Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at The Reebok Stadium where Bolton Wanderers play Sheffield United in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 10,500 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Bolton Wanderers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sheffield United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
The pitch is in great condition.
Bolton Wanderers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sheffield United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Bolton Wanderers kick off and get the match underway!
4.31
0-0Mervin Makin threads a neat ball through to Alejandro Kiko. Alejandro Kiko whips in a cross ball towards Cristiano Monteiro. Cristiano Monteiro beats his man to it with a header. Magnificent save by Yassine Sinouh!
6.01
0-0Francis Rodrigues flicks a high pass forward. Cristiano Monteiro collects the pass. Cristiano Monteiro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
8.22
Patrick Green flicks a high pass forward. Robbie Lofthouse easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Robbie Lofthouse sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Felipe Cruz gets down and covers it.
9.30
Alejandro Kiko chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Campbell. Stephen Campbell cuts inside the box! Stephen Campbell makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
10.38
0-0Ashley Bolton flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Faria controls it well on his chest. Antonio Faria deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Liam Mcleod. Liam Mcleod knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.06
Gianni Pergolizzi knocks the ball forward to Francis Rodrigues. Francis Rodrigues threads a neat ball through to Alejandro Kiko. Alejandro Kiko plays a scrappy one-two with Stephen Campbell and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Alejandro Kiko provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
16.14
Francis Rodrigues deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Henderson. Scott Henderson lofts in a cross ball towards Cristiano Monteiro. Cristiano Monteiro makes a deft header but it's drastically wayward!
18.22
Ashley Bolton flicks the ball to his team mate, Christian Eberle. Christian Eberle threads a neat ball through to Antonio Faria. With great vision, Antonio Faria plays the ball forward to Robbie Lofthouse who has made a great run into the box. Some silky footwork from Robbie Lofthouse provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
20.13
Antonio Faria flicks a high ball forward to Robbie Lofthouse who gracefully takes it down. Robbie Lofthouse knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.48
Cristiano Monteiro knocks the ball forward to Alejandro Kiko. Alejandro Kiko knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Henderson. Scott Henderson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
28.42
Seeing a gap ahead, Antonio Faria plays the ball forward to Nicky Duberry. Nicky Duberry shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
33.08
Christian Eberle flicks a high pass forward to Robbie Lofthouse who brings the ball under control. Robbie Lofthouse knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Felipe Cruz who gathers it comfortably.
36.57
Ledley Lofthouse controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicky Duberry. Nicky Duberry kicks a strong pass forward to Liam Mcleod. Liam Mcleod knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.06
Francis Rodrigues flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Campbell comfortably collects the pass. Stephen Campbell knocks in a cross ball towards Cristiano Monteiro. Cristiano Monteiro directs the ball goalwards with his head. Yassine Sinouh didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
39.07
Gianni Pergolizzi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francis Rodrigues. With vision, Francis Rodrigues plays the ball forward to Stephen Campbell. Stephen Campbell makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Francis Rodrigues. Francis Rodrigues takes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
42.41
Ashley Bolton makes a probing pass to Christian Eberle. Christian Eberle chips the ball to his team mate, Nicky Duberry. Nicky Duberry knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Felipe Cruz who gathers it comfortably.
44.28
Mervin Makin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Henderson. Scott Henderson whips in a cross ball towards Cristiano Monteiro. Cristiano Monteiro whips the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bolton Wanderers appear unchanged since the first half. Sheffield United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Sheffield United players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Sheffield United kick off!
47.55
With some swift thinking, Francis Rodrigues plays the ball forward to Mervin Makin. Mervin Makin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Yassine Sinouh who gathers it comfortably.
48.45
Patrick Green flicks a high ball forward to Antonio Faria who takes it down. Antonio Faria picks a pass forward to Christian Eberle. Christian Eberle shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
49.09
Christian Eberle flicks a high pass forward. Robbie Lofthouse controls it well on his chest. Robbie Lofthouse knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gavin Mercer.
