Match Report


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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Molineux where Wolverhampton Wanderers play host to Carlisle United. A crowd of 4,702 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Wolverhampton Wanderers and Carlisle United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by John Butt.


0.00
Wolverhampton Wanderers start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.44
Patricio Romero catches Kieron Benali on the ankles. Patricio Romero is given a warning by the referee! Kieron Benali stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.22
Carlton Copping threads a neat ball through to Eddie Westwood. Eddie Westwood darts forward. Eddie Westwood makes a defence splitting pass to Paul Greening. Paul Greening cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Gary Butt.
7.08
Corner kick to Carlisle United. Alun Gower plays it to the far post. Neil Milligan cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
10.07
Jamie Elliott knocks the ball forward to Graeme Proctor. Graeme Proctor lofts in a cross ball towards Peter Formon. Peter Formon directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Carlos Zamora.
18.46
Eddie Westwood makes a probing pass to Paul Greening. Paul Greening knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jason Pallister.
21.01
Carlton Copping runs forward with the ball. Carlton Copping chips the ball to his team mate, Dion Williams. Dion Williams knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jason Pallister.
22.17
Brendan Sinclair flicks a high ball forward to Neil Milligan who takes it down. Neil Milligan lofts in a cross ball towards Dion Williams. Dion Williams jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
26.55
Jamie Elliott controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Graeme Proctor. Graeme Proctor knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Diego Montaperto.
27.46
Steven Marr deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Graeme Proctor. Graeme Proctor whips in a cross ball towards Steven Benjamin. Steven Benjamin whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Carlos Zamora with no chance!! Goal for Wolverhampton Wanderers!
32.27
Nico Schacht hacks Brendan Sinclair from behind! Nico Schacht is shown the yellow card! Brendan Sinclair runs off the knock.
36.48
Jamie Elliott makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Peter Formon. Peter Formon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.11
Richard Mendonca hacks Dion Williams from behind! The referee warns Richard Mendonca to calm down! Dion Williams stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.14
Nico Schacht sees Graeme Proctor in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Graeme Proctor knocks in a cross ball towards Peter Formon. Peter Formon whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Wolverhampton Wanderers appear unchanged since the first half. Carlisle United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Carlisle United kicking off!
47.05
Gary Lampard comes in with a late challenge on Neil Milligan. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Neil Milligan stretches but gets up unharmed.
48.21
Nico Schacht flicks a high pass forward. Peter Formon collects the pass. Peter Formon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.54
Carlton Copping kicks a strong pass forward to Eddie Westwood. Eddie Westwood changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Eddie Westwood controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
54.29
Nico Schacht makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Graeme Proctor. Graeme Proctor tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
55.16
Eddie Westwood threads a neat ball through to Dion Williams. Dion Williams knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gary Butt who gathers it comfortably.
60.25
Patricio Romero flicks the ball to his team mate, Dion Williams. Dion Williams knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Milligan. Neil Milligan powers a header at goal but it's well over the bar!
63.54
Nico Schacht makes an attacking run forward. Nico Schacht knocks in a cross ball towards Peter Formon. Peter Formon gets a glancing touch on the cross ball which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
66.02
Without breaking stride, Eddie Westwood plays the ball forward to Dion Williams. Dion Williams knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Richard Mendonca.
71.56
Andy Flintlock flicks a high ball forward to Patricio Romero who takes it down. Patricio Romero advances with the ball. Patricio Romero shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
72.36
Alun Gower runs straight at the opposition's defence. Alun Gower controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
79.24
Brendan Sinclair threads the ball through to Neil Milligan. Neil Milligan shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
81.16
Showing composure, Eddie Westwood picks a pass forward to Paul Greening. Paul Greening whips in a cross ball towards Neil Milligan. With a superhuman jump, Neil Milligan connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
83.51
Brendan Sinclair deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dion Williams. Dion Williams skips past Jason Pallister! Dion Williams shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
85.51
Diego Montaperto flicks a high pass forward to Brendan Sinclair who brings the ball under control. Brendan Sinclair chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Greening. Paul Greening skips past Gary Lampard! Paul Greening side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
1
8
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
35.7%
64.3%
Play Area
29.8%
47.6%
22.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Eddie Westwood of Carlisle United

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

1.Carlos Zamora (GK)
6
2.Diego Montaperto (DEF)
6
3.Carlton Copping (DEF)
7
4.Andy Flintlock (DEF)
6
5.Alun Gower (MID)
6
6.Brendan Sinclair (MID)
7
7.Eddie Westwood (MID)
9
8.Patricio Romero (MID)
6
9.Paul Greening (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Neil Milligan (ATT)
6
11.Dion Williams (ATT)
6
 
12.Simon Bower (DEF)
0
13.Jody Eadie (DEF)
0
14.Sylvain Keane (DEF)
0