Match Report


Luton TownLuton Town     Wolverhampton WanderersWolverhampton Wanderers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Massimiliano MalafronteM. Malafronte52
G
1
G
47Jon JessJ. Jess
Mike GalliM. Galli66
D
captain2
D
66Glynn VenusG. Venus
Frank DelaneyF. Delaney55
D
3
D
62Alan YoungA. Young
Norman InceN. Ince54
D
4captain
D
57Max KanuM. Kanu
Tiago AndradeT. Andrade49
D
5
M
65Dennis VenemaD. Venema
Eoin AthertonE. Atherton57
M
6
M
62Romero P. CastroR. Castro
Adam McgrealA. Mcgreal52
M
7
M
60Robbie JohnsonR. Johnson
Max BurbageM. Burbage49
M
8
M
58Eoin MurphyE. Murphy
Sebastian MetzgerS. Metzger55
A
9
A
54Samuel VelosoS. Veloso
Tim KitsonT. Kitson48
A
10
A
47Steve PlowrightS. Plowright
George CooperG. Cooper44
A
11
A
43Nigel MaddisonN. Maddison
 
Paul CoppingerP. Coppinger52
G
12
M
52Gavin HenryG. Henry
Teddy BlakeT. Blake49
G
13
D
49Simon ThompsonS. Thompson
Tony GascoigneT. Gascoigne47
D
14
M
49Ralph BishopR. Bishop

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Kenilworth Road where Luton Town play host to Wolverhampton Wanderers. A crowd of 4,659 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Luton Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Wolverhampton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Gordon.


0.00
Luton Town kick off!
2.28
Norman Ince advances with the ball. Norman Ince threads a neat ball through to Sebastian Metzger. Sebastian Metzger lofts in a cross ball towards Tim Kitson. Tim Kitson heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
6.39
Eoin Murphy threads the ball through to Steve Plowright. Steve Plowright plays a scrappy one-two with Nigel Maddison and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Steve Plowright provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
12.28
Max Kanu makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dennis Venema. Dennis Venema flicks a high pass forward. Steve Plowright holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Steve Plowright knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Massimiliano Malafronte who gathers it comfortably.
14.09
Max Kanu chips the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Castro. Romero P. Castro sees space and advances. Romero P. Castro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.28
Max Kanu comes in with a late challenge on Tim Kitson. The referee brings Max Kanu to one side and gives him a warning! Tim Kitson stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.15
Frank Delaney threads a neat ball through to Eoin Atherton. Eoin Atherton hits a low pass to George Cooper. Seeing a gap ahead, George Cooper plays the ball forward to Tim Kitson who has made a great run into the box. Some silky footwork from Tim Kitson provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
21.36
Frank Delaney threads a neat ball through to Adam Mcgreal. Adam Mcgreal plays the ball forward to Sebastian Metzger. Sebastian Metzger rushes past Alan Young! Sebastian Metzger makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Jon Jess is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
24.54
Adam Mcgreal flicks a high pass forward to Sebastian Metzger who brings the ball under control. Sebastian Metzger tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
27.31
Norman Ince flicks a high pass forward to Eoin Atherton who brings the ball under control. Eoin Atherton darts forward. Eoin Atherton whips in a cross ball towards Tim Kitson. Tim Kitson knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
34.28
Eoin Atherton threads a neat ball through to Sebastian Metzger. Sebastian Metzger knocks in a cross ball towards George Cooper. George Cooper rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
36.41
Adam Mcgreal comes in with a late challenge on Romero P. Castro. The referee calls over Adam Mcgreal and warns him to calm down! Romero P. Castro carries on, but is struggling a bit.
39.46
Mike Galli kicks a strong pass forward to Max Burbage. Max Burbage makes an attacking run forward. Max Burbage knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jon Jess who gathers it comfortably.
40.02
Tiago Andrade boots it upfield. Tim Kitson whips in a cross ball towards Sebastian Metzger. Sebastian Metzger rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is miles over!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Luton Town appear unchanged since the first half. Wolverhampton Wanderers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Wolverhampton Wanderers get the second half underway!
49.11
Eoin Atherton flicks a high ball forward to Sebastian Metzger who takes it down. Sebastian Metzger knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alan Young.
53.52
Romero P. Castro threads the ball through to Samuel Veloso. Samuel Veloso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.54
Max Kanu flicks the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Castro. Romero P. Castro threads the ball through to Steve Plowright. Steve Plowright knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Norman Ince.
57.44
Robbie Johnson sees space and advances. Robbie Johnson shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
60.39
Luton Town have made 2 substitutions with Teddy Blake replacing George Cooper and Paul Coppinger replacing Tiago Andrade .Wolverhampton Wanderers have made 2 substitutions with Ralph Bishop replacing Samuel Veloso and Simon Thompson replacing Robbie Johnson .
65.15
Eoin Atherton sees space and advances. Eoin Atherton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tim Kitson but the linesman indicates offside!
71.20
Norman Ince hits a low pass to Adam Mcgreal. Showing composure, Adam Mcgreal plays the ball forward to Teddy Blake. Teddy Blake knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alan Young.
75.13
Romero P. Castro hacks Max Burbage from behind! The referee calls over Romero P. Castro and warns him to calm down! Max Burbage stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.25
Frank Delaney flicks a high pass forward to Adam Mcgreal who brings the ball under control. Adam Mcgreal makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Teddy Blake. Teddy Blake knocks in a cross ball towards Tim Kitson. Tim Kitson gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
81.59
Frank Delaney knocks the ball forward to Eoin Atherton. Eoin Atherton flicks the ball to his team mate, Teddy Blake. Teddy Blake knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jon Jess who gathers it comfortably.
83.23
Sebastian Metzger barges into Glynn Venus. The referee calls over Sebastian Metzger and shows him a yellow card! Glynn Venus gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
89.07
Alan Young plays the ball forward to Simon Thompson. Simon Thompson makes a simple pass to Steve Plowright. Steve Plowright knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Coppinger.
90.00
Eoin Atherton clumsily knocks into Simon Thompson. Eoin Atherton is shown the yellow card! Simon Thompson carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Luton Town

Wolverhampton Wanderers
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46%
54%
Play Area
20.7%
46%
33.3%

Scorers
Tim Kitson 2
Sebastian Metzger 21

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Sebastian Metzger of Luton Town

Match Ratings
1.Massimiliano Malafronte (GK)
6
2.Mike Galli (DEF)
6
3.Frank Delaney (DEF)
7
4.Norman Ince (DEF)
7
5.Tiago Andrade (DEF)
6
6.Eoin Atherton (MID)yellow card
7
7.Adam Mcgreal (MID)
7
8.Max Burbage (MID)
6
9.Sebastian Metzger (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
10
10.Tim Kitson (ATT)goal scored
9
11.George Cooper (ATT)
6
 
12.Paul Coppinger (GK)
6
13.Teddy Blake (GK)
6
14.Tony Gascoigne (DEF)
0

1.Jon Jess (GK)
6
2.Glynn Venus (DEF)
7
3.Alan Young (DEF)
7
4.Max Kanu (DEF)
7
5.Dennis Venema (MID)
6
6.Romero P. Castro (MID)
6
7.Robbie Johnson (MID)
7
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)
6
14.Ralph Bishop (MID)
6