54.23
0-0Francis Rodrigues knocks the ball forward to Cristiano Monteiro. Cristiano Monteiro advances inside the box! Some awkward footwork from Cristiano Monteiro provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but Patrick Green is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
59.44
Ugo Wiltord makes a probing pass to Robbie Lofthouse. Robbie Lofthouse knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.37
0-0Sheffield United have made a substitution with Paolo Wilson replacing Scott Henderson .
61.41
Patrick Green flicks the ball to his team mate, Sherif Arpinon. Sherif Arpinon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Robbie Lofthouse. Robbie Lofthouse knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gavin Mercer.
65.25
Antonio Faria knocks the ball forward to Christian Eberle. Christian Eberle lofts in a cross ball towards Ugo Wiltord. Ugo Wiltord is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
66.53
1-0Antonio Faria changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Antonio Faria knocks in a cross ball towards Robbie Lofthouse. Robbie Lofthouse flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
73.06
Mervin Makin takes a short throw-in bringing Cristiano Monteiro into play. Cristiano Monteiro threads the ball through to Mervin Makin. Mervin Makin lofts in a cross ball towards Paolo Wilson. Paolo Wilson heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!
75.24
1-0Francis Rodrigues barges into Ugo Wiltord. Francis Rodrigues is given a warning by the referee! Ugo Wiltord grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
77.45
Christian Eberle makes a beautiful solo run. Christian Eberle shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
78.34
1-0Mervin Makin flicks a high pass forward. Francis Rodrigues collects the pass. Francis Rodrigues deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paolo Wilson but the linesman indicates offside!
79.10
Alejandro Kiko makes a probing pass to Cristiano Monteiro. Cristiano Monteiro skips past Ledley Lofthouse! Cristiano Monteiro takes a shot at goal but is denied by Yassine Sinouh. Excellent save.
81.11
Antonio Faria passes the ball forward to Nicky Duberry. Nicky Duberry shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Felipe Cruz.
82.09
1-0It's a corner kick. Ashley Bolton loops the ball over to the far post. Stephen Campbell gets to the ball and clears it up field.
83.53
Alejandro Kiko makes a probing pass to Stephen Campbell. Stephen Campbell advances inside the box! Stephen Campbell shoots from just inside the box but it curls horrendously wide!
89.17
Alejandro Kiko threads a neat ball through to Mervin Makin. Mervin Makin threads a neat ball through to Stephen Campbell. Stephen Campbell shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Yassine Sinouh.
90.00
1-0Alejandro Kiko takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Sherif Arpinon gets to the ball and clears it up field.
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Antonio Faria of Bolton Wanderers |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Yassine Sinouh (GK)
8
2. Ledley Lofthouse (DEF)
7
3. Patrick Green (DEF)
7
4. Ashley Bolton (DEF)
6
5. Sherif Arpinon (MID)
6
6. Antonio Faria (MID)
9
7. Christian Eberle (MID)
8
8. Ugo Wiltord (MID)
6
9. Robbie Lofthouse (ATT)
8
10. Liam Mcleod (ATT)
6
11. Nicky Duberry (ATT)
6
12. Ciro Fuser (GK)
0
13. Chris Wiltord (ATT)
0
14. Tony van Dam (ATT)
0
1. Felipe Cruz (GK)
6
2. Jacek Rzasa (DEF)
6
3. Cameron Levesque (DEF)
6
4. Gianni Pergolizzi (DEF)
6
5. Gavin Mercer (DEF)
6
6. Francis Rodrigues (MID)
7
7. Alejandro Kiko (MID)
7
8. Mervin Makin (MID)
7
9. Scott Henderson (ATT)
6
10. Cristiano Monteiro (ATT)
8
11. Stephen Campbell (ATT)
7
12. Tim Best (ATT)
0
13. Ivan Potts (MID)
0
14. Paolo Wilson (DEF)
6