Match Report


Bolton WanderersBolton Wanderers     SunderlandSunderland
Paul Mc cainPaul Mc cain Geoff Sampson Geoff Sampson
Niklas KurstotN. Kurstot71
G
1captain
G
70Alexander RegnaultA. Regnault
Paul MontagueP. Montague65
D
2
D
66Julian MedinaJ. Medina
Chris DyerC. Dyer67
D
3
D
64Stephen BrambleS. Bramble
Glynn MakinG. Makin77
D
4
D
65David JosephD. Joseph
Antonio VazquezA. Vazquez67
M
5
M
66Quim VarelaQ. Varela
Linus MetzlerL. Metzler71
M
6
M
66Billy BowerB. Bower
Dietmar DittmannD. Dittmann71
M
7
M
64Jonathan SalmonJ. Salmon
Tommy SummerbellT. Summerbell75
M
captain8
M
63Rio SalakoR. Salako
Franois MarchalF. Marchal75
A
9
A
64Stephen MatteoS. Matteo
Dave ParkerD. Parker47
A
10
A
65Stanley ColeS. Cole
Anthony BlakeA. Blake70
A
11
A
69Michael SadaneM. Sadane
 
Brian ThompsonB. Thompson71
D
12
A
64Malte PoschnerM. Poschner
Cliff SchomakerC. Schomaker66
A
13
M
59Kevin MarshallK. Marshall
Manuel ReisM. Reis66
A
14
A
61Titus FroggattT. Froggatt

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at The Reebok Stadium where Bolton Wanderers play host to Sunderland. A crowd of 20,711 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Bolton Wanderers and Sunderland are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ashley Greaves.


