Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at The Reebok Stadium where Bolton Wanderers play host to Arsenal. A crowd of 19,695 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Bolton Wanderers and Arsenal are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Bolton Wanderers and Arsenal are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Arsenal start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.19
0-0Mervin Gascoigne threads the ball through to Steve Rowett. Steve Rowett controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marc Peters. Marc Peters controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
6.01
0-0Frans Yrjonpoika flicks the ball to his team mate, Florin V. Punga. Florin V. Punga knocks in a cross ball towards Marek Swierczewski. Marek Swierczewski powers a header at goal. George Barton manages to gather it comfortably.
8.04
Carl Lisbie makes a probing pass to Ricky Kelly. Ricky Kelly makes a simple pass to Stefan Enescu. Stefan Enescu shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
14.37
Giovanni M. Toldo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marek Swierczewski. Marek Swierczewski lofts in a cross ball towards Stefan Enescu. Stefan Enescu powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
15.14
Juan-Carlos Hierro knocks the ball forward to Ricky Kelly. Ricky Kelly knocks the ball to his team mate, Florin V. Punga. Florin V. Punga plays a perfect one-two with Marek Swierczewski and rushes in on goal... Florin V. Punga shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by George Barton!
16.26
Ricky Kelly flicks the ball to his team mate, Marek Swierczewski. Marek Swierczewski plays a perfect one-two with Florin V. Punga and rushes in on goal... Marek Swierczewski tries a spectacular strike but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
18.31
Gerhard Cziommer knocks the ball to his team mate, Marek Swierczewski. Marek Swierczewski shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
20.02
0-0Ricky Kelly passes the ball forward to Stefan Enescu. Stefan Enescu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.44
Mervin Gascoigne passes the ball forward to Graeme Higginbotham. Graeme Higginbotham takes it forward alone. Graeme Higginbotham deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jamie Stuart. Jamie Stuart tries a spectacular strike but Tarik Chippo is on top of it.
27.08
Ricky Kelly decides to run forward with the ball. Ricky Kelly plays a perfect one-two with Marek Swierczewski and rushes in on goal... Ricky Kelly cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
30.29
1-0Ricky Kelly makes a simple pass to Florin V. Punga. Florin V. Punga whips in a cross ball towards Marek Swierczewski. Marek Swierczewski is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. George Barton is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
33.12
1-0Florin V. Punga catches Eddie Patterson on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eddie Patterson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.48
1-0Mervin Gascoigne clumsily knocks into Florin V. Punga. The referee calls over Mervin Gascoigne and warns him to calm down! Florin V. Punga hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.25
Juan-Carlos Hierro surges forward with the ball. Juan-Carlos Hierro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Florin V. Punga. Florin V. Punga goes all the way! Florin V. Punga shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Florin V. Punga!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Bolton Wanderers kick off!
47.47
2-0Ricky Kelly surges forward with the ball. Ricky Kelly makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marek Swierczewski but he's offside!
51.26
Graeme Higginbotham deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marc Peters. Marc Peters goes all the way! Marc Peters shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Tarik Chippo!
53.02
Ricky Kelly knocks the ball forward to Stefan Enescu. Stefan Enescu lofts in a cross ball towards Florin V. Punga. Florin V. Punga powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! George Barton had no chance!! Goal for Bolton Wanderers!
59.50
Wayne Sharpe barges into Stefan Enescu. Wayne Sharpe is given a warning by the referee! Stefan Enescu hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.13
Peter Tomasson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Frans Yrjonpoika. Frans Yrjonpoika makes a simple pass to Stefan Enescu. Stefan Enescu knocks in a cross ball towards Marek Swierczewski. Marek Swierczewski is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
63.37
4-0Bolton Wanderers are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
67.13
Mervin Gascoigne brings the ball forward. Mervin Gascoigne flicks the ball to his team mate, Phil Gardner. Phil Gardner shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
72.29
Mervin Gascoigne comes in with a late challenge on Florin V. Punga. The referee calls over Mervin Gascoigne again and warns him to calm down! Florin V. Punga stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.21
Juan-Carlos Hierro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gerhard Cziommer. Gerhard Cziommer makes a probing pass to Florin V. Punga. Florin V. Punga shoots from long range. George Barton easily smothers it.
75.30
Ricky Kelly controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stefan Enescu. Stefan Enescu sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Stefan Enescu!
78.04
Steve Rowett passes the ball forward to Jamie Stuart. Jamie Stuart controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Phil Gardner. Phil Gardner shoots from just inside the box. It's miles wide!
79.51
Gerhard Cziommer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Florin V. Punga. Florin V. Punga whips in a cross ball towards Stefan Enescu. Stefan Enescu flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! George Barton had no chance!! Goal for Bolton Wanderers!
83.33
Marek Swierczewski catches Wayne Sharpe on the ankles. Marek Swierczewski is given a warning by the referee! Wayne Sharpe stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.42
Steve Rowett passes the ball forward to Phil Gardner. Phil Gardner goes all the way! Phil Gardner takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Tarik Chippo manages to gather it comfortably.
89.33
Giovanni M. Toldo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Florin V. Punga. Florin V. Punga goes all the way! Florin V. Punga shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Marek Swierczewski 30, 60 Florin V. Punga 44, 53 Stefan Enescu 75, 80 |