Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at The Reebok Stadium where Bolton Wanderers play host to Everton. A crowd of 12,249 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bolton Wanderers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Everton appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Vassell.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bolton Wanderers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Everton appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Vassell.
0.00
0-0Everton start the match!
6.53
0-0With vision, Robbie Lofthouse plays the ball forward to Patrick Cutler. Patrick Cutler knocks in a cross ball towards Eugenio Fernandez. Eugenio Fernandez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is tipped over by Guillermo Moreno.
8.54
0-0Ugo Wiltord takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Dion Youds reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
10.27
0-0Patrick Cutler changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Patrick Cutler shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
16.33
0-1Jason Gordon threads the ball through to Darren Myers. Darren Myers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Syd Thomson. Syd Thomson whips in a cross ball towards David Elliott. David Elliott connects with a diving header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Everton!
21.11
Luis Marques deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Syd Thomson. Syd Thomson knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Marques. Luis Marques outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Luis Marques!
24.31
0-2Patrick Cutler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Fernandez. Eugenio Fernandez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.35
0-2Luis Marques comes in with a late challenge on Patrick Cutler. The referee warns Luis Marques to calm down! Patrick Cutler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.25
0-2Damien Lisbie flicks a high pass forward. David Elliott collects the pass. David Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Dion Youds collects the pass. Dion Youds whips in a cross ball towards Syd Thomson. Syd Thomson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is deflected wide by Graham Watson.
31.18
Damien Lisbie takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Liam Mcleod reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
32.50
Eugenio Fernandez threads a neat ball through to Chris Wiltord. Chris Wiltord sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Guillermo Moreno.
34.48
0-2It's a corner kick. Patrick Cutler loops the ball over to the far post. Robbie Lofthouse strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
36.18
0-2Patrick Green brings the ball forward. Patrick Green passes the ball forward but Robbie Lofthouse is offside!
40.23
Patrick Green decides to run forward with the ball. Patrick Green threads a neat ball through to Chris Wiltord. Chris Wiltord shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Guillermo Moreno smothers it!
42.19
0-2David Elliott catches Valerien Rascle on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Valerien Rascle gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
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. Everton have changed their lineup with Alan Beresford replacing Jason Gordon, Stuart Burley replacing Darren Myers and Ledley Drake replacing Dion Youds. The Bolton Wanderers players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Bolton Wanderers kick off!
48.51
David Elliott makes a probing pass to Stuart Burley. Stuart Burley rushes past Graham Watson! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Stuart Burley provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's drastically wayward!
51.25
Stuart Burley threads the ball through to Syd Thomson. Syd Thomson lofts in a cross ball towards David Elliott. David Elliott rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Yassine Sinouh is on top of it.
55.17
With a delightful solo run, Alan Beresford stretches the opposition's defence. Alan Beresford knocks in a cross ball towards David Elliott. David Elliott makes a deft header. The ball flies towards the top corner but Graham Watson is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
56.10
Damien Lisbie takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Fredrik Goldberg strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
61.58
Ledley Drake catches Valerien Rascle on the ankles. Ledley Drake is warned by the referee! Valerien Rascle stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.16
Eugenio Fernandez threads a neat ball through to Chris Wiltord. Chris Wiltord shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
71.02
Patrick Green threads a neat ball through to Chris Wiltord. Chris Wiltord whips in a cross ball towards Robbie Lofthouse. Robbie Lofthouse makes a deft header. Fantastic reaction save from Guillermo Moreno!
73.20
Philipp Haller makes a beautiful solo run. Philipp Haller kicks a strong pass forward to Syd Thomson. Syd Thomson whips in a cross ball towards David Elliott. David Elliott rises majestically and gets a header on goal but slams it into the crowd!
78.47
Eugenio Fernandez knocks the ball forward to Ugo Wiltord. Ugo Wiltord plays a one-two with Robbie Lofthouse and advances towards the goal... Ugo Wiltord shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
81.40
Patrick Green flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Faria easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Antonio Faria knocks the ball to his team mate, Chris Wiltord. Chris Wiltord knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Guillermo Moreno who gathers it comfortably.
83.13
Valerien Rascle takes it forward alone. Valerien Rascle shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
87.49
Patrick Cutler chips the ball to his team mate, Robbie Lofthouse. Robbie Lofthouse lofts in a cross ball towards Liam Mcleod. Liam Mcleod flicks the ball with his head. Guillermo Moreno is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
Antonio Faria surges forward with the ball. Antonio Faria shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Ugo Wiltord 78 Liam Mcleod 87 | David Elliott 16 Luis Marques 21 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Liam Mcleod 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. Antonio Faria (MID)
6
6. Eugenio Fernandez (MID)
7
7. Patrick Cutler (MID)
7
8. Ugo Wiltord (MID)
8
9. Robbie Lofthouse (ATT)
8
10. Chris Wiltord (ATT)
6
11. Liam Mcleod (ATT)
9
12. Ciro Fuser (GK)
0
13. Ashley Bolton (DEF)
0
14. Nicky Duberry (ATT)
0
1. Guillermo Moreno (GK)
8
2. Philipp Haller (DEF)
6
3. Fredrik Goldberg (DEF)
6
4. Jason Gordon (DEF)
6
5. Simon Blake (DEF)
6
6. Luis Marques (MID)
8
7. Darren Myers (MID)
6
8. Damien Lisbie (MID)
6
9. Dion Youds (ATT)
6
10. Syd Thomson (ATT)
8
11. David Elliott (ATT)
8
12. Alan Beresford (MID)
6
13. Stuart Burley (ATT)
6
14. Ledley Drake (DEF)
5