Match Report


Bolton WanderersBolton Wanderers     Manchester UnitedManchester United
Paul Mc cainPaul Mc cain Iain Richer Iain Richer
Niklas KurstotN. Kurstot71
G
1
G
78Pedro De SouzaP. De Souza
Paul MontagueP. Montague65
D
2
D
78Martim MaldonadoM. Maldonado
Chris DyerC. Dyer67
D
3
D
71Franco PinoF. Pino
Glynn MakinG. Makin77
D
4
D
81Rafael VegaR. Vega
Antonio VazquezA. Vazquez67
M
5
M
73Leon WiltordL. Wiltord
Linus MetzlerL. Metzler70
M
6
M
80David AllmanD. Allman
Dietmar DittmannD. Dittmann71
M
captain7captain
M
75Lomano BoertienL. Boertien
Tracy SuggsT. Suggs71
M
8
M
74Augusto ChalierA. Chalier
Franois MarchalF. Marchal75
A
9
A
75Wataru NakamuraW. Nakamura
Fabian N. Delli CarriF. Delli Carri64
A
10
A
71Alberto NascimentoA. Nascimento
Anthony BlakeA. Blake70
A
11
A
75Hugo LopesH. Lopes
 
Tommy SummerbellT. Summerbell75
M
12
A
68Gialuca CastiglioneG. Castiglione
Brendan HackworthB. Hackworth56
M
13
M
78Gareth PottsG. Potts
Manuel ReisM. Reis66
A
14
A
88Haruto SugiyamaH. Sugiyama

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at The Reebok Stadium where Bolton Wanderers play host to Manchester United. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Bolton Wanderers and Manchester United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Malcolm Thatcher.


