Match Report


Wolverhampton WanderersWolverhampton Wanderers     MillwallMillwall
Si WilliamsSi Williams James Hayes James Hayes
Joel KolkJ. Kolk73
G
1
G
74Kubilay ÖzalanK. Özalan
Mick DublinM. Dublin72
D
2
D
75Eirik SoltvedtE. Soltvedt
Ashley PattersonA. Patterson72
D
3
D
69Simo SimonpoikaS. Simonpoika
Leon MendoncaL. Mendonca73
D
4
D
69Oliver DittrichO. Dittrich
Alex SbrizzoA. Sbrizzo72
D
5captain
M
82Fredrik ScholesF. Scholes
Peter FentonP. Fenton80
M
captain6
M
82Mario SamsonM. Samson
Stanislas GousséS. Goussé85
M
7
M
77Ben BishopB. Bishop
David LindemannD. Lindemann72
A
8
M
77Antonio FerreiraA. Ferreira
Luke VassellL. Vassell73
A
9
A
77Peter WeirP. Weir
John HopkinJ. Hopkin69
A
10
A
76Ronnie GallagherR. Gallagher
Reginald ForgeR. Forge72
A
11
A
82Andy HarleyA. Harley
 
Pablo MoralesP. Morales70
M
12
D
68Daniel Van GobbelD. Van Gobbel
John PlattJ. Platt71
M
13
M
75Quim RamosQ. Ramos
John CarragherJ. Carragher68
A
14
A
73Edgar NunesE. Nunes

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Molineux where Wolverhampton Wanderers play host to Millwall. A crowd of 16,769 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Millwall appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Hapgood.


