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BARCLAYS PREMIERSHIP 2010 - 11

Saturday 30 October Wolves 2  (Milijas, Edwards) Man City 1 (Adebayor pen)ko 3pm

Tuesday 26 October CC

Saturday 23 October Chelsea  2 (Malouda 23, Kalou 81)  Wolves 0

A performance in a different world from the the second half against West Ham, tempered by poor decisions in the box at both ends.  Indeed, Chelsea and Cech in particular had somw very nervy moments until the second goal went in.  Doyler had some chances and stopped Van Damme from scoring in the first half, while Milijas and Jarvis both should have passed rather than doing there own thing.  Jones benefited immensely from having Milijas also in the midfield, but still gave the ball away too much.  Stephen Hunt came on at half time for the less than impressive van Damme, to be greeted with resounding boos and his presence on the left seemed to galvanise Jarvo on the right.  Tommy Docherty paraded at half time, getting a mixed reception from the Wolves fans for his contribution to our history.  The first Chelsea goal came with both centre backs going missing, relying on Dave Edwards to be back in the box to block Malouda, but to no avail.  Edwards had a box to box job, and had or made several chances.   Marcus was again oustanding including a one-on-one save against Drogba.   So Liverpool leap frog us in the table, and for 69 minutes we were bottom until Newcastle finally saw off West Ham.  Although Probert was the best ref we'd seen he still penalised Wolves more than Chelsea, including Boswinga who got a way with a lot and Cashley Cole who punched the ball awau with no booking.  Of course there had to be another cheating example from the Blues when Boswinga went down claiming a head injury but peeked through his fingers to see where the ref was, but, at least, even Drogba didn't dive.

WW report

Yes, Wolves failed to win for the eighth successive game in the Premier League, and yes they remain rooted in the relegation zone. But they will surely profit soon if they continue to perform as they did against reigning Premier League champions and current leaders Chelsea. 
For long periods of the game the home side were frustrated by a hard working Molineux team but goals from Florant Malouda and substitute Salomon Kalou ended any hopes of a shock result.   Richard Stearman took the place of the injured Jody Craddock, Jelle Van Damme came into midfield for the unavailable Michael Mancienne and Nenad Milijaš make his first League start of the campaign as Mick McCarthy played Kevin Doyle as a lone striker with Steven Fletcher dropping down to the bench.  Wanderers kicked-off defending the end of Stamford Bridge that housed 1,500 of their supporters.  In the third minute Petr Cech punched behind a Stephen Ward cross for the first of three Wolves corners in the opening stages. From the third Christophe Berra's header was blocked by John Terry.  Nicolas Anelka's through ball was too strong for Didier Drogba to latch onto but it took a great save from Marcus Hahnemann to keep things level as he got his fingertips to a low angled drive from Jose Bosingwa.  Terry headed wide following a Drogba free-kick but the flag was up for offside anyway, then Cech made a comfortable save from Dave Edwards' header after a cross from Kevin Foley.  In the 23rd minute Cech made another save, this time after Van Damme had got a head to Matt Jarvis's cross from the right, but seconds later, against the run of play, Chelsea moved into the lead.  Anelka found Yury Zhirkov with a short pass in the area and the Russian's low cross was turned in by Malouda.   Anelka could have had a second three minutes later but he fired into the side netting from a good position to the right of goal.  Two shots from Milijaš in just over a minute were both taken by Cech, and then Stearman went into the book for a late challenge on Drogba to the left of the visitor's box.  Malouda's free-kick into the box was eventually cleared by Ward after Drogba and Branislav Ivanovic had tried to convert.  Bosingwa was wide with a low shot from 20-yards and then, after Terry had fouled Doyle just outside the Chelsea area, Edwards flicked the free-kick to Dave Jones whose volleyed centre was claimed by Cech. Doyle headed wide after a Jarvis centre and shortly before the break Hahnemann saved at the near post with his foot after Bosingwa had charged into the box.

Half-Time: Chelsea 1 Wolves 0

Stephen Hunt replaced Van Damme at the start of the second-half - a move not met with universal approval by the home support.  And the midfielder was soon in the thick of things with a diving header from Jarvis's corner that was cleared from in front of goal by Michael Essien.  Cech had to be alert to turn a snapshot from Doyle around the post whilst Hahnemann enjoyed a stroke of luck when Malouda's dangerous shot struck team-mate Essien and bounced harmlessly behind.  A header from Edwards, following yet another Jarvis centre, looped onto the roof of the net, and then Milijaš let fly from just outside the area but the ball went straight into the midriff of Cech.  There was another chance when Doyle got in a glancing header after a corner from Jones but, again, Cech was perfectly positioned to save. In between, two Chelsea substitutions, Kalou for Malouda and Paulo Ferreira for Bosingwa, Mikel was booked for a heavy challenge on Edwards.  It was a measure of the pressure Wolves were applying that Chelsea had everyone back to defend from Jones's 80th minute corner.  But a well worked move resulted in a second goal for the Londoners just a minute later. Essien, Kalou, Drogba and Essien, again, were all involved allowing Kalou to slide the ball past Hahnemann. The relief from home players and supporters alike was notable.  Chelsea made a final change with Josh McEachran taking the place of Zhirkov and, after Drogba had hit a25-yard free-kick straight to Hahnemann, Sylvan Ebanks-Blake and Fletcher were sent on for Doyle and Jarvis respectively.  Berra was booked for handling the ball in the final minute, and in stoppage time Hunt broke clear on the left and laid the ball in front of Ebanks-Blake who was flagged offside.  Wolves will play worse than this and win.

