Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at The Reebok Stadium where Bolton Wanderers play host to Nottingham Forest. A crowd of 20,651 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bolton Wanderers are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Nottingham Forest appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Klimek.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bolton Wanderers are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Nottingham Forest appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Klimek.
0.00
0-0Nottingham Forest get the match underway!
3.52
0-0Carlos Alonso hits a low pass to Ivan Pirri. Ivan Pirri lofts in a cross ball towards Frederico Fonseca. Frederico Fonseca whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
4.46
0-1Carlos Alonso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicky Oliver. Nicky Oliver plays a perfect one-two with Frederico Fonseca and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Nicky Oliver provides some space. He shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
8.50
Ivan Pirri makes an attacking run forward. Ivan Pirri whips in a cross ball towards Max Bouma. Max Bouma knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
15.31
0-2Yurtcan Özalan catches Pablo Vera on the ankles. The referee warns Yurtcan Özalan to calm down! Pablo Vera carries on, but is struggling a bit.
16.03
0-2Ivan Pirri makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frederico Fonseca. Frederico Fonseca knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Shaun Lua-Lua who gathers it comfortably.
18.40
Takis Tomaras makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jacek Smolarek. Jacek Smolarek deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Barbosa. Rodrigo Barbosa runs straight at the defence! Rodrigo Barbosa rockets a shot on goal but Mustapha Courtois reads it well. Superb keeping!
21.20
Rodrigo Barbosa threads the ball through to Scott Hitchcock. Scott Hitchcock whips in a cross ball towards Max Brand. Max Brand jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Max Brand scores for Bolton Wanderers!!
26.37
Carlos Alonso sees Max Bouma in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Max Bouma runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Max Bouma provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Max Bouma!
30.46
1-3Felipe Sanchez barges into Jacek Smolarek. The referee warns Felipe Sanchez to calm down! Jacek Smolarek runs off the knock.
32.05
Carlos Alonso knocks the ball to his team mate, Frederico Fonseca. Frederico Fonseca lofts in a cross ball towards Nicky Oliver. Nicky Oliver heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
33.38
Danny Versteeg flicks a high pass forward. Jacek Smolarek holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jacek Smolarek deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Barbosa. Rodrigo Barbosa rushes past Shaun Elliott! Some good footwork from Rodrigo Barbosa provides some space. He shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Mustapha Courtois!
34.39
Rodrigo Barbosa hacks Yurtcan Özalan from behind! Rodrigo Barbosa is warned by the referee! Yurtcan Özalan runs off the knock.
38.31
1-3Carlos Alonso comes in with a late challenge on Egill Tryggvason. Carlos Alonso is shown the yellow card! Egill Tryggvason hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.42
1-3Rodrigo Barbosa threads a neat ball through to Max Brand. Max Brand sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
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. Nottingham Forest also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Bolton Wanderers kicking off!
49.04
Jacek Smolarek chips the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Barbosa. Rodrigo Barbosa threads a neat ball through to Jacek Smolarek. Jacek Smolarek advances inside the box! Jacek Smolarek cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Mustapha Courtois had no chance!! Goal for Bolton Wanderers!
53.38
Rodrigo Barbosa makes a beautiful solo run. Rodrigo Barbosa plays a scrappy one-two with Jacek Smolarek and advances towards the goal... Rodrigo Barbosa takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Mustapha Courtois smothers it!
57.57
Jacek Smolarek runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jacek Smolarek makes a defence splitting pass to Gene Fucito. Some awkward footwork from Gene Fucito provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but Mustapha Courtois is on top of it.
59.05
Rodrigo Barbosa threads a neat ball through to Max Brand. Max Brand threads a neat, attacking ball through to Gene Fucito. Some silky footwork from Gene Fucito provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
60.52
2-3Nottingham Forest have made a substitution with Wes Joachim replacing Trevor Hall .
67.14
Felipe Sanchez passes the ball forward to Frederico Fonseca. Frederico Fonseca controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Shaun Lua-Lua effortlessly smothers it!
71.33
Wes Joachim makes a probing pass to Nicky Oliver. Nicky Oliver threads a neat, attacking ball through to Max Bouma. Max Bouma 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. Excellent keeping!
72.24
Danny Versteeg flicks a high ball forward to Jacek Smolarek who takes it down. Jacek Smolarek passes the ball forward to Scott Hitchcock. Scott Hitchcock sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
73.53
2-3Jacek Smolarek controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Hitchcock. Scott Hitchcock makes a great pass forward. Pablo Vera runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
75.49
Yurtcan Özalan passes the ball forward to Carlos Alonso. With great vision, Carlos Alonso plays the ball forward to Nicky Oliver. Nicky Oliver shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
77.42
Nottingham Forest have made a substitution with Gilles Eadie replacing Nicky Oliver .
79.51
Egill Tryggvason sees a break and surges forward. Egill Tryggvason controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Hitchcock. Scott Hitchcock hits a low pass to Max Brand. Max Brand looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is miles over!
81.54
Carlos Alonso hacks Rodrigo Barbosa from behind! Carlos Alonso is given a warning by the referee! Rodrigo Barbosa stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.34
Egill Tryggvason knocks the ball to his team mate, Jacek Smolarek. Jacek Smolarek flicks a high ball forward to Pablo Vera who takes it down. Pablo Vera kicks a strong pass forward to Max Brand but the referee indicates it's offside!
85.30
With great vision, Wes Joachim plays the ball forward to Felipe Sanchez. Felipe Sanchez lofts in a cross ball towards Frederico Fonseca. Frederico Fonseca makes a convincing header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Max Brand 21 Jacek Smolarek 49 | Nicky Oliver 4 Max Bouma 9, 26 Frederico Fonseca 85 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Shaun Lua-Lua (GK)
7
2. Takis Tomaras (DEF)
6
3. Kevin Fernandes (DEF)
6
4. Egill Tryggvason (DEF)
6
5. Danny Versteeg (DEF)
6
6. Rodrigo Barbosa (MID)
8
7. Jacek Smolarek (MID)
8
8. Pablo Vera (ATT)
6
9. Gene Fucito (ATT)
6
10. Scott Hitchcock (ATT)
6
11. Max Brand (ATT)
7
12. Guillermo Vera (MID)
0
13. Jason Bolton (DEF)
0
14. Teddy Watson (MID)
0
1. Mustapha Courtois (GK)
7
2. Shaun Elliott (DEF)
6
3. Cecil Murphy (DEF)
6
4. Yurtcan Özalan (DEF)
6
5. Carlos Alonso (MID)
6
6. Ivan Pirri (MID)
7
7. Trevor Hall (MID)
6
8. Felipe Sanchez (MID)
6
9. Max Bouma (ATT)
9
10. Nicky Oliver (ATT)
7
11. Frederico Fonseca (ATT)
8
12. Luis Pirri (DEF)
0
13. Wes Joachim (MID)
6
14. Gilles Eadie (ATT)
6