Match Report


Wolverhampton WanderersWolverhampton Wanderers     Bristol RoversBristol Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Des WiseD. Wise68
G
1
G
54Jason RankinJ. Rankin
Alfred DavisA. Davis56
D
2
D
57John PearceJ. Pearce
Peter BarmbyP. Barmby54
D
3
D
53Stephen CharltonS. Charlton
Robbie WilcoxR. Wilcox53
D
4
D
50Darren JamesD. James
Adrian GerrardA. Gerrard58
M
5
D
45Edward WallworkE. Wallwork
Carlo PerrottaC. Perrotta57
M
captain6
M
53Greg SalmonG. Salmon
Ledley PearceL. Pearce55
M
7
M
50John SwiftJ. Swift
Paolo MarshallP. Marshall51
M
8
A
56Alistair JeffersA. Jeffers
Daniel MikeD. Mike55
A
9captain
A
55Simon MikeS. Mike
Sol ToddS. Todd53
A
10
A
54George StandingG. Standing
Ruben FonsecaR. Fonseca52
A
11
A
51Mick WiltordM. Wiltord
 
John KeaneJ. Keane51
G
12
M
49Jermaine GranvilleJ. Granville
Darren CoppingD. Copping50
G
13
G
48Noel HuckerbyN. Huckerby
Isaiah HapgoodI. Hapgood49
A
14
M
47Guilherme GomesG. Gomes

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Molineux where Wolverhampton Wanderers play host to Bristol Rovers. A crowd of 4,913 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Frank Christie.


0.00
Bristol Rovers kick off!
3.06
Alfred Davis hits a low pass to Carlo Perrotta. Carlo Perrotta sees Sol Todd in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sol Todd lofts in a cross ball towards Ruben Fonseca. Ruben Fonseca makes a looping header on goal but Jason Rankin is on top of it.
6.39
Carlo Perrotta makes a probing pass to Sol Todd. Sol Todd plays a one-two with Ruben Fonseca and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Sol Todd provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
9.47
John Swift hits a low pass to Simon Mike. Simon Mike knocks in a cross ball towards Alistair Jeffers. Alistair Jeffers powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alistair Jeffers!
15.17
Without breaking stride, Peter Barmby plays the ball forward to Paolo Marshall. Paolo Marshall threads a neat ball through to Ruben Fonseca. Ruben Fonseca knocks the ball forward, putting Daniel Mike through on goal. Daniel Mike makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
20.26
John Swift controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mick Wiltord. Mick Wiltord makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of George Standing. George Standing takes a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
22.37
Greg Salmon flicks the ball to his team mate, Alistair Jeffers. Alistair Jeffers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.59
Darren James brings the ball forward. Darren James knocks the ball to his team mate, George Standing. George Standing knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Mike. Simon Mike is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
33.15
With a delightful solo run, Greg Salmon stretches the opposition's defence. Greg Salmon edges inside the box! Greg Salmon makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but is denied by Des Wise. Excellent save.
34.14
Robbie Wilcox kicks a strong pass forward to Adrian Gerrard. Adrian Gerrard chips the ball to his team mate, Sol Todd. Sol Todd sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
36.14
John Swift comes in with a late challenge on Paolo Marshall. The referee calls over John Swift and shows him a yellow card! Paolo Marshall stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.01
Alfred Davis threads the ball through to Ledley Pearce. Ledley Pearce threads a neat ball through to Sol Todd. Sol Todd finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
42.33
Peter Barmby passes the ball forward to Carlo Perrotta. Carlo Perrotta kicks a strong pass forward to Ruben Fonseca. Ruben Fonseca flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Mike. Daniel Mike muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
Darren James flicks a high pass forward. John Swift controls it well on his chest. John Swift passes the ball forward to Simon Mike. Simon Mike plays a scrappy one-two with George Standing and stumbles forward towards the goal... Simon Mike rockets a shot on goal. Des Wise gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Wolverhampton Wanderers appear unchanged since the first half. Bristol Rovers have changed their lineup with Noel Huckerby replacing Stephen Charlton and Guilherme Gomes replacing George Standing. The Wolverhampton Wanderers players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Wolverhampton Wanderers start the second half!
51.54
John Pearce makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Greg Salmon. Greg Salmon passes the ball forward to Alistair Jeffers. Alistair Jeffers whips in a cross ball towards Mick Wiltord. Alfred Davis barges into Mick Wiltord. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
53.12
Guilherme Gomes hacks Alfred Davis from behind! The referee calls over Guilherme Gomes and warns him to calm down! Alfred Davis grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
59.21
Carlo Perrotta threads the ball through to Sol Todd. Sol Todd controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
65.05
Peter Barmby flicks a high pass forward to Ledley Pearce who brings the ball under control. Ledley Pearce passes the ball forward to Sol Todd. Sol Todd knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.13
Greg Salmon makes a probing pass to Mick Wiltord. Mick Wiltord shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
71.23
John Swift comes in with a late challenge on Ledley Pearce. The referee brings John Swift to one side and gives him a warning! Ledley Pearce hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.22
Ledley Pearce flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Mike collects the pass. Daniel Mike sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
73.43
Edward Wallwork threads a neat ball through to John Swift. John Swift threads a neat ball through to Alistair Jeffers. Alistair Jeffers threads the ball through to Guilherme Gomes but he's offside!
78.31
John Swift knocks the ball to his team mate, Alistair Jeffers. Alistair Jeffers controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
79.03
Darren James flicks a high pass forward to John Swift who brings the ball under control. John Swift makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Guilherme Gomes. Guilherme Gomes shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
81.29
Noel Huckerby flicks a high pass forward. John Swift controls it well on his chest. John Swift makes a simple pass to Simon Mike. Simon Mike shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
84.25
Robbie Wilcox flicks a high pass forward. Carlo Perrotta controls it well on his chest. Carlo Perrotta picks a pass forward to Ruben Fonseca. Ruben Fonseca lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Mike. Daniel Mike finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Wolverhampton Wanderers

Bristol Rovers
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
6
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.2%
45.8%
Play Area
28.9%
42.2%
28.9%

Scorers
Daniel Mike 84
Alistair Jeffers 9

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alistair Jeffers of Bristol Rovers

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

1.Jason Rankin (GK)
7
2.John Pearce (DEF)
6
3.Stephen Charlton (DEF)
6
4.Darren James (DEF)
7
5.Edward Wallwork (DEF)
6
6.Greg Salmon (MID)
8
7.John Swift (MID)yellow card
6
8.Alistair Jeffers (ATT)goal scored
9
9.Simon Mike (ATT)
7
10.George Standing (ATT)
6
11.Mick Wiltord (ATT)
6
 
12.Jermaine Granville (MID)
0
13.Noel Huckerby (GK)
6
14.Guilherme Gomes (MID)
5