Mendonca flicks a high pass forward to Nico Schacht who brings the ball under control. Nico Schacht flicks the ball to his team mate, Peter Formon. Peter Formon lofts in a cross ball towards Graeme Proctor. Graeme Proctor makes a convincing header but it rises well off target!
36.40
Anton de Groot comes in with a late challenge on Jamie Elliott. The referee calls over Anton de Groot and warns him to calm down! Jamie Elliott runs off the knock.
42.01
Jamie Elliott flicks a high pass forward to Robbie Lloyd who brings the ball under control. Robbie Lloyd knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Silvio Fernandes.
44.28
Steven Marr catches Simon Erler on the ankles. Steven Marr is warned by the referee! Simon Erler gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
Gary Mcleod flicks a high pass forward. Simon Erler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Simon Erler sees a break and surges forward. Simon Erler makes a simple pass, allowing Chris Carrick to run into the box. Chris Carrick looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
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. Brighton and Hove Albion also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Brighton and Hove Albion kicking off!
47.18
Without breaking stride, Nico Schacht plays the ball forward to Peter Formon. Peter Formon shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
55.49
Silvio Fernandes makes a probing pass to Nicolas Caballero. Nicolas Caballero threads a neat ball through to Chris Carrick. Chris Carrick makes a defence splitting pass to Noel Lisbie. Noel Lisbie looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
57.08
Silvio Fernandes catches Jamie Elliott on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jamie Elliott stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.22
Richard Mendonca hacks Chris Carrick from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Chris Carrick hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.09
Simon Erler takes a quick throw-in. Nicolas Caballero threads a neat ball through to Noel Lisbie. Noel Lisbie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.10
Seeing a gap ahead, Gary Lampard plays the ball forward to Kieron Benali. Kieron Benali controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Peter Formon. Peter Formon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.34
Nicolas Caballero receives the ball from a throw-in from Neil Ince. Nicolas Caballero flicks a high ball forward to Chris Carrick who takes it down. Chris Carrick knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jason Pallister.
75.13
Gary Lampard kicks a strong pass forward to Kieron Benali. Kieron Benali makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Graeme Proctor. Graeme Proctor shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
77.10
Nico Schacht makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Graeme Proctor. Graeme Proctor shoots from outside the area which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
85.11
Kieron Benali controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Robbie Lloyd. Robbie Lloyd whips in a cross ball towards Graeme Proctor. With a superhuman jump, Graeme Proctor connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's miles wide!
87.48
Richard Mendonca plays the ball forward to Kieron Benali. Kieron Benali flicks the ball to his team mate, Graeme Proctor. Graeme Proctor makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robbie Lloyd but he's offside!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
8
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
68.4%
31.6%
Play Area
22.4%
40.8%
36.8%


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

Match Ratings
1.Gary Butt (GK)
6
2.Jason Pallister (DEF)
6
3.Richard Mendonca (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Gary Lampard (DEF)
7
5.Kieron Benali (MID)
7
6.Jamie Elliott (MID)
7
7.Nico Schacht (MID)
7
8.Steven Marr (MID)
6
9.Graeme Proctor (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Peter Formon (ATT)
7
11.Robbie Lloyd (ATT)
6
 
12.Simone Conticchio (DEF)
0
13.Brian Black (GK)
0
14.Trevor McManaman (DEF)
0

1.Stephen Ince (GK)
6
2.Gian Matteo Benussi (DEF)
6
3.Silvio Fernandes (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Gary Mcleod (DEF)
6
5.Simon Erler (MID)
7
6.Nicolas Caballero (MID)
6
7.Neil Ince (MID)
6
8.Anton de Groot (MID)
6
9.Chris Carrick (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Gavin Vickers (ATT)
6
11.Noel Lisbie (ATT)
6
 
12.Jason Shearer (ATT)
0
13.Pascal Lorenz (ATT)
0
14.Warren Eadie (GK)
0