Chelsea: Cech, Ivanovic, Cole, Essien, Drogba, Mikel, Malouda (Kalou 72), Bosingwa (Ferreira 78), Zhirkov (McEachran 82), Terry (capt), Anelka.  Unused subs: Turnbull, Sturridge, Bruma,

Kakuta. Booking: Mikel (73 - foul).

Wolves: Hahnemann, Foley, Ward, Van Damme (Hunt 45), Stearman, Berra (capt), Edwards, Jones, Doyle (Ebanks-Blake 87), Milijaš, Jarvis (Fletcher 87).Unused subs: Hennessey,

Elokobi, Mouyokolo, Davis.  Bookings: Stearman (33 - foul), Berra (89 - hand ball).

Referee: L. Probert.  Attendance: 41,752.

  Chelsea Wolverhampton
Goals : 2 0
Possession : 58% 42%
Shots On Target : 10 9
Shots Off Target : 7 3
Corners : 8 8
Fouls : 8 8
Most Fouls : Mikel (2) Van Damme (2)
Yellow Cards : 1 2
Red Cards : 0 0
 
Scorers :
Malouda 23
Kalou 81

Full Time
90:00+3:17 The referee signals the end of the game.
90:00+3:02 Unfair challenge on Christophe Berra by Didier Drogba results in a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Marcus Hahnemann.
90:00+2:13 A cross is delivered by Sylvan Ebanks-Blake, save made by Petr Cech.
90:00+0:32 Didier Drogba delivers the ball, save made by Marcus Hahnemann.
89:56 The referee blows for offside against Sylvan Ebanks-Blake. Petr Cech takes the indirect free kick.
88:49 The referee penalises Christophe Berra for handball. Didier Drogba crosses the ball from the free kick right-footed from right wing.
88:49 Booking Christophe Berra receives a caution.
87:27 Michael Essien fouled by Sylvan Ebanks-Blake, the ref awards a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Paulo Ferreira.
86:23 Substitution Steven Fletcher replaces Matthew Jarvis.
86:00 Substitution Sylvan Ebanks-Blake comes on in place of Kevin Doyle.
85:40 The ball is swung over by Didier Drogba.
84:56 The ball is delivered by Kevin Foley.
82:26 Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Ashley Cole by Kevin Foley. Didier Drogba has a direct shot on goal from the free kick, Marcus Hahnemann makes a save.
81:29 Substitution Yuri Zhirkov leaves the field to be replaced by Joshua McEachran.
Correction - 80:36 Assist by Michael Essien.
Correction - 80:36 GOAL - Salomon Kalou:Chelsea 2 - 0 Wolverhampton Salomon Kalou finds the net with a goal from close range to the bottom right corner of the goal. Chelsea 2-0 Wolverhampton.
80:35 Michael Essien provided the assist for the goal.
80:35 GOAL - Salomon Kalou:Chelsea 2 - 0 Wolverhampton Salomon Kalou grabs a goal from close in to the bottom right corner of the goal. Chelsea 2-0 Wolverhampton.
79:49 David Edwards takes a shot. Petr Cech makes a save.
79:12 Corner taken left-footed by Nenad Milijas to the near post, clearance made by Salomon Kalou.
77:58 Substitution Paulo Ferreira comes on in place of Jose Bosingwa.
76:50 Centre by Jose Bosingwa, Salomon Kalou takes a shot. Blocked by Nenad Milijas.
76:36 Michael Essien delivers the ball, clearance by Richard Stearman.
75:25 Corner from the left by-line taken by Didier Drogba, Richard Stearman manages to make a clearance.
Correction - 74:08 Shot from just outside the area by Michael Essien misses to the left of the target.
74:08 Mikel produces a left-footed shot from just outside the penalty box that misses to the left of the goal.
72:50 Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on David Edwards by Mikel. Free kick taken by Nenad Milijas.
72:50 Booking Mikel shown a yellow card.
71:36 Corner taken by Didier Drogba from the left by-line played to the near post, clearance by David Jones.
71:36 Substitution Florent Malouda leaves the field to be replaced by Salomon Kalou.
69:46 David Jones takes a inswinging corner from the right by-line played to the near post, Kevin Doyle takes a shot. Petr Cech makes a save.
67:35 Free kick awarded for a foul by Kevin Doyle on Branislav Ivanovic. Direct free kick taken by Florent Malouda.
65:05 Foul by Branislav Ivanovic on Kevin Doyle, free kick awarded. Nenad Milijas produces a cross, Headed effort from deep inside the penalty area by Christophe Berra misses to the right of the target.
64:31 Foul by Ashley Cole on Stephen Hunt, free kick awarded. Nenad Milijas takes the free kick.
63:57 Nicolas Anelka concedes a free kick for a foul on Kevin Foley. The free kick is swung in left-footed by David Edwards, Michael Essien makes a clearance.
63:42 The ball is swung over by Nenad Milijas, Branislav Ivanovic manages to make a clearance.
62:50 Jose Bosingwa crosses the ball, clearance by Richard Stearman.
62:21 Nenad Milijas takes a shot. Petr Cech makes a save.
61:21 Effort on goal by Nicolas Anelka from outside the box goes harmlessly over the bar.
58:55 Inswinging corner taken from the left by-line by Matthew Jarvis, Richard Stearman has a header from deep inside the six-yard box and clears the crossbar.
58:04 Florent Malouda takes a shot. Blocked by Michael Essien.
56:39 Effort from inside the area by Didier Drogba misses to the right of the target.
56:13 The ball is swung over by Matthew Jarvis, save by Petr Cech.
55:23 Corner taken left-footed by Yuri Zhirkov from the left by-line to the near post, clearance by Richard Stearman.
