Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at The Reebok Stadium where Bolton Wanderers play host to Manchester City. Its a sell-out today with the 10,500 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bolton Wanderers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by David Pearson.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bolton Wanderers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by David Pearson.
0.00
0-0Bolton Wanderers start the match!
3.20
0-0Fabian Van Fessem flicks the ball to his team mate, Neves Capucho Eriberto. Neves Capucho Eriberto flicks a high pass forward to Sven Rösler who brings the ball under control. Sven Rösler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Yassine Sinouh who gathers it comfortably.
9.34
Chris Wiltord makes a simple pass to Brian Lawrence. Brian Lawrence knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.51
0-0Eugenio Fernandez threads the ball through to Bill Dublin. Bill Dublin shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
21.27
0-0Eugenio Fernandez catches Neves Capucho Eriberto on the ankles. Eugenio Fernandez is shown the yellow card! Neves Capucho Eriberto grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
22.39
Scott Milburn flicks a high pass forward to Brian Lawrence who brings the ball under control. Brian Lawrence makes a beautiful solo run. Brian Lawrence knocks in a cross ball towards Nicky Duberry. Nicky Duberry directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
26.30
0-1Eddie Plowright passes the ball forward to Neves Capucho Eriberto. Neves Capucho Eriberto flicks a high pass forward. Teddy Fabiano holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Teddy Fabiano shoots from distance. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Manchester City!
32.06
0-1Ledley Lofthouse hacks Stuart Henderson from behind! The referee brings Ledley Lofthouse to one side and gives him a warning! Stuart Henderson runs off the knock.
33.55
0-1Norman Lua-Lua comes in with a late challenge on Ledley Lofthouse. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ledley Lofthouse stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.40
0-1Wayne Huckerby flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Henderson controls it well on his chest. Stuart Henderson shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Yassine Sinouh. What a great pair of hands!
38.02
Ledley Lofthouse changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ledley Lofthouse knocks in a cross ball towards Eugenio Fernandez. Eugenio Fernandez shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Jose Serrano. Excellent save.
39.16
Nicky Duberry barges into Teddy Fabiano. The referee calls over Nicky Duberry and shows him a yellow card! Teddy Fabiano hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
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. Manchester City 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
Manchester City kick off!
47.40
Neves Capucho Eriberto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stuart Henderson. Stuart Henderson shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
51.47
Brian Lawrence deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Fernandez. Eugenio Fernandez whips in a cross ball towards Brian Lawrence. Brian Lawrence heads the ball goalwards but Jose Serrano is on top of his game. Great save!
53.32
0-1Scott Milburn chips the ball to his team mate, Christian Eberle. Christian Eberle takes it forward alone. Christian Eberle passes the ball forward but Patrick Cutler is offside!
54.03
Eugenio Fernandez flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicky Duberry. Nicky Duberry edges inside the box! Nicky Duberry muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
57.50
Norman Lua-Lua sees space and advances. Norman Lua-Lua finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
59.04
Ledley Lofthouse flicks the ball to his team mate, Brian Lawrence. Brian Lawrence sees a break and surges forward. Brian Lawrence plays a scrappy one-two with Nicky Duberry and advances towards the goal... Some superb footwork from Brian Lawrence provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
60.01
Teddy Fabiano flicks a high pass forward. Sven Rösler collects the pass. Sven Rösler shoots from distance but Yassine Sinouh is on top of it.
61.40
Rodolfo Cruz kicks a strong pass forward to Teddy Fabiano. Teddy Fabiano knocks the ball to his team mate, Sven Rösler. Sven Rösler lofts in a cross ball towards Marcel van den Broek. Marcel van den Broek powers a header at goal but somehow Yassine Sinouh manages to keep it out.
63.57
Scott Milburn flicks a high pass forward to Brian Lawrence who brings the ball under control. Brian Lawrence flicks a high ball forward to Eugenio Fernandez who takes it down. Eugenio Fernandez lofts in a cross ball towards Chris Wiltord. Chris Wiltord rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Magnificent save by Jose Serrano!
71.02
Eddie Plowright knocks the ball to his team mate, Sven Rösler. Sven Rösler plays the ball forward to Marcel van den Broek. Marcel van den Broek whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Henderson. Stuart Henderson makes a looping header on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
77.36
Ledley Lofthouse knocks the ball to his team mate, Patrick Cutler. Patrick Cutler passes the ball forward to Bill Dublin. Bill Dublin plays a one-two with Nicky Duberry and advances towards the goal... Bill Dublin shoots from just inside the box but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
78.14
Fabian Van Fessem comes in with a late challenge on Bill Dublin. The referee calls over Fabian Van Fessem and warns him to calm down! Bill Dublin runs off the knock.
83.04
Patrick Cutler kicks a strong pass forward to Nicky Duberry. Nicky Duberry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.44
Fabian Van Fessem hits a low pass to Norman Lua-Lua. Norman Lua-Lua makes a probing pass to Marcel van den Broek. Marcel van den Broek sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
89.57
Rodolfo Cruz makes a simple pass to Norman Lua-Lua. Seeing a gap ahead, Norman Lua-Lua plays the ball forward to Stuart Henderson. Stuart Henderson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final 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 Teddy Fabiano of Manchester City |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Yassine Sinouh (GK)
7
2. Ledley Lofthouse (DEF)
7
3. Graham Watson (DEF)
6
4. Scott Milburn (DEF)
7
5. Patrick Cutler (MID)
6
6. Eugenio Fernandez (MID)
7
7. Brian Lawrence (MID)
8
8. Christian Eberle (MID)
6
9. Bill Dublin (ATT)
6
10. Chris Wiltord (ATT)
6
11. Nicky Duberry (ATT)
5
12. Michael Barton (GK)
0
13. Antonio Faria (MID)
0
14. Tony van Dam (ATT)
0
1. Jose Serrano (GK)
8
2. Wayne Huckerby (DEF)
6
3. Fabian Van Fessem (DEF)
6
4. Rodolfo Cruz (DEF)
7
5. Eddie Plowright (DEF)
6
6. Teddy Fabiano (MID)
9
7. Neves Capucho Eriberto (MID)
8
8. Norman Lua-Lua (MID)
6
9. Marcel van den Broek (ATT)
6
10. Sven Rösler (ATT)
6
11. Stuart Henderson (ATT)
6
12. Liam Edwards (DEF)
0
13. Leon Rahn (MID)
0
14. Darren Beagrie (GK)
0