Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Molineux where Wolverhampton Wanderers play host to Cardiff City. A crowd of 2,949 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Cardiff City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Cardiff City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Cardiff City start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.26
0-0Bill Higginbotham makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eddie Harrison. Eddie Harrison shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
9.53
0-0Bill Higginbotham clumsily knocks into Brian Joseph. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Brian Joseph runs off the knock.
12.08
Patrick Gascoigne threads the ball through to Dennis Murray. Dennis Murray tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
22.10
0-0Patrick Gascoigne makes a probing pass to Clive Westwood. Clive Westwood shoots from outside the area but Alberto Ehiogu is on top of it.
27.08
Mervin Priestley makes a probing pass to Patrick Gascoigne. Patrick Gascoigne kicks a strong pass forward to Clive Westwood. Clive Westwood shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Alberto Ehiogu easily smothers it!
38.34
1-0Kieron Higginbotham advances with the ball. Kieron Higginbotham goes all the way! Kieron Higginbotham cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Alberto Ehiogu had no chance!! Goal for Wolverhampton Wanderers!
45.00
Bill Higginbotham threads the ball through to Darren Galli. Darren Galli shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Wolverhampton Wanderers kick off and get the second half underway!
51.56
1-0Simon Collymore catches David Fletcher on the ankles. Simon Collymore is given a warning by the referee! David Fletcher hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.26
Eddie Harrison comes in with a late challenge on Simon Collymore. The referee calls over Eddie Harrison and warns him to calm down! Simon Collymore hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.56
Gavin Rufus brings the ball forward. Gavin Rufus shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
57.02
Kieron Higginbotham chips the ball to his team mate, Clive Westwood. Clive Westwood makes a simple pass to Dennis Murray. Dennis Murray shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
60.25
David Fletcher chips the ball to his team mate, Eddie Harrison. Eddie Harrison goes all the way! Eddie Harrison tries a spectacular strike but Trevor Woodgate is on top of it.
61.46
1-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
63.47
Dave Pearson passes the ball forward to Kieron Higginbotham. Kieron Higginbotham surges forward with the ball. Kieron Higginbotham plays a perfect one-two with Clive Westwood and rushes in on goal... Kieron Higginbotham tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Alberto Ehiogu had no chance!! Goal for Wolverhampton Wanderers!
66.56
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
67.34
Wolverhampton Wanderers are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Cardiff City's defence.
69.25
Kieron Higginbotham decides to run forward with the ball. Kieron Higginbotham shoots from long range but somehow Alberto Ehiogu manages to keep it out.
71.15
Dennis Murray catches Mike Brighton on the ankles. Dennis Murray is warned by the referee! Mike Brighton stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.25
Noel Todd brings the ball forward. Noel Todd lofts in a cross ball towards Darren Galli. Darren Galli connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
81.26
Bill Higginbotham surges forward with the ball. Bill Higginbotham shoots from 25 yards. Bill Higginbotham scores for Cardiff City!!
85.50
2-1Bill Higginbotham threads the ball through to Eddie Harrison. Eddie Harrison passes the ball forward but Julian Jack is offside!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.7%
41.3%
Play Area
30.7%
42.7%
26.7%
Scorers
| Kieron Higginbotham 38, 63 | Bill Higginbotham 81 |