Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Molineux where Wolverhampton Wanderers play host to Arsenal. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Arsenal looks especially fired up for this match.
Today's match is refereed by Paolo Sherwood.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Arsenal looks especially fired up for this match.
Today's match is refereed by Paolo Sherwood.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Arsenal kick off!
6.33
0-0Marcel Ferreira-Leite clumsily knocks into Leon Mendonca. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Leon Mendonca runs off the knock.
8.24
0-0Manuel Reis flicks a high pass forward. Marcel Ferreira-Leite collects the pass. Marcel Ferreira-Leite flicks a high pass forward to Farid Salhi who brings the ball under control. Farid Salhi plays a scrappy one-two with Tony Jobson and stumbles forward towards the goal... Farid Salhi shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Joel Kolk!
10.06
0-0Teddy Morris flicks a high pass forward. Ben Greening holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ben Greening shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
12.28
0-0Pablo Morales threads a neat ball through to Luke Vassell. Luke Vassell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hermann Haraldur.
14.42
Andy Mckay deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcus Bishop. Marcus Bishop tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
20.52
Javier Cuellar deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcus Bishop. Marcus Bishop shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Joel Kolk manages to gather it.
27.05
Seeing a gap ahead, Pablo Morales plays the ball forward to John Platt. John Platt lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Rosales. Daniel Rosales connects with a diving header but Ivan Howey is on top of it.
30.38
Ben Greening flicks a high pass forward to Teddy Morris who brings the ball under control. Teddy Morris knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.48
Javier Cuellar chips the ball to his team mate, Teddy Morris. Teddy Morris chips the ball to his team mate, Farid Salhi. Farid Salhi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.03
Tony Jobson threads a neat ball through to Farid Salhi. Farid Salhi advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Farid Salhi provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Joel Kolk gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Wolverhampton Wanderers appear unchanged since the first half. Arsenal also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Wolverhampton Wanderers kick off the second half!
47.51
0-0Pablo Morales flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Rosales controls it well on his chest. Daniel Rosales cuts inside the box! Hermann Haraldur catches Daniel Rosales on the ankles. Daniel Rosales appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
49.22
1-0Pablo Morales advances with the ball. Pablo Morales whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Rosales. Daniel Rosales makes a deft header. It's there!! Ivan Howey has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
55.56
Pablo Morales flicks the ball to his team mate, John Platt. John Platt lofts in a cross ball towards Pablo Morales. Pablo Morales beats his man to it with a header. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
60.20
Pablo Morales sees Corentin Hognon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Corentin Hognon whips in a cross ball towards Luke Vassell. Luke Vassell outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
61.21
John Platt makes a simple pass to Seth Williams. Seth Williams plays a scrappy one-two with Luke Vassell and stumbles forward towards the goal... Seth Williams comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
65.23
Pablo Morales flicks the ball to his team mate, Luke Vassell. Luke Vassell whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Rosales. Daniel Rosales flicks the ball with his head. Ivan Howey didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
67.27
Andy Mckay chips the ball to his team mate, Hermann Haraldur. Hermann Haraldur chips the ball to his team mate, Marcus Bishop. Marcus Bishop knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.46
1-0Hermann Haraldur hacks John Platt from behind! Hermann Haraldur is warned by the referee! John Platt runs off the knock.
72.17
Manuel Reis flicks a high pass forward. Hermann Haraldur controls it well on his chest. Hermann Haraldur sees a break and surges forward. Hermann Haraldur finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
79.47
1-0Pablo Morales flicks a high pass forward. John Platt controls it well on his chest. John Platt passes the ball forward to Daniel Rosales. Daniel Rosales muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Javier Cuellar sticks out a leg. His wonderful reaction block keeps it out!
85.01
Tony Jobson flicks a high pass forward to Teddy Morris who brings the ball under control. Teddy Morris sees Farid Salhi just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Farid Salhi muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
87.38
Pablo Morales clumsily knocks into Ben Greening. The referee calls over Pablo Morales and warns him to calm down! Ben Greening runs off the knock.
89.12
Pablo Morales flicks a high pass forward. John Platt holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. John Platt tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
Hermann Haraldur hits a low pass to Teddy Morris. Teddy Morris runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Teddy Morris plays a scrappy one-two with Marcel Ferreira-Leite and advances towards the goal... Teddy Morris muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Joel Kolk with no chance!! Goal for Arsenal!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
38.6%
61.4%
Play Area
27.1%
45.7%
27.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Teddy Morris of Arsenal |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Joel Kolk (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Sergio Soares (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Allan Voisin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Leon Mendonca (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | David Kirkland (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | John Platt (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Pablo Morales (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Seth Williams (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Daniel Rosales (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Corentin Hognon (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Luke Vassell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ashley Patterson (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nicholas Bosnich (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Fouad Bezzai (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Ivan Howey (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Andy Mckay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Hermann Haraldur (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Manuel Reis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Javier Cuellar (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Tony Jobson (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ben Greening (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Teddy Morris (MID) | | 9 |
| 9. | Marcel Ferreira-Leite (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 10. | Farid Salhi (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Marcus Bishop (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Giovanni M. Buriani (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gilles Cottee (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Mamar Leroy (DEF) | 0 | |