53:28 Nicolas Anelka produces a cross, Didier Drogba produces a header from close range which goes wide of the left-hand upright.
52:56 The ball is crossed by Ashley Cole, Richard Stearman makes a clearance.
52:06 Corner taken by Matthew Jarvis played to the near post, Florent Malouda makes a clearance.
51:55 Kevin Doyle takes a shot. Save made by Petr Cech.
48:47 The ball is sent over by Ashley Cole.
46:17 Inswinging corner taken by Matthew Jarvis from the left by-line played to the near post, Stephen Hunt takes a shot. Clearance made by Michael Essien.
45:01 The referee gets the second half underway.
45:01 Substitution (Wolverhampton) makes a substitution, with Stephen Hunt coming on for Jelle Van Damme.
Half Time
45:00+1:05 The ref blows to end the first period.
45:00+0:37 Didier Drogba takes a shot. Blocked by Richard Stearman.
44:26 A cross is delivered by Jose Bosingwa.
43:09 Corner from right by-line taken by Didier Drogba.
42:52 Jose Bosingwa takes a shot. Marcus Hahnemann makes a save.
41:13 A cross is delivered by Matthew Jarvis, Headed effort from inside the area by Kevin Doyle misses to the left of the goal.
39:00 Free kick awarded for a foul by Mikel on David Jones. Matthew Jarvis takes the free kick. The ball is crossed by Kevin Foley.
38:16 Effort from outside the penalty box by Jose Bosingwa goes wide right of the target.
36:44 Foul by Jelle Van Damme on Mikel, free kick awarded. Mikel restarts play with the free kick.
35:38 Michael Essien gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Matthew Jarvis. Free kick taken by Marcus Hahnemann.
35:04 Corner taken by Didier Drogba from the right by-line to the near post, clearance made by David Jones.
34:11 Florent Malouda decides to take the corner short.
33:57 Florent Malouda takes a shot. Matthew Jarvis gets a block in.
32:35 Richard Stearman gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Didier Drogba. Florent Malouda sends in a cross, Didier Drogba takes a shot. Clearance made by Christophe Berra.
32:35 Booking The referee shows Richard Stearman a yellow card.
31:58 Nenad Milijas takes a shot. Save by Petr Cech.
30:53 Nenad Milijas takes a shot. Save made by Petr Cech.
30:16 Left-footed shot by Didier Drogba missed to the left of the net.
29:39 Matthew Jarvis delivers the ball.
26:01 Shot by Nicolas Anelka from deep inside the penalty area misses to the right of the target.
25:14 Nenad Milijas delivers the ball, clearance by John Terry.
22:42 Assist by Yuri Zhirkov.
22:42 GOAL - Florent Malouda:Chelsea 1 - 0 Wolverhampton Florent Malouda grabs a goal from inside the penalty box low into the middle of the goal. Chelsea 1-0 Wolverhampton.
22:14 The ball is crossed by Matthew Jarvis, Jelle Van Damme takes a shot. Jose Bosingwa gets a block in.
21:57 Centre by Jelle Van Damme.
21:11 Didier Drogba challenges Jelle Van Damme unfairly and gives away a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Marcus Hahnemann.
19:55 Corner taken by Didier Drogba from the right by-line played to the near post, Richard Stearman manages to make a clearance.
19:49 Didier Drogba delivers the ball, clearance by David Edwards.
19:27 The ball is swung over by Kevin Foley, David Edwards takes a shot. Save by Petr Cech.
17:30 David Edwards gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Ashley Cole. Didier Drogba crosses the ball from the free kick right-footed from left channel. The offside flag is raised against John Terry. Free kick taken by Marcus Hahnemann.
14:54 Stephen Ward challenges Jose Bosingwa unfairly and gives away a free kick. Jose Bosingwa takes the direct free kick.
13:59 The assistant referee signals for offside against Didier Drogba. Richard Stearman restarts play with the free kick.
12:32 Florent Malouda takes a inswinging corner to the near post.
12:13 Jose Bosingwa takes a shot. Marcus Hahnemann makes a save.
9:29 Centre by Nicolas Anelka, Richard Stearman manages to make a clearance.
4:53 Inswinging corner taken right-footed by Matthew Jarvis from the left by-line to the near post, clearance made by John Terry.
3:24 Jelle Van Damme challenges Nicolas Anelka unfairly and gives away a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Didier Drogba.
2:58 Corner taken by Matthew Jarvis from the left by-line to the near post, save by Petr Cech.
2:22 Inswinging corner taken by Matthew Jarvis from the left by-line, Didier Drogba makes a clearance.
1:28 Matthew Jarvis produces a cross.
0:00 The ref blows the whistle to start the match.
 

Saturday 16 October Wolves 1 West Ham 1 ko 3pm

a case of "I'm forever foaming at the mouth" after yesterday's second half. Danny Murphy was querying what went on in team talks - "ease up & let the Hammers take control" seemed to be the order of the day after a flowing exciting first half. Ho hum, and off to Chelski then. At least we're above Liverpool! Charles Ross ALOB editor and Bully were on MOTD2 tonight talking about the tackling "controversy". Some more referee errors too as Clattenburg gives a non-penalty to let West Ham equalise and denies them a clear winner. Justice perhaps.

