Match Report

0.00 0-0

The first half starts with Southend United kicking off!

2.29 0-0

Robert Gallagher threads a neat ball through to Paulo Ferreira. Paulo Ferreira knocks in a cross ball towards Rabiu Nwakire. With a superhuman jump, Rabiu Nwakire connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's well over the bar!

4.48 0-1

Chris Wiltord hits a low pass to Brian Lawrence. Brian Lawrence rushes past Giannis Kamaras! Brian Lawrence makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Bolton Wanderers!

9.03 0-1

Ledley Lofthouse flicks a high pass forward. Sherif Arpinon holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sherif Arpinon hits a low pass to Nicky Duberry. Nicky Duberry plays a one-two with Robbie Lofthouse and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Nicky Duberry provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!

10.41 0-1

Jason Carter deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hugo Tavares. Hugo Tavares knocks the ball forward to Robert Gallagher but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!

15.16 0-2

Brian Lawrence surges forward with the ball. Brian Lawrence lofts in a cross ball towards Chris Wiltord. Chris Wiltord gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Bolton Wanderers!

26.25 0-2

Brian Lawrence runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Brian Lawrence cuts inside the box! Brian Lawrence looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Good keeping from Teddy Ferron as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.

27.27 0-2

Brian Lawrence takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Regis Kanoute reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!

30.42 0-2

Ledley Lofthouse knocks the ball to his team mate, Ugo Wiltord. Ugo Wiltord flicks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Fernandez. Eugenio Fernandez plays a one-two with Chris Wiltord and rushes in on goal... Eugenio Fernandez strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!

32.08 0-2

Colin Morris threads a neat ball through to Robert Gallagher. Robert Gallagher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rabiu Nwakire. Rabiu Nwakire whips in a cross ball towards Seth Moffat. Seth Moffat powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!

36.00 0-2

Robert Gallagher flicks a high pass forward. Paulo Ferreira collects the pass. Paulo Ferreira plays a scrappy one-two with Hugo Tavares and advances towards the goal... Paulo Ferreira muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!

38.06 0-2

Robert Gallagher sees Hugo Tavares in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hugo Tavares shoots from outside the area but Yassine Sinouh is on top of it.

39.39 0-3

Scott Milburn passes the ball forward to Ugo Wiltord. Ugo Wiltord kicks a strong pass forward to Robbie Lofthouse. Robbie Lofthouse sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!

42.56 0-3

Eugenio Fernandez sees Chris Wiltord in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Chris Wiltord deftly passes the ball to Brian Lawrence, releasing him through on goal. Brian Lawrence cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies well off target!

44.18 0-3

Giannis Kamaras controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Robert Gallagher. Robert Gallagher flicks a high ball forward to Paulo Ferreira who takes it down. Paulo Ferreira lofts in a cross ball towards Samuel Ramos. Samuel Ramos whips the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Yassine Sinouh.

45.00 0-3

The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

45.00 0-3

Bolton Wanderers start the second half!

48.47 0-3

Brian Lawrence kicks a strong pass forward to Eugenio Fernandez. Eugenio Fernandez flicks a high pass forward. Robbie Lofthouse controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some superb footwork from Robbie Lofthouse provides some space. He shoots at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!

49.19 0-3

Robert Gallagher threads a neat ball through to Rabiu Nwakire. Rabiu Nwakire knocks in a cross ball towards Samuel Ramos. Samuel Ramos beats his man to it with a header but slams it into the crowd!

51.30 1-3

Giannis Kamaras flicks a high pass forward. Seth Moffat controls it well on his chest. Seth Moffat hits a low pass to Paulo Ferreira. Paulo Ferreira plays a scrappy one-two with Hugo Tavares and advances towards the goal... Paulo Ferreira muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Yassine Sinouh is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!

57.24 1-3

Sherif Arpinon passes the ball forward to Robbie Lofthouse. Robbie Lofthouse sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!

59.16 1-3

Scott Milburn hacks Hugo Tavares from behind! Scott Milburn is shown the yellow card! Hugo Tavares stretches but gets up unharmed.

63.53 1-3

Eugenio Fernandez threads the ball through to Nicky Duberry. Nicky Duberry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.

67.13 1-3

Brian Lawrence knocks the ball forward to Chris Wiltord. Chris Wiltord knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Colin Morris.

69.31 1-3

Eugenio Fernandez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robbie Lofthouse. Robbie Lofthouse whips in a cross ball towards Sherif Arpinon. Sherif Arpinon is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Teddy Ferron!

71.56 1-3

Eugenio Fernandez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Chris Wiltord. Chris Wiltord shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!

72.35 1-3

Brian Lawrence flicks a high pass forward. Nicky Duberry controls it well on his chest. Nicky Duberry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robbie Lofthouse but he's offside!

83.44 1-3

Samuel Ramos passes the ball forward to Jason Carter. Jason Carter makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Samuel Ramos. Samuel Ramos whips in a cross ball towards Paulo Ferreira. Paulo Ferreira finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!

85.49 1-3

Samuel Ramos flicks a high pass forward. Paulo Ferreira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paulo Ferreira whips in a cross ball towards Robert Gallagher. Robert Gallagher rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is deflected wide by Scott Milburn.

86.45 1-3

Corner kick to Southend United. Jason Carter chips it to the near post. Brian Lawrence jumps high to head the ball out to safety!

89.55 2-3

Colin Morris knocks the ball to his team mate, Seth Moffat. Seth Moffat makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hugo Tavares. Hugo Tavares whips in a cross ball towards Rabiu Nwakire. Rabiu Nwakire whips the ball goalwards with his head. Rabiu Nwakire scores for Southend United!!

90.00 2-3

The referee blows the final whistle