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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 Fulham. A crowd of 9,433 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Bolton Wanderers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Fulham appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
The first half starts with Bolton Wanderers kicking off!
2.24
George Dryden knocks the ball to his team mate, Steve Butt. Steve Butt chips the ball to his team mate, Phil Cooke. Phil Cooke shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Ivan Camacho.
4.32
Carmine Di Matteo comes in with a late challenge on Steve Butt. Carmine Di Matteo is given a warning by the referee! Steve Butt grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
8.14
Carl Moffat passes the ball forward to David Weir. David Weir makes a simple pass to Erwan Perez. Erwan Perez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
14.39
Moussa Roudet chips the ball to his team mate, Carmine Di Matteo. Carmine Di Matteo knocks the ball forward to Gilles Croft. Gilles Croft lofts in a cross ball towards Luigi Pirri. Luigi Pirri connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
15.20
Eric Beelenkamp knocks the ball forward to Phil Cooke. Phil Cooke shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
16.26
Tom Peeters passes the ball forward to Luigi Pirri. Luigi Pirri knocks in a cross ball towards Gilles Croft. Gilles Croft flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
18.14
Moussa Roudet knocks the ball forward to Christian Gyan. Christian Gyan makes a probing pass to Luigi Pirri. Luigi Pirri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.57
Steffen Perez barges into Phil Cooke. Steffen Perez is given a warning by the referee! Phil Cooke runs off the knock.
21.44
Tom Peeters makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luigi Pirri. Luigi Pirri shoots from 20 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
24.58
Christian Gyan chips the ball to his team mate, Gabi Siperco. Gabi Siperco whips in a cross ball towards Gilles Croft. Gilles Croft connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
26.12
Julian Burgess barges into Gabi Siperco. Julian Burgess is given a warning by the referee! Gabi Siperco runs off the knock.
27.48
Erwan Perez comes in with a late challenge on Moussa Roudet. The referee calls over Erwan Perez and warns him to calm down! Moussa Roudet runs off the knock.
36.25
Danny Lockley catches Christian Gyan on the ankles. Danny Lockley is warned by the referee! Christian Gyan carries on, but is struggling a bit.
38.19
David Weir brings the ball forward. David Weir shoots from long range but it flies wide!
39.01
Danny Lockley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Erwan Perez. Erwan Perez whips in a cross ball towards Phil Cooke. Phil Cooke heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
44.36
Danny Lockley barges into Christian Gyan. The referee calls over Danny Lockley again and warns him to calm down! Christian Gyan is taking some rough treatment out there!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
The whistle blows and Fulham get the second half underway!
49.26
Julian Burgess chips the ball to his team mate, Danny Lockley. Danny Lockley passes the ball forward to Phil Cooke. Phil Cooke shoots from long range. What a cracker!! Ivan Camacho had no chance!! Goal for Fulham!
53.18
Danny Lockley kicks a strong pass forward to Erwan Perez. Erwan Perez shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
55.12
Moussa Roudet makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Christian Gyan. Christian Gyan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gilles Croft. Gilles Croft lofts in a cross ball towards Luigi Pirri. Luigi Pirri heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
59.37
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
61.06
Christian Gyan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gilles Croft. Gilles Croft sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
63.49
Carmine Di Matteo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luigi Pirri. Luigi Pirri knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carl Moffat.
65.54
George Dryden barges into Gabi Siperco. George Dryden is warned by the referee! Gabi Siperco hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.33
Gabi Siperco hacks Carl Moffat from behind! Gabi Siperco is warned by the referee! Carl Moffat stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.32
Steve Butt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Erwan Perez. Erwan Perez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
73.48
Steve Butt brings the ball forward. Steve Butt lofts in a cross ball towards Alexander Merson. Alexander Merson heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
75.27
Zbigniew Joswiak hacks Erwan Perez from behind! Zbigniew Joswiak is shown the yellow card! Erwan Perez runs off the knock.
78.12
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
79.30
Julian Burgess clumsily knocks into Gilles Croft. The referee calls over Julian Burgess again and warns him to calm down! Gilles Croft runs off the knock.
81.13
Steve Butt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Phil Cooke. Phil Cooke chips the ball to his team mate, Erwan Perez. Erwan Perez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
84.33
David Weir brings the ball forward. David Weir whips in a cross ball towards Phil Cooke. Phil Cooke is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Phil Cooke of Fulham

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 2 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 8
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 4 vs 6
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 46.0526315789474 vs 53.9473684210526
Play Area
Home team third: 28.95%, Midfield: 43.42%, Away team third: 27.63%

Scorers
Luigi Pirri 21, 55
Phil Cooke 39, 49