Wolves 1 (Jarvis 10) West Ham 1 (Noble-pen 53)

It was a game of two halves at Molineux as the bottom two in the Premier League slugged it out with Wolves dominating the opening 45 minutes but only having a Matt Jarvis goal for their troubles, before West Ham hit back with a controversial penalty after the break as they took charge of affairs.

Dave Jones came in for the suspended Karl Henry as the only change to the home starting line up.  Wolves kicked-off attacking the South Bank end but their goal was under threat inside the first minute when Kieron Dyer took the ball to the by-line and hammered in a low cross that was cleared by Jody Craddock.  The veteran defender was wearing the captain's armband in the absence of Henry but he had to hand it over to Christophe Berra with just two minutes gone as he limped off after landing badly from an aerial challenge with Victor Obinna. Richard Stearman went on in his place.  Wolves began to play some excellent flowing football and after a move involving Kevin Doyle and Steven Fletcher, Dave Edwards shot hit a defender sending the ball just the wrong side of the post with Robert Green rooted to the spot.  From Jarvis's corner Green punched the ball out but only as far as Jones who got too far under the ball and volleyed high over the bar.  But the West Ham keeper wasn't so lucky in the tenth minute after another fine home build up. Doyle played a clever short pass to Fletcher who threaded the ball through to Jarvis in the West Ham box.  The winger's shot was blocked but he regained possession and found Jones on the 18-yard line. He in turn pushed the ball wide to Stephen Ward whose centre was punched out by Green but only as far as Jarvis who sent a cushioned volley back into the net.  After that mistake Green showed the other side of his game just a minute later with a brilliant save from Jones whose well placed shot was heading for the far corner after Jarvis had set up the chance.  From Jones's flag kick the ball was half cleared to Kevin Foley who hoisted a cross to Fletcher who headed into the heart of the six-yard box. Stearman raced in and looked certain to register his first goal of the season but Green made a superb block to deny the defender.  A header from Edwards looped over the angle after a run and cross from Jarvis, and then a kind bounce put Obinna in the clear but Stearman was quickly back to shield the ball as Marcus Hahnemann ran out to claim.  Another cross from Jarvis found Edwards whose shot was blocked and then Tal Ben Haim cleared at the near post as Foley's low cross looked destined for Fletcher. There was a scramble before ball was cleared after Jones had planted the corner into the heart of the box as The Hammers' goal led something of a charmed life.  In the 35th minute, Jarvis took a return pass off Fletcher and hit a cross from the right that curled into the side netting just wide of the post with Green flatfooted.   Just before the break a mistake by Manuel du Costa almost cost his side a second goal. Green rolled the ball out to him but he lost possession on the edge of the box to Doyle who fed Jarvis but his drive was (painfully) blocked by Daniel Gabbidon.

Half-Time Wolves 1 West Ham 0

The Hammers drew level seven minutes after the restart following a controversial penalty award by Mark Clattenburg. There didn't appear to be any danger as Foley tangled with Obinna just inside the left of the area.  But the Nigerian went down in what seemed a 'six of one half a dozen of the other' challenge and the referee pointed to the spot with Mark Noble ramming home the penalty.  Three minutes later another poor punch from Green, this time after a cross from Foley, fell to Jones whose low goalbound shot appeared to strike team-mate Doyle and bounce to safety.  But seconds later it was the Wolves goal that was lucky to survive as Freddie Piquionne broke clear on the left and lashed a shot that cannoned back off the crossbar.   Appeals for a Wolves penalty as Lars Jacobsen blocked a Jarvis cross were ignored, and then Stearman headed a yard wide following a cross from Jones.  Play was soon at the other end where Dyer jinked his way deep into the box and looked odds on to score. But Ward managed to boot clear from in front of goal and when the ball fell to Obinna his shot was deflected wide.  Midway through the half Jelle Van Damme replaced Fletcher and, after Hahnemann had saved a vicious drive from Obinna, the visitors substituted Dyer with Carlton Cole.  The one time Wolves loanee was soon in the thick of things beating two men as he ran into the area. But he then failed to get a proper touch as he tried to convert allowing Hahnemann to take the ball off his foot.  Deep into stoppage time, with virtually the last kick of an absorbing contest, Piquionne toe poked the ball past Hahnemann but the referee penalised and booked the striker for hands in controlling the cross.

Wolves: Hahnemann, Foley, Ward, Edwards (Ebanks-Blake 87), Berra, Craddock (capt) (Stearman 4), Jarvis, Mancienne, Fletcher (Van Damme 67), Doyle, Jones.  Unused subs: Elokobi, Hennessey, Bent, Milijaš.

West Ham: Green, Ben-Haim, Gabbidon, Dyer (Cole 77), Parker (capt), Boa Morte, Noble, Da Costa, Piquionne, Obinna, Jacobsen.  Unused subs: Tomkins, Faubert, Behrami, Ilunga, Stech, McCarthy.  Booking: Piquionne (90+3 deliberate hand ball)

Referee: M. Clattenburg.  Attendance: 28,582.

  Wolverhampton West Ham
Goals : 1 1
Possession : 43% 57%
Shots On Target : 5 7
Shots Off Target : 4 2
Corners : 9 2
Fouls : 10 8
Most Fouls : Van Damme (2) Boa Morte (2)
Yellow Cards : 0 1
Red Cards : 0 0
 
Scorers :
Jarvis 10

Noble 53

Wolves' manager Mick McCarthy:

"We completely dominated the first half and should have been more in front to be honest. I knew West Ham would be better in the second half but I think they've been gifted a penalty.  "The two of them have come together and I think he [Obinna] is looking to go down. I think he [referee Mark Clattenburg] has bought it and it's probably indicative of the run we've been on that it was given against us.  "We've got off the five points and ended that losing run and sometimes you just have to wipe your gob and get on with it."

