Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at The Reebok Stadium where Bolton Wanderers play host to Bradford City. A crowd of 9,139 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bolton Wanderers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bradford City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Adam Brown.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bolton Wanderers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bradford City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Adam Brown.
0.00
0-0Bradford City kick off and get the match underway!
3.55
1-0Graham Watson flicks a high pass forward. Eugenio Fernandez comfortably collects the pass. Eugenio Fernandez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robbie Lofthouse. Robbie Lofthouse shoots from long range. The ball takes a deflection leaving Bart Fränkel with no chance!! Goal for Bolton Wanderers!
9.45
1-0Alan Rankin knocks the ball forward to Uwe Welke. Seeing a gap ahead, Uwe Welke plays the ball forward to Isaiah Adams. Isaiah Adams knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Graham Watson.
20.42
1-0Ugo Wiltord chips the ball to his team mate, Robbie Lofthouse. Robbie Lofthouse shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
22.49
1-0Ugo Wiltord barges into Celestine Aliyu. The referee calls over Ugo Wiltord and shows him a yellow card! Celestine Aliyu stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.51
Patrick Green makes a simple pass to Brian Lawrence. Brian Lawrence flicks a high pass forward. Patrick Cutler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Patrick Cutler plays a quick one-two with Chris Wiltord and rushes in on goal... Patrick Cutler strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
30.55
2-0Brian Lawrence kicks a strong pass forward to Eugenio Fernandez. Eugenio Fernandez shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
32.36
Alberto Mowbray threads a neat ball through to Celestine Aliyu. Celestine Aliyu threads the ball through to Uwe Welke. Uwe Welke knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.02
Uwe Welke flicks a high pass forward to Scott Etherington who brings the ball under control. Scott Etherington whips in a cross ball towards Uwe Welke. With a superhuman jump, Uwe Welke connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies well off target!
38.44
2-0Ottavio Tisci controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Phil Edghill. Phil Edghill sees a break and surges forward. Phil Edghill puts a great ball through. Isaiah Adams runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
45.00
Phil Edghill threads a neat ball through to Isaiah Adams. Isaiah Adams plays a one-two with Tijani Verberne and advances towards the goal... Isaiah Adams strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bolton Wanderers appear unchanged since the first half. Bradford City have changed their lineup with Arthur Perry replacing Phil Edghill.
45.00
Bolton Wanderers kick off the second half!
49.54
Celestine Aliyu makes a probing pass to Uwe Welke. Uwe Welke knocks in a cross ball towards Tijani Verberne. Tijani Verberne powers a header at goal. Yassine Sinouh punches it away to safety.
51.09
Arthur Perry flicks a high ball forward to Uwe Welke who gracefully takes it down. Uwe Welke shoots from long range but somehow Yassine Sinouh manages to keep it out.
55.53
Without breaking stride, Del Proctor plays the ball forward to Celestine Aliyu. Celestine Aliyu makes a probing pass to Uwe Welke. Uwe Welke whips in a cross ball towards Tijani Verberne. Tijani Verberne outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Yassine Sinouh is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
60.23
2-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
61.19
Patrick Cutler knocks the ball forward to Brian Lawrence. Brian Lawrence plays a scrappy one-two with Ugo Wiltord and advances towards the goal... Brian Lawrence makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
66.47
2-1Brian Lawrence knocks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Fernandez. Eugenio Fernandez whips in a cross ball towards Robbie Lofthouse. Robbie Lofthouse gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball is well placed but Del Proctor blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
71.28
2-1Patrick Green passes the ball forward to Eugenio Fernandez. Eugenio Fernandez makes a probing pass to Patrick Cutler. Seeing a gap ahead, Patrick Cutler plays the ball forward to Chris Wiltord who has made a great run into the box. Alan Rankin hacks Chris Wiltord from behind! Chris Wiltord appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
73.13
Patrick Cutler flicks a high ball forward to Brian Lawrence who takes it down. Brian Lawrence knocks in a cross ball towards Robbie Lofthouse. With a superhuman jump, Robbie Lofthouse connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's there!! Bart Fränkel has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
77.53
Brian Lawrence makes a probing pass to Nicky Duberry. Nicky Duberry shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
79.26
Ugo Wiltord flicks a high pass forward. Robbie Lofthouse controls it well on his chest. Robbie Lofthouse makes a probing pass to Chris Wiltord but he's offside!
83.21
Showing composure, Ottavio Tisci laces a through ball forward to Scott Etherington. Scott Etherington sees Tijani Verberne in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tijani Verberne lofts in a cross ball towards Uwe Welke. Uwe Welke connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
89.54
Patrick Green flicks a high pass forward to Patrick Cutler who brings the ball under control. Patrick Cutler takes it forward alone. Patrick Cutler cuts inside the box! Patrick Cutler tries a spectacular strike. The keeper, Bart Fränkel, sees it late!! Goal for Bolton Wanderers!
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
| Robbie Lofthouse 4, 73 Patrick Cutler 25, 90 | Tijani Verberne 56 Uwe Welke 83 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Patrick Cutler of Bolton Wanderers |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Yassine Sinouh (GK)
6
2. Patrick Green (DEF)
7
3. Valerien Rascle (DEF)
6
4. Graham Watson (DEF)
6
5. Patrick Cutler (MID)
9
6. Eugenio Fernandez (MID)
7
7. Brian Lawrence (MID)
7
8. Ugo Wiltord (MID)
5
9. Robbie Lofthouse (ATT)
8
10. Chris Wiltord (ATT)
6
11. Nicky Duberry (ATT)
6
12. Ciro Fuser (GK)
0
13. Scott Milburn (DEF)
0
14. Antonio Faria (MID)
0
1. Bart Fränkel (GK)
6
2. Del Proctor (DEF)
6
3. Alberto Mowbray (DEF)
6
4. Alan Rankin (DEF)
6
5. Ottavio Tisci (DEF)
6
6. Celestine Aliyu (MID)
6
7. Phil Edghill (MID)
6
8. Scott Etherington (MID)
6
9. Isaiah Adams (ATT)
6
10. Uwe Welke (ATT)
8
11. Tijani Verberne (ATT)
7
12. Lee Power (DEF)
0
13. Arthur Perry (ATT)
6
14. Simon Möller (MID)
0