Match Report


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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at The Reebok Stadium where Bolton Wanderers play host to Carlisle United. A crowd of 18,904 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bolton Wanderers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Carlisle United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Les Thompson.


0.00
Bolton Wanderers start the match!
2.28
Ade Garba knocks the ball forward to Drazen Tudor. Drazen Tudor passes the ball forward to Emmanuel Levrat. Emmanuel Levrat knocks the ball forward, putting Paulo Monteiro through on goal. Paulo Monteiro muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Carlisle United!
6.03
Dietmar Dittmann makes a simple pass to Franois Marchal. Franois Marchal tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Joel Litmanen manages to gather it effortlessly.
8.25
Erik Ásgeirsson knocks the ball forward to Paulo Monteiro. Paulo Monteiro tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
9.17
Dietmar Dittmann sees a break and surges forward. Dietmar Dittmann whips in a cross ball towards Franois Marchal. Franois Marchal rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it flies just wide!
12.17
Antonio Vazquez makes an attacking run forward. Antonio Vazquez shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
15.23
Emmanuel Levrat comes in with a late challenge on Paul Montague. Emmanuel Levrat is given a warning by the referee! Paul Montague carries on, but is struggling a bit.
26.09
Drazen Tudor flicks a high pass forward. Emmanuel Levrat controls it well on his chest. Emmanuel Levrat shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
32.00
Paul van Dijk hits a low pass to Erik Ásgeirsson. Erik Ásgeirsson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paulo Monteiro. Paulo Monteiro shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
33.20
Carlisle United are dictating the run of play here today.
36.57
Ade Garba comes in with a late challenge on Linus Metzler. Ade Garba is warned by the referee! Linus Metzler carries on, but is struggling a bit.
36.57
Free kick to Bolton Wanderers just outside the area...
38.25
Dietmar Dittmann slowly runs up but the ball clips the wall and is cleared by the defence.
39.25
Erik Ásgeirsson chips the ball to his team mate, Emmanuel Levrat. Emmanuel Levrat plays a one-two with Paulo Monteiro and rushes in on goal... Emmanuel Levrat shoots from just inside the box but Niklas Kurstot is on top of it.
40.21
Igor Nikiforov hits a low pass to Emmanuel Levrat. Emmanuel Levrat cuts inside the box! Emmanuel Levrat cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
44.34
Duncan Butt threads the ball through to Dave Parker. Dave Parker shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
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. Carlisle United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Carlisle United kick off!
47.13
Emmanuel Levrat barges into Chris Dyer. Emmanuel Levrat is warned by the referee again! Chris Dyer stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.52
Dietmar Dittmann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Franois Marchal. Franois Marchal controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
61.55
Brian Thompson knocks the ball forward to Dietmar Dittmann. Dietmar Dittmann flicks a high ball forward to Anthony Blake who takes it down. Anthony Blake knocks in a cross ball towards Franois Marchal. Franois Marchal whips the ball goalwards with his head. Joel Litmanen is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
72.52
Erik Ásgeirsson kicks a strong pass forward to Emmanuel Levrat. Emmanuel Levrat knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.52
Carlisle United have made 3 substitutions with Ignacio Pabón replacing Alvaro Mendoza, Fernando Fernandes replacing Drazen Tudor and Nacer Ramdani replacing Emmanuel Levrat .
78.56
Chris Dyer kicks a strong pass forward to Antonio Vazquez. Antonio Vazquez chips the ball to his team mate, Franois Marchal. Franois Marchal lofts in a cross ball towards Dave Parker. Dave Parker finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
83.38
Igor Nikiforov catches Dietmar Dittmann on the ankles. The referee calls over Igor Nikiforov and shows him a yellow card! Dietmar Dittmann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.53
Paul van Dijk hacks Linus Metzler from behind! The referee warns Paul van Dijk to calm down! Linus Metzler runs off the knock.
89.32
Paul Montague makes a probing pass to Linus Metzler. Linus Metzler makes a simple pass to Anthony Blake. Anthony Blake knocks in a cross ball towards Franois Marchal. Franois Marchal connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Bolton Wanderers! The crowd cheers as the veteran Frenchman celebrates his hattrick!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
5
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.6%
42.4%
Play Area
27.3%
45.5%
27.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Franois Marchal of Bolton Wanderers

Match Ratings
1.Niklas Kurstot (GK)
6
2.Paul Montague (DEF)
6
3.Chris Dyer (DEF)
6
4.Brian Thompson (DEF)
6
5.Antonio Vazquez (MID)
6
6.Linus Metzler (MID)
6
7.Dietmar Dittmann (MID)
7
8.Duncan Butt (MID)
6
9.Franois Marchal (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Dave Parker (ATT)
6
11.Anthony Blake (ATT)
7
 
12.Arno Rösler (DEF)
0
13.Tommy Summerbell (MID)
0
14.Fabian N. Delli Carri (ATT)
0

1.Joel Litmanen (GK)
6
2.Alvaro Mendoza (DEF)
6
3.Ade Garba (DEF)
6
4.Paul van Dijk (DEF)
6
5.Helder Costa (DEF)
6
6.Drazen Tudor (MID)
6
7.Igor Nikiforov (MID)yellow card
5
8.Erik Ásgeirsson (MID)
6
9.Tomek Wilimowski (MID)
6
10.Paulo Monteiro (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Emmanuel Levrat (ATT)
7
 
12.Ignacio Pabón (DEF)
6
13.Fernando Fernandes (MID)
6
14.Nacer Ramdani (ATT)
6