Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The weather is mixed here at The Reebok Stadium where Bolton Wanderers play Chelsea in this league cup game. A crowd of 20,497 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bolton Wanderers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Chelsea appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Wayne Marsden.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bolton Wanderers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Chelsea appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Wayne Marsden.
0.00
The whistle blows and Chelsea get the match underway!
2.50
Klas Isaksson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Teddy Bridges. Teddy Bridges shoots from distance. Fantastic reaction save from Harry Gower!
3.12
Francisco Martin knocks the ball forward to Duccio Di Venanzio. Duccio Di Venanzio knocks in a cross ball towards Luke Wright. Luke Wright powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
6.30
Duccio Di Venanzio catches Enzo Mazzeo on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Enzo Mazzeo runs off the knock.
9.41
Aimo De Sanctis makes a probing pass to Teddy Bridges. Teddy Bridges knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Harry Gower who gathers it comfortably.
18.44
Luis Sousa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julian Stuart. Julian Stuart knocks the ball forward to Teddy Bridges. Teddy Bridges lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Clemence. Alberto Clemence connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Bolton Wanderers are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
21.01
J-David Castro flicks a high pass forward. Malcolm Formon collects the pass. Malcolm Formon chips the ball to his team mate, Duccio Di Venanzio. Duccio Di Venanzio runs straight at the defence! Duccio Di Venanzio rockets a shot on goal. Fantastic reaction save from Morris Thompson!
27.50
Aimo De Sanctis clumsily knocks into Paul Lightfoot. The referee calls over Aimo De Sanctis and warns him to calm down! Paul Lightfoot gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
32.11
Malcolm Formon passes the ball forward to Luke Wright. Luke Wright runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Luke Wright provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
33.17
Francisco Martin knocks the ball to his team mate, Duccio Di Venanzio. Duccio Di Venanzio knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duccio Pellizzoli.
34.57
Paul Lightfoot threads a neat ball through to Duccio Di Venanzio. Duccio Di Venanzio whips in a cross ball towards Bernard Tchoutang. Bernard Tchoutang connects with a diving header. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Chelsea are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
36.18
Julian Stuart runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Julian Stuart finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
38.46
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
40.42
Duccio Pellizzoli flicks a high ball forward to Aimo De Sanctis who gracefully takes it down. Aimo De Sanctis flicks a high pass forward. Frederic Eggimann controls it well on his chest. Frederic Eggimann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alberto Clemence but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
Benjamin Guillou darts forward. Benjamin Guillou tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bolton Wanderers appear unchanged since the first half. Chelsea also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Bolton Wanderers kick off!
47.11
Benjamin Guillou flicks a high pass forward. Teddy Bridges controls it well on his chest. Teddy Bridges lofts in a cross ball towards Frederic Eggimann. Frederic Eggimann gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Magnificent save by Harry Gower!
48.36
Francisco Martin flicks a high pass forward. Luke Wright holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Luke Wright plays a scrappy one-two with Duccio Di Venanzio and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some world-class footwork from Luke Wright provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal but Morris Thompson reads it well. Fabulous save!
51.02
Bolton Wanderers are keeping most of the possession.
57.30
Benjamin Guillou knocks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Clemence. Alberto Clemence shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Harry Gower.
58.43
Klas Isaksson takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Paul Lightfoot reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
61.30
Scott Blake advances with the ball. Scott Blake kicks a strong pass forward to Luke Wright. Luke Wright knocks in a cross ball towards Bernard Tchoutang. Bernard Tchoutang powers a header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Morris Thompson with no chance!! Goal for Chelsea!
65.26
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
66.35
Aimo De Sanctis knocks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Clemence. Alberto Clemence lofts in a cross ball towards Teddy Bridges. Teddy Bridges connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Teddy Bridges!
71.56
Frederic Eggimann barges into Jan Huizingh. The referee calls over Frederic Eggimann and warns him to calm down! Jan Huizingh gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
72.17
Paul Lightfoot hits a low pass to Luke Wright. Luke Wright lofts in a cross ball towards Duccio Di Venanzio. Duccio Di Venanzio beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
78.29
Aimo De Sanctis flicks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Clemence. Alberto Clemence runs straight at the defence! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Alberto Clemence provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
Julian Stuart knocks the ball to his team mate, Teddy Bridges. Teddy Bridges shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
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
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Morris Thompson (GK)
6
2. Luis Sousa (DEF)
6
3. Duccio Pellizzoli (DEF)
6
4. Enzo Mazzeo (DEF)
6
5. Julian Stuart (MID)
6
6. Benjamin Guillou (MID)
7
7. Aimo De Sanctis (MID)
7
8. Klas Isaksson (MID)
6
9. Teddy Bridges (ATT)
8
10. Frederic Eggimann (ATT)
6
11. Alberto Clemence (ATT)
8
12. Damien Eloi (DEF)
0
13. Mattia Dal Canto (MID)
0
14. Martín Ruiz (ATT)
0
1. Harry Gower (GK)
7
2. Jan Huizingh (DEF)
6
3. Nicolas Padilla (DEF)
6
4. Scott Blake (DEF)
6
5. J-David Castro (DEF)
6
6. Paul Lightfoot (MID)
6
7. Francisco Martin (MID)
6
8. Malcolm Formon (MID)
6
9. Duccio Di Venanzio (ATT)
8
10. Luke Wright (ATT)
9
11. Bernard Tchoutang (ATT)
7
12. Rio Godber (GK)
0
13. Arthur Maddison (MID)
0
14. Steed Burle (ATT)
0














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