Match Report


Stockport CountyStockport County     Bolton WanderersBolton Wanderers
Jay LivermoreJay Livermore Paul Mc cain Paul Mc cain
Stephane ScifoS. Scifo79
G
captain1
G
71Niklas KurstotN. Kurstot
Celestine KanuC. Kanu72
D
2
D
65Paul MontagueP. Montague
Marco LaurentM. Laurent74
D
3
D
67Chris DyerC. Dyer
Harry RobsonH. Robson75
D
4
D
77Glynn MakinG. Makin
Les BarrettL. Barrett74
D
5
M
67Antonio VazquezA. Vazquez
Pascal CziommerP. Cziommer80
M
6
M
71Linus MetzlerL. Metzler
Mark SchwarzerM. Schwarzer79
M
7
M
71Tracy SuggsT. Suggs
Harry HigginbothamH. Higginbotham79
M
8captain
M
56Brendan HackworthB. Hackworth
Rafael LimaR. Lima76
A
9
A
75Franois MarchalF. Marchal
Niccolo PowerN. Power78
A
10
A
47Dave ParkerD. Parker
Nigel PowellN. Powell76
A
11
A
70Anthony BlakeA. Blake
 
Tomás SandovalT. Sandoval73
D
12
D
71Brian ThompsonB. Thompson
Graham JacobsG. Jacobs72
M
13
A
66Cliff SchomakerC. Schomaker
Ezequiel NievesE. Nieves79
A
14
A
66Manuel ReisM. Reis

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Edgeley Park where Stockport County play host to Bolton Wanderers. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Stockport County are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bolton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ben Upson.