West Ham manager Avram Grant:

"We are very disappointed but we have many positives to take. We scored two goals, one of them was given and the other the referee decided wasn't a goal.
"Mark [Clattenburg] is a very good referee but he's also a human being. He made a mistake. It's not the first time this has happened to us this season. Of course it was a goal.  "We are improving a lot. We are working on the mental side of things and the character within in the team is getting better."

 Full Time
90:00+3:58 The referee ends the match.
90:00+3:25 Frederic Piquionne handles the ball and concedes a free kick. Free kick taken by Marcus Hahnemann.
90:00+3:25 Booking Frederic Piquionne is shown a yellow card for unsporting behaviour.
90:00+1:12 Manuel da Costa takes a shot. Jelle Van Damme gets a block in.
90:00+0:23 Foul by Jelle Van Damme on Luis Boa Morte, free kick awarded. Mark Noble restarts play with the free kick.
89:09 Victor Obinna takes a shot. Marcus Hahnemann makes a comfortable save.
88:38 Unfair challenge on Scott Parker by David Jones results in a free kick. Lars Jacobsen takes the direct free kick.
86:42 Substitution Sylvan Ebanks-Blake replaces David Edwards.
85:36 Volleyed left-footed shot by Carlton Cole. Save made by Marcus Hahnemann.
84:21 Centre by Matthew Jarvis.
Correction - 81:19 Unfair challenge on Scott Parker by Jelle Van Damme results in a free kick. Victor Obinna has an effort direct from the free kick.
81:19 Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Scott Parker by Jelle Van Damme. Strike comes in from Victor Obinna from the free kick.
79:23 Effort from outside the penalty area by David Edwards goes wide left of the target.
77:23 Corner taken by Mark Noble from the left by-line to the near post, clearance by Kevin Doyle.
76:10 Substitution (West Ham) makes a substitution, with Carlton Cole coming on for Kieron Dyer.
75:31 David Edwards is adjudged to have handled the ball. Robert Green restarts play with the free kick.
75:08 Victor Obinna takes a shot. Save by Marcus Hahnemann.
74:11 The assistant referee signals for offside against Kieron Dyer. Free kick taken by Marcus Hahnemann.
69:45 Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Frederic Piquionne by Christophe Berra. Free kick taken by Mark Noble.
66:34 Corner taken short by Christophe Berra.
66:34 Substitution Jelle Van Damme joins the action as a substitute, replacing Steven Fletcher.
66:17 Victor Obinna takes a shot. Blocked by Richard Stearman.
64:07 Corner taken left-footed by David Jones from the right by-line, Headed effort from deep inside the area by Richard Stearman misses to the left of the goal.
63:24 Unfair challenge on Richard Stearman by Frederic Piquionne results in a free kick. Michael Mancienne takes the free kick.
63:12 Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on David Jones by Luis Boa Morte. Kevin Foley restarts play with the free kick.
62:48 Luis Boa Morte is penalised for a handball. Kevin Foley restarts play with the free kick.
61:53 Unfair challenge on Luis Boa Morte by David Jones results in a free kick. Mark Noble takes the direct free kick.
58:14 Christophe Berra concedes a free kick for a foul on Manuel da Costa. Robert Green takes the free kick.
57:43 Victor Obinna challenges Kevin Foley unfairly and gives away a free kick. Kevin Foley restarts play with the free kick.
57:18 Victor Obinna has an effort at goal. Richard Stearman gets a block in.
56:36 Matthew Jarvis challenges Scott Parker unfairly and gives away a free kick. Free kick taken by Mark Noble.
55:59 Frederic Piquionne takes a shot.
54:30 David Jones has a volleyed shot. Manuel da Costa gets a block in.
52:34 Kevin Foley gives away a Penalty for an unfair challenge on Victor Obinna. Assist on the goal came from Victor Obinna.
52:34 GOAL - Mark Noble:Wolverhampton 1 - 1 West Ham Mark Noble scores a penalty. Wolverhampton 1-1 West Ham.
51:06 Free kick awarded for a foul by Kevin Doyle on Scott Parker. Robert Green takes the direct free kick.
49:41 Free kick awarded for a foul by Luis Boa Morte on David Jones. Free kick taken by Stephen Ward.
46:38 Victor Obinna challenges Christophe Berra unfairly and gives away a free kick. Christophe Berra takes the free kick.
45:01 The second half has started.
Half Time
45:00+2:13 The match has reached half-time.
44:07 Inswinging corner taken right-footed by Matthew Jarvis played to the near post, clearance by Frederic Piquionne.
41:19 Manuel da Costa concedes a free kick for a foul on Kevin Doyle. Free kick taken by David Jones.
39:04 Kieron Dyer is ruled offside. Marcus Hahnemann takes the free kick.
35:36 The assistant referee flags for offside against Kevin Doyle. Robert Green takes the indirect free kick.
34:56 The offside flag is raised against Frederic Piquionne. Marcus Hahnemann takes the indirect free kick.
31:35 Richard Stearman takes a shot. Save made by Robert Green. Inswinging corner taken by David Jones, Luis Boa Morte makes a clearance. Corner taken by Matthew Jarvis from the left by-line, save made by Robert Green.
30:49 Inswinging corner taken left-footed by David Jones from the right by-line to the near post, Victor Obinna makes a clearance.
29:33 Corner from the right by-line taken by Mark Noble, Michael Mancienne makes a clearance.
21:55 The ball is sent over by Matthew Jarvis, Daniel Gabbidon manages to make a clearance.
21:40 Short corner taken by Matthew Jarvis.
21:01 Free kick awarded for a foul by Frederic Piquionne on Richard Stearman. Richard Stearman takes the free kick.
19:27 Kieron Dyer challenges Matthew Jarvis unfairly and gives away a free kick. Stephen Ward restarts play with the free kick.
16:03 The offside flag is raised against Victor Obinna. Marcus Hahnemann takes the indirect free kick.
15:41 Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Luis Boa Morte by Steven Fletcher. Luis Boa Morte takes the free kick.
11:44 The referee blows for offside. Marcus Hahnemann takes the indirect free kick.
11:05 Inswinging corner taken by David Jones from the right by-line, save by Robert Green.
10:53 David Jones takes a shot. Save by Robert Green.
9:36 GOAL - Matthew Jarvis:Wolverhampton 1 - 0 West Ham Matthew Jarvis grabs a goal from the edge of the penalty box to the top right corner of the goal. Wolverhampton 1-0 West Ham.
7:48 David Jones has a shot on goal from outside the area which misses left.
7:28 Stephen Ward takes the inswinging corner, Robert Green makes a save.
7:08 David Edwards takes a shot. Blocked by Lars Jacobsen.
4:27 Victor Obinna has a shot on goal from outside the box which misses right.
4:09 Substitution Richard Stearman comes on in place of Jody Craddock.
Correction - 1:50 Kevin Doyle takes a shot from long range which goes wide of the right-hand upright.
1:50 Long range shot by Kevin Doyle goes wide right of the target.
0:57 The official flags Kieron Dyer offside. Marcus Hahnemann takes the free kick.
0:00 The referee gets the game underway.

