Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Fratton Park where Portsmouth play host to Wolverhampton Wanderers. A crowd of 2,856 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Portsmouth are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Wolverhampton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Portsmouth are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Wolverhampton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
0.00
0-0Portsmouth kick off and get the first half underway!
10.30
0-0Craig Jackson surges forward with the ball. Craig Jackson kicks a strong pass forward to Dennis Coppinger. Dennis Coppinger knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Simon Collymore.
14.59
Mervin Priestley knocks the ball forward to Brian Joseph. Brian Joseph kicks a strong pass forward to Dennis Murray. Dennis Murray knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Trevor Boyd.
22.20
0-0Gilles Cope sees a break and surges forward. Gilles Cope deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Harry Lampard. Harry Lampard tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
36.56
Patrick Gascoigne makes a probing pass to Dennis Murray. Dennis Murray knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dennis Wallwork.
38.47
0-0Craig Jackson passes the ball forward to Ivan Scholes. Ivan Scholes kicks a strong pass forward to Dennis Coppinger. Dennis Coppinger lofts in a cross ball towards Harry Lampard. Harry Lampard powers a header at goal. Trevor Woodgate manages to gather it comfortably.
39.22
Gilles Bolton makes a probing pass to Dennis Murray. Dennis Murray finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
40.26
Niccolo Mike flicks the ball to his team mate, Peter Royce. Peter Royce whips in a cross ball towards Dennis Coppinger. Dennis Coppinger is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Trevor Woodgate.
42.04
0-0Patrick Gascoigne comes in with a late challenge on Niccolo Mike. The referee calls over Patrick Gascoigne and warns him to calm down! Niccolo Mike carries on, but is struggling a bit.
44.37
0-0Niccolo Mike sees space and advances. Niccolo Mike makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Harry Lampard but he's offside!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Wolverhampton Wanderers kick off the second half!
51.24
Kieron Higginbotham deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dennis Murray. Dennis Murray shoots from distance but it is miles over!
59.33
Ivan Scholes threads the ball through to Peter Royce. Peter Royce sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Trevor Woodgate easily smothers it!
60.53
Gavin Rufus makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Clive Westwood. Clive Westwood tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
63.59
Gilles Cope advances with the ball. Gilles Cope lofts in a cross ball towards Dennis Coppinger. Dennis Coppinger directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
67.18
Gilles Bolton advances with the ball. Gilles Bolton finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
71.05
Patrick Gascoigne threads the ball through to Clive Westwood. Clive Westwood shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
72.34
Sylvain Harrison makes a simple pass to Ivan Scholes. Ivan Scholes flicks the ball to his team mate, Harry Lampard. Harry Lampard shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
85.44
Niccolo Mike makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dennis Coppinger. Dennis Coppinger knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Simon Collymore.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
4
0
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.5%
50.5%
Play Area
30.8%
46.2%
23.1%