0.00
The first half starts with Bolton Wanderers kicking off!
2.58
Celestine Kanu threads the ball through to Pascal Cziommer. Pascal Cziommer kicks a strong pass forward to Niccolo Power. Niccolo Power shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
3.50
Linus Metzler knocks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Blake. Anthony Blake shoots from distance. Stephane Scifo gets down and covers it.
4.52
Chris Dyer laces a weighted ball forward to Antonio Vazquez. Antonio Vazquez flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Blake controls it well on his chest. Anthony Blake lofts in a cross ball towards Dave Parker. Dave Parker flicks the ball with his head but somehow Stephane Scifo manages to keep it out.
8.45
Mark Schwarzer flicks a high pass forward to Nigel Powell who brings the ball under control. Nigel Powell puts a great ball through. Rafael Lima runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
9.20
Pascal Cziommer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Niccolo Power. Niccolo Power controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
10.21
Harry Higginbotham kicks a strong pass forward to Nigel Powell. Nigel Powell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Niklas Kurstot is on top of it.
18.28
Antonio Vazquez changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Antonio Vazquez shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Stephane Scifo!
20.45
Glynn Makin chips the ball to his team mate, Brendan Hackworth. Brendan Hackworth surges forward with the ball. Brendan Hackworth shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Stephane Scifo comfortably smothers it!
21.48
Mark Schwarzer flicks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Lima. Rafael Lima shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Niklas Kurstot manages to gather it.
22.29
Harry Higginbotham plays the ball forward to Nigel Powell. Nigel Powell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Niklas Kurstot. Excellent save.
24.25
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
26.56
Chris Dyer hacks Rafael Lima from behind! Chris Dyer is warned by the referee! Rafael Lima hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.46
Pascal Cziommer knocks the ball forward to Rafael Lima. Rafael Lima knocks in a cross ball towards Niccolo Power. Niccolo Power makes a convincing header but Paul Montague is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
32.51
Glynn Makin passes the ball forward to Linus Metzler. Linus Metzler knocks the ball to his team mate, Dave Parker. Dave Parker knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Harry Robson.
33.50
Harry Higginbotham knocks the ball forward to Rafael Lima. Rafael Lima lofts in a cross ball towards Niccolo Power. Niccolo Power connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
36.33
Marco Laurent flicks the ball to his team mate, Mark Schwarzer. Mark Schwarzer flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Lima collects the pass. Rafael Lima knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.22
Linus Metzler threads the ball through to Anthony Blake. Anthony Blake sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
39.10
Chris Dyer flicks a high pass forward. Linus Metzler collects the pass. Linus Metzler runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Linus Metzler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Harry Robson.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Stockport County appear unchanged since the first half. Bolton Wanderers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Bolton Wanderers players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Stockport County start the second half!
47.35
Linus Metzler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anthony Blake. Anthony Blake knocks in a cross ball towards Franois Marchal. Franois Marchal is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's a woeful effort!
48.12
Harry Higginbotham deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Lima. Rafael Lima finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
51.16
Franois Marchal catches Harry Robson on the ankles. The referee calls over Franois Marchal and shows him a yellow card! Harry Robson runs off the knock.
53.46
Chris Dyer catches Nigel Powell on the ankles. The referee calls over Chris Dyer again and warns him to calm down! Nigel Powell grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
57.24
Tracy Suggs flicks a high ball forward to Dave Parker who takes it down. Dave Parker plays a scrappy one-two with Franois Marchal and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some world-class footwork from Dave Parker provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
60.07
Stockport County have made a substitution with Ezequiel Nieves replacing Nigel Powell .Bolton Wanderers have made a substitution with Cliff Schomaker replacing Dave Parker .
63.43
Seeing a gap ahead, Harry Higginbotham plays the ball forward to Niccolo Power. Niccolo Power shoots from 20 yards. Niklas Kurstot gets down and covers it.
69.54
Les Barrett flicks a high pass forward. Pascal Cziommer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pascal Cziommer flicks a high ball forward to Ezequiel Nieves who takes it down. Ezequiel Nieves knocks in a cross ball towards Niccolo Power. Niccolo Power flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
73.25
Pascal Cziommer catches Tracy Suggs on the ankles. Pascal Cziommer is warned by the referee! Tracy Suggs stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.09
Harry Robson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Harry Higginbotham. Harry Higginbotham makes a simple pass to Rafael Lima. Rafael Lima knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.48
Chris Dyer threads a neat ball through to Tracy Suggs. Tracy Suggs darts forward. Tracy Suggs knocks in a cross ball towards Franois Marchal. Franois Marchal powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Stephane Scifo had no chance!! Goal for Bolton Wanderers!
81.43
Chris Dyer threads the ball through to Tracy Suggs. Tracy Suggs threads the ball through to Cliff Schomaker. Cliff Schomaker whips in a cross ball towards Anthony Blake. Anthony Blake knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The shot is on target but blocked by Marco Laurent. That should have been a goal!
83.43
Paul Montague knocks the ball to his team mate, Linus Metzler. Linus Metzler sees Cliff Schomaker in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Cliff Schomaker knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Harry Robson.
87.49
Showing intelligent composure, Mark Schwarzer picks a pass forward to Niccolo Power. Niccolo Power whips in a cross ball towards Ezequiel Nieves. Ezequiel Nieves is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Stockport County

Bolton Wanderers
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
8
7
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.1%
54.9%
Play Area
24.2%
45.1%
30.8%

Scorers
Niccolo Power 34, 70
Ezequiel Nieves 87
Dave Parker 57
Franois Marchal 77

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Niccolo Power of Stockport County

Match Ratings
1.Stephane Scifo (GK)
7
2.Celestine Kanu (DEF)
6
3.Marco Laurent (DEF)
6
4.Harry Robson (DEF)
6
5.Les Barrett (DEF)
6
6.Pascal Cziommer (MID)
6
7.Mark Schwarzer (MID)
7
8.Harry Higginbotham (MID)
7
9.Rafael Lima (ATT)
7
10.Niccolo Power (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Nigel Powell (ATT)
6
 
12.Tomás Sandoval (DEF)
0
13.Graham Jacobs (MID)
0
14.Ezequiel Nieves (ATT)goal scored
8

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)
7
7.Tracy Suggs (MID)
7
8.Brendan Hackworth (MID)
6
9.Franois Marchal (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
10.Dave Parker (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Anthony Blake (ATT)
6
 
12.Brian Thompson (DEF)
0
13.Cliff Schomaker (ATT)
6
14.Manuel Reis (ATT)
0