Saturday 2 October Wigan Wolves ko  12:45pm Live on Sky

Wigan Athletic 2 (Gomez65, Rodallego 85) Wolves 0

Capt Karl pushed Wolves down to bottom but one with a stupid attack on Gomez which brought him a well deserved red card. A weak push by Dave Edwards on N'Zogbia (after he was arguably fouled) gave them the lead as George couldn't leap high enough to divert the ball, and then Berra's attempted clearance going in off Rodellaga just about gave Wigan everything they needed. They could arguably have been down to 10 after a succession of fouls by Thomas, before he was hooked. Doyler tried in vain on his own, while Kevin Foley was far far better than against Villa, including our best attack and a clearance off the line, while Michael Mancienne had his best game for a long time, taking on Henry's role. Marcus was firm as ever as was Jody. Berra again poor, Wardy mixed, Dave Edwards not so sure defending, while Jarvo only had one or two chances to influence the game and lost the ball far too easily. George came on to reinforce the left while Bent and SEB were given 8 minutes to turn the game around. Subs again too little too late. Just not good enough, the Hammers look a challenge now and we'll have to get points off the top 4 or be bottom next month.

Two Wigan goals in the last third of the game shattered a Wolves team forced to play with ten men following the sending off of skipper Karl Henry after just 11 minutes. The defeat was the fourth in succession suffered by Wanderers. Wolves kicked-off defending the end of the ground that housed over 2,000 noisy travelling supporters. There was just one change with Michael Mancienne coming in for Dave Jones as Mick McCarthy opted for a 4-4-3 system.

Wolves manager Mick McCarthy said he had no complaints about Karl Henry's straight red card in the 11th minute of his team's 2-0 defeat at Wigan. Starting with the worst disciplinary record in the Premier League, Wolves' reputation was further dented by Henry's challenge on Jordi Gomez. McCarthy said: "I have no arguments with the sending-off, it was reckless. "Given that our reputation in recent weeks has been soured because of tackles it's disappointing."

Gomez grabbed the opener in the second half with a fine free-kick before Hugo Rodallega made sure of the points as Wigan picked up their first home win of the season. And Latics boss Roberto Martinez was left in no doubts about the severity of a challenge that caught Gomez late and spun him through the air. He said: "I just felt it was a broken leg. The excessive force and how reckless he was meant it was a real worry for us. Jordi was very, very fortunate to escape damage. After that I didn't want the sending off because in a way you become anxious with everyone expecting a win. "But the way we regrouped and found the solutions in the second half was very pleasing. It was a mature performance."

McCarthy said there was no malicious intent from Henry when making his mistimed challenge on Gomez: "He's not that way inclined, he doesn't kick people." Referring to his team in general, he added: "There's no problems with discipline and attitude at the club."

They witnessed a quite opening to the game in which Wolves did most of the pressing without unduly worrying home keeper Ali Al Habsi. But Wolves were left with a mountainous task after they were reduced to ten men with only 11 minutes gone when Henry was shown a straight red for a reckless challenge on Jordi Gomez. Gomez soon recovered and his 20-yard effort trickled harmlessly wide as the visitors adjusted to the reduction in their ranks. In the 19th minute Wolves were awarded a free-kick 25-yards out after Steve Gohouri's foul on Kevin Doyle. Steven Fletcher took the kick which wasn't far away with the ball striking the net support at the back of the goal. Franco Di Santo beat the offside trap in the box but his short cross was cut out by Mancienne before, at the other end, two Matt Jarvis corners were cleared by the Latics defence. A low centre from Charles N'Zogbia just eluded Di Santo but Wolves were giving as good as they got despite only having ten men and after Maynor Figueroa had fouled Kevin Foley to the right of the Wigan box, Jarvis floated in the free-kick which was too high for everyone. Most of Wigan's goal attempts were coming from distance and when Hugo Rodallega tried his luck from inside the 'D' his effort sailed high over the bar. Fletcher was harshly shown the yellow card for a high kick that caught Di Santo during a scramble in the Wigan area. A minute later Di Santo tried a shot inside the Wolves box that hit Jody Craddock and bounced out for a corner. N'Zogbia's corner was half cleared back to him and when he returned the ball into the box it went through the goalmouth and out dangerously close to the far post. Just before the break Hendry Thomas was booked for a late challenge on Dave Edwards.

