Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at The Reebok Stadium where Bolton Wanderers play host to Leeds United. A crowd of 10,980 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bolton Wanderers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Kanu.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bolton Wanderers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Kanu.
0.00
0-0Leeds United get the match underway!
6.19
0-0Diego Orsi catches Graham Watson on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Graham Watson stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.05
0-0Graham Watson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eugenio Fernandez. Eugenio Fernandez makes a simple pass to Robbie Lofthouse. Robbie Lofthouse shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
10.53
0-0Robbie Lofthouse runs straight at the opposition's defence. Robbie Lofthouse rushes past Adam Dixon! Some superb footwork from Robbie Lofthouse provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. Danny Defoe gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
18.29
Adam Dixon threads a neat ball through to Antonio Quaresma. Antonio Quaresma threads the ball through to Ensio Taulerus. Ensio Taulerus shoots from distance but is denied by Yassine Sinouh. Excellent save.
22.34
Patrick Cutler clumsily knocks into Adam Dixon. Patrick Cutler is shown the yellow card! Adam Dixon stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.12
0-1Magnus Johansson flicks a high pass forward. Diego Orsi controls it well on his chest. Diego Orsi flicks the ball to his team mate, Henry Myers. Henry Myers advances inside the box! Henry Myers shoots from just inside the box. It's there!! Yassine Sinouh has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
30.22
Valerien Rascle breaks forward. Valerien Rascle runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Valerien Rascle lofts in a cross ball towards Tony van Dam. Tony van Dam whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
33.51
Eugenio Fernandez knocks the ball to his team mate, Tony van Dam. Tony van Dam shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
34.11
0-1Patrick Cutler sees Robbie Lofthouse in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Robbie Lofthouse knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Magnus Johansson.
39.11
Patrick Green threads a neat ball through to Patrick Cutler. Patrick Cutler rushes past Adam Dixon! Patrick Cutler tries a spectacular strike but it flies well off target!
40.34
John Shaw pushes mid-way up the pitch. John Shaw flicks a high pass forward. Henry Myers controls it well on his chest. Henry Myers knocks in a cross ball towards Jean-Paul Van Ede. Jean-Paul Van Ede makes a deft header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
42.53
Tony van Dam makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicky Duberry. Nicky Duberry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.34
Valerien Rascle takes it forward alone. Valerien Rascle makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robbie Lofthouse. Robbie Lofthouse flicks the ball to his team mate, Tony van Dam. Some good footwork from Tony van Dam provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
45.00
Magnus Johansson flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Quaresma collects the pass. Antonio Quaresma surges forward with the ball. Antonio Quaresma shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bolton Wanderers appear unchanged since the first half. Leeds United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Bolton Wanderers players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Bolton Wanderers get the second half underway!
47.03
Patrick Green makes a probing pass to Patrick Cutler. Patrick Cutler flicks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Faria. Antonio Faria edges inside the box! Antonio Faria side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is miles over!
49.28
Antonio Quaresma flicks a high pass forward. Jacques Casanova collects the pass. Jacques Casanova makes a defence splitting pass to Diego Orsi. Diego Orsi makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Yassine Sinouh is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
53.48
Magnus Johansson brings the ball forward. Magnus Johansson threads a neat ball through to Henry Myers. Henry Myers tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
55.30
Ugo Wiltord makes a beautiful solo run. Ugo Wiltord tries a spectacular long range effort. Danny Defoe is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
59.53
Patrick Green comes in with a late challenge on Jacques Casanova. Patrick Green is shown the yellow card! Jacques Casanova runs off the knock.
60.31
1-2Leeds United have made 2 substitutions with Oscar Gutierrez replacing John Shaw and Ricardo Valdano replacing Diego Orsi .
61.34
Eugenio Fernandez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antonio Faria. Antonio Faria makes a defence splitting pass to Robbie Lofthouse. Some silky footwork from Robbie Lofthouse provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
71.35
With a delightful solo run, Ugo Wiltord stretches the opposition's defence. Ugo Wiltord plays a one-two with Tony van Dam and advances towards the goal... Ugo Wiltord takes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
77.57
Magnus Johansson knocks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Quaresma. Antonio Quaresma makes a probing pass to Henry Myers. Henry Myers controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
79.20
Valerien Rascle makes a strong solo run forward. Valerien Rascle flicks a high pass forward. Robbie Lofthouse holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Robbie Lofthouse controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
81.04
Antonio Quaresma makes a probing pass to Jacques Casanova. Jacques Casanova lofts in a cross ball towards Ricardo Valdano. Ricardo Valdano outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
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 55 | Henry Myers 27 Diego Orsi 49 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Yassine Sinouh (GK)
7
2. Patrick Green (DEF)
6
3. Valerien Rascle (DEF)
8
4. Graham Watson (DEF)
6
5. Antonio Faria (MID)
6
6. Eugenio Fernandez (MID)
6
7. Patrick Cutler (MID)
6
8. Ugo Wiltord (MID)
9
9. Robbie Lofthouse (ATT)
7
10. Tony van Dam (ATT)
6
11. Nicky Duberry (ATT)
6
12. Ciro Fuser (GK)
0
13. Christian Eberle (MID)
0
14. Bill Dublin (ATT)
0
1. Danny Defoe (GK)
7
2. Lomano Fletcher (DEF)
6
3. Magnus Johansson (DEF)
7
4. Adam Dixon (DEF)
6
5. John Shaw (DEF)
6
6. Jean-Paul Van Ede (MID)
6
7. Antonio Quaresma (MID)
7
8. Ensio Taulerus (MID)
6
9. Diego Orsi (ATT)
8
10. Henry Myers (ATT)
9
11. Jacques Casanova (ATT)
7
12. Tommy Elliott (GK)
0
13. Oscar Gutierrez (DEF)
6
14. Ricardo Valdano (MID)
6