Match Report


Wolverhampton WanderersWolverhampton Wanderers     BarnsleyBarnsley
Si WilliamsSi Williams David Ward David Ward
Chris MurrayC. Murray62
G
1
G
64Ray FontolanR. Fontolan
Tony CroftT. Croft63
D
2
D
60Oleg RowettO. Rowett
Fredrik LawtonF. Lawton75
D
3
D
59Vasco VarelaV. Varela
Ruud OoijerR. Ooijer68
D
4
D
58Marc RohrschneiderM. Rohrschneider
Marinus Shew A TjonM. Shew A Tjon60
D
5
D
41Stuart ImpeyS. Impey
Adrian SimoneA. Simone57
M
6
M
64Ralph TolleyR. Tolley
Graham PhilipsG. Philips72
M
7
M
68Alexander GreenA. Green
Demlaba LambourdeD. Lambourde64
A
captain8captain
A
60Morris KerrM. Kerr
Nigel FoxN. Fox63
A
9
A
53Hugo NavarroH. Navarro
Kai VöllerK. Völler66
A
10
A
64Ledley PearceL. Pearce
Carl FoxC. Fox61
A
11
M
69Phil Le TissierP. Le Tissier
 
Scott LeeS. Lee53
D
12
M
51Eddie WestwoodE. Westwood
Tomˆs Van DijkT. Van Dijk59
M
13
M
58Colin NichollsC. Nicholls
Mick GalliM. Galli57
A
14
A
59Richard LawtonR. Lawton

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Molineux where Wolverhampton Wanderers play host to Barnsley. A crowd of 16,801 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Barnsley appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Defoe.