0.00
Sunderland kick off and get the match underway!
6.51
Dietmar Dittmann makes a simple pass to Franois Marchal. Franois Marchal controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
8.30
Julian Medina plays the ball forward to Rio Salako. With imagination, Rio Salako laces a through ball forward to Stanley Cole. Stanley Cole finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
9.15
Chris Dyer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tommy Summerbell. Tommy Summerbell flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Blake holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Anthony Blake lofts in a cross ball towards Franois Marchal. With a superhuman jump, Franois Marchal connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Alexander Regnault didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
12.44
Julian Medina flicks a high ball forward to Jonathan Salmon who takes it down. Jonathan Salmon threads a neat ball through to Stephen Matteo. Stephen Matteo threads a neat, attacking ball through to Michael Sadane. Michael Sadane strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It curls slightly but Niklas Kurstot manages to gather it.
15.48
Chris Dyer flicks a high ball forward to Linus Metzler who takes it down. Linus Metzler threads a neat ball through to Dave Parker. Dave Parker knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alexander Regnault who gathers it comfortably.
20.57
Glynn Makin kicks a strong pass forward to Antonio Vazquez. Antonio Vazquez runs straight at the opposition's defence. Antonio Vazquez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alexander Regnault who gathers it comfortably.
21.27
Linus Metzler knocks the ball forward to Dave Parker. Dave Parker shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
22.52
Billy Bower knocks the ball forward to Stephen Matteo. Stephen Matteo cuts inside the box! Stephen Matteo takes a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
24.51
Glynn Makin threads the ball through to Linus Metzler. Linus Metzler threads the ball through to Anthony Blake. Anthony Blake knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alexander Regnault who gathers it comfortably.
28.47
Dietmar Dittmann flicks a high ball forward to Anthony Blake who takes it down. Anthony Blake controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
34.49
Quim Varela threads a neat ball through to Stephen Matteo. Stephen Matteo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Niklas Kurstot. Excellent save.
45.00
Paul Montague flicks a high pass forward. Linus Metzler collects the pass. Linus Metzler makes a simple pass to Anthony Blake. Anthony Blake shoots from 25 yards but somehow Alexander Regnault manages to keep it out.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Bolton Wanderers appear unchanged since the first half. Sunderland also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Bolton Wanderers kick off and get the second half underway!
47.39
Antonio Vazquez barges into Rio Salako. The referee warns Antonio Vazquez to calm down! Rio Salako runs off the knock.
51.05
David Joseph darts forward. David Joseph passes the ball forward to Michael Sadane. Michael Sadane plays a scrappy one-two with Stanley Cole and stumbles forward towards the goal... Michael Sadane tries a spectacular strike. It's there!! Niklas Kurstot has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
55.36
Linus Metzler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dave Parker. Dave Parker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.58
Stephen Bramble hits a low pass to Rio Salako. Rio Salako controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Michael Sadane. Michael Sadane lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Matteo. Stephen Matteo heads the ball goalwards but it is deflected wide by Paul Montague.
59.58
Corner kick to Sunderland. Jonathan Salmon plays it out to the edge of the box. Franois Marchal reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
60.41
Bolton Wanderers have made a substitution with Cliff Schomaker replacing Dave Parker .
61.42
Jonathan Salmon hacks Antonio Vazquez from behind! The referee calls over Jonathan Salmon and shows him a yellow card! Antonio Vazquez gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
63.15
Julian Medina barges into Anthony Blake. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Anthony Blake runs off the knock.
65.06
Quim Varela picks a pass forward to Stephen Matteo. Stephen Matteo tries a spectacular long range effort but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
66.50
Glynn Makin passes the ball forward to Dietmar Dittmann. Dietmar Dittmann threads a neat ball through to Franois Marchal. Franois Marchal finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
67.06
Antonio Vazquez changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Antonio Vazquez shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
69.15
Chris Dyer makes a probing pass to Linus Metzler. Linus Metzler flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Blake collects the pass. Anthony Blake knocks in a cross ball towards Cliff Schomaker. Cliff Schomaker flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
72.56
Chris Dyer flicks a high pass forward. Dietmar Dittmann collects the pass. Dietmar Dittmann flicks the ball to his team mate, Cliff Schomaker. Cliff Schomaker finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Alexander Regnault. Excellent save.
73.09
Glynn Makin flicks a high pass forward. Tommy Summerbell collects the pass. Tommy Summerbell brings the ball forward. Tommy Summerbell shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
75.25
Julian Medina flicks a high pass forward. Quim Varela controls it well on his chest. Quim Varela sees Stephen Matteo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen Matteo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
77.27
Sunderland have made 2 substitutions with Kevin Marshall replacing Billy Bower and Titus Froggatt replacing Stanley Cole .
78.28
Without breaking stride, Stephen Bramble plays the ball forward to Jonathan Salmon. Jonathan Salmon knocks the ball forward to Michael Sadane. Michael Sadane shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
79.51
David Joseph flicks the ball to his team mate, Quim Varela. Quim Varela flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Matteo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stephen Matteo runs straight at the defence! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Stephen Matteo provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal. Magnificent save by Niklas Kurstot!
81.39
Linus Metzler passes the ball forward to Franois Marchal. Franois Marchal knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.18
Antonio Vazquez sees space and advances. Antonio Vazquez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
84.05
Kevin Marshall makes a probing pass to Michael Sadane. Michael Sadane threads the ball through to Titus Froggatt but he's offside!
89.28
Bolton Wanderers are in full control of this game.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Bolton Wanderers

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

Possession
55.3%
44.7%
Play Area
27.1%
40%
32.9%

Scorers
Cliff Schomaker 69
Michael Sadane 51

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Michael Sadane of Sunderland

Match Ratings
1.Niklas Kurstot (GK)
8
2.Paul Montague (DEF)
6
3.Chris Dyer (DEF)
7
4.Glynn Makin (DEF)
7
5.Antonio Vazquez (MID)
8
6.Linus Metzler (MID)
7
7.Dietmar Dittmann (MID)
7
8.Tommy Summerbell (MID)
6
9.Franois Marchal (ATT)
6
10.Dave Parker (ATT)
6
11.Anthony Blake (ATT)
7
 
12.Brian Thompson (DEF)
0
13.Cliff Schomaker (ATT)goal scored
8
14.Manuel Reis (ATT)
0

1.Alexander Regnault (GK)
9
2.Julian Medina (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Stephen Bramble (DEF)
6
4.David Joseph (DEF)
7
5.Quim Varela (MID)
7
6.Billy Bower (MID)
6
7.Jonathan Salmon (MID)yellow card
6
8.Rio Salako (MID)
6
9.Stephen Matteo (ATT)
8
10.Stanley Cole (ATT)
6
11.Michael Sadane (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Malte Poschner (ATT)
0
13.Kevin Marshall (MID)
6
14.Titus Froggatt (ATT)
6