Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Molineux where Wolverhampton Wanderers play host to Hartlepool United. A crowd of 4,780 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Hartlepool United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Teddy Swift.


0.00
Hartlepool United kick off the first half!
2.53
Eddie Stewart threads a neat ball through to Kevin Dittrich. Kevin Dittrich flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Law holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stuart Law shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
3.15
Niccolo Mckay hits a low pass to Eddie Richards. Eddie Richards sees Stuart Law in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stuart Law controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
18.37
Ledley Pearce makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sol Todd. Sol Todd plays a scrappy one-two with Ruben Fonseca and stumbles forward towards the goal... Sol Todd muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
24.27
Eddie Richards flicks a high pass forward. Guilherme Vieira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Guilherme Vieira sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Hartlepool United are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
26.56
With imagination, Eddie Richards laces a weighted ball forward to Guilherme Vieira. Guilherme Vieira shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
28.04
Diogo Marques makes a simple pass to Kevin Dittrich. Kevin Dittrich makes a simple pass to Julian Crooks. Julian Crooks knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.43
Alfred Davis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ledley Pearce. Ledley Pearce flicks a high pass forward. Sol Todd collects the pass. Sol Todd plays a scrappy one-two with Daniel Mike and stumbles forward towards the goal... Sol Todd cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
36.27
James Gascoigne clumsily knocks into Sol Todd. The referee calls over James Gascoigne and warns him to calm down! Sol Todd runs off the knock.
38.04
Carlo Perrotta makes a simple pass to Sol Todd. Sol Todd plays a quick one-two with Daniel Mike and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Sol Todd provides some space. He shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
39.32
Carlo Perrotta makes a beautiful solo run. Carlo Perrotta finds some space and shoots from distance. Enrique Hierro is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
42.43
Marcel Wilke knocks the ball forward to Stuart Law. Stuart Law plays a quick one-two with Julian Crooks and rushes in on goal... Stuart Law takes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
Robbie Wilcox chips the ball to his team mate, Ledley Pearce. Ledley Pearce kicks a strong pass forward to Sol Todd. Sol Todd knocks in a cross ball towards Ruben Fonseca. Ruben Fonseca makes a deft header but it flies wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Wolverhampton Wanderers appear unchanged since the first half. Hartlepool United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Hartlepool United players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Wolverhampton Wanderers start the second half!
48.48
Paolo Marshall changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Paolo Marshall shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
51.05
Seeing a gap ahead, Eddie Stewart plays the ball forward to Marcel Wilke. Marcel Wilke threads the ball through to Julian Crooks. Julian Crooks knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alfred Davis.
53.15
Kevin Dittrich barges into Ledley Pearce. The referee brings Kevin Dittrich to one side and gives him a warning! Ledley Pearce runs off the knock.
54.16
Carlo Perrotta takes it forward alone. Carlo Perrotta deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Mike but the linesman indicates offside!
60.52
Kevin Dittrich flicks a high pass forward to Julian Crooks who brings the ball under control. Julian Crooks lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Law. Stuart Law makes a looping header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Des Wise with no chance!! Goal for Hartlepool United!
63.29
Robbie Wilcox threads a neat ball through to Ledley Pearce. Ledley Pearce controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sol Todd. Sol Todd knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eddie Stewart.
66.59
Peter Barmby flicks the ball to his team mate, Ledley Pearce. Ledley Pearce surges forward with the ball. Ledley Pearce puts a great ball through. Sol Todd runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
69.38
Niccolo Mckay barges into Daniel Mike. The referee calls over Niccolo Mckay and shows him a yellow card! Daniel Mike hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.13
Eddie Stewart flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Dittrich who takes it down. Kevin Dittrich controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stuart Law. Stuart Law shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
72.32
Paolo Marshall knocks the ball to his team mate, Sol Todd. Sol Todd hits a low pass to Daniel Mike. Daniel Mike side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
77.25
Ledley Pearce flicks a high pass forward to Daniel Mike who brings the ball under control. Daniel Mike makes a probing pass between the defence to Ruben Fonseca. Ruben Fonseca cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ruben Fonseca!
83.49
Kevin Dittrich comes in with a late challenge on Ledley Pearce. The referee calls over Kevin Dittrich and shows him a yellow card! Ledley Pearce runs off the knock.
85.57
Paolo Marshall clumsily knocks into Kevin Dittrich. Paolo Marshall is warned by the referee! Kevin Dittrich stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.56
Marcel Wilke makes a simple pass to Guilherme Vieira. Guilherme Vieira tries a spectacular long range effort but Des Wise is on top of it.
89.00
Alfred Davis flicks a high pass forward. Ledley Pearce controls it well on his chest. Ledley Pearce makes a beautiful solo run. Ledley Pearce controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper, Enrique Hierro, sees it late!! Goal for Wolverhampton Wanderers!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
6
5
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60.4%
39.6%
Play Area
25.3%
45.1%
29.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ledley Pearce of Wolverhampton Wanderers

Match Ratings
1.Des Wise (GK)
6
2.Alfred Davis (DEF)
7
3.Peter Barmby (DEF)
6
4.Robbie Wilcox (DEF)
6
5.Adrian Gerrard (MID)
6
6.Carlo Perrotta (MID)goal scored
8
7.Ledley Pearce (MID)goal scored
9
8.Paolo Marshall (MID)
6
9.Daniel Mike (ATT)
6
10.Sol Todd (ATT)
6
11.Ruben Fonseca (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.John Keane (GK)
0
13.Darren Copping (GK)
0
14.Isaiah Hapgood (ATT)
0

1.Enrique Hierro (GK)
6
2.Diogo Marques (DEF)
6
3.Eddie Stewart (DEF)
6
4.Niccolo Mckay (DEF)yellow card
6
5.James Gascoigne (DEF)
5
6.Kevin Dittrich (MID)yellow card
6
7.Marcel Wilke (MID)
6
8.Eddie Richards (MID)
6
9.Guilherme Vieira (ATT)
6
10.Stuart Law (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Julian Crooks (ATT)
7
 
12.Pedro Gouamene (ATT)
0
13.Scott Bishop (ATT)
0
14.Clive McManaman (ATT)
0