0.00
Manchester United start the match!
2.11
Chris Dyer flicks a high pass forward to Dietmar Dittmann who brings the ball under control. Dietmar Dittmann threads the ball through to Franois Marchal. Franois Marchal whips in a cross ball towards Anthony Blake. Anthony Blake directs the ball goalwards with his head. Pedro De Souza gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
8.07
Martim Maldonado sees Leon Wiltord in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Leon Wiltord makes a simple pass to Wataru Nakamura. Wataru Nakamura knocks the ball forward, putting Hugo Lopes through on goal. Some silky footwork from Hugo Lopes provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
9.08
Franco Pino threads the ball through to Lomano Boertien. Lomano Boertien sees Wataru Nakamura in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Wataru Nakamura shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
14.36
Rafael Vega flicks a high pass forward to Lomano Boertien who brings the ball under control. Lomano Boertien makes a probing pass to Alberto Nascimento. Alberto Nascimento knocks the ball to his team mate, Wataru Nakamura. Some good footwork from Wataru Nakamura provides some space. He shoots at goal. Niklas Kurstot gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
15.31
Martim Maldonado flicks a high pass forward. David Allman controls it well on his chest. David Allman sees Hugo Lopes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hugo Lopes tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Niklas Kurstot.
16.03
Lomano Boertien takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Niklas Kurstot drops low and scoops up the ball.
21.50
Franco Pino threads the ball through to Leon Wiltord. Leon Wiltord makes a beautiful solo run. Leon Wiltord shoots from outside the area. The ball takes a deflection leaving Niklas Kurstot with no chance!! Goal for Manchester United!
24.17
Paul Montague passes the ball forward to Antonio Vazquez. Antonio Vazquez makes a probing pass to Franois Marchal. Franois Marchal knocks in a cross ball towards Fabian N. Delli Carri. With a superhuman jump, Fabian N. Delli Carri connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Wonderful reactions from Pedro De Souza keeps it out!
26.27
Dietmar Dittmann makes an attacking run forward. Dietmar Dittmann sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
27.45
Leon Wiltord flicks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Lopes. Hugo Lopes rushes past Chris Dyer! Hugo Lopes takes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
30.42
Franco Pino knocks the ball to his team mate, Augusto Chalier. Augusto Chalier flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Lopes collects the pass. Hugo Lopes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.13
Tracy Suggs flicks a high ball forward to Franois Marchal who takes it down. Franois Marchal whips in a cross ball towards Fabian N. Delli Carri. Fabian N. Delli Carri powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Fabian N. Delli Carri!
36.15
Franco Pino flicks the ball to his team mate, Augusto Chalier. Augusto Chalier flicks the ball to his team mate, Wataru Nakamura. Wataru Nakamura shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
40.38
Dietmar Dittmann hits a low pass to Anthony Blake. Anthony Blake knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
David Allman flicks a high ball forward to Alberto Nascimento who takes it down. Alberto Nascimento shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
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. Manchester United 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
The whistle blows and Bolton Wanderers kick off!
48.22
Linus Metzler passes the ball forward to Franois Marchal. Franois Marchal knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pedro De Souza who gathers it comfortably.
49.39
Dietmar Dittmann chips the ball to his team mate, Anthony Blake. Anthony Blake lofts in a cross ball towards Franois Marchal. Franois Marchal is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Pedro De Souza effortlessly picks it out of the air!
54.45
Franco Pino knocks the ball forward to Leon Wiltord. Leon Wiltord threads a neat ball through to Wataru Nakamura. Wataru Nakamura passes the ball forward but Hugo Lopes is offside!
55.08
With a delightful solo run, Antonio Vazquez stretches the opposition's defence. Antonio Vazquez lofts in a cross ball towards Franois Marchal. Franois Marchal finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
61.23
Tracy Suggs threads a neat ball through to Fabian N. Delli Carri. Fabian N. Delli Carri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.57
Lomano Boertien controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alberto Nascimento. Alberto Nascimento flicks the ball to his team mate, Wataru Nakamura. Some good footwork from Wataru Nakamura provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's drastically wayward!
65.42
Wataru Nakamura hacks Paul Montague from behind! Wataru Nakamura is shown the yellow card! Paul Montague hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.37
Chris Dyer catches David Allman on the ankles. Chris Dyer is given a warning by the referee! David Allman hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.10
David Allman sees space and advances. David Allman plays a scrappy one-two with Alberto Nascimento and advances towards the goal... David Allman side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but is denied by Niklas Kurstot. Excellent save.
75.35
Rafael Vega catches Franois Marchal in the face with his elbow. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Franois Marchal is a little dazed but should be okay.
77.30
Without breaking stride, Antonio Vazquez plays the ball forward to Franois Marchal. Franois Marchal skips past Franco Pino! Franois Marchal side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Pedro De Souza is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
83.55
Seeing Leon Wiltord's attacking run, Augusto Chalier quickly throws the ball into his path. Leon Wiltord chips the ball to his team mate, Alberto Nascimento. Alberto Nascimento shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Bolton Wanderers

Manchester United
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
6
7
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
43.4%
56.6%
Play Area
27.7%
41%
31.3%

Scorers
Fabian N. Delli Carri 32
Franois Marchal 55, 77
Leon Wiltord 21
Hugo Lopes 27

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Franois Marchal 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)
7
6.Linus Metzler (MID)
6
7.Dietmar Dittmann (MID)
6
8.Tracy Suggs (MID)
6
9.Franois Marchal (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Fabian N. Delli Carri (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Anthony Blake (ATT)
6
 
12.Tommy Summerbell (MID)
0
13.Brendan Hackworth (MID)
0
14.Manuel Reis (ATT)
0

1.Pedro De Souza (GK)
6
2.Martim Maldonado (DEF)
6
3.Franco Pino (DEF)
6
4.Rafael Vega (DEF)red card
4
5.Leon Wiltord (MID)goal scored
8
6.David Allman (MID)
6
7.Lomano Boertien (MID)
6
8.Augusto Chalier (MID)
6
9.Wataru Nakamura (ATT)yellow card
6
10.Alberto Nascimento (ATT)
6
11.Hugo Lopes (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Gialuca Castiglione (ATT)
0
13.Gareth Potts (MID)
0
14.Haruto Sugiyama (ATT)
0