Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at The Reebok Stadium where Bolton Wanderers play host to Birmingham City. A crowd of 19,471 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Bolton Wanderers and Birmingham City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Kees Van Gessel.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Bolton Wanderers and Birmingham City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Kees Van Gessel.
0.00
0-0Birmingham City get the match underway!
3.30
0-0Graham Boyd sees a break and surges forward. Graham Boyd makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Alexandre Nivet. Alexandre Nivet tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Niklas Kurstot comfortably smothers it!
9.04
Antonio Vazquez flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Blake holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Anthony Blake knocks in a cross ball towards Dave Parker. Dave Parker gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Adam Batty effortlessly picks it out of the air!
10.44
Camille Lefèvre kicks a strong pass forward to Graham Boyd. Graham Boyd knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Nivet. Alexandre Nivet finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
12.07
Darius Lumsdon darts forward. Darius Lumsdon shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Niklas Kurstot manages to gather it.
14.52
Norman Ball makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlos Redondo. Carlos Redondo knocks the ball to his team mate, Yves-A. Richert. Yves-A. Richert shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
18.27
0-0Glynn Makin hits a low pass to Antonio Vazquez. Antonio Vazquez flicks a high pass forward. Fabian N. Delli Carri collects the pass. Fabian N. Delli Carri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.30
Graham Boyd sees Miguel Boudarene in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Miguel Boudarene runs straight at the defence! Miguel Boudarene makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
21.56
Antonio Vazquez makes a simple pass to Fabian N. Delli Carri. Fabian N. Delli Carri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.09
Dietmar Dittmann flicks the ball to his team mate, Fabian N. Delli Carri. Fabian N. Delli Carri knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Del Plowright.
27.25
Chris Dyer flicks a high pass forward to Linus Metzler who brings the ball under control. Linus Metzler threads the ball through to Anthony Blake. Anthony Blake knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Camille Lefèvre.
32.59
Glynn Makin knocks the ball forward to Duncan Butt. With some swift thinking, Duncan Butt plays the ball forward to Anthony Blake. Anthony Blake whips in a cross ball towards Dave Parker. Dave Parker knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
33.59
0-1Graham Boyd flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Boudarene collects the pass. Miguel Boudarene shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
40.04
Paul Montague threads a neat ball through to Dietmar Dittmann. Dietmar Dittmann makes a probing pass to Anthony Blake. Anthony Blake knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.12
Graham Boyd hits a low pass to Yves-A. Richert. Yves-A. Richert lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Boudarene. Miguel Boudarene heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
0-2Norman Ball chips the ball to his team mate, Carlos Redondo. Carlos Redondo threads a neat ball through to Alexandre Nivet. Alexandre Nivet shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bolton Wanderers appear unchanged since the first half. Birmingham City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Birmingham City players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Bolton Wanderers get the second half underway!
47.51
Norman Ball threads a neat ball through to Carlos Redondo. Carlos Redondo advances with the ball. Carlos Redondo shoots from 25 yards but Niklas Kurstot is on top of it.
48.46
Linus Metzler threads the ball through to Anthony Blake. Anthony Blake knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.44
Camille Lefèvre kicks a strong pass forward to Micka‘l Meride. Micka‘l Meride knocks the ball forward to Miguel Boudarene. Miguel Boudarene edges inside the box! Miguel Boudarene rockets a shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
51.42
0-2Del Plowright passes the ball forward to Micka‘l Meride. Micka‘l Meride hits a low pass to Yves-A. Richert. Yves-A. Richert deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Miguel Boudarene but the linesman indicates offside!
53.21
0-2Linus Metzler hacks Micka‘l Meride from behind! The referee calls over Linus Metzler and warns him to calm down! Micka‘l Meride gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
54.35
Graham Boyd advances with the ball. Graham Boyd rushes past Paul Montague! Graham Boyd shoots from just inside the box. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
63.42
Chris Dyer flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Vazquez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Antonio Vazquez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anthony Blake. Anthony Blake finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Adam Batty. Excellent save.
66.56
Micka‘l Meride threads a neat ball through to Miguel Boudarene. Miguel Boudarene makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Yves-A. Richert but he's offside!
77.26
0-2Birmingham City have made 3 substitutions with James Finney replacing Micka‘l Meride, Luke Hendrie replacing Adam Batty and Daniel Bridges replacing Darius Lumsdon .
78.26
Showing composure, Linus Metzler laces a weighted ball forward to Fabian N. Delli Carri. Fabian N. Delli Carri knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luke Hendrie who gathers it comfortably.
81.38
Linus Metzler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anthony Blake. Anthony Blake shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
83.21
Dietmar Dittmann flicks a high pass forward. Fabian N. Delli Carri collects the pass. Fabian N. Delli Carri knocks in a cross ball towards Dave Parker. Dave Parker whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
89.21
Chris Dyer flicks a high pass forward. Linus Metzler controls it well on his chest. Linus Metzler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fabian N. Delli Carri. Fabian N. Delli Carri lofts in a cross ball towards Anthony Blake. Anthony Blake makes a looping header on goal. Anthony Blake scores for Bolton Wanderers!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
5
9
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.6%
44.4%
Play Area
28.4%
44.4%
27.2%
Scorers
| Dave Parker 83 Anthony Blake 89 | Miguel Boudarene 34, 42 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Miguel Boudarene of Birmingham City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Niklas Kurstot (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Paul Montague (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Chris Dyer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Glynn Makin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Antonio Vazquez (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Linus Metzler (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Dietmar Dittmann (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Duncan Butt (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Fabian N. Delli Carri (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Dave Parker (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 11. | Anthony Blake (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Arno Rösler (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Tommy Summerbell (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Cliff Schomaker (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Adam Batty (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Norman Ball (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Camille Lefèvre (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Del Plowright (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Darius Lumsdon (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Micka‘l Meride (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Carlos Redondo (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Graham Boyd (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Miguel Boudarene (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Yves-A. Richert (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alexandre Nivet (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Daniel Bridges (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Luke Hendrie (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | James Finney (ATT) | 6 | |