Something in the Making: Lam Matteo (PES 2009)

[mamizu]

Re: Something in the Making: Lam Matteo (PES 2009)

You people aren´t gonna miss the upcoming match of Team USA right? It's aired at an awful time for you people I think, but I'm not even gonna be able to watch it... I'll be at work.
After 3 straight friendly draws (all 0-0) against Paraguay, Australia and Italy, Netherlands owe us a win.
Anyway, good luck wednesday.

[Matt10]

Re: Something in the Making: Lam Matteo (PES 2009)

Hopefully it's being broadcasted so I can DVR it.

Oh, and sorry for the hiatus - I was having issues with the PC, but should be back for updates this week.

[Matt10]

Re: Something in the Making: Lam Matteo (PES 2009)

Fixture: 24
Wolves v Newcastle United

2-2
Doyle 17'
Harewood 50'
Matteo 67'
Geremi 82'
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Caution: Matteo (Wolves)

A Point a Piece
Wolves give up one goal lead to hosts Newcastle

Johnson Peoples, wolves.co.uk




Next Match: v Liverpool (H)

[bhurst99]

Re: Something in the Making: Lam Matteo (PES 2009)

Good to see both you and Matteo back on track!

[Matt10]

Re: Something in the Making: Lam Matteo (PES 2009)

Fixture: 27
Wolves v Liverpool

0-0
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Caution: Torres (Liverpool)
Sent Off: Gerrard (Liverpool)

Wolves unable to take advantage
Reds without red-carded Gerard manage point at Molineaux

Johnson Peoples, wolves.co.uk

A match that only had 6 shots, 4 of which were for Liverpool - 2 which came from the foot of Lam Matteo for Wolves, it ended with controversy as a result of Steven Gerrard's sending off in the first half.

The controversy arises because right before the sending off, Liverpool had scored what looked like the opening goal - but Ryan Babel's goal was disallowed for offisdes.

Soon after, Gerrard went in studs up against Any Keogh - and connected with the Wolves striker's left calf, sending him writhing in pain.

Gerrard received the straight red - and one would have thought the advantage would be on the home side, but the Reds pushed forward led by midfielder Lucas breaking up plays and setting up opportunities.

Wolves best chance fell to the feet of Lam Matteo. Matteo found some space in the second half, and on a great throughball by Matt Jarvis - the American took a one time shot from outside of the box - but the effort sailed just wide.

Next Match: v Tottenham (Away) - 6th, 43 pts

[Matt10]

Re: Something in the Making: Lam Matteo (PES 2009)

Fixture: 28
Tottenham v Wolves

0-1
Doyle 6'
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Caution: Assou-Ekotto (Tottenham)

Doyle's early goal proves match winner
Coyle and company continue to move up table

Johnson Peoples, wolves.co.uk



Kevin Doyle's sixth minute strike was enough to push Wolves past Spurs this weekend. The Wolves have grabbed a total of 13 points out of 15 points in their late surge to move as far as away from the botom half of the table.

Owen Coyle's side produced some fine opportunities during the match - but the manager states that it was not about the opportunities to attack that initially won the match.

"We had our chances up front, but we took advantage of their mindset. They were determined to grab an equalizer - and so we frustrated them quite clearly with quick possession passes, and smart defensive moves. Everyone played a role today."

With another win, Wolves move up to 10th, only 5 points away from 9th place West Ham. Euro Giants, Manchester United come into Molineaux Stadium next weekend.

The table toppers are on an incredible stretch in all competitions so far - and the papers obviously have United seeing the match against Wolves a 'warm-up' to Chelsea on the FA Cup weekend.

Next Match: v Manchester United (Home) - 1st, 59 pts

[Matt10]

Re: Something in the Making: Lam Matteo (PES 2009)

Fixture: 29
Wolves v Manchester United

1-0
Evra (OG) 43'
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Caution: None

Evra's embarrasment, Wolves fortune
Molineaux bears witness to improbable victory

Johnson Peoples, wolves.co.uk



As everyone expected, United boss, Sir Alex Ferguson, opted to play a "B" squad versus Wolves. What was not expected was the hosts to win the match.

