THE key stats and moments from the match against Wolves.
ROVERS
BRAD FRIEDEL: A virtual bystander for most of the afternoon but did make one crucial save at a vital time in the game. ...7
LUCAS NEILL: Excellent throughout. A display full of passion, commitment and endeavour.... 8
VRATISLAV GRESKO: Solid and reliable on the left and his performance was even more impressive given that it was only his second 90 minutes in three months.... 7
LORENZO AMORUSO: What a way to make your mark in the Premiership. Scored a great goal and used the ball intelligently from the back.... 9
MARTIN TAYLOR: Suffered from the odd lapse of concentration in the first half on the rare occasions when Wolves got forward.... 7
GARRY FLITCROFT: Won his battle with Paul Ince in the centre of midfield. Did all the muck and nettles stuff with his usual efficiency.... 7
TUGAY: Passed Wolves to death at times. Moved the ball quickly and effectively as Ince and Cameron were left chasing shadows.... 8
BRETT EMERTON: A lung-busting display from the all-action Aussie who already looks one of the bargains of the season.... 9
DAVID THOM PSON: Another cracking goal to add to his collection. Great to see him back on the teamsheet.... 8
DWIGHT YORKE: Held the ball up well upfront and some of his link-up play was exceptional at times. ...8
MATT JANSEN: Looked bright and bubbly. Growing in confidence with every game and just needs a goal to get him going. 7
SUBS:
ANDY COLE (for Jansen, 74) Chipped in with two late goals.... 8
GRABBI (for Thompson, 80) Could have scored late on. ...7
NOT USED: ALAN KELLY, ANDY TODD
WOLVES
MURRAY: Great save in the first half.... 6
IRWIN: Not the force he was....5
NAYLOR: Given a grilling by Emerton. ...5
BUTLER: Had an afternoon to forget.... 5
NEWTON: Completely ineffective.... 5
INCE: All mouth and no trousers.... 5
CAMERON: The game passed him by.... 5
CRADDOCK: Nightmare debut.... 5
SILAS: Totally anonymous.... 5
IVERSEN: Dreadful. Nearly missed his goal. ...4
STURRIDGE: Starved of service.... 5
SUBS:
BLAKE (for Silas, 60)... 5
LUZHNY (for Sturridge, 72)... 5
CAMARA (for Newton, 86)
Don't miss fan Jason Whalley's verdict tomorrow
STATS
Goal attempts: Rovers 23 Wolves 14
Shots on target: Rovers 11 Wolves 5
Woodwork: Rovers 0 Wolves 1
Offsides: Rovers 5 Wolves 1
Corners: Rovers 6 Wolves 2
Free kicks: Rovers 9 Wolves 14
Bookings:
Rovers; Thompson (foul) Wolves; Blake (foul)
Sendings off: None
Referee: Mr J Winter (Cleveland) 6
Attendance: 26,270
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