Half-Time: Wigan 0 Wolves 0

Within seconds of the restart Marcus Hahnemann pulled off a terrific save to deny Gomez who latched onto Rodallega's pass and shot for goal from just 10-yards out. But the American keeper parried the ball and as it rolled towards the line Foley ran across to clear. Hahnemann then had more routine saves to make as Di Santo and then James McCarthy shot straight at him from positions just outside the box. Seven minutes into the half George Elokobi was sent on in place of Fletcher. Jarvis nearly broke through as he darted into the area but he was dispossessed by Emmerson Boyce as he was about to shoot. But in the 65th minute it was Wigan that took the lead after Edwards was penalised for a challenge on N'Zogbia on the 18-yard. Gomez curled the free-kick over the wall and into the net off the underside of the bar. Hopes of a repeat at the Wigan end after Gohouri had fouled Doyle some 30-yards out on the left, were dashed when Jarvis curled the free-kick wide of the far post. Hahnemann had to have his wits about him as Dianto struck a speculative volley from wide on the right - the keeper pushing the ball behind. In an attempt to salvage something from the game boss McCarthy sent on two strikers, Sylvan Ebanks-Blake and Marcus Bent, in place of Stephen Ward and Edwards for the closing minutes. Five minutes from time Wigan's hold on the three points grew stronger still as they moved into a two goal advantage. N'Zogbia pushed a short through pass into the area and as Christophe Berra tried to shepherd back to Hahnemann but Rodallega got a touch to help it into the net.

Wigan: Al Habsi, Gohouri, Alcaraz (capt), McCarthy, Thomas (Diame 74), Di Santo (Watson 85), N'Zogbia, Gomez, Boyce, Rodallega, Figueroa (Stam 60).Unused subs: Kirkland, Boselli, Moses, Caldwell. Booking: Thomas (45 - foul).

Wolves: Hahnemann, Foley, Ward (Ebanks-Blake 82), Mancienne, Craddock, Berra, Edwards (Bent 82), Henry (capt), Fletcher (Elokobi 52), Doyle, Jarvis. Unused subs: Van Damme, Stearman, Hennessey, Jones. Bookings: Fletcher (41 - foul), Berra (90+3 - foul).

Sending-Off: Henry (11 - foul).

Referee: L. Mason. Attendance: 14,042.

Wigan WolverhamptonGoals

ossession :59%41%

Shots On Target :17 0

Shots Off Target :  7  2

Corners :3 3

Fouls :9 12

Most Fouls :Gohouri (2)Doyle (4)

Yellow Cards :1 2

 Red Cards : Henry 11

 Scorers :

Gomez 65

Rodallega 85

90:00+3:59 The referee signals the end of the game.
90:00+2:08 Ben Watson has a direct shot on goal from the free kick.
90:00+2:08 Booking The referee shows Christophe Berra a yellow card.
90:00+2:04 Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Ben Watson by Christophe Berra.
90:00+0:43 Hugo Rodallega takes a shot. Save by Marcus Hahnemann. Effort on goal by Jordi Gomez from just inside the box goes harmlessly over the target.
Correction - 86:50 James McCarthy challenges Matthew Jarvis unfairly and gives away a free kick. George Elokobi takes the free kick.
86:50 Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Matthew Jarvis by James McCarthy. George Elokobi takes the direct free kick.
84:55 Assist by Charles N'Zogbia.
84:55 GOAL - Hugo Rodallega:Wigan 2 - 0 Wolverhampton Hugo Rodallega finds the back of the net with a goal from inside the penalty box to the bottom right corner of the goal. Wigan 2-0 Wolverhampton.
84:00 Ali Al Habsi takes the direct free kick.
84:00 Substitution Ben Watson is brought on as a substitute for Franco Di Santo.
84:00 Matthew Jarvis gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on James McCarthy.
82:34 Ronnie Stam produces a right-footed shot from just outside the penalty area that goes harmlessly over the target.
81:25 Substitution David Edwards leaves the field to be replaced by Marcus Bent.
81:25 Substitution Sylvan Ebanks-Blake is brought on as a substitute for Stephen Ward.
79:10 Kevin Doyle is ruled offside. Steve Gohouri restarts play with the free kick.
77:35 Mohamed Diame takes a shot. Save made by Marcus Hahnemann.
76:46 Shot by Franco Di Santo. Save made by Marcus Hahnemann. Charles N'Zogbia decides to take the corner short.
74:41 Charles N'Zogbia takes a shot. Save made by Marcus Hahnemann.
74:27 Franco Di Santo takes a shot. Jody Craddock gets a block in.
73:01 Substitution Mohamed Diame replaces Hendry Thomas.
65:46 Matthew Jarvis fouled by Steve Gohouri, the ref awards a free kick. Matthew Jarvis has an effort direct from the free kick.
64:39 GOAL - Jordi Gomez:Wigan 1 - 0 Wolverhampton Jordi Gomez grabs a goal direct from the free kick from just outside the box to the top left corner of the goal. Wigan 1-0