Wolves, of course were quite fortunate in the 43rd minute when Patrice Evra's intended clever backpass to Van Der Sar, ended up sliding between the keeper's legs for an embarrasing own goal.

United seemed determined in the second half, but the pairing of Michael Owen and Frederico Macheda was one the Wolves defenders had no trouble defending.

Up front, the tall stature of Stefan Maierhofer was complimented well by Sylvan Ebanks-Blake and the ever elusive midifelder, Lam Matteo. Matteo played the role of distributor, leading some well placed through balls time and time again - but the strikers were unable to convert.

Owen Coyle's reputation continues to improve, and the manager of course gives credit where credit is due.

"The lads have done nothing but do as I've asked. They are disciplined and understand that to become a championship team in the premier league takes more than just class - it takes guts and hard work, I feel we played that way tonight - even if it was not us gracing the back of the net."

Next Match: v Arsenal (Away) - 18th, 29 pts

[mamizu]

Re: Something in the Making: Lam Matteo (PES 2009)

Congrats on your first career victory over ManU!
Now it's time for some Matteo goals though...
Good to see the Wolves rocketing up the table!

[rhysyboy]

Re: Something in the Making: Lam Matteo (PES 2009)

WOW Nice one!

[Matt10]

Re: Something in the Making: Lam Matteo (PES 2009)

Haha - izu, good one - it was a class match as well you know!

Thanks for reading, update later - glad to be back in the flow.

[Matt10]

Re: Something in the Making: Lam Matteo (PES 2009)

Fixture: 30
Arsenal v Wolves

2-0
Fabregas 28'
Walcott 46'
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Caution: Song (Arsenal) Matteo (Wolves) Ebanks Blake (Wolves) Doyle (Wolves)

Gunning for Wolves
Arsenal triumphant at the Emirates

Johnson Peoples, wolves.co.uk

An embarrasing season just got a bit better for Arsenal tonight, as they took care of mid-tablers, Wolverhampton. Goals by captain, Cesc Fabregas and Theo Walcott were enough to push the Gunners past the out-matched side.

It was clear who would dominate the match as Arsenal started their siege deliberately via Robbie Van Persie. The Dutch striker, shot from 25 yards in the 8th minute, striking Wayne Hennessey's crossbar.

It took only 20 more minutes later for the home side to find the opener. After a poor corner, Lam Matteo for Wolves matched it with an ever poorer clearance. The American midfielder, found the ball stuck under his foot - before Cesc Fabregas picked his pocket, and cooly slotted a ball past Hennessey's far right bottom corner, 1-0 Arsenal.



Theo Walcott extended the lead not too long after. The England international was lead well by a through pass from Fabregas in the 45th minute, as the quick paced midfielder sprinted past the Wolves defense, and easily lofted the ball past Hennessey.



Owen Coyle tried to regroup his side, and build confidence in the second half, but despite his efforts of placing Lam Matteo as a striker - and taking out Ebanks Blake - the Wolves players could not seem to grasp the momentum, nor prevent the Gunners from having anymore of it.

"This was a tough loss to swallow. We wanted to tak advantage of a team that has been playing poorly this season - instead we looked off, and just did not have any confidence - it was not a good showing."

Next Match: v Blackburn (Home) - 14th, 36 pts

[Matt10]

Re: Something in the Making: Lam Matteo (PES 2009)

Fixture: 31
Wolves v Blackburn

1-1
Benni McCarthy 62'
Matteo 73'
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Caution: None

Matteo saves points for Wolves
Poor display, Coyle thankful for Matteo's efforts

Johnson Peoples, wolves.co.uk

It could have been another tough loss for Wolves if it were not for the efforts of Lam Matteo. The American midfielder was placed on the right midfield, rather than his usual left side, and made an impact by scoring the equalizing goal in the 73rd minute.

The two sides spent the majority of the time feeling eachother out, taking only about 3 shots each - all not hitting the target. The best chance of the first half came for Wolves when Lam Matteo's perfectly placed through ball found Kevin Doyle - but the strike was well wide of Paul Robinson's goal.



