Match Report
| Bolton Wanderers | Bolton Wanderers |  |  | Southend United | Southend United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Mervin Godber | M. Godber |  | 68 | G |  | 1 | | G | 65 |  | Hamada Hassli | H. Hassli | |||||||||
| Bruno Reis | B. Reis |  | 71 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 64 |  | David Young | D. Young | |||||||||
| Ben Mcgovern | B. Mcgovern | | 67 | D | | 3 | | D | 60 | | Ruel Finney | R. Finney | |||||||||
| Julian Gonzalez | J. Gonzalez |  | 65 | D |  | | 4 | | D | 51 | | David Shields | D. Shields | ||||||||
| Adam Southgate | A. Southgate | | 81 | M | | 5 | | | D | 50 |  | Datti Mohamed Giampieretti | D. Giampieretti | ||||||||
| Andy Davidson | A. Davidson | | 58 | M | | 6 | | M | 74 | | Dean Wilcox | D. Wilcox | |||||||||
| Mervin Impey | M. Impey | | 57 | M | | 7 | | M | 63 | | Rio Bellamy | R. Bellamy | |||||||||
| Andy Mcallister | A. Mcallister | | 54 | M | | 8 | | A | 63 | | Ashley Keane | A. Keane | |||||||||
| Nigel Insley | N. Insley | | 63 | A | | 9 | | A | 57 | | Chris Clarke | C. Clarke | |||||||||
| Kevin Niven | K. Niven | | 60 | A | | 10 | | A | 53 | | Gavin Brighton | G. Brighton | |||||||||
| Daniel Grimandi | D. Grimandi | | 46 | A | | 11 | | A | 51 | | Ian Swift | I. Swift | |||||||||
| Marc-Vivien Bah | M. Bah | | 64 | G | | 12 | | G | 60 | | Matt Ward | M. Ward | |||||||||
| Craig Collins | C. Collins | | 53 | M | | 13 | | M | 51 | | Jermaine Eadie | J. Eadie | |||||||||
| Arthur Boateng | A. Boateng | | 52 | D | | 14 | | A | 51 | | Thierry Ince | T. Ince | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at The Reebok Stadium where Bolton Wanderers play host to Southend United. A crowd of 9,211 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bolton Wanderers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Southend United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Lee Scales.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bolton Wanderers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Southend United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Lee Scales.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Southend United get the match underway!
3.23
0-0Rio Bellamy catches Mervin Impey on the ankles. The referee calls over Rio Bellamy and warns him to calm down! Mervin Impey gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
4.46
1-0Julian Gonzalez threads a neat ball through to Andy Davidson. Andy Davidson flicks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Insley. Nigel Insley sees Daniel Grimandi just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Daniel Grimandi tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
10.44
1-0Ben Mcgovern flicks a high pass forward. Adam Southgate collects the pass. Adam Southgate deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nigel Insley. Nigel Insley kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Grimandi but the referee indicates it's offside!
12.18
1-0Mervin Impey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Grimandi. Daniel Grimandi lofts in a cross ball towards Nigel Insley. Nigel Insley directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
14.07
Rio Bellamy threads a neat ball through to Gavin Brighton. Gavin Brighton finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
18.13
Andy Davidson hits a low pass to Kevin Niven. Kevin Niven knocks the ball forward to Nigel Insley but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
22.37
Rio Bellamy threads a neat ball through to Ashley Keane. Ashley Keane threads a neat ball through to Ian Swift. Ian Swift tries a spectacular strike but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
27.39
Mervin Impey makes a simple pass to Kevin Niven. Kevin Niven makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nigel Insley but he's offside!
28.41
Ben Mcgovern chips the ball to his team mate, Mervin Impey. Mervin Impey flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Insley holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nigel Insley advances inside the box! Nigel Insley tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
38.33
1-0Andy Davidson picks a pass forward to Nigel Insley. Nigel Insley finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
40.48
Rio Bellamy barges into Andy Mcallister. Rio Bellamy is warned by the referee again! Andy Mcallister gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
42.15
1-0Andy Davidson hits a low pass to Kevin Niven. Kevin Niven plays a one-two with Daniel Grimandi and rushes in on goal... Kevin Niven muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Magnificent block by David Young!
44.50
Mervin Impey makes a probing pass to Nigel Insley. Nigel Insley sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Hamada Hassli is on top of it.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bolton Wanderers appear unchanged since the first half. Southend United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Southend United players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Bolton Wanderers kick off!
47.47
Julian Gonzalez knocks the ball to his team mate, Mervin Impey. With a delightful solo run, Mervin Impey stretches the opposition's defence. Mervin Impey passes the ball forward to Daniel Grimandi. Daniel Grimandi looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
49.38
Ruel Finney flicks a high ball forward to Rio Bellamy who takes it down. Rio Bellamy threads a neat ball through to Ian Swift. Ian Swift flicks the ball to his team mate, Chris Clarke. Chris Clarke shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
54.50
Rio Bellamy chips the ball to his team mate, Ashley Keane. Ashley Keane shoots from long range. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Southend United!
59.16
Ruel Finney passes the ball forward to Rio Bellamy. Rio Bellamy threads a neat ball through to Gavin Brighton. Gavin Brighton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Chris Clarke but he's offside!
65.05
Seeing a gap ahead, David Shields laces a through ball forward to Rio Bellamy. Rio Bellamy controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Brighton. Gavin Brighton lofts in a cross ball towards Ashley Keane. Ashley Keane connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it slams into the crowd!
66.15
Seeing a gap ahead, Ruel Finney laces a weighted ball forward to Rio Bellamy. With some swift thinking, Rio Bellamy plays the ball forward to Gavin Brighton. Gavin Brighton puts a great ball through. Chris Clarke runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
77.53
Mervin Impey threads the ball through to Nigel Insley. Nigel Insley advances inside the box! Nigel Insley cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
78.03
Seeing a gap ahead, Rio Bellamy plays the ball forward to Ashley Keane. Ashley Keane shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
84.09
1-1Ben Mcgovern catches Gavin Brighton on the ankles. The referee brings Ben Mcgovern to one side and gives him a warning! Gavin Brighton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Andy Mcallister knocks the ball forward to Kevin Niven. Kevin Niven knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Daniel Grimandi is offside!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
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Shots off Target
Offsides
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Possession
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Mervin Godber (GK)
6
2. Bruno Reis (DEF)
6
3. Ben Mcgovern (DEF)
6
4. Julian Gonzalez (DEF)
6
5. Adam Southgate (MID)
6
6. Andy Davidson (MID)
7
7. Mervin Impey (MID)
8
8. Andy Mcallister (MID)
6
9. Nigel Insley (ATT)
8
10. Kevin Niven (ATT)
6
11. Daniel Grimandi (ATT)
8
12. Marc-Vivien Bah (GK)
0
13. Craig Collins (MID)
0
14. Arthur Boateng (DEF)
0
1. Hamada Hassli (GK)
7
2. David Young (DEF)
6
3. Ruel Finney (DEF)
6
4. David Shields (DEF)
7
5. Datti Mohamed Giampieretti (DEF)
6
6. Dean Wilcox (MID)
6
7. Rio Bellamy (MID)
8
8. Ashley Keane (ATT)
8
9. Chris Clarke (ATT)
6
10. Gavin Brighton (ATT)
6
11. Ian Swift (ATT)
6
12. Matt Ward (GK)
0
13. Jermaine Eadie (MID)
0
14. Thierry Ince (ATT)
0