Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at The Reebok Stadium where Bolton Wanderers play host to Sheffield Wednesday. Its a sell-out today with the 10,500 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Bolton Wanderers and Sheffield Wednesday are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by David Pearson.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Bolton Wanderers and Sheffield Wednesday are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by David Pearson.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Bolton Wanderers kick off!
3.04
0-0Brian Lawrence flicks a high pass forward. Sherif Arpinon collects the pass. Sherif Arpinon lofts in a cross ball towards Chris Wiltord. Darius Morris clumsily knocks into Chris Wiltord. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
6.45
0-0Darius Morris clumsily knocks into Robbie Lofthouse. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Robbie Lofthouse runs off the knock.
9.25
0-1Nigel Rufus hoofs the ball up the pitch. Henning Johnsen whips in a cross ball towards Nelson Van Der Schaaf. Nelson Van Der Schaaf connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Duncan Newby has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
12.03
0-1Graham Watson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Trevor Luzhny. With a delightful solo run, Trevor Luzhny stretches the opposition's defence. Trevor Luzhny puts a great ball through. Brian Lawrence runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
14.25
Rui Fernandes makes a probing pass to Brian Lawrence. Brian Lawrence flicks a high pass forward. Chris Wiltord holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Chris Wiltord passes the ball forward but Nicky Duberry is offside!
16.30
0-1Nigel Rufus threads a neat ball through to Nelson Van Der Schaaf. Nelson Van Der Schaaf knocks the ball to his team mate, Henning Johnsen. Henning Johnsen whips in a cross ball towards Nelson Van Der Schaaf. Nelson Van Der Schaaf makes a deft header but it flies well off target!
18.01
0-1Brian Lawrence sees a break and surges forward. Brian Lawrence knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.13
Norman Gower knocks the ball forward to Julian Maddison. Julian Maddison knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.38
Ralph Byrne flicks a high ball forward to Eddie Lampard who takes it down. Eddie Lampard knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.45
Brian Lawrence makes a simple pass to Chris Wiltord. Chris Wiltord knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Keegan. Alberto Keegan jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
34.08
Graham Watson chips the ball to his team mate, Sherif Arpinon. Sherif Arpinon makes a probing pass to Alberto Keegan. Alberto Keegan runs straight at the defence! Alberto Keegan comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it is miles over!
38.49
0-1With imagination, Rui Fernandes plays the ball forward to Alberto Keegan. Alberto Keegan knocks the ball forward to Trevor Luzhny. Trevor Luzhny controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Daniel Faria manages to gather it easily.
40.10
Brian Lawrence knocks the ball to his team mate, Chris Wiltord. Chris Wiltord sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Daniel Faria manages to keep it out.
42.11
With vision, Scott Milburn picks a pass forward to Brian Lawrence. Brian Lawrence deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Chris Wiltord. Chris Wiltord knocks in a cross ball towards Robbie Lofthouse. Robbie Lofthouse rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
45.00
Henning Johnsen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Warren Brown. Warren Brown deftly passes the ball to Nelson Van Der Schaaf, releasing him through on goal. Nelson Van Der Schaaf comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bolton Wanderers appear unchanged since the first half. Sheffield Wednesday 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
Sheffield Wednesday kick off and get the second half underway!
47.06
Brian Lawrence flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Keegan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alberto Keegan shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Daniel Faria.
51.25
Rui Fernandes darts forward. Rui Fernandes sees space and advances. Rui Fernandes rushes past Norman Gower! Rui Fernandes cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
53.30
Nicky Duberry knocks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Keegan. Alberto Keegan plays a sublime one-two with Trevor Luzhny and races in on goal... Alberto Keegan tries a spectacular strike but it is shockingly off target!
54.50
Rui Fernandes flicks a high ball forward to Brian Lawrence who takes it down. Brian Lawrence brings the ball forward. Brian Lawrence passes the ball forward but Chris Wiltord is offside!
55.19
Rui Fernandes passes the ball forward to Trevor Luzhny. Trevor Luzhny knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.24
0-2Ralph Byrne catches Alberto Keegan on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alberto Keegan grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
60.42
0-2Bolton Wanderers have made 2 substitutions with Antonio Faria replacing Sherif Arpinon and Christian Eberle replacing Alberto Keegan .
63.17
Scott Milburn takes it forward alone. With vision, Scott Milburn plays the ball forward to Robbie Lofthouse. Robbie Lofthouse edges inside the box! Robbie Lofthouse tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Daniel Faria!
71.36
Rui Fernandes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antonio Faria. Antonio Faria knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicky Duberry. Nicky Duberry edges inside the box! Nicky Duberry cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Daniel Faria manages to gather it.
73.46
Trevor Luzhny makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Chris Wiltord. Chris Wiltord threads the ball through to Brian Lawrence but he's offside!
77.55
Ralph Byrne plays the ball forward to Henning Johnsen. Henning Johnsen shoots from distance but somehow Duncan Newby manages to keep it out.
78.05
Graham Watson takes a quick throw-in. Scott Milburn makes a probing pass to Chris Wiltord. Chris Wiltord shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
79.40
Rui Fernandes changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Rui Fernandes deftly passes the ball to Chris Wiltord, releasing him through on goal. Chris Wiltord side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Daniel Faria had no chance!! Goal for Bolton Wanderers!
89.29
Antonio Faria flicks a high pass forward to Chris Wiltord who brings the ball under control. Chris Wiltord tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
Christian Eberle knocks the ball forward to Antonio Faria. Antonio Faria whips in a cross ball towards Nicky Duberry. Nicky Duberry directs the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Chris Wiltord 79 | Nelson Van Der Schaaf 9, 45 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nelson Van Der Schaaf of Sheffield Wednesday |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Duncan Newby (GK)
6
2. Rui Fernandes (DEF)
9
3. Graham Watson (DEF)
6
4. Scott Milburn (DEF)
6
5. Sherif Arpinon (MID)
6
6. Trevor Luzhny (MID)
6
7. Brian Lawrence (MID)
7
8. Alberto Keegan (MID)
7
9. Robbie Lofthouse (ATT)
6
10. Chris Wiltord (ATT)
7
11. Nicky Duberry (ATT)
6
12. Fredrik Shaw (GK)
0
13. Antonio Faria (MID)
6
14. Christian Eberle (MID)
6
1. Daniel Faria (GK)
8
2. Norman Gower (DEF)
6
3. Nigel Rufus (DEF)
6
4. Darius Morris (DEF)
5
5. Jon Chadwick (MID)
6
6. Ralph Byrne (MID)
5
7. Warren Brown (MID)
6
8. Julian Maddison (MID)
6
9. Nelson Van Der Schaaf (ATT)
9
10. Henning Johnsen (ATT)
7
11. Eddie Lampard (ATT)
6
12. Brian Blake (DEF)
0
13. Ross Maddison (ATT)
0
14. Malcolm Neville (ATT)
0