Match Report


Wolverhampton WanderersWolverhampton Wanderers     Leicester CityLeicester City
Grant BennionGrant Bennion Computer Player Computer Player
Hamilton ParraH. Parra74
G
captain1
G
72Sebastian RomanS. Roman
Rio MasonR. Mason72
D
2
D
75Scott MoffatS. Moffat
Samuel AlvesS. Alves71
D
3
D
72Gary RaeG. Rae
David BeckD. Beck69
D
4
D
70Rodrigo PinheiroR. Pinheiro
Carl EadieC. Eadie73
D
5captain
D
66Teddy SinclairT. Sinclair
Ugo SeamanU. Seaman67
M
6
M
82Stuart GemmillS. Gemmill
Bakary SammerB. Sammer64
M
7
M
81Stephane SitrukS. Sitruk
Gilles WinterburnG. Winterburn66
M
8
A
77Bart AlberdaB. Alberda
Jose Javier FernandezJ. Fernandez68
A
9
A
72Frank HenryF. Henry
Carl JosephC. Joseph70
A
10
A
69Marc DoddM. Dodd
Duncan JacobsD. Jacobs67
A
11
A
68Alistair EustaceA. Eustace
 
Jose SanchezJ. Sanchez61
D
12
M
69Gavin BradyG. Brady
Scott SinclairS. Sinclair43
M
13
M
68Marvin OliverM. Oliver
Mervin RiggottM. Riggott45
A
14
G
68Kai HelmerK. Helmer

B.et
today's match is sponsored by B.et
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Molineux where Wolverhampton Wanderers play host to Leicester City. A crowd of 9,839 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Leicester City appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Malcolm Swift.


0.00
Wolverhampton Wanderers kick off and get the first half underway!
3.23
Gary Rae threads a neat ball through to Stuart Gemmill. Stuart Gemmill threads a neat ball through to Stephane Sitruk. Stephane Sitruk edges inside the box! Stephane Sitruk side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
6.57
With vision, Scott Moffat plays the ball forward to Stephane Sitruk. Showing composure, Stephane Sitruk plays the ball forward to Stuart Gemmill. Stuart Gemmill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.29
Ugo Seaman controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gilles Winterburn. Gilles Winterburn cuts inside the box! Gilles Winterburn shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
12.52
Showing composure, Teddy Sinclair plays the ball forward to Stephane Sitruk. Stephane Sitruk makes a probing pass to Alistair Eustace. Alistair Eustace shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Hamilton Parra smothers it!
15.33
With great vision, Carl Joseph plays the ball forward to Jose Javier Fernandez. Jose Javier Fernandez knocks in a cross ball towards Carl Joseph. Carl Joseph flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Sebastian Roman.
16.44
It's a corner kick. Ugo Seaman kicks a low ball out wide. Stephane Sitruk reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
18.16
Gary Rae kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Moffat. Scott Moffat flicks the ball to his team mate, Frank Henry. Frank Henry plays a scrappy one-two with Bart Alberda and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Frank Henry provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Samuel Alves is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
20.24
Bakary Sammer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gilles Winterburn. Gilles Winterburn shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
26.54
Rodrigo Pinheiro sees Stephane Sitruk in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephane Sitruk sees a break and surges forward. Stephane Sitruk knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.55
Gary Rae chips the ball to his team mate, Stuart Gemmill. Stuart Gemmill flicks a high pass forward. Stephane Sitruk collects the pass. Stephane Sitruk knocks the ball forward, putting Frank Henry through on goal. Frank Henry looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. What a cracker!! Hamilton Parra had no chance!! Goal for Leicester City!
38.28
Rodrigo Pinheiro makes a probing pass to Marc Dodd. Marc Dodd knocks in a cross ball towards Bart Alberda. Bart Alberda whips the ball goalwards with his head. Fantastic reaction save from Hamilton Parra!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Wolverhampton Wanderers appear unchanged since the first half. Leicester City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Wolverhampton Wanderers players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The second half starts with Leicester City kicking off!
48.05
Teddy Sinclair hits a low pass to Marc Dodd. Marc Dodd makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frank Henry. Frank Henry knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Beck.
51.49
Stephane Sitruk threads a neat ball through to Bart Alberda. Bart Alberda shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
53.34
Gilles Winterburn passes the ball forward to Carl Joseph. Carl Joseph rushes past Rodrigo Pinheiro! Carl Joseph shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Carl Joseph scores for Wolverhampton Wanderers!!
60.42
Scott Moffat flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Gemmill controls it well on his chest. Stuart Gemmill makes an attacking run forward. Stuart Gemmill lofts in a cross ball towards Stephane Sitruk. Stephane Sitruk heads the ball goalwards but is denied by Hamilton Parra. Excellent save.
61.38
Gary Rae hacks Bakary Sammer from behind! The referee calls over Gary Rae and shows him a yellow card! Bakary Sammer runs off the knock.
63.54
Scott Moffat makes a simple pass to Stephane Sitruk. Stephane Sitruk passes the ball forward to Alistair Eustace. Alistair Eustace lofts in a cross ball towards Frank Henry. Frank Henry connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
73.56
Gilles Winterburn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Javier Fernandez. Jose Javier Fernandez shoots from outside the area. Fantastic reaction save from Sebastian Roman!
77.51
Wolverhampton Wanderers have made 2 substitutions with Jose Sanchez replacing Rio Mason and Scott Sinclair replacing Bakary Sammer .
79.39
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
90.00
Leicester City are dictating the run of play here today.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Wolverhampton Wanderers

Leicester City
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.9%
55.1%
Play Area
21.7%
44.9%
33.3%

Scorers
Carl Joseph 53
Frank Henry 33

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stephane Sitruk of Leicester City

Match Ratings
1.Hamilton Parra (GK)
7
2.Rio Mason (DEF)
7
3.Samuel Alves (DEF)
6
4.David Beck (DEF)
6
5.Carl Eadie (DEF)
6
6.Ugo Seaman (MID)
6
7.Bakary Sammer (MID)
6
8.Gilles Winterburn (MID)
8
9.Jose Javier Fernandez (ATT)
6
10.Carl Joseph (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Duncan Jacobs (ATT)
6
 
12.Jose Sanchez (DEF)
6
13.Scott Sinclair (MID)
6
14.Mervin Riggott (ATT)
0

1.Sebastian Roman (GK)
6
2.Scott Moffat (DEF)
7
3.Gary Rae (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Rodrigo Pinheiro (DEF)
6
5.Teddy Sinclair (DEF)
6
6.Stuart Gemmill (MID)
7
7.Stephane Sitruk (MID)
9
8.Bart Alberda (ATT)
6
9.Frank Henry (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Marc Dodd (ATT)
6
11.Alistair Eustace (ATT)
6
 
12.Gavin Brady (MID)
0
13.Marvin Oliver (MID)
0
14.Kai Helmer (GK)
0