Match Report
| Bolton Wanderers | Bolton Wanderers |  |  | Aston Villa | Aston Villa | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Mervin Godber | M. Godber |  | 68 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 67 | | Del Charlton | D. Charlton | ||||||||
| Bruno Reis | B. Reis |  | 71 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 50 |  | Marcos Dominguez | M. Dominguez | |||||||||
| Ben Mcgovern | B. Mcgovern | | 67 | D | | 3 | | D | 47 | | Gavin Hapgood | G. Hapgood | |||||||||
| Simon Cutler | S. Cutler | | 46 | D | | | 4 | | D | 46 | | Alun Todd | A. Todd | ||||||||
| Adam Southgate | A. Southgate | | 81 | M | | 5 | | D | 40 | | Niccolo Dean | N. Dean | |||||||||
| Stephen Robinson | S. Robinson | | 63 | M | | 6 | | M | 59 | | Marcus Moffat | M. Moffat | |||||||||
| Andy Davidson | A. Davidson |  | 58 | M | | 7 | | M | 53 | | Scott Hibbs | S. Hibbs | |||||||||
| Mervin Impey | M. Impey | | 57 | M | | 8 | | M | 50 | | Glynn Campbell | G. Campbell | |||||||||
| Nigel Insley | N. Insley | | 64 | A | | 9 | | A | 60 | | Glynn Gilchrist | G. Gilchrist | |||||||||
| Kevin Niven | K. Niven | | 61 | A | | 10 | | A | 55 | | Paul Cutler | P. Cutler | |||||||||
| Daniel Grimandi | D. Grimandi | | 46 | A | | 11 | | A | 50 | | Syd Burgess | S. Burgess | |||||||||
| Andy Mcallister | A. Mcallister | | 55 | M | | 12 | | G | 54 | | Syd Wilson | S. Wilson | |||||||||
| Craig Collins | C. Collins | | 53 | M | | 13 | | G | 49 | | Paul Cope | P. Cope | |||||||||
| Jonathan Murphy | J. Murphy | | 47 | M | | 14 | | G | 49 | | Teddy Neville | T. Neville | |||||||||
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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 Aston Villa. A crowd of 4,988 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bolton Wanderers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Daniele Griffin.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bolton Wanderers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Daniele Griffin.
0.00
0-0Bolton Wanderers get the match underway!
3.57
0-0Mervin Impey plays the ball forward to Daniel Grimandi. Daniel Grimandi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.06
0-0Stephen Robinson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Grimandi. Daniel Grimandi knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Niven. Kevin Niven jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
15.45
0-0Simon Cutler knocks the ball forward to Stephen Robinson. Stephen Robinson sees a break and surges forward. Stephen Robinson makes a probing pass between the defence to Nigel Insley. Nigel Insley tries a spectacular strike. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
18.55
Scott Hibbs flicks a high pass forward. Paul Cutler controls it well on his chest. Paul Cutler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.13
Marcos Dominguez makes a strong solo run forward. Marcos Dominguez runs straight at the opposition's defence. Marcos Dominguez knocks in a cross ball towards Glynn Gilchrist. Glynn Gilchrist makes a convincing header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
21.36
0-0Bruno Reis barges into Alun Todd. Bruno Reis is given a warning by the referee! Alun Todd stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.03
0-0Ben Mcgovern flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Robinson. Stephen Robinson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Grimandi. Daniel Grimandi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Niven but the linesman indicates offside!
27.09
Gavin Hapgood knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Hibbs. Scott Hibbs deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Syd Burgess. Syd Burgess knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Cutler. Paul Cutler jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
30.57
Marcus Moffat flicks a high pass forward to Glynn Gilchrist who brings the ball under control. Glynn Gilchrist shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
36.57
1-0Stephen Robinson kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Niven. Kevin Niven makes a probing pass between the defence to Nigel Insley. Nigel Insley looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bolton Wanderers appear unchanged since the first half. Aston Villa also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Aston Villa kick off!
47.17
Bruno Reis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adam Southgate. Adam Southgate flicks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Insley. Nigel Insley lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Niven. Kevin Niven whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Kevin Niven!
54.45
2-0Alun Todd comes in with a late challenge on Daniel Grimandi. Alun Todd is shown the yellow card! Daniel Grimandi runs off the knock.
59.05
Ben Mcgovern makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adam Southgate. Adam Southgate makes an attacking run forward. Adam Southgate sees Daniel Grimandi just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Daniel Grimandi shoots from just inside the box but somehow Del Charlton manages to keep it out.
60.49
Mervin Impey makes a probing pass to Nigel Insley. Nigel Insley plays a scrappy one-two with Daniel Grimandi and stumbles forward towards the goal... Nigel Insley side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
61.35
Andy Davidson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Grimandi. Daniel Grimandi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.34
Bruno Reis sees Andy Davidson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andy Davidson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Niven. Kevin Niven sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
66.21
Marcus Moffat plays the ball forward to Glynn Gilchrist. Glynn Gilchrist deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Syd Burgess but the linesman indicates offside!
71.47
Andy Davidson makes an attacking run forward. Andy Davidson lofts in a cross ball towards Nigel Insley. Nigel Insley makes a looping header on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
77.06
Simon Cutler threads a neat ball through to Mervin Impey. Mervin Impey flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Niven. Kevin Niven plays a scrappy one-two with Nigel Insley and stumbles forward towards the goal... Kevin Niven shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
79.04
Stephen Robinson chips the ball to his team mate, Nigel Insley. Nigel Insley shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
81.52
Scott Hibbs flicks a high pass forward. Glynn Gilchrist holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Glynn Gilchrist whips in a cross ball towards Syd Burgess. Syd Burgess gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's miles wide!
83.41
Adam Southgate advances with the ball. Adam Southgate cuts inside the box! Adam Southgate rockets a shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
84.16
Bruno Reis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adam Southgate. Adam Southgate hits a low pass to Kevin Niven. Kevin Niven advances inside the box! Kevin Niven strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
90.00
Andy Davidson flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Niven who takes it down. Kevin Niven shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
0
Shots off Target
9
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
68.3%
31.7%
Play Area
24.4%
41.5%
34.1%
Scorers
| Nigel Insley 37 Kevin Niven 47 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Kevin Niven of Bolton Wanderers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Mervin Godber (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Bruno Reis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ben Mcgovern (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Simon Cutler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Adam Southgate (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Stephen Robinson (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Andy Davidson (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Mervin Impey (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Nigel Insley (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Kevin Niven (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Daniel Grimandi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Andy Mcallister (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Craig Collins (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jonathan Murphy (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Del Charlton (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Marcos Dominguez (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Gavin Hapgood (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alun Todd (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Niccolo Dean (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Marcus Moffat (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Scott Hibbs (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Glynn Campbell (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Glynn Gilchrist (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Paul Cutler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Syd Burgess (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Syd Wilson (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Paul Cope (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Teddy Neville (GK) | 0 | |