Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Molineux where Wolverhampton Wanderers play host to Derby County. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Derby County appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Derby County appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Wolverhampton Wanderers kick off and get the first half underway!
3.26
0-0Enrique Farinos clumsily knocks into Dean Elliott. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dean Elliott stretches but gets up unharmed.
4.59
0-0Damir Kovacs kicks a strong pass forward to Walter Romero. Walter Romero shoots from distance but somehow Fredrik Carragher manages to keep it out.
10.43
0-0Ross Collymore controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexander Bould. Alexander Bould shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
14.05
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
18.45
0-0Enrique Farinos threads the ball through to Nwankwo Swift. Nwankwo Swift knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Camoranesi. Carlos Camoranesi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lennart Ziegenhagen.
20.57
Nwankwo Swift controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carlos Camoranesi. Carlos Camoranesi shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
21.47
Derby County are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
22.52
Steve Palmer knocks the ball forward to Martín Campos. Martín Campos makes a simple pass to Walter Romero. Walter Romero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.40
0-0Lennart Ziegenhagen clumsily knocks into Stuart McStay. Lennart Ziegenhagen is given a warning by the referee! Stuart McStay hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.51
Damir Kovacs threads the ball through to Stuart McStay. Stuart McStay knocks in a cross ball towards Walter Romero. Walter Romero flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
30.39
Nwankwo Swift deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart McStay. Stuart McStay controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Fredrik Carragher.
32.20
Nwankwo Swift makes a probing pass to Walter Romero. Walter Romero whips in a cross ball towards Stuart McStay. Stuart McStay flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
39.27
Lennart Ziegenhagen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Danny Bramble. Danny Bramble threads the ball through to Duarte Alves. Duarte Alves shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
44.38
Ian Cort kicks a strong pass forward to Duarte Alves. Duarte Alves flicks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Bould. Alexander Bould cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Derby County kick off the second half!
47.54
Del Mcgreal makes a probing pass to Carlos Camoranesi. Carlos Camoranesi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
48.44
Damir Kovacs knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart McStay. Stuart McStay whips in a cross ball towards Walter Romero. Walter Romero connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
49.05
Enrique Farinos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martín Campos. Martín Campos flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Camoranesi. Carlos Camoranesi shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
53.11
Enrique Farinos makes a simple pass to Damir Kovacs. Damir Kovacs controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Walter Romero. Walter Romero sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
54.14
Damir Kovacs kicks a strong pass forward to Walter Romero. Walter Romero knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alexander Maddison.
61.37
Steve Palmer hacks Alexander Bould from behind! Steve Palmer is warned by the referee! Alexander Bould hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.07
Enrique Farinos clumsily knocks into Duarte Alves. Enrique Farinos is given a warning by the referee! Duarte Alves hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.28
Damir Kovacs makes a simple pass to Carlos Camoranesi. Carlos Camoranesi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fredrik Carragher who gathers it comfortably.
73.42
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
77.34
John Unsworth deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Danny Bramble. Danny Bramble kicks a strong pass forward to Alexander Bould. Alexander Bould controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Dale Rufus manages to keep it out.
78.43
Nwankwo Swift flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart McStay. Stuart McStay whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Camoranesi. Carlos Camoranesi powers a header at goal. Fredrik Carragher manages to gather it comfortably.
79.49
Teddy Cutler flicks the ball to his team mate, Ian Cort. Ian Cort surges forward with the ball. Ian Cort knocks in a cross ball towards Duarte Alves. Duarte Alves flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
84.44
Martín Campos flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart McStay. Stuart McStay shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
87.38
1-0Alexander Maddison kicks a strong pass forward to Ross Collymore. Ross Collymore flicks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Bould. Alexander Bould goes all the way! Alexander Bould shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
38.8%
61.2%
Play Area
35.3%
43.5%
21.2%
Scorers