Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Bescot Stadium where Walsall play host to Wolverhampton Wanderers. A crowd of 9,275 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Walsall are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Wolverhampton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Robert Froggatt.
The pitch is in good condition.
Walsall are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Wolverhampton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Robert Froggatt.
0.00
0-0Walsall kick off!
3.17
0-0Bakary Sammer threads a neat ball through to Carl Joseph. Carl Joseph plays a scrappy one-two with Matthew Kirkland and stumbles forward towards the goal... Carl Joseph side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Eoin Brand gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
8.39
0-0Morris Seaman kicks a strong pass forward to Arthur Hapgood. Arthur Hapgood knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carl Eadie.
18.36
0-0Bakary Sammer surges forward with the ball. Bakary Sammer makes a probing pass to Duncan Jacobs but he's offside!
21.12
0-0David Beck flicks a high pass forward. Bakary Sammer controls it well on his chest. Bakary Sammer makes a probing pass to Ugo Seaman. Ugo Seaman plays a scrappy one-two with Matthew Kirkland and advances towards the goal... Some world-class footwork from Ugo Seaman provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it's drastically wayward!
27.20
Bakary Sammer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Jacobs. Duncan Jacobs makes a great pass forward. Jose Javier Fernandez runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
30.31
Arthur Hapgood makes a probing pass to Brendan Benjamin. Brendan Benjamin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rio Mason.
36.28
Carl Eadie plays the ball forward to Bakary Sammer. Bakary Sammer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kewullay Di Livio.
38.12
0-1Carl Eadie runs forward with the ball. Carl Eadie threads a neat ball through to Matthew Kirkland. Matthew Kirkland plays a quick one-two with Duncan Jacobs and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Matthew Kirkland provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
Bakary Sammer flicks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Jacobs. Duncan Jacobs makes a probing pass to Carl Joseph but he's offside!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Walsall appear unchanged since the first half. Wolverhampton Wanderers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Wolverhampton Wanderers kick off!
47.49
With some swift thinking, Rafael Martin plays the ball forward to Oscar Jr. Gissi. Oscar Jr. Gissi shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Hamilton Parra manages to gather it effortlessly.
48.10
0-1Stephen Hurst hacks Bakary Sammer from behind! Stephen Hurst is shown the yellow card! Bakary Sammer stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.25
Samuel Alves knocks the ball forward to Matthew Kirkland. Matthew Kirkland shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
54.53
Bakary Sammer makes a probing pass to Ugo Seaman. Ugo Seaman controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Eoin Brand manages to keep it out.
55.55
Kewullay Di Livio kicks a strong pass forward to Morris Seaman. Morris Seaman kicks a strong pass forward to Arthur Hapgood. Arthur Hapgood shoots from distance. Hamilton Parra gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
60.16
0-1Walsall have made a substitution with Edward Mills replacing Kewullay Di Livio .
61.19
Arthur Hapgood flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Jr. Gissi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oscar Jr. Gissi lofts in a cross ball towards Teddy Dodd. Teddy Dodd shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
63.36
Brendan Lampard sweeps the ball up the wings. Oscar Jr. Gissi whips in a cross ball towards Teddy Dodd. Teddy Dodd makes a convincing header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
66.41
Morris Seaman runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Morris Seaman finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Hamilton Parra manages to gather it.
67.02
Rafael Martin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oscar Jr. Gissi. Oscar Jr. Gissi lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Martin. Rafael Martin makes a deft header but somehow Hamilton Parra manages to keep it out.
71.33
Samuel Alves kicks a strong pass forward to Carl Joseph. Carl Joseph makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Matthew Kirkland. Matthew Kirkland muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but is denied by Eoin Brand. Excellent save.
72.28
David Beck advances with the ball. David Beck shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
73.17
1-1Brendan Lampard flicks a high ball forward to Arthur Hapgood who takes it down. Arthur Hapgood makes a simple pass to Brendan Benjamin. Brendan Benjamin knocks in a cross ball towards Arthur Hapgood. Arthur Hapgood rises majestically and gets a header on goal but is denied by Carl Eadie. Excellent block.
77.19
Wolverhampton Wanderers have made a substitution with Gary Godber replacing Rio Mason .
78.21
Morris Seaman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Teddy Dodd. Teddy Dodd lofts in a cross ball towards Oscar Jr. Gissi. Oscar Jr. Gissi connects with a diving header but it's drastically wayward!
79.56
Duncan Jacobs deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bakary Sammer. Bakary Sammer rushes past Arthur Hapgood! Some silky footwork from Bakary Sammer provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Bakary Sammer scores for Wolverhampton Wanderers!!
83.35
Bakary Sammer flicks a high pass forward. Carl Joseph collects the pass. Carl Joseph knocks in a cross ball towards Ugo Seaman. Ugo Seaman is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Eoin Brand had no chance!! Goal for Wolverhampton Wanderers!
87.33
Gary Godber plays the ball forward to Bakary Sammer. Bakary Sammer sees Jose Javier Fernandez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Javier Fernandez whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Jacobs. Duncan Jacobs outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies just wide!
89.35
Bakary Sammer knocks the ball to his team mate, Matthew Kirkland. Matthew Kirkland controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Eoin Brand effortlessly gets down and covers it.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
6
7
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
26.6%
46.8%
26.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Bakary Sammer of Wolverhampton Wanderers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Eoin Brand (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Kewullay Di Livio (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stephen Hurst (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Brendan Lampard (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stuart Johnstone (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Arthur Hapgood (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Morris Seaman (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Rafael Martin (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Oscar Jr. Gissi (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Brendan Benjamin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Teddy Dodd (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 12. | Edward Mills (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Maxence Tomczyk (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | James Venus (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Hamilton Parra (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Rio Mason (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | David Beck (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Samuel Alves (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Carl Eadie (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Ugo Seaman (MID) | | 8 |
| 7. | Bakary Sammer (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Jose Javier Fernandez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Carl Joseph (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Duncan Jacobs (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Matthew Kirkland (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Gary Godber (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Gilles Winterburn (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Mervin Riggott (ATT) | 0 | |