Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at The Reebok Stadium where Bolton Wanderers play host to Norwich City. A crowd of 19,895 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Bolton Wanderers and Norwich City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Kieron Bramble.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Bolton Wanderers and Norwich City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Kieron Bramble.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Norwich City get the match underway!
2.48
0-0Mattia Dal Canto chips the ball to his team mate, Frederic Eggimann. Frederic Eggimann knocks in a cross ball towards Teddy Bridges. Teddy Bridges directs the ball goalwards with his head. Andres Helguera manages to gather it.
3.14
0-0Aimo De Sanctis barges into Graham Moore. Aimo De Sanctis is warned by the referee! Graham Moore gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
6.48
0-0Romano Van Dinteren flicks a high pass forward. Frederic Eggimann collects the pass. Frederic Eggimann makes a probing pass to Martín Ruiz but he's offside!
10.35
0-1Andy Brighton chips the ball to his team mate, Robert Gascoigne. Robert Gascoigne cuts inside the box! Robert Gascoigne cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
14.03
0-1Jose Sablé flicks a high pass forward. Frederic Eggimann holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Frederic Eggimann whips in a cross ball towards Teddy Bridges. Teddy Bridges makes a looping header on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
16.28
Damien Eloi plays the ball forward to Jose Sablé. Jose Sablé makes a probing pass to Frederic Eggimann. Frederic Eggimann shoots from outside the area but Andres Helguera is on top of it.
22.37
Bernard Berthelin launches a long ball forward into the other half. Anthony Weir lofts in a cross ball towards Aladino Sarli. Aladino Sarli flicks the ball with his head. Morris Thompson gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
27.09
0-1Steve Robinson passes the ball forward to Robert Gascoigne. Robert Gascoigne knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.24
Robin Berendsen knocks the ball forward to Graham Moore. Graham Moore advances with the ball. Graham Moore makes a probing pass between the defence to Anthony Weir. Some good footwork from Anthony Weir provides some space. He shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
30.46
0-1Aladino Sarli catches Alberto Martin on the ankles. The referee warns Aladino Sarli to calm down! Alberto Martin runs off the knock.
33.01
Graham Moore passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Anthony Weir. Anthony Weir finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Morris Thompson. What a great pair of hands!
34.39
Steve Robinson receives the ball from a throw-in from Graham Moore. Steve Robinson flicks a high ball forward to Aladino Sarli who takes it down. With great vision, Aladino Sarli plays the ball forward to Robert Gascoigne who has made a great run into the box. Robert Gascoigne takes a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
38.17
Jose Sablé knocks the ball forward to Frederic Eggimann. Frederic Eggimann puts a great ball through. Teddy Bridges runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
40.01
Damien Eloi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mattia Dal Canto. Mattia Dal Canto sees a break and surges forward. Mattia Dal Canto shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
44.01
Aimo De Sanctis flicks a high pass forward to Teddy Bridges who brings the ball under control. Teddy Bridges finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
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. Norwich City have changed their lineup with Malcolm Wilcox replacing Steve Robinson.
45.00
Bolton Wanderers kick off!
47.25
Graham Moore knocks the ball to his team mate, Robert Gascoigne. Robert Gascoigne knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.43
Aimo De Sanctis threads a neat ball through to Frederic Eggimann. Frederic Eggimann cuts inside the box! Frederic Eggimann tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Andres Helguera had no chance!! Goal for Bolton Wanderers!
53.55
With some swift thinking, Romano Van Dinteren plays the ball forward to Martín Ruiz. Martín Ruiz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Robin Berendsen.
55.20
Duccio Pellizzoli pushes mid-way up the pitch. Duccio Pellizzoli knocks the ball forward to Martín Ruiz. Martín Ruiz advances inside the box! Martín Ruiz rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
60.29
Graham Moore barges into Romano Van Dinteren. Graham Moore is warned by the referee! Romano Van Dinteren stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.20
Romano Van Dinteren threads the ball through to Martín Ruiz. Martín Ruiz chips the ball to his team mate, Frederic Eggimann. Some silky footwork from Frederic Eggimann provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but is denied by Andres Helguera. Excellent save.
65.21
Aimo De Sanctis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Frederic Eggimann. Frederic Eggimann passes the ball forward but Martín Ruiz is offside!
69.18
Romano Van Dinteren kicks a strong pass forward to Frederic Eggimann. Frederic Eggimann skips past Robin Berendsen! Frederic Eggimann rockets a shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
77.03
1-1Norwich City have made a substitution with Craig Henderson replacing Aladino Sarli .
83.46
1-1Jose Sablé hacks Graham Moore from behind! Jose Sablé is shown the yellow card! Graham Moore hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.51
Robin Berendsen flicks a high pass forward. Malcolm Wilcox controls it well on his chest. Malcolm Wilcox threads the ball through to Anthony Weir. Anthony Weir controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
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 Frederic Eggimann of Bolton Wanderers |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Morris Thompson (GK)
7
2. Damien Eloi (DEF)
6
3. Alberto Martin (DEF)
6
4. Duccio Pellizzoli (DEF)
6
5. Jose Sablé (MID)
6
6. Romano Van Dinteren (MID)
7
7. Aimo De Sanctis (MID)
7
8. Mattia Dal Canto (MID)
6
9. Teddy Bridges (ATT)
6
10. Martín Ruiz (ATT)
6
11. Frederic Eggimann (ATT)
9
12. Luis Sousa (DEF)
0
13. Klas Isaksson (MID)
0
14. Alberto Clemence (ATT)
0
1. Andres Helguera (GK)
7
2. Gavin Campbell (DEF)
6
3. Bernard Berthelin (DEF)
6
4. Robin Berendsen (DEF)
6
5. Danny Parker (MID)
6
6. Steve Robinson (MID)
6
7. Graham Moore (MID)
7
8. Andy Brighton (MID)
7
9. Aladino Sarli (ATT)
6
10. Anthony Weir (ATT)
7
11. Robert Gascoigne (ATT)
8
12. Craig Henderson (ATT)
6
13. Malcolm Wilcox (DEF)
6
14. Paolo Pearson (GK)
0