Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Molineux where Wolverhampton Wanderers play host to Wigan Athletic. A crowd of 2,365 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Wigan Athletic appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Wigan Athletic appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Wolverhampton Wanderers get the match underway!
6.24
0-0Marios Faber knocks the ball to his team mate, Alun Bridge. Alun Bridge plays a perfect one-two with Ugo Collymore and rushes in on goal... Alun Bridge tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
14.27
0-0Max Grimandi makes a simple pass to Ugo Collymore. Ugo Collymore tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
20.03
0-0Wigan Athletic are easily keeping Wolverhampton Wanderers at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
22.01
0-0Max Grimandi makes a simple pass to Alun Bridge. Alun Bridge knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.10
0-0Gavin Rufus hacks Max Grimandi from behind! The referee calls over Gavin Rufus and warns him to calm down! Max Grimandi runs off the knock.
30.07
Gilles Bolton makes a simple pass to Clive Westwood. Clive Westwood finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
33.06
Marios Faber knocks the ball forward to Alun Bridge. Alun Bridge shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
39.06
Wigan Athletic are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Wolverhampton Wanderers's defence.
42.39
Alan Scowcroft knocks the ball to his team mate, Ugo Collymore. Ugo Collymore knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mervin Priestley.
44.58
Gavin Rufus catches Alan Scowcroft on the ankles. The referee calls over Gavin Rufus again and warns him to calm down! Alan Scowcroft stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
0-0Dave Pearson comes in with a late challenge on Ugo Collymore. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ugo Collymore stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Wigan Athletic kick off!
48.32
Mervin Priestley makes a probing pass to Gavin Rufus. Gavin Rufus threads the ball through to Dennis Murray. Dennis Murray tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
61.30
0-0Brian Joseph clumsily knocks into Marios Faber. The referee calls over Brian Joseph and warns him to calm down! Marios Faber carries on, but is struggling a bit.
65.26
Simon Collymore knocks the ball forward to Gilles Bolton. Gilles Bolton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dennis Murray. Dennis Murray goes all the way! Dennis Murray shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Brian Cope!
66.04
Marios Faber knocks the ball to his team mate, Ugo Collymore. Ugo Collymore shoots from long range but it is miles over!
67.04
Gilles Bolton 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 miles over!
69.36
Gilles Bolton kicks a strong pass forward to Clive Westwood. Clive Westwood knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.54
Clive Westwood barges into Glynn Craddock. The referee calls over Clive Westwood and shows him a yellow card! Glynn Craddock runs off the knock.
83.35
Wigan Athletic are easily keeping Wolverhampton Wanderers at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
84.07
Kieron Higginbotham decides to run forward with the ball. Kieron Higginbotham knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Simon Hofer.
90.00
Max Grimandi comes in with a late challenge on Patrick Gascoigne. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Patrick Gascoigne gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
1
1
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
5
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.7%
37.3%
Play Area
21.3%
52%
26.7%