The breakthrough came just past the hour mark, when Benni McCarthy ran onto a well played through ball by El Hadji Diouf. The South African striker remained poised, and from an acute angle - placed the ball past Hennessey, and into the far corner of the goal to give the visitors the lead.

While Blackburn played keep-away, Lam Matteo played the role of monkey in the middle.

Matteo's effort would soon be rewarded after his late sliding challenge made no contact with Ryan Nelsen, but the pass from Vince Grella back to Nelsen was intercepted by Matteo.



Matteo proceeded to use his pace - and outran Gael Givet and the Rovers defense, before squaring up and placing the ball past Paul Robinson.

That would be how the match would end, and Owen Coyle had nothing but praise for the American.

"Even though he doesn't score as often as I would like, he is one of those players a club can't be without. Matteo has a natural talent and his anticipation is highly incredible. Fantastic player, and I am happy he found the back of the net when we really needed it."

Next Match: v Everton (Home) - 4th, 57 pts

About time
Scoreless for a bit, finally found it again

I was starting to get worried he wouldn't score again this season.

"As a footballer, it's easy to get superstitious - and I had thought that if I didn't score tonight, I would change my black shoes back to the yellow or even red. Heck, I may still do that."

[Matt10]

Re: Something in the Making: Lam Matteo (PES 2009)

Fixture: 32
Wolves v Everton

3-0
Maierhofer 64'
Matteo 81'
Ebanks-Blake 85'
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Caution: None

Absolutely perfect
Wolves run down Everton at Molineaux

Johnson Peoples, wolves.co.uk

Goals were not hard to come by for Wolves as three different players scored a goal. Stefan Maierhofer used his frame to score the first, then Matteo scoring a potential goal of the season goal - and finished off with Ebanks-Blake barely scooting in a headed goal.

The match did not start off great for Wolves, as Everton's Yakubu showed his speed for a big man, almost scoring the opener in the 5th minute of play - but the striker's shot went just wide.

Wolves had their chances in the first half as well, but poor finishing up front by Ebanks-Blake let go of a sure goal when the striker was played onside - and was up against the keeper, however Ebanks-Blake's second touch went too far and the ball scooted comfortably into Iain Turner's arms.



Stefan Maierhofer scored just past the hour mark, after Ebanks-Blake, yet again ran onto a well played through ball - and managed to turn Tony Hibbert around, before sending in a beautifuly driven ball for the tall Austrian. Maierhofer made no mistake, and the ball crashed into the goal off his head.

The second goal was one that Wovles needed to secure the victory, and in the 81st minute, Molineaux stadium went absolutely crazy for Lam Matteo - when the midfielder blasted in from 20+ yards out.



Matthew Jarvis did well to suck in the Everton defenders before laying off a direct pass to the onrushing Matteo, who side footed the ball - as it blasted off his foot - and crashed into the back of the net.

Ebanks-Blake scored the topper, when he found himself on the advantageous side of a cross by Nenad Milijas. Milijas crossed the ball in just over Joseph Yobo's head, and Ebanks-Blake made contact - which sent the ball onto the underside of Turner's crossbar, before bouncing over the line - then back up into the upper netting to make it 3-0.

With only 6 matches remaining in the 2018 season, Owen Coyle feels that his side can grab all the 18 points to finish inside the Top 8, maybe even the Top 5.

"It would be a brilliant thing considering how our early season went. This was a magical game - and we really showed the league what we are capable of. We are not scared of any big name team, and will surely continue to put them out."

Next Match: v Fulham (Away) - 14th, 37 pts

Screamer
No goals, then two - and a beaut!

Goal of the season in my books, what do you think?

"There have been some great goals this year - but heck, I hardly ever score from outside the box - so I'm happy as can be for tonight - glad we won of course!."

[bhurst99]

Re: Something in the Making: Lam Matteo (PES 2009)

Fantastic goal!

[mikko1995]

Re: Something in the Making: Lam Matteo (PES 2009)

Awesome goal!