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 Stoke City. A crowd of 19,856 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bolton Wanderers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stoke City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Klimek.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bolton Wanderers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stoke City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Klimek.
0.00
Bolton Wanderers start the match!
2.27
Rodrigo Barbosa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Guillermo Vera. Guillermo Vera shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
4.13
Egill Tryggvason flicks a high pass forward to Rodrigo Barbosa who brings the ball under control. Rodrigo Barbosa hits a low pass to Max Brand. Max Brand knocks the ball forward, putting Scott Hitchcock through on goal. Scott Hitchcock looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
10.29
Vitor Pinheiro plays the ball forward to Tomasz Zaidan. Tomasz Zaidan knocks in a cross ball towards Zbigniew Iwan. Zbigniew Iwan gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball takes a deflection leaving Mauricio Ibáñez with no chance!! Goal for Stoke City!
16.29
Guillermo Vera makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Max Brand. Max Brand knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Craig Ferguson.
21.14
Antonio Perez flicks a high pass forward to Craig Ferguson who brings the ball under control. Craig Ferguson surges forward with the ball. Craig Ferguson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Egill Tryggvason.
24.46
Tiago Fernandes pushes mid-way up the pitch. Tiago Fernandes sees Fabian Ziegl in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fabian Ziegl whips in a cross ball towards Zbigniew Iwan. Zbigniew Iwan powers a header at goal but Hassan El Brazi is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
30.47
Takis Tomaras passes the ball forward to Scott Hitchcock. Scott Hitchcock plays a one-two with Robert Jackson and advances towards the goal... Scott Hitchcock takes a shot at goal. Sebastian Merino is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
33.34
Scott Hitchcock threads a neat ball through to Max Brand. Max Brand plays a one-two with Robert Jackson and advances towards the goal... Max Brand strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
34.07
Rodrigo Barbosa flicks the ball to his team mate, Max Brand. Max Brand knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Robert Jackson is offside!
39.08
Seeing a gap ahead, Nwankwo Shilton plays the ball forward to Graeme Hackworth. Graeme Hackworth chips the ball to his team mate, Fabian Ziegl. Fabian Ziegl controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Vitor Pinheiro through on goal. Vitor Pinheiro makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
44.33
Tomasz Zaidan barges into Hassan El Brazi. Tomasz Zaidan is given a warning by the referee! Hassan El Brazi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
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. Stoke City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Stoke City kick off!
47.51
Scott Roberts sees Rodrigo Barbosa in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rodrigo Barbosa passes the ball forward to Ed Dijkstra. Ed Dijkstra kicks a strong pass forward to Max Brand but the referee indicates it's offside!
48.04
Nwankwo Shilton comes in with a late challenge on Ed Dijkstra. The referee brings Nwankwo Shilton to one side and gives him a warning! Ed Dijkstra hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.12
Ed Dijkstra threads a neat ball through to Max Brand. Max Brand plays a one-two with Robert Jackson and advances towards the goal... Max Brand takes a shot at goal. Sebastian Merino gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
51.11
Fabian Ziegl passes the ball forward to Ruggero Dani. Ruggero Dani shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
53.01
Graeme Hackworth controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Ferguson. Craig Ferguson knocks in a cross ball towards Ruggero Dani. Ruggero Dani makes a looping header on goal but it is deflected wide by Hassan El Brazi.
54.59
Graeme Hackworth takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Guillermo Vera gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
57.48
Rodrigo Barbosa chips the ball to his team mate, Max Brand. Max Brand tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Sebastian Merino easily smothers it!
59.23
Guillermo Vera knocks the ball to his team mate, Max Brand. Max Brand makes a simple pass, allowing Ed Dijkstra to run into the box. Ed Dijkstra side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball curls but is blocked by Nwankwo Shilton's outstretched leg.
63.15
Ed Dijkstra kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Hitchcock. Scott Hitchcock runs straight at the defence! Scott Hitchcock muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
65.50
Egill Tryggvason threads a neat ball through to Guillermo Vera. Guillermo Vera makes a probing pass to Ed Dijkstra. Ed Dijkstra sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Sebastian Merino.
67.24
Egill Tryggvason hits it upfield. Max Brand knocks in a cross ball towards Guillermo Vera. Guillermo Vera is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Nwankwo Shilton clears it off the line with his head!
71.49
Ed Dijkstra sees Rodrigo Barbosa in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rodrigo Barbosa flicks a high pass forward. Scott Hitchcock controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Scott Hitchcock shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
77.06
Hassan El Brazi passes the ball forward to Robert Jackson. Robert Jackson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Max Brand. Max Brand shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
78.02
Nwankwo Shilton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vitor Pinheiro. Vitor Pinheiro makes a simple pass to Ruggero Dani. Ruggero Dani shoots from long range but Mauricio Ibáñez is on top of it.
83.20
Rodrigo Barbosa kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Hitchcock. Scott Hitchcock tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
85.15
Takis Tomaras makes a simple pass to Rodrigo Barbosa. Rodrigo Barbosa knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Hitchcock. Scott Hitchcock whips in a cross ball towards Ed Dijkstra. Ed Dijkstra jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Sebastian Merino. Excellent save.
87.56
Scott Roberts controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ed Dijkstra. Ed Dijkstra sees a break and surges forward. Ed Dijkstra plays a scrappy one-two with Guillermo Vera and advances towards the goal... Ed Dijkstra tries a spectacular strike. It's there!! Sebastian Merino has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Scott Hitchcock 4, 30 Ed Dijkstra 88 | Zbigniew Iwan 10 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Scott Hitchcock of Bolton Wanderers |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Mauricio Ibáñez (GK)
6
2. Takis Tomaras (DEF)
6
3. Egill Tryggvason (DEF)
6
4. Hassan El Brazi (DEF)
7
5. Scott Roberts (DEF)
6
6. Ed Dijkstra (MID)
8
7. Rodrigo Barbosa (MID)
7
8. Guillermo Vera (MID)
7
9. Scott Hitchcock (ATT)
9
10. Max Brand (ATT)
7
11. Robert Jackson (ATT)
6
12. Nick Walker (DEF)
0
13. Jason Bolton (DEF)
0
14. Teddy Watson (MID)
0
1. Sebastian Merino (GK)
8
2. Tiago Fernandes (DEF)
6
3. Antonio Perez (DEF)
6
4. Nwankwo Shilton (DEF)
6
5. Graeme Hackworth (MID)
6
6. Fabian Ziegl (MID)
6
7. Vitor Pinheiro (MID)
6
8. Craig Ferguson (MID)
6
9. Ruggero Dani (ATT)
6
10. Tomasz Zaidan (ATT)
6
11. Zbigniew Iwan (ATT)
7
12. Silvain Gentenaar (DEF)
0
13. Edmundo Guardiola (MID)
0
14. Jamie Delaney (ATT)
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