0.00
The first half starts with Barnsley kicking off!
2.12
Alexander Green makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hugo Navarro. Hugo Navarro shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
3.42
Tony Croft flicks a high pass forward. Graham Philips collects the pass. Graham Philips knocks the ball to his team mate, Demlaba Lambourde. Demlaba Lambourde plays the ball forward to Adrian Simone who has made a great run into the box. Adrian Simone makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
9.42
Alexander Green makes a simple pass to Hugo Navarro. Hugo Navarro runs straight at the defence! Hugo Navarro side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
12.53
Graham Philips controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Demlaba Lambourde. Demlaba Lambourde plays a scrappy one-two with Graham Philips and advances towards the goal... Demlaba Lambourde cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Ray Fontolan had no chance!! Goal for Wolverhampton Wanderers!
18.49
Fredrik Lawton flicks a high pass forward. Ruud Ooijer collects the pass. Ruud Ooijer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kai Völler. Kai Völler plays a perfect one-two with Graham Philips and rushes in on goal... Kai Völler looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
20.11
Phil Le Tissier flicks a high pass forward. Morris Kerr collects the pass. Morris Kerr cuts inside the box! Morris Kerr shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
24.25
Graham Philips controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adrian Simone. Adrian Simone makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Demlaba Lambourde. Some good footwork from Demlaba Lambourde provides some space. He shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
27.39
Alexander Green flicks a high pass forward. Phil Le Tissier controls it well on his chest. Phil Le Tissier finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
30.32
Oleg Rowett clumsily knocks into Carl Fox. The referee warns Oleg Rowett to calm down! Carl Fox hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.32
Free kick to Wolverhampton Wanderers just outside the area...
31.09
Nigel Fox takes a long run up and sends in a curling shot. It's is just wide of the post. Good effort.
32.45
Ralph Tolley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hugo Navarro. Hugo Navarro plays a one-two with Phil Le Tissier and rushes in on goal... Hugo Navarro muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
33.01
Nigel Fox hacks Ralph Tolley from behind! Nigel Fox is warned by the referee! Ralph Tolley hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.26
Graham Philips sees Kai Völler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kai Völler knocks in a cross ball towards Adrian Simone. Adrian Simone connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Adrian Simone scores for Wolverhampton Wanderers!!
38.37
Marc Rohrschneider makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ralph Tolley. Ralph Tolley runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Ralph Tolley shoots from outside the area but somehow Chris Murray manages to keep it out.
39.47
Graham Philips flicks a high pass forward. Carl Fox controls it well on his chest. Carl Fox shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
44.58
Ruud Ooijer surges forward with the ball. Ruud Ooijer shoots from distance but it flies wide!
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. Barnsley also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Wolverhampton Wanderers kick off the second half!
47.50
Adrian Simone clumsily knocks into Alexander Green. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alexander Green grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
49.23
Tony Croft kicks a strong pass forward to Fredrik Lawton. Fredrik Lawton flicks the ball to his team mate, Demlaba Lambourde. Demlaba Lambourde advances inside the box! Demlaba Lambourde makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Ray Fontolan had no chance!! Goal for Wolverhampton Wanderers! That's his third!
55.31
Tony Croft flicks a high pass forward to Adrian Simone who brings the ball under control. Adrian Simone flicks a high pass forward. Demlaba Lambourde controls it well on his chest. Demlaba Lambourde knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Oleg Rowett.
57.49
Alexander Green sees Ledley Pearce in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ledley Pearce knocks in a cross ball towards Morris Kerr. Morris Kerr makes a looping header on goal. Solid save from Chris Murray.
59.59
Ruud Ooijer knocks the ball forward to Graham Philips. Graham Philips plays a scrappy one-two with Carl Fox and advances towards the goal... Graham Philips shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
66.27
Alexander Green flicks a high pass forward to Ralph Tolley who brings the ball under control. Ralph Tolley lofts in a cross ball towards Hugo Navarro. Hugo Navarro powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Chris Murray had no chance!! Goal for Barnsley!
69.51
Vasco Varela threads a neat ball through to Ralph Tolley. Ralph Tolley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Phil Le Tissier. Phil Le Tissier controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Chris Murray easily gets down and covers it.
78.52
Ralph Tolley flicks a high pass forward. Alexander Green holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alexander Green advances with the ball. Alexander Green finds some space and shoots from distance but Chris Murray is on top of it.
79.36
Fredrik Lawton flicks a high pass forward. Demlaba Lambourde controls it well on his chest. Demlaba Lambourde hits a low pass to Adrian Simone. Adrian Simone knocks in a cross ball towards Kai Völler. Kai Völler is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
81.41
Ruud Ooijer advances with the ball. Ruud Ooijer chips the ball to his team mate, Kai Völler. Kai Völler lofts in a cross ball towards Carl Fox. Carl Fox is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
83.48
Ralph Tolley flicks a high pass forward to Alexander Green who brings the ball under control. Alexander Green flicks a high pass forward. Phil Le Tissier controls it well on his chest. Phil Le Tissier tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
87.55
Adrian Simone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kai Völler. Kai Völler makes a great pass forward. Carl Fox runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
Phil Le Tissier hacks Demlaba Lambourde from behind! The referee brings Phil Le Tissier to one side and gives him a warning! Demlaba Lambourde runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Wolverhampton Wanderers

Barnsley
Goals
5
1
Shots on Target
8
6
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
27.1%
43.5%
29.4%

Scorers
Adrian Simone 3, 34
Demlaba Lambourde 13, 24, 49
Hugo Navarro 66

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Demlaba Lambourde of Wolverhampton Wanderers

Match Ratings
1.Chris Murray (GK)
7
2.Tony Croft (DEF)
6
3.Fredrik Lawton (DEF)
6
4.Ruud Ooijer (DEF)
6
5.Marinus Shew A Tjon (DEF)
6
6.Adrian Simone (MID)goal scoredgoal scoredyellow card
8
7.Graham Philips (MID)
7
8.Demlaba Lambourde (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
9.Nigel Fox (ATT)
6
10.Kai Völler (ATT)
6
11.Carl Fox (ATT)
6
 
12.Scott Lee (DEF)
0
13.Tomˆs Van Dijk (MID)
0
14.Mick Galli (ATT)
0

1.Ray Fontolan (GK)
6
2.Oleg Rowett (DEF)
6
3.Vasco Varela (DEF)
6
4.Marc Rohrschneider (DEF)
6
5.Stuart Impey (DEF)
6
6.Ralph Tolley (MID)
7
7.Alexander Green (MID)
7
8.Morris Kerr (ATT)
6
9.Hugo Navarro (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Ledley Pearce (ATT)
6
11.Phil Le Tissier (MID)
6
 
12.Eddie Westwood (MID)
0
13.Colin Nicholls (MID)
0
14.Richard Lawton (ATT)
0