0.00
Millwall kick off the first half!
2.17
Mario Samson makes a simple pass to Ronnie Gallagher. Ronnie Gallagher whips in a cross ball towards Fredrik Scholes. Fredrik Scholes knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
10.43
Oliver Dittrich knocks the ball forward to Fredrik Scholes. Fredrik Scholes flicks a high pass forward. Andy Harley collects the pass. Andy Harley runs straight at the defence! Andy Harley muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
14.38
Simo Simonpoika deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eirik Soltvedt. Eirik Soltvedt makes a simple pass to Peter Weir. Peter Weir shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
15.03
Eirik Soltvedt clumsily knocks into Stanislas Goussé. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stanislas Goussé stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.20
Fredrik Scholes clumsily knocks into Stanislas Goussé. The referee calls over Fredrik Scholes and shows him a yellow card! Stanislas Goussé hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.12
Ben Bishop flicks the ball to his team mate, Fredrik Scholes. Fredrik Scholes whips in a cross ball towards Ronnie Gallagher. Ronnie Gallagher connects with a diving header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
26.41
Ronnie Gallagher makes a probing pass to Mario Samson. Mario Samson whips in a cross ball towards Peter Weir. Peter Weir finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Joel Kolk gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
30.36
Peter Fenton decides to run forward with the ball. Peter Fenton lofts in a cross ball towards Luke Vassell. Luke Vassell connects with a diving header. The keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
32.49
Peter Fenton barges into Antonio Ferreira. The referee calls over Peter Fenton and warns him to calm down! Antonio Ferreira runs off the knock.
33.44
Eirik Soltvedt takes it forward alone. Eirik Soltvedt controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Joel Kolk comfortably smothers it!
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. Millwall 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 whistle blows and Wolverhampton Wanderers kick off!
48.06
Mario Samson makes a simple pass to Antonio Ferreira. Antonio Ferreira lofts in a cross ball towards Peter Weir. Peter Weir outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Joel Kolk punches it away to safety.
49.35
Ben Bishop runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Ben Bishop sees Andy Harley just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Andy Harley side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball strikes Leon Mendonca's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
51.47
Ashley Patterson sees Leon Mendonca in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Leon Mendonca hits a low pass to David Lindemann. David Lindemann runs straight at the defence! David Lindemann muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball strikes Oliver Dittrich's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
52.30
It's a corner kick. David Lindemann loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Eirik Soltvedt comes in with a tackle and wins the ball, clearing it upfield.
53.39
Stanislas Goussé sees a break and surges forward. Stanislas Goussé plays a one-two with Luke Vassell and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Stanislas Goussé provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but somehow Kubilay Özalan manages to keep it out.
54.13
Andy Harley flicks a high pass forward. Peter Weir collects the pass. Peter Weir shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
57.31
Mario Samson sees Peter Weir in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Peter Weir makes a probing pass to Andy Harley but he's offside!
59.20
Mick Dublin decides to run forward with the ball. Mick Dublin advances with the ball. Mick Dublin passes the ball forward to Peter Fenton. Peter Fenton muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Kubilay Özalan had no chance!! Goal for Wolverhampton Wanderers!
61.20
Millwall have made 3 substitutions with Daniel Van Gobbel replacing Eirik Soltvedt, Quim Ramos replacing Antonio Ferreira and Edgar Nunes replacing Ronnie Gallagher .
63.09
Simo Simonpoika flicks a high pass forward to Quim Ramos who brings the ball under control. Quim Ramos threads a neat ball through to Edgar Nunes. Edgar Nunes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stanislas Goussé.
65.20
Stanislas Goussé makes a beautiful solo run. Stanislas Goussé knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.43
Ben Bishop flicks a high pass forward. Andy Harley collects the pass. Andy Harley shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
69.40
Mario Samson plays the ball forward to Fredrik Scholes. Fredrik Scholes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Joel Kolk who gathers it comfortably.
71.01
Stanislas Goussé knocks the ball to his team mate, Ashley Patterson. Ashley Patterson knocks the ball to his team mate, Peter Fenton. Peter Fenton whips in a cross ball towards David Lindemann. David Lindemann directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Kubilay Özalan has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
75.41
Stanislas Goussé knocks the ball to his team mate, Luke Vassell. Luke Vassell controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Reginald Forge through on goal. Reginald Forge takes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
81.01
Stanislas Goussé knocks the ball forward to Peter Fenton. Peter Fenton takes it forward alone. Peter Fenton sees John Hopkin just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. John Hopkin looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Kubilay Özalan is on top of it.
87.31
Stanislas Goussé makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luke Vassell. Luke Vassell lofts in a cross ball towards Reginald Forge. Reginald Forge makes a convincing header. Magnificent save by Kubilay Özalan!
89.48
Mario Samson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Harley. Andy Harley lofts in a cross ball towards Quim Ramos. Quim Ramos is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Joel Kolk didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Wolverhampton Wanderers

Millwall
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
7
8
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.1%
56.9%
Play Area
33.3%
43.1%
23.6%

Scorers
Peter Fenton 59
David Lindemann 71
Fredrik Scholes 2
Andy Harley 10
Ronnie Gallagher 20

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Peter Fenton of Wolverhampton Wanderers

Match Ratings
1.Joel Kolk (GK)
7
2.Mick Dublin (DEF)
7
3.Ashley Patterson (DEF)
6
4.Leon Mendonca (DEF)
6
5.Alex Sbrizzo (DEF)
6
6.Peter Fenton (MID)goal scored
9
7.Stanislas Goussé (MID)
7
8.David Lindemann (ATT)goal scored
7
9.Luke Vassell (ATT)
6
10.John Hopkin (ATT)
6
11.Reginald Forge (ATT)
6
 
12.Pablo Morales (MID)
0
13.John Platt (MID)
0
14.John Carragher (ATT)
0

1.Kubilay Özalan (GK)
7
2.Eirik Soltvedt (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Simo Simonpoika (DEF)
6
4.Oliver Dittrich (DEF)
7
5.Fredrik Scholes (MID)goal scoredyellow card
8
6.Mario Samson (MID)
7
7.Ben Bishop (MID)
7
8.Antonio Ferreira (MID)
6
9.Peter Weir (ATT)
6
10.Ronnie Gallagher (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Andy Harley (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Daniel Van Gobbel (DEF)
6
13.Quim Ramos (MID)
6
14.Edgar Nunes (ATT)
6