Match Report
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | Wolverhampton Wanderers |  |  | Blackburn Rovers | Blackburn Rovers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Jon Jess | J. Jess |  | 47 | G |  | 1 | | G | 59 | | Isaiah Morris | I. Morris | |||||||||
| Glynn Venus | G. Venus | | 66 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 64 | | Isaiah Etherington | I. Etherington | |||||||||
| Alan Young | A. Young | | 62 | D | | 3 | | D | 62 | | Jonathan Makin | J. Makin | |||||||||
| Max Kanu | M. Kanu | | 57 | D |  | | 4 | | D | 55 | | Joe Hurst | J. Hurst | ||||||||
| Dennis Venema | D. Venema |  | 65 | M | | 5 | | D | 48 | | Craig Luzhny | C. Luzhny | |||||||||
| Romero P. Castro | R. Castro |  | 62 | M | | 6 | | M | 71 | | Norman Smithe | N. Smithe | |||||||||
| Robbie Johnson | R. Johnson | | 60 | M | | 7 | | M | 63 | | Max Mann | M. Mann | |||||||||
| Eoin Murphy | E. Murphy | | 58 | M | | 8 | | M | 58 | | Anthony Heskey | A. Heskey | |||||||||
| Samuel Veloso | S. Veloso |  | 54 | A | | 9 | | A | 58 | | Luke Beresford | L. Beresford | |||||||||
| Steve Plowright | S. Plowright | | 47 | A | | 10 | | A | 57 | | Colin Hall | C. Hall | |||||||||
| Nigel Maddison | N. Maddison | | 43 | A | | 11 | | | A | 54 | | Anthony King | A. King | ||||||||
| Gavin Henry | G. Henry | | 52 | M | | 12 | | M | 57 | | Robert Ball | R. Ball | |||||||||
| Simon Thompson | S. Thompson | | 49 | D | | 13 | | A | 53 | | Robert Edwards | R. Edwards | |||||||||
| Ralph Bishop | R. Bishop | | 49 | M | | 14 | | M | 53 | | Stan Young | S. Young | |||||||||
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Match Report
The weather is mixed here at Molineux where Wolverhampton Wanderers play host to Blackburn Rovers. A crowd of 4,916 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Gordon.
The pitch is in good condition.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Gordon.
0.00
0-0Wolverhampton Wanderers kick off and get the match underway!
2.44
0-0Robbie Johnson threads a neat ball through to Steve Plowright. Steve Plowright knocks in a cross ball towards Samuel Veloso. Samuel Veloso knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
9.32
Robbie Johnson hits a low pass to Nigel Maddison. Nigel Maddison plays a quick one-two with Samuel Veloso and rushes in on goal... Nigel Maddison takes a shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
12.35
Romero P. Castro hits a low pass to Nigel Maddison. Nigel Maddison shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
14.30
Romero P. Castro advances with the ball. Romero P. Castro shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
20.04
0-0Norman Smithe hits a low pass to Anthony King. Anthony King shoots from long range. Solid save from Jon Jess.
24.30
0-0Luke Beresford clumsily knocks into Max Kanu. The referee brings Luke Beresford to one side and gives him a warning! Max Kanu runs off the knock.
27.33
Norman Smithe kicks a strong pass forward to Luke Beresford. Luke Beresford shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
32.56
Robbie Johnson knocks the ball forward to Steve Plowright. Steve Plowright plays a one-two with Nigel Maddison and rushes in on goal... Steve Plowright makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Wolverhampton Wanderers are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
36.10
0-1Norman Smithe passes the ball forward to Anthony King. Anthony King whips in a cross ball towards Luke Beresford. Luke Beresford shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Blackburn Rovers!
39.47
0-1Dennis Venema flicks a high pass forward. Steve Plowright collects the pass. Steve Plowright knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.01
0-1Jonathan Makin chips the ball to his team mate, Max Mann. Max Mann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anthony King. Anthony King knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Luke Beresford is offside!
44.39
Glynn Venus threads a neat ball through to Dennis Venema. Dennis Venema kicks a strong pass forward to Nigel Maddison. Nigel Maddison controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
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 relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
Blackburn Rovers kick off the second half!
47.58
Max Kanu makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eoin Murphy. Eoin Murphy flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Maddison controls it well on his chest. Nigel Maddison whips in a cross ball towards Samuel Veloso. With a superhuman jump, Samuel Veloso connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Isaiah Morris reads it well. Fabulous save!
49.02
Craig Luzhny threads a neat ball through to Max Mann. Max Mann sees Luke Beresford in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luke Beresford plays a scrappy one-two with Colin Hall and advances towards the goal... Luke Beresford side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
51.29
Anthony Heskey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luke Beresford. Luke Beresford flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Hall. Colin Hall looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Jon Jess reads it well. Nice keeping!
57.19
Anthony Heskey darts forward. Anthony Heskey plays a one-two with Luke Beresford and advances towards the goal... Anthony Heskey shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
60.03
0-2Wolverhampton Wanderers have made 2 substitutions with Ralph Bishop replacing Samuel Veloso and Simon Thompson replacing Robbie Johnson .Blackburn Rovers have made 3 substitutions with Robert Ball replacing Craig Luzhny, Robert Edwards replacing Anthony Heskey and Stan Young replacing Anthony King .
72.56
Alan Young hits it upfield. Nigel Maddison knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.58
Max Kanu barges into Colin Hall. The referee warns Max Kanu to calm down! Colin Hall stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.22
Luke Beresford comes in with a late challenge on Glynn Venus. Luke Beresford is warned by the referee again! Glynn Venus hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.40
Max Mann kicks a strong pass forward to Stan Young. Stan Young cuts inside the box! Stan Young comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but slams it into the crowd!
87.21
Simon Thompson passes the ball forward to Steve Plowright. Steve Plowright knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Robert Ball.
89.40
Simon Thompson passes the ball forward to Ralph Bishop. Ralph Bishop makes a great pass forward. Steve Plowright runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
0-2Simon Thompson barges into Max Mann. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Max Mann stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.9%
45.1%
Play Area
28.2%
45.1%
26.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Anthony Heskey of Blackburn Rovers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jon Jess (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Glynn Venus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alan Young (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Max Kanu (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dennis Venema (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Romero P. Castro (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Robbie Johnson (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Eoin Murphy (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Samuel Veloso (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Steve Plowright (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Nigel Maddison (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gavin Henry (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Simon Thompson (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 14. | Ralph Bishop (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Isaiah Morris (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Isaiah Etherington (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jonathan Makin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Joe Hurst (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Craig Luzhny (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Norman Smithe (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Max Mann (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Anthony Heskey (MID) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Luke Beresford (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Colin Hall (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Anthony King (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Robert Ball (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Robert Edwards (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Stan Young (MID) | 6 | |