Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at The Reebok Stadium where Bolton Wanderers play host to Chesterfield. A crowd of 18,401 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Bolton Wanderers and Chesterfield are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Francis Makin.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Bolton Wanderers and Chesterfield are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Francis Makin.
0.00
0-0Chesterfield start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.57
0-1Jason Fox flicks a high pass forward. Ledley Riggott collects the pass. Ledley Riggott lofts in a cross ball towards Frank Vickers. With a superhuman jump, Frank Vickers connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. What a cracker!! Michael Allsopp had no chance!! Goal for Chesterfield!
15.42
0-1Ugo Gallagher drives a long ball upfield. Noel Westwood shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
18.57
Daguyl Dufresnes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ledley Riggott. Ledley Riggott shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
22.43
0-1Erwin Faber kicks a strong pass forward to Frank Vickers. Frank Vickers deftly passes the ball to Noel Westwood, releasing him through on goal. Noel Westwood looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
24.38
Linus Metzler makes a beautiful solo run. Linus Metzler knocks in a cross ball towards Cliff Schomaker. Cliff Schomaker outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Harry Carter punches it away to safety.
27.28
Erwin Faber flicks a high ball forward to Frank Vickers who takes it down. Frank Vickers shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
28.04
Erwin Faber flicks a high pass forward to Ledley Riggott who brings the ball under control. Ledley Riggott tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
32.41
Linus Metzler hits a low pass to Cliff Schomaker. Cliff Schomaker shoots from long range but is denied by Harry Carter. Excellent save.
33.19
Linus Metzler flicks a high ball forward to Cliff Schomaker who takes it down. Cliff Schomaker shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Harry Carter.
34.24
0-1Corner kick to Bolton Wanderers. Tracy Suggs plays it to the far post. Edmundo Ortiz comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out but it curls horrendously wide!
39.34
0-1Linus Metzler flicks a high pass forward to Anthony Blake who brings the ball neatly under control. Anthony Blake knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Morris Lloyd.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bolton Wanderers appear unchanged since the first half. Chesterfield also appear unchanged since the first half. The Bolton Wanderers players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Bolton Wanderers kick off and get the second half underway!
49.19
With imagination, Erwin Faber plays the ball forward to Noel Westwood. Noel Westwood whips in a cross ball towards Frank Vickers. Frank Vickers connects with a diving header. Michael Allsopp punches it away to safety.
51.50
Linus Metzler chips the ball to his team mate, Anthony Blake. Anthony Blake knocks in a cross ball towards Marco Rukavina. Marco Rukavina jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but slams it into the crowd!
53.42
0-1Erwin Faber flicks a high pass forward to Noel Westwood who brings the ball under control. Noel Westwood edges inside the box! Edmundo Ortiz hacks Noel Westwood from behind! Noel Westwood appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
55.43
0-1Seth Hibbs catches Anthony Blake on the ankles. Seth Hibbs is given a warning by the referee! Anthony Blake runs off the knock.
63.06
Brian Thompson clumsily knocks into Noel Westwood. The referee warns Brian Thompson to calm down! Noel Westwood stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.17
Arno Rösler flicks a high pass forward. Linus Metzler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Linus Metzler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cliff Schomaker. Cliff Schomaker knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Harry Carter who gathers it comfortably.
67.12
Arno Rösler kicks a strong pass forward to Linus Metzler. Linus Metzler flicks a high pass forward. Cliff Schomaker holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Cliff Schomaker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.44
0-1Linus Metzler comes in with a late challenge on Jason Fox. The referee brings Linus Metzler to one side and gives him a warning! Jason Fox carries on, but is struggling a bit.
72.10
Dietmar Dittmann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cliff Schomaker. Cliff Schomaker whips in a cross ball towards Anthony Blake. Anthony Blake whips the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
73.08
Tracy Suggs passes the ball forward to Anthony Blake. Anthony Blake knocks in a cross ball towards Cliff Schomaker. Cliff Schomaker makes a looping header on goal. What a cracker!! Harry Carter had no chance!! Goal for Bolton Wanderers!
85.21
Linus Metzler flicks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Blake. Anthony Blake lofts in a cross ball towards Cliff Schomaker. Cliff Schomaker whips the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
87.56
Edmundo Ortiz flicks a high pass forward. Linus Metzler controls it well on his chest. Linus Metzler sees Marco Rukavina in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marco Rukavina knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Brian Thompson kicks a strong pass forward to Linus Metzler. Linus Metzler passes the ball forward to Anthony Blake. Anthony Blake controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Marco Rukavina through on goal. Marco Rukavina shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Harry Carter manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Linus Metzler of Bolton Wanderers |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Michael Allsopp (GK)
7
2. Arno Rösler (DEF)
6
3. Brian Thompson (DEF)
6
4. Edmundo Ortiz (DEF)
7
5. Gavin Taylor (MID)
6
6. Linus Metzler (MID)
9
7. Dietmar Dittmann (MID)
6
8. Tracy Suggs (MID)
6
9. Cliff Schomaker (ATT)
9
10. Marco Rukavina (ATT)
6
11. Anthony Blake (ATT)
7
12. Paul Montague (DEF)
0
13. Brendan Hackworth (MID)
0
14. Fotis Panagiotopoulos (ATT)
0
1. Harry Carter (GK)
8
2. Morris Lloyd (DEF)
7
3. Seth Hibbs (DEF)
6
4. Ugo Gallagher (DEF)
6
5. Regis Condi (MID)
6
6. Jason Fox (MID)
6
7. Daguyl Dufresnes (MID)
7
8. Erwin Faber (MID)
7
9. Noel Westwood (ATT)
7
10. Frank Vickers (ATT)
9
11. Ledley Riggott (ATT)
7
12. Jamie Weir (MID)
0
13. Oscar Vazquez (MID)
0
14. Bakary Neudecker (DEF)
0