Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Molineux where Wolverhampton Wanderers play host to Swansea City. A crowd of 17,522 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Wolverhampton Wanderers and Swansea City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.


0.00
Wolverhampton Wanderers kick off and get the first half underway!
2.41
Ruel Higginbotham passes the ball forward to Donato Caruso. Donato Caruso knocks in a cross ball towards Henry Maddison. Henry Maddison connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Paulo Lima.
10.01
Tim Serrant chips the ball to his team mate, Ruel Higginbotham. Ruel Higginbotham flicks the ball to his team mate, Henry Maddison. Henry Maddison knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.52
James Waters kicks a strong pass forward to Tommy Newby. Tommy Newby finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
16.18
Claude Cabrol flicks the ball to his team mate, James Waters. James Waters knocks the ball forward to Mike Best. Mike Best knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.33
Claude Cabrol catches Harry Green on the ankles. Claude Cabrol is warned by the referee! Harry Green stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.45
James Waters sees a break and surges forward. James Waters passes the ball forward but Mike Best is offside!
27.24
Ruel Higginbotham advances with the ball. Ruel Higginbotham whips in a cross ball towards Henry Maddison. Henry Maddison is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Paulo Lima!
28.26
Tim Serrant threads the ball through to Stuart Stockdale. Stuart Stockdale knocks the ball forward to Harry Green. Harry Green shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Paulo Lima manages to gather it comfortably.
34.49
Thierry Sherwood brings the ball forward. Thierry Sherwood deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tommy Newby but the linesman indicates offside!
36.02
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
39.35
Tim Serrant knocks the ball to his team mate, Graeme Wright. Graeme Wright threads the ball through to Donato Caruso. Donato Caruso shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
40.46
James Waters makes a probing pass to Tommy Newby. Tommy Newby knocks in a cross ball towards Mike Best. Mike Best flicks the ball with his head. John Beckham is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
Swansea City kick off the second half!
48.14
Neil Summerbee threads the ball through to Kew Mendes. Kew Mendes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Beckham who gathers it comfortably.
51.29
Callum Elliott comes in with a late challenge on Tommy Newby. The referee calls over Callum Elliott and warns him to calm down! Tommy Newby gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
55.11
Neil Summerbee chips the ball to his team mate, Kew Mendes. Kew Mendes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Beckham who gathers it comfortably.
57.36
James Waters sees a break and surges forward. James Waters shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
59.24
Thierry Sherwood knocks the ball to his team mate, Tommy Newby. Tommy Newby sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
60.40
Ruel Higginbotham decides to run forward with the ball. Ruel Higginbotham plays a perfect one-two with Henry Maddison and rushes in on goal... Ruel Higginbotham takes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
67.24
James Waters catches Stuart Stockdale on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stuart Stockdale hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.45
James Waters chips the ball to his team mate, Mike Best. Mike Best goes all the way! Mike Best shoots from just inside the box but it is miles over!
73.28
Tim Serrant makes a simple pass to Ruel Higginbotham. Ruel Higginbotham knocks the ball to his team mate, Donato Caruso. Donato Caruso lofts in a cross ball towards Harry Green. Harry Green heads the ball goalwards. Paulo Lima easily smothers it.
81.33
Mike Cole chips the ball to his team mate, James Waters. James Waters threads the ball through to Kew Mendes. Kew Mendes shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but John Beckham manages to gather it comfortably.
83.01
Stuart Stockdale chips the ball to his team mate, Harry Green. Harry Green lofts in a cross ball towards Donato Caruso. Donato Caruso is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Ruel Higginbotham of Wolverhampton Wanderers
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.1%
56.9%
Play Area
30.6%
51.4%
18.1%