Wolverhampton.
63:40 Free kick awarded for a foul by Stephen Ward on Charles N'Zogbia.
62:38 Hugo Rodallega takes a shot. Save by Marcus Hahnemann.
61:50 The ball is delivered by Ronnie Stam, save by Marcus Hahnemann.
61:20 Charles N'Zogbia sends in a cross, James McCarthy takes a shot. Clearance made by Jody Craddock.
58:59 Indirect free kick taken by Marcus Hahnemann.
58:59 Substitution Ronnie Stam joins the action as a substitute, replacing Maynor Figueroa.
58:59 Franco Di Santo is caught offside.
57:02 Charles N'Zogbia takes a shot. Blocked by Jody Craddock.
55:39 Kevin Doyle gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on James McCarthy. Emmerson Boyce takes the direct free kick.
53:21 Unfair challenge on Emmerson Boyce by Kevin Doyle results in a free kick. Emmerson Boyce restarts play with the free kick.
52:48 Jordi Gomez takes a shot. Save made by Marcus Hahnemann.
52:08 The official flags Kevin Doyle offside. Free kick taken by Ali Al Habsi.
51:12 Substitution (Wolverhampton) makes a substitution, with George Elokobi coming on for Steven Fletcher.
50:00 James McCarthy has a volleyed shot. Marcus Hahnemann makes a save.
49:53 The ball is crossed by Maynor Figueroa, clearance made by Christophe Berra.
48:30 Centre by Emmerson Boyce, Christophe Berra gets a block in.
45:51 Franco Di Santo takes a shot. Save made by Marcus Hahnemann. Franco Di Santo takes a shot. Save by Marcus Hahnemann.
45:01 The referee gets the second half started.
Half Time
45:00+0:56 The whistle is blown to end the first half.
44:52 Kevin Foley takes the direct free kick.
44:52 Booking The referee shows Hendry Thomas a yellow card for unsporting behaviour.
44:48 Foul by Hendry Thomas on David Edwards, free kick awarded.
42:43 Franco Di Santo takes a shot. Jody Craddock gets a block in. Charles N'Zogbia takes a inswinging corner from the right by-line played to the near post, David Edwards manages to

make a clearance. Charles N'Zogbia crosses the ball.
41:16 Hugo Rodallega is caught offside. Marcus Hahnemann takes the free kick.
40:20 Direct free kick taken by Ali Al Habsi.
40:20 Booking Steven Fletcher receives a yellow card for unsporting behaviour.
40:05 Steven Fletcher gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Franco Di Santo.
39:49 Matthew Jarvis takes a inswinging corner from the left by-line played to the near post.
38:18 Hugo Rodallega delivers the ball, Jody Craddock manages to make a clearance.
37:42 Foul by Franco Di Santo on Kevin Doyle, free kick awarded. Free kick taken by Kevin Foley.
37:04 The ball is sent over by Maynor Figueroa.
35:48 Shot by Hugo Rodallega from outside the box goes high over the crossbar.
33:22 Hendry Thomas takes a shot. Blocked by David Edwards. Inswinging corner taken right-footed by Hugo Rodallega from the left by-line, save by Marcus Hahnemann.
33:16 A cross is delivered by Franco Di Santo, clearance made by David Edwards.
29:58 Kevin Doyle fouled by Antolin Alcaraz, the ref awards a free kick. The free kick is delivered right-footed by Matthew Jarvis from right wing.
28:40 Charles N'Zogbia takes a shot.
27:40 Unfair challenge on Kevin Doyle by Hendry Thomas results in a free kick. Stephen Ward takes the direct free kick.
27:06 Kevin Foley sends in a cross, save by Ali Al Habsi.
26:07 Inswinging corner taken right-footed by Matthew Jarvis played to the near post, clearance made by James McCarthy.
25:29 The ball is sent over by Kevin Foley, Emmerson Boyce manages to make a clearance. Corner taken by Matthew Jarvis from the left by-line played to the near post, Steve Gohouri manages to make a clearance.
20:31 Michael Mancienne fouled by James McCarthy, the ref awards a free kick. Free kick taken by Kevin Foley.
18:32 Steve Gohouri concedes a free kick for a foul on Kevin Doyle. Strike comes in from Steven Fletcher from the free kick.
17:30 The official flags Charles N'Zogbia offside. Free kick taken by Marcus Hahnemann.
15:29 Charles N'Zogbia takes a shot. Michael Mancienne gets a block in. Jordi Gomez has a shot and went wide right of the net.
14:37 Shot from just outside the area by Maynor Figueroa goes over the bar.
13:35 Kevin Doyle gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Maynor Figueroa. Ali Al Habsi takes the free kick.
10:22 Hendry Thomas takes the free kick.
10:22 Sent off The referee red cards Karl Henry for serious foul play.
10:15 Karl Henry gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Jordi Gomez.
9:28 Charles N'Zogbia challenges Stephen Ward unfairly and gives away a free kick. Karl Henry restarts play with the free kick.
5:32 Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on James McCarthy by Karl Henry. Direct free kick taken by Emmerson Boyce.
4:47 Unfair challenge on James McCarthy by Kevin Doyle results in a free kick. Free kick taken by Ali Al Habsi.
1:22 The ball is crossed by Stephen Ward, Unfair challenge on Antolin Alcaraz by Matthew Jarvis results in a free kick. Ali Al Habsi takes the direct free kick.
0:13 Steven Fletcher challenges Jordi Gomez unfairly and gives away a free kick. Antolin Alcaraz takes the direct free kick.
0:00 The match gets underway.

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