Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Molineux where Wolverhampton Wanderers play host to Liverpool. A crowd of 17,193 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Liverpool appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nwankwo Dublin.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Liverpool appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nwankwo Dublin.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Wolverhampton Wanderers get the match underway!
3.38
0-0Damien Allman controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alan Merson. Alan Merson flicks a high pass forward. Joe Campbell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Joe Campbell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alan Merson but the linesman indicates offside!
4.44
0-0Neil Hitchcock darts forward. Neil Hitchcock makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adam Beckham. Adam Beckham knocks in a cross ball towards Alan Merson. Alan Merson makes a looping header on goal. Joel Kolk manages to gather it.
12.18
0-0Neil Hitchcock clumsily knocks into Reginald Forge. The referee calls over Neil Hitchcock and warns him to calm down! Reginald Forge carries on, but is struggling a bit.
15.42
Joe Campbell makes a probing pass to Alan Merson. Alan Merson deftly passes the ball to Adam Beckham, releasing him through on goal. Some good footwork from Adam Beckham provides some space. He shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Joel Kolk manages to gather it comfortably.
16.29
0-1Damien Allman hits it upfield. Branko Damman whips in a cross ball towards Adam Beckham. Adam Beckham powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
20.42
0-1Alex Sbrizzo launches a long ball forward. John Platt plays a quick one-two with Luke Vassell and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from John Platt provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it rises well off target!
22.00
Seeing a gap ahead, Vicente Velasco picks a pass forward to Adam Beckham. Adam Beckham shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
32.34
Adam Beckham flicks a high pass forward. Joe Campbell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Joe Campbell finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
34.59
Peter Fenton kicks a strong pass forward to John Platt. John Platt makes a defence splitting pass to Luke Vassell. Some world-class footwork from Luke Vassell provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Diego Peralta with no chance!! Goal for Wolverhampton Wanderers!
39.53
1-1Branko Damman flicks a high pass forward. Joe Campbell collects the pass. Joe Campbell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.44
Alex Sbrizzo kicks a strong pass forward to John Platt. John Platt sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
42.30
1-1Branko Damman flicks a high pass forward to Joe Campbell who brings the ball under control. Joe Campbell knocks in a cross ball towards Alan Merson. Alan Merson powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but Leon Mendonca is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
43.04
1-1It's a corner kick which Branko Damman takes quickly, playing the ball short to Alan Merson. Alan Merson deftly flicks the ball on. André Romo looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it rises well off target!
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. Liverpool also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Liverpool kicking off!
47.41
Joe Campbell knocks the ball to his team mate, Adam Beckham. Adam Beckham knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ashley Patterson.
53.11
Damien Allman hits a low pass to Adam Beckham. Adam Beckham makes a probing pass to Alan Merson. Alan Merson shoots from long range. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
63.18
Del Drake threads a neat ball through to Branko Damman. Branko Damman threads a neat ball through to Adam Beckham. Adam Beckham lofts in a cross ball towards Joe Campbell. Joe Campbell shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
66.01
Ashley Patterson surges forward with the ball. Ashley Patterson flicks a high pass forward to John Platt who brings the ball under control. John Platt plays a scrappy one-two with David Lindemann and advances towards the goal... John Platt tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Diego Peralta.
67.14
1-2David Lindemann takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Del Drake gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
71.59
1-2Peter Fenton catches André Romo on the ankles. Peter Fenton is given a warning by the referee! André Romo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.14
Damien Allman makes a probing pass to Vicente Velasco. Vicente Velasco knocks the ball to his team mate, Alan Merson. Alan Merson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.59
John Platt flicks a high ball forward to John Hopkin who takes it down. John Hopkin makes a probing pass to John Platt but he's offside!
77.56
John Hopkin hacks André Romo from behind! The referee brings John Hopkin to one side and gives him a warning! André Romo runs off the knock.
78.28
Damien Allman knocks the ball to his team mate, Vicente Velasco. Vicente Velasco makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Branko Damman. Branko Damman knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Joel Kolk who gathers it comfortably.
84.41
Branko Damman clumsily knocks into David Lindemann. Branko Damman is given a warning by the referee! David Lindemann runs off the knock.
89.25
Ashley Patterson laces a weighted ball forward to John Platt. John Platt threads the ball through to David Lindemann. David Lindemann shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
90.00
Vicente Velasco threads the ball through to Branko Damman. Branko Damman knocks in a cross ball towards Adam Beckham. Adam Beckham knocks the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Joel Kolk. Excellent save.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
7
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
31%
69%
Play Area
35.2%
43.7%
21.1%
Scorers
| Luke Vassell 35 | Adam Beckham 16 Alan Merson 53 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Adam Beckham of Liverpool |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Joel Kolk (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Mick Dublin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ashley Patterson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Leon Mendonca (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alex Sbrizzo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Peter Fenton (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | John Platt (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | David Lindemann (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Luke Vassell (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | John Hopkin (ATT) | 5 | |
| 11. | Reginald Forge (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ronnie Christie (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Pablo Morales (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | John Carragher (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Diego Peralta (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Philip Lassiter (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Del Drake (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Neil Hitchcock (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Damien Allman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Vicente Velasco (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Branko Damman (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | André Romo (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Adam Beckham (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Alan Merson (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Joe Campbell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Nigel Grondin (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Terry Newton (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Marvin Copping (MID) | 0 | |