Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Molineux where Wolverhampton Wanderers play host to Blackburn Rovers. A crowd of 19,231 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Jacobs.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Jacobs.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Blackburn Rovers get the match underway!
2.53
0-0Ruud Ooijer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Graham Philips. Graham Philips takes it forward alone. Graham Philips shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
4.35
0-0Marvin Monk plays the ball forward to Ben Finney. Ben Finney shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
8.10
0-0Graham Philips flicks a high pass forward. Adrian Simone collects the pass. Adrian Simone knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Mick Galli is offside!
10.17
Graham Philips kicks a strong pass forward to Adrian Simone. Adrian Simone makes a defence splitting pass to Graham Philips. Graham Philips tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Darius Palmer.
11.57
0-0It's a corner kick. Adrian Simone loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Simon Mcgovern reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
12.54
Graham Philips flicks a high pass forward. Kai Völler collects the pass. Kai Völler runs straight at the defence! Kai Völler tries a spectacular strike. Darius Palmer gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
15.17
1-0Fredrik Lawton punts the ball hopefully upfield. Mick Galli advances inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Mick Galli provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. Mick Galli scores for Wolverhampton Wanderers!!
22.58
1-0Marinus Shew A Tjon clumsily knocks into Jonathan George. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jonathan George stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.02
Graham Philips deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adrian Simone. Adrian Simone makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Graham Philips but he's offside!
26.42
Tony Croft passes the ball forward to Kai Völler. Kai Völler flicks a high ball forward to Mick Galli who takes it down. Mick Galli shoots from long range but somehow Darius Palmer manages to keep it out.
32.11
Marcello Di Biagio controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jonathan George. Jonathan George whips in a cross ball towards Marvin Monk. Marvin Monk makes a deft header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
38.53
Florian Bierhoff hits a low pass to Jonathan George. Jonathan George knocks in a cross ball towards Tim Hapgood. Tim Hapgood connects with a diving header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
42.49
Adrian Simone threads a neat ball through to Graham Philips. Graham Philips advances inside the box! Graham Philips cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
Graham Philips takes it forward alone. Graham Philips tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Wolverhampton Wanderers appear unchanged since the first half. Blackburn Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Blackburn Rovers players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Wolverhampton Wanderers kick off!
54.19
Fredrik Lawton makes a probing pass to Ruud Ooijer. Ruud Ooijer sees Nigel Fox in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nigel Fox lofts in a cross ball towards Mick Galli. Mick Galli connects with a diving header. Darius Palmer punches it away to safety.
60.07
1-1Blackburn Rovers appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
61.13
1-1Jonathan George hits a low pass to Tim Hapgood. Tim Hapgood knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Chris Murray who gathers it comfortably.
63.03
Kevin Carrick flicks a high pass forward. Jonathan George controls it well on his chest. Jonathan George sees space and advances. Jonathan George shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
65.37
With some swift thinking, Ruud Ooijer plays the ball forward to Graham Philips. Graham Philips threads the ball through to Nigel Fox. Nigel Fox threads the ball through to Mick Galli but he's offside!
66.16
Florian Bierhoff flicks a high pass forward. Simon Mcgovern holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Simon Mcgovern tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Blackburn Rovers are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
67.06
Diogo Fernandes threads the ball through to Marvin Monk. Marvin Monk knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.56
Graham Philips comes in with a late challenge on Jonathan George. Graham Philips is shown the yellow card! Jonathan George gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
72.37
1-1Diogo Fernandes comes in with a late challenge on Kai Völler. The referee warns Diogo Fernandes to calm down! Kai Völler carries on, but is struggling a bit.
77.53
Tony Croft takes a quick throw-in, which Ruud Ooijer takes on the chest. Ruud Ooijer sweeps the ball up the wings. Graham Philips knocks in a cross ball towards Mick Galli. Mick Galli directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
78.31
1-1Diogo Fernandes threads a neat ball through to Jonathan George. Jonathan George flicks a high pass forward to Marvin Monk who brings the ball under control. Marvin Monk lofts in a cross ball towards Ben Finney. Ben Finney heads the ball goalwards but is denied by Ruud Ooijer. Excellent block.
84.39
Ruud Ooijer runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ruud Ooijer whips in a cross ball towards Graham Philips. Graham Philips makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
87.57
Seeing Graham Philips's attacking run, Fredrik Lawton quickly throws the ball into his path. Graham Philips makes a beautiful solo run. Graham Philips whips in a cross ball towards Mick Galli. Mick Galli powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
8
4
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.4%
43.6%
Play Area
30.8%
41%
28.2%
Scorers
| Mick Galli 15, 88 Graham Philips 84 | Tim Hapgood 39 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Graham Philips of Wolverhampton Wanderers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Chris Murray (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Tony Croft (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Fredrik Lawton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ruud Ooijer (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Marinus Shew A Tjon (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 6. | Adrian Simone (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Graham Philips (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Demlaba Lambourde (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Nigel Fox (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Kai Völler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Mick Galli (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Steffen Breyer (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Tomˆs Van Dijk (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Carl Fox (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Darius Palmer (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Marcello Di Biagio (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kevin Carrick (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Diogo Fernandes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Simon Mcgovern (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jonathan George (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Florian Bierhoff (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Giordano Ruotolo (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Tim Hapgood (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Ben Finney (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Marvin Monk (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Phil Rufus (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Daniele Formon (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jamie Walker (DEF) | 0 | |