Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Molineux where Wolverhampton Wanderers play host to Burnley. A crowd of 9,285 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Wolverhampton Wanderers and Burnley are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.


0.00
Burnley start the match!
3.22
Billy Gerrard threads the ball through to Wes James. Wes James finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
4.01
Thierry Cooper makes a beautiful solo run. Thierry Cooper goes all the way! Thierry Cooper takes a shot at goal but Paul Bloomer is on top of it.
6.31
Fredrik Wright-Phillips knocks the ball to his team mate, Wes James. Wes James knocks in a cross ball towards Kemal Palmer. Kemal Palmer is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
8.17
Billy Gerrard kicks a strong pass forward to Kemal Palmer. Kemal Palmer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.36
Alan Green plays a long ball forward. Wes James threads the ball through to Kemal Palmer. Kemal Palmer makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Paul Bloomer had no chance!! Goal for Burnley!
18.29
Anthony Drake chips the ball to his team mate, Stephan Krankl. Stephan Krankl controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Diogo Ramos. Diogo Ramos goes all the way! Diogo Ramos cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
21.38
Fredrik Wright-Phillips surges forward with the ball. Fredrik Wright-Phillips knocks in a cross ball towards Kemal Palmer. Kemal Palmer flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
22.38
Anthony Drake comes in with a late challenge on Wes James. The referee calls over Anthony Drake and shows him a yellow card! Wes James hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.21
Malcolm Lawton advances with the ball. Malcolm Lawton lofts in a cross ball towards Diogo Ramos. Diogo Ramos is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Diogo Ramos!
30.25
Teddy Gower catches Alec Ferguson on the ankles. Teddy Gower is warned by the referee! Alec Ferguson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.25
Domenico Gregori controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Gemmill. Scott Gemmill passes the ball forward but Andy Powell is offside!
39.33
James Ball deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Gerrard. Billy Gerrard deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kemal Palmer. Kemal Palmer finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
44.13
Malcolm Lawton comes in with a late challenge on Billy Gerrard. Malcolm Lawton is given a warning by the referee! Billy Gerrard hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Henry Ferdinand makes a probing pass to Teddy Gower. Teddy Gower knocks in a cross ball towards Kemal Palmer. Kemal Palmer connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is miles over!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
The second half starts with Wolverhampton Wanderers kicking off!
47.44
James Ball makes a simple pass to Henry Ferdinand. Henry Ferdinand takes it forward alone. Henry Ferdinand shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
48.36
Henry Ferdinand makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kemal Palmer. Kemal Palmer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Anthony Drake.
53.23
Thierry Cooper knocks the ball to his team mate, Kemal Palmer. Kemal Palmer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wes James but the linesman indicates offside!
55.39
Omer Fletcher flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy Gerrard. Billy Gerrard brings the ball forward. Billy Gerrard knocks in a cross ball towards Kemal Palmer. Kemal Palmer is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
57.52
Malcolm Lawton makes a probing pass to Scott Gemmill. Scott Gemmill knocks in a cross ball towards Diogo Ramos. Diogo Ramos powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Nwankwo Dichio!
60.08
Thierry Cooper chips the ball to his team mate, Wes James. Wes James shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Paul Bloomer easily smothers it!
63.41
Eoin Weir makes a probing pass to Patrick Wilson. Patrick Wilson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Powell. Andy Powell lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Gemmill. Scott Gemmill connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
69.42
Wolverhampton Wanderers are easily keeping Burnley at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
71.02
Alec Ferguson hacks Kemal Palmer from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kemal Palmer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.41
Henry Ferdinand knocks the ball to his team mate, Teddy Gower. Teddy Gower controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
73.18
Malcolm Lawton knocks the ball forward to Andy Powell. Andy Powell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nwankwo Dichio who gathers it comfortably.
75.18
Burnley are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
77.16
Omer Fletcher makes a probing pass to Thierry Cooper. Thierry Cooper makes a simple pass to Wes James. Wes James shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
78.19
Andy Powell comes in with a late challenge on Alan Green. Andy Powell is shown the yellow card! Alan Green stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.40
Omer Fletcher flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy Gerrard. Billy Gerrard makes a probing pass to Wes James. Wes James knocks in a cross ball towards Teddy Gower. Teddy Gower heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
Henry Ferdinand makes a probing pass to Kemal Palmer. Kemal Palmer goes all the way! Kemal Palmer rockets a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Diogo Ramos of Wolverhampton Wanderers
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
1
10
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
26.7%
73.3%
Play Area
32%
42.7%
25.3%

Scorers