Match Report


Bolton WanderersBolton Wanderers     Mansfield TownMansfield Town
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Mervin GodberM. Godber68
G
1captain
G
53Ben ToddB. Todd
Bruno ReisB. Reis71
D
2
D
44Brian HuckerbyB. Huckerby
Ben McgovernB. Mcgovern67
D
3
D
43Robert SmithR. Smith
Arthur BoatengA. Boateng52
D
captain4
D
38Bill HollowayB. Holloway
Adam SouthgateA. Southgate81
M
5
D
37Alexander LaverA. Laver
Stephen RobinsonS. Robinson63
M
6
M
61Alan McleodA. Mcleod
Andy DavidsonA. Davidson58
M
7
M
53Tom van DamT. van Dam
Mervin ImpeyM. Impey57
M
8
M
43Fredrik RedknappF. Redknapp
Nigel InsleyN. Insley63
A
9
A
52Harry PottsH. Potts
Kevin NivenK. Niven61
A
10
A
50Alberto RodriguezA. Rodriguez
Syd BridgesS. Bridges53
A
11
A
48Sebastian AlonsoS. Alonso
 
Andy McallisterA. Mcallister55
M
12
G
52Del GeorgeD. George
Craig CollinsC. Collins53
M
13
G
47Mervin MccannM. Mccann
Jonathan MurphyJ. Murphy47
M
14
M
42Emile WilcoxE. Wilcox

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at The Reebok Stadium where Bolton Wanderers play host to Mansfield Town. A crowd of 4,386 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bolton Wanderers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Mansfield Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Graham Konchesky.


0.00
Mansfield Town kick off and get the match underway!
2.51
Bruno Reis flicks a high pass forward. Mervin Impey collects the pass. Mervin Impey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nigel Insley. Nigel Insley shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
4.05
Arthur Boateng threads the ball through to Mervin Impey. Mervin Impey runs straight at the opposition's defence. Mervin Impey shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
8.27
Robert Smith hacks Syd Bridges from behind! The referee calls over Robert Smith and warns him to calm down! Syd Bridges hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.04
Arthur Boateng flicks a high ball forward to Adam Southgate who takes it down. Adam Southgate flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Niven controls it well on his chest. Kevin Niven shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
15.49
Robert Smith chips the ball to his team mate, Alan Mcleod. Alan Mcleod chips the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Alonso. Sebastian Alonso deftly passes the ball to Harry Potts, releasing him through on goal. Some superb footwork from Harry Potts provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. Good keeping from Mervin Godber as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
16.04
Sebastian Alonso takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Andy Davidson chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
21.34
Arthur Boateng sees Stephen Robinson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen Robinson threads a neat ball through to Syd Bridges. Syd Bridges whips in a cross ball towards Nigel Insley. Nigel Insley gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's a woeful effort!
24.56
Brian Huckerby decides to run forward with the ball. Brian Huckerby knocks the ball forward to Harry Potts. Harry Potts knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bruno Reis.
26.18
Andy Davidson chips the ball to his team mate, Nigel Insley. Nigel Insley shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
30.32
With vision, Andy Davidson plays the ball forward to Nigel Insley. Nigel Insley puts a great ball through. Kevin Niven runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
32.57
Stephen Robinson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Niven. Kevin Niven threads a neat ball through to Nigel Insley. Some awkward footwork from Nigel Insley provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball takes a deflection leaving Ben Todd with no chance!! Goal for Bolton Wanderers!
36.01
Mervin Impey runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Mervin Impey whips in a cross ball towards Nigel Insley. Nigel Insley connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Ben Todd manages to keep it out.
40.20
Bolton Wanderers are in full control of this game.
45.00
Andy Davidson flicks a high pass forward to Nigel Insley who brings the ball under control. Nigel Insley knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Niven. Kevin Niven beats his man to it with a header but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
Bolton Wanderers kick off the second half!
60.40
Robert Smith clumsily knocks into Syd Bridges. Robert Smith is warned by the referee again! Syd Bridges hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.01
Tom van Dam threads the ball through to Alberto Rodriguez. Alberto Rodriguez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.21
Arthur Boateng makes a beautiful solo run. Arthur Boateng plays the ball forward to Kevin Niven. Kevin Niven shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Ben Todd!
65.50
Bolton Wanderers are in full control of this game.
66.35
Tom van Dam threads the ball through to Harry Potts. Harry Potts makes a pass forward but Alberto Rodriguez is yards offside!
69.32
Fredrik Redknapp passes the ball forward to Sebastian Alonso. Sebastian Alonso shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
71.57
Bill Holloway catches Nigel Insley on the ankles. Bill Holloway is warned by the referee! Nigel Insley gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
78.13
Without breaking stride, Andy Davidson plays the ball forward to Kevin Niven. Kevin Niven tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Ben Todd smothers it!
81.31
Bill Holloway knocks the ball forward to Fredrik Redknapp. Fredrik Redknapp makes a probing pass to Alberto Rodriguez. Alberto Rodriguez knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastian Alonso. Sebastian Alonso gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it curls horrendously wide!
85.36
Robert Smith knocks the ball forward to Tom van Dam. Tom van Dam takes it forward alone. Tom van Dam plays a scrappy one-two with Alberto Rodriguez and advances towards the goal... Tom van Dam tries a spectacular strike but it whistles just wide of the post!
87.35
Robert Smith barges into Syd Bridges. The referee warns Robert Smith yet again to calm down! Syd Bridges carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Bolton Wanderers

Mansfield Town
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60.9%
39.1%
Play Area
28.7%
42.5%
28.7%

Scorers
Nigel Insley 33

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nigel Insley of Bolton Wanderers

Match Ratings
1.Mervin Godber (GK)
6
2.Bruno Reis (DEF)
6
3.Ben Mcgovern (DEF)
7
4.Arthur Boateng (DEF)
8
5.Adam Southgate (MID)
7
6.Stephen Robinson (MID)
7
7.Andy Davidson (MID)
8
8.Mervin Impey (MID)
7
9.Nigel Insley (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Kevin Niven (ATT)
7
11.Syd Bridges (ATT)
6
 
12.Andy Mcallister (MID)
0
13.Craig Collins (MID)
0
14.Jonathan Murphy (MID)
0

1.Ben Todd (GK)
7
2.Brian Huckerby (DEF)
6
3.Robert Smith (DEF)
5
4.Bill Holloway (DEF)
6
5.Alexander Laver (DEF)
6
6.Alan Mcleod (MID)
6
7.Tom van Dam (MID)
8
8.Fredrik Redknapp (MID)
6
9.Harry Potts (ATT)
6
10.Alberto Rodriguez (ATT)
6
11.Sebastian Alonso (ATT)
6
 
12.Del George (GK)
0
13.Mervin Mccann (GK)
0
14.Emile Wilcox (MID)
0