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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at The Reebok Stadium where Bolton Wanderers play host to Stockport County. A crowd of 20,414 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Bolton Wanderers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Stockport County appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ben Upson.
The pitch is in great condition.
Bolton Wanderers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Stockport County appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ben Upson.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Bolton Wanderers kick off!
4.34
0-1Pascal Cziommer plays the ball forward to Nigel Powell. Nigel Powell lofts in a cross ball towards Cedric Zugna. Cedric Zugna directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
9.38
0-1Paul Montague flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Vazquez collects the pass. Antonio Vazquez flicks a high pass forward. Fabian N. Delli Carri holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fabian N. Delli Carri knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tomás Sandoval.
14.02
0-1Antonio Vazquez passes the ball forward to Manuel Reis. Manuel Reis knocks in a cross ball towards Dave Parker. Dave Parker makes a convincing header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
15.30
Graham Jacobs makes a simple pass to Nigel Powell. Nigel Powell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Montague.
16.37
0-1Harvey Beckham controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matthew Nyarko. Matthew Nyarko knocks the ball forward to Wes Hitchcock. Wes Hitchcock whips in a cross ball towards Cedric Zugna. Chris Dyer hacks Cedric Zugna from behind! Penalty not given!!
18.31
Chris Dyer plays the ball forward to Linus Metzler. Linus Metzler threads a neat ball through to Dave Parker. Dave Parker shoots from long range but it is miles over!
21.18
Paul Montague sees Tracy Suggs in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tracy Suggs makes a probing pass to Fabian N. Delli Carri. Fabian N. Delli Carri knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mick Finney.
24.36
0-1Graham Jacobs makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wes Hitchcock. Wes Hitchcock makes a probing pass to Cedric Zugna but he's offside!
27.18
Dietmar Dittmann passes the ball forward to Dave Parker. Dave Parker shoots from 25 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
30.42
Harvey Beckham sees Pascal Cziommer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pascal Cziommer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nigel Powell. Nigel Powell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Chris Dyer.
32.32
Mick Finney threads a neat ball through to Pascal Cziommer. Pascal Cziommer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cedric Zugna. Cedric Zugna lofts in a cross ball towards Nigel Powell. Nigel Powell powers a header at goal. Niklas Kurstot is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
36.41
1-2The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
40.47
1-2Lucas Silva knocks the ball forward to Pascal Cziommer. Showing composure, Pascal Cziommer plays the ball forward to Cedric Zugna. Cedric Zugna shoots from long range but Niklas Kurstot is on top of it.
42.44
1-2Nigel Powell clumsily knocks into Paul Montague. Nigel Powell is given a warning by the referee! Paul Montague hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.51
Dietmar Dittmann plays the ball forward to Dave Parker. Dave Parker shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
Glynn Makin sees Antonio Vazquez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Antonio Vazquez flicks a high ball forward to Fabian N. Delli Carri who gracefully takes it down. Fabian N. Delli Carri knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tomás Sandoval.
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. Stockport County 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
Stockport County start the second half!
47.36
Graham Jacobs knocks the ball forward to Cedric Zugna. Cedric Zugna sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
48.57
Pascal Cziommer chips the ball to his team mate, Nigel Powell. Nigel Powell lofts in a cross ball towards Wes Hitchcock. Wes Hitchcock is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
49.41
With a delightful solo run, Dietmar Dittmann stretches the opposition's defence. Dietmar Dittmann plays a scrappy one-two with Fabian N. Delli Carri and advances towards the goal... Dietmar Dittmann takes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
54.51
2-2Harvey Beckham controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Graham Jacobs. Graham Jacobs flicks the ball to his team mate, Cedric Zugna. Cedric Zugna knocks in a cross ball towards Nigel Powell. Nigel Powell outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Paul Montague clears it off the line with his head!
60.12
2-2Stockport County have made 2 substitutions with Harry Higginbotham replacing Graham Jacobs and Rafael Lima replacing Nigel Powell .
65.56
2-2Paul Montague hacks Cedric Zugna from behind! The referee warns Paul Montague to calm down! Cedric Zugna grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
66.23
Linus Metzler passes the ball forward to Fabian N. Delli Carri. Fabian N. Delli Carri knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Lucas Silva.
69.15
Tomás Sandoval sees Matthew Nyarko in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matthew Nyarko flicks a high pass forward. Cedric Zugna collects the pass. Cedric Zugna knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.21
Lucas Silva deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Harry Higginbotham. Harry Higginbotham sees Rafael Lima in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rafael Lima plays a one-two with Wes Hitchcock and advances towards the goal... Rafael Lima tries a spectacular strike. Niklas Kurstot gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
73.44
Harry Higginbotham threads a neat ball through to Cedric Zugna. Cedric Zugna knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Lima. Rafael Lima makes a deft header but is denied by Niklas Kurstot. Excellent save.
77.37
Tomás Sandoval flicks a high pass forward. Pascal Cziommer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pascal Cziommer flicks a high pass forward. Wes Hitchcock collects the pass. Wes Hitchcock whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Lima. With a superhuman jump, Rafael Lima connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Rafael Lima scores for Stockport County!!
81.21
Tomás Sandoval clumsily knocks into Dave Parker. The referee calls over Tomás Sandoval and warns him to calm down! Dave Parker runs off the knock.
84.04
Harry Higginbotham advances with the ball. Harry Higginbotham tries a spectacular long range effort. Fantastic reaction save from Niklas Kurstot!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
2
9
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.4%
55.6%
Play Area
28.9%
41.1%
30%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Dietmar Dittmann of Bolton Wanderers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Niklas Kurstot (GK) | 7 | |
| 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) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Tracy Suggs (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Dave Parker (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Fabian N. Delli Carri (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Manuel Reis (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Brian Thompson (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Brendan Hackworth (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Cliff Schomaker (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Stephane Scifo (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Harvey Beckham (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Tomás Sandoval (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Mick Finney (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Lucas Silva (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Pascal Cziommer (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Matthew Nyarko (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Graham Jacobs (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Cedric Zugna (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Wes Hitchcock (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Nigel Powell (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Harry Robson (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Harry Higginbotham (MID) | 7 | |
| 14. | Rafael Lima (ATT) | | 8 |