Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at The Reebok Stadium where Bolton Wanderers play host to Newcastle United. A crowd of 19,797 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bolton Wanderers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Newcastle United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Warren Impey.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bolton Wanderers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Newcastle United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Warren Impey.
0.00
0-0Bolton Wanderers kick off!
2.06
0-0With a delightful solo run, Darren Wainwright stretches the opposition's defence. Darren Wainwright whips in a cross ball towards Fredrik Adams. Fredrik Adams connects with a diving header. Wonderful reactions from Mauricio Ibáñez keeps it out!
3.18
With vision, Ed Dijkstra plays the ball forward to Scott Hitchcock. Scott Hitchcock threads a neat, attacking ball through to Rodrigo Barbosa. Rodrigo Barbosa looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but is denied by Melchior Mensah. Excellent save.
8.15
0-0Jason Lampard clumsily knocks into Max Brand. The referee calls over Jason Lampard and warns him to calm down! Max Brand runs off the knock.
9.38
0-0Trevor Sturridge chips the ball to his team mate, Darren Wainwright. Darren Wainwright sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
10.16
1-0Jacek Smolarek threads the ball through to Gene Fucito. Gene Fucito plays a one-two with Scott Hitchcock and advances towards the goal... Gene Fucito shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
15.38
Jacek Smolarek flicks a high pass forward. Rodrigo Barbosa holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rodrigo Barbosa plays a one-two with Scott Hitchcock and advances towards the goal... Rodrigo Barbosa strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Solid save from Melchior Mensah.
16.59
Rodrigo Barbosa passes the ball forward to Gene Fucito. Gene Fucito whips in a cross ball towards Max Brand. Max Brand is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Melchior Mensah punches it away to safety.
20.33
With great vision, Nick Walker plays the ball forward to Ed Dijkstra. Ed Dijkstra plays the ball forward to Jacek Smolarek. Jacek Smolarek lofts in a cross ball towards Ed Dijkstra. Ed Dijkstra is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Melchior Mensah gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
24.30
Trevor Sturridge receives the ball from a throw-in from Neil Davidson. Trevor Sturridge threads the ball through to Neil Davidson. Neil Davidson sees a break and surges forward. Neil Davidson runs straight at the defence! Neil Davidson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
28.13
1-1Fredrik Adams makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Weaver. Andy Weaver knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Takis Tomaras.
30.28
Neil Davidson threads a neat ball through to Fredrik Adams. Fredrik Adams threads a neat ball through to Darren Wainwright. Darren Wainwright plays a one-two with Andy Weaver and rushes in on goal... Darren Wainwright makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Mauricio Ibáñez comfortably gets down and covers it.
33.47
Jason Lampard chips the ball to his team mate, Andy Weaver. Andy Weaver lofts in a cross ball towards Darren Wainwright. Darren Wainwright makes a deft header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
38.03
Jacek Smolarek takes it forward alone. Jacek Smolarek lofts in a cross ball towards Gene Fucito. Gene Fucito knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
42.11
2-2Nick Walker hacks Andy Weaver from behind! Nick Walker is given a warning by the referee! Andy Weaver gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
44.58
Les Kanu comes in with a late challenge on Nick Walker. The referee brings Les Kanu to one side and gives him a warning! Nick Walker grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
2-2Egill Tryggvason knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Barbosa. Rodrigo Barbosa makes a probing pass to Max Brand. Max Brand knocks the ball forward to Gene Fucito but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bolton Wanderers appear unchanged since the first half. Newcastle United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Newcastle United kick off the second half!
48.56
Rodrigo Barbosa chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Hitchcock. Scott Hitchcock makes a probing pass to Ed Dijkstra but he's offside!
53.47
Nick Walker deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Barbosa. Rodrigo Barbosa sees space and advances. Rodrigo Barbosa advances inside the box! Rodrigo Barbosa tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
60.06
Egill Tryggvason pushes up the pitch. Egill Tryggvason threads the ball through to Scott Hitchcock. Scott Hitchcock plays a scrappy one-two with Max Brand and stumbles forward towards the goal... Scott Hitchcock rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Melchior Mensah!
61.12
Scott Roberts threads a neat ball through to Jacek Smolarek. Jacek Smolarek threads a neat ball through to Gene Fucito. Gene Fucito kicks a strong pass forward to Max Brand but the referee indicates it's offside!
63.51
Jacek Smolarek advances with the ball. Jacek Smolarek sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Melchior Mensah manages to keep it out.
65.01
Adam Boateng flicks a high ball forward to Andy Weaver who takes it down. Andy Weaver plays a scrappy one-two with Les Kanu and stumbles forward towards the goal... Andy Weaver muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Mauricio Ibáñez!
67.47
Fredrik Adams flicks a high pass forward. Gunnar Nielsen controls it well on his chest. Gunnar Nielsen shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
69.06
3-2Darren Wainwright clumsily knocks into Rodrigo Barbosa. Darren Wainwright is shown the yellow card! Rodrigo Barbosa stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.20
Ed Dijkstra threads a neat ball through to Scott Hitchcock. Scott Hitchcock plays a scrappy one-two with Gene Fucito and stumbles forward towards the goal... Scott Hitchcock makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
73.11
Ed Dijkstra flicks a high pass forward. Rodrigo Barbosa collects the pass. Rodrigo Barbosa shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Melchior Mensah effortlessly smothers it!
77.28
3-2Newcastle United have made a substitution with Romano Van Der Laan replacing Darren Wainwright .
78.32
Ed Dijkstra knocks the ball forward to Jacek Smolarek. Jacek Smolarek makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ed Dijkstra but he's offside!
81.20
Gene Fucito chips the ball to his team mate, Ed Dijkstra. Ed Dijkstra knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.03
Rodrigo Barbosa catches Neil Davidson on the ankles. The referee warns Rodrigo Barbosa to calm down! Neil Davidson runs off the knock.
89.28
Adam Boateng knocks the ball to his team mate, Gunnar Nielsen. Gunnar Nielsen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Adam Boateng knocks the ball forward to Gunnar Nielsen. Gunnar Nielsen knocks in a cross ball towards Les Kanu. Les Kanu flicks the ball with his head. Mauricio Ibáñez didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Gene Fucito 10, 38 Rodrigo Barbosa 53 | Neil Davidson 24 Darren Wainwright 33 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gene Fucito of Bolton Wanderers |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Mauricio Ibáñez (GK)
7
2. Takis Tomaras (DEF)
6
3. Egill Tryggvason (DEF)
6
4. Nick Walker (DEF)
6
5. Scott Roberts (DEF)
6
6. Jacek Smolarek (MID)
8
7. Rodrigo Barbosa (MID)
9
8. Ed Dijkstra (MID)
7
9. Scott Hitchcock (ATT)
7
10. Gene Fucito (ATT)
9
11. Max Brand (ATT)
6
12. Guillermo Vera (MID)
0
13. Jason Bolton (DEF)
0
14. Teddy Watson (MID)
0
1. Melchior Mensah (GK)
8
2. Trevor Sturridge (DEF)
7
3. Neil Davidson (DEF)
8
4. Jason Lampard (DEF)
6
5. Gunnar Nielsen (MID)
6
6. Adam Boateng (MID)
6
7. Fredrik Adams (MID)
7
8. Marcus Thirlwell (MID)
6
9. Andy Weaver (ATT)
6
10. Darren Wainwright (ATT)
7
11. Les Kanu (ATT)
6
12. Joel Taulerus (DEF)
0
13. Eoin Marsden (ATT)
0
14. Romano Van Der Laan (DEF)
6