Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at St James Park where Exeter City play host to Wolverhampton Wanderers. A crowd of 2,717 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Exeter City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Wolverhampton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Exeter City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Wolverhampton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
0.00
0-0Exeter City kick off and get the first half underway!
2.21
0-0Mervin Stuart knocks the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Eustace. Nwankwo Eustace tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
12.01
1-0Neil Bramble deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Darren Milburn. Darren Milburn shoots from distance. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
15.36
1-0Gilles Bolton makes a simple pass to Dennis Murray. Dennis Murray knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.24
Gavin Rufus chips the ball to his team mate, Clive Westwood. Clive Westwood goes all the way! Clive Westwood rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
21.30
1-0Mervin Stuart comes in with a late challenge on Patrick Gascoigne. Mervin Stuart is warned by the referee! Patrick Gascoigne grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
22.42
Stuart Seaman chips the ball to his team mate, Jason Crooks. Jason Crooks decides to run forward with the ball. Jason Crooks knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.13
Stuart Seaman threads the ball through to Neil Bramble. Neil Bramble makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nwankwo Eustace. Nwankwo Eustace plays a perfect one-two with Darren Milburn and rushes in on goal... Nwankwo Eustace cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
36.33
2-0Dennis Murray clumsily knocks into Alexander Marr. Dennis Murray is given a warning by the referee! Alexander Marr hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.51
2-0Patrick Gascoigne comes in with a late challenge on Jason Crooks. Patrick Gascoigne is shown the yellow card! Jason Crooks hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Wolverhampton Wanderers get the second half underway!
48.11
Mervin Stuart chips the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Eustace. Nwankwo Eustace knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.39
2-0Mervin Priestley kicks a strong pass forward to Kieron Higginbotham. Kieron Higginbotham sees space and advances. Kieron Higginbotham deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Clive Westwood but the linesman indicates offside!
54.58
Jason Crooks flicks the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Eustace. Nwankwo Eustace plays a perfect one-two with Darren Milburn and rushes in on goal... Nwankwo Eustace tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Trevor Woodgate had no chance!! Goal for Exeter City!
61.28
Dennis Murray catches Stuart Seaman on the ankles. Dennis Murray is warned by the referee again! Stuart Seaman runs off the knock.
65.36
Sol Shearer makes a probing pass to Neil Bramble. Neil Bramble makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Darren Milburn. Darren Milburn whips in a cross ball towards Nwankwo Eustace. Nwankwo Eustace powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
67.15
3-0Dave Pearson sees a break and surges forward. Dave Pearson flicks the ball to his team mate, Dennis Murray. Dennis Murray knocks in a cross ball towards Clive Westwood. Clive Westwood flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Kemal Taylor.
69.36
Dave Pearson catches Nwankwo Eustace on the ankles. Dave Pearson is given a warning by the referee! Nwankwo Eustace hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.55
Gavin Rufus knocks the ball forward to Clive Westwood. Clive Westwood goes all the way! Clive Westwood makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Kemal Taylor is on top of it.
73.19
Mervin Priestley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Patrick Gascoigne. Patrick Gascoigne kicks a strong pass forward to Clive Westwood. Clive Westwood knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.20
Neil Bramble clumsily knocks into Gavin Rufus. The referee calls over Neil Bramble and shows him a yellow card! Gavin Rufus hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.27
Mervin Stuart makes a beautiful solo run. Mervin Stuart whips in a cross ball towards Darren Milburn. Darren Milburn directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Trevor Woodgate had no chance!! Goal for Exeter City!
87.43
Neil Bramble makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nwankwo Eustace. Nwankwo Eustace tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.6%
47.4%
Play Area
25%
50%
25%
Scorers
| Darren Milburn 12, 83 Nwankwo Eustace 26, 55 |