Match Report


Bolton WanderersBolton Wanderers     Bradford CityBradford City
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Mervin GodberM. Godber68
G
1
G
63Robert KitsonR. Kitson
Bruno ReisB. Reis71
D
2
D
60Wayne MasonW. Mason
Ben McgovernB. Mcgovern67
D
3
D
52Scott VieiraS. Vieira
Arthur BoatengA. Boateng52
D
captain4
D
49Mario SousaM. Sousa
Adam SouthgateA. Southgate81
M
5
D
45Jacob WhiteJ. White
Stephen RobinsonS. Robinson63
M
6captain
M
48Mattia PetruzziM. Petruzzi
Andy DavidsonA. Davidson58
M
7
M
48Lomano StewartL. Stewart
Mervin ImpeyM. Impey57
M
8
M
45Maurizio SibilanoM. Sibilano
Nigel InsleyN. Insley64
A
9
A
57Richard GoughR. Gough
Kevin NivenK. Niven61
A
10
A
46John CaldwellJ. Caldwell
Syd BridgesS. Bridges53
A
11
A
45Alexander AndertonA. Anderton
 
Andy McallisterA. Mcallister55
M
12
M
45Kevin HansenK. Hansen
Craig CollinsC. Collins53
M
13
M
44Paolo DainelliP. Dainelli
Jonathan MurphyJ. Murphy47
M
14
D
43Emile GreavesE. Greaves

Trade Global
today's match is sponsored by Trade Global
Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at The Reebok Stadium where Bolton Wanderers play host to Bradford City. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bolton Wanderers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bradford City appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Wayne Makin.


0.00
The whistle blows and Bolton Wanderers kick off!
2.36
Andy Davidson threads a neat ball through to Kevin Niven. Kevin Niven flicks the ball to his team mate, Syd Bridges. Some silky footwork from Syd Bridges provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
4.49
Bruno Reis flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Davidson. Andy Davidson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nigel Insley. Nigel Insley knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Robert Kitson who gathers it comfortably.
8.19
Stephen Robinson threads a neat ball through to Nigel Insley. Nigel Insley cuts inside the box! Nigel Insley takes a shot at goal but somehow Robert Kitson manages to keep it out.
9.39
Arthur Boateng makes a simple pass to Adam Southgate. Adam Southgate kicks a strong pass forward to Nigel Insley. Nigel Insley rushes past Mario Sousa! Nigel Insley muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
10.51
Showing composure, Jacob White plays the ball forward to Maurizio Sibilano. Maurizio Sibilano sees Alexander Anderton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alexander Anderton lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Gough. Richard Gough heads the ball goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
14.58
Adam Southgate hits a low pass to Kevin Niven. Kevin Niven makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nigel Insley but he's offside!
18.27
Mattia Petruzzi flicks a high pass forward to Richard Gough who brings the ball under control. Richard Gough passes the ball forward but John Caldwell is offside!
20.51
With vision, Andy Davidson plays the ball forward to Nigel Insley. Nigel Insley runs straight at the defence! Some world-class footwork from Nigel Insley provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but Robert Kitson reads it well. Good save!
21.24
Stephen Robinson chips the ball to his team mate, Syd Bridges. Syd Bridges knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Niven. Kevin Niven connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Robert Kitson.
22.11
Corner kick to Bolton Wanderers. Mervin Impey plays it to the far post. Nigel Insley tries a spectacular strike but it misses the target by a large margin!
26.24
Ben Mcgovern threads the ball through to Stephen Robinson. Stephen Robinson knocks the ball forward to Nigel Insley. Nigel Insley knocks the ball forward, putting Kevin Niven through on goal. Kevin Niven cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
27.09
Maurizio Sibilano hacks Stephen Robinson from behind! The referee calls over Maurizio Sibilano and shows him a yellow card! Stephen Robinson gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
28.41
Bruno Reis sees Stephen Robinson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen Robinson flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Insley collects the pass. Nigel Insley makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Kevin Niven. Kevin Niven shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
32.49
Mervin Impey knocks the ball forward to Kevin Niven. Kevin Niven knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Wayne Mason.
34.33
Bruno Reis flicks a high ball forward to Andy Davidson who takes it down. Andy Davidson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Syd Bridges. Syd Bridges passes the ball forward but Kevin Niven is offside!
39.54
Adam Southgate threads a neat ball through to Nigel Insley. Nigel Insley shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
44.34
Ben Mcgovern flicks a high pass forward. Mervin Impey controls it well on his chest. Mervin Impey chips the ball to his team mate, Syd Bridges. Syd Bridges controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
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. Bradford City also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Bradford City kicking off!
47.21
Stephen Robinson flicks a high pass forward to Nigel Insley who brings the ball under control. Nigel Insley plays a scrappy one-two with Syd Bridges and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Nigel Insley provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Good keeping from Robert Kitson as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
48.51
Mervin Impey takes a quick corner, playing it short to Andy Davidson. Andy Davidson heads the ball, flicking it across the into the box. Mervin Impey muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
51.15
Lomano Stewart threads the ball through to Richard Gough. Richard Gough knocks in a cross ball towards Alexander Anderton. Alexander Anderton jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
63.54
Bruno Reis flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Robinson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stephen Robinson changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Stephen Robinson cuts inside the box! Stephen Robinson muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Robert Kitson with no chance!! Goal for Bolton Wanderers!
69.45
Maurizio Sibilano decides to run forward with the ball. Maurizio Sibilano rushes past Bruno Reis! Maurizio Sibilano rockets a shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
73.14
Mattia Petruzzi threads a neat ball through to John Caldwell. John Caldwell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
75.14
Lomano Stewart chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Gough. Richard Gough makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of John Caldwell. John Caldwell side-steps and rifles a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
77.54
Andy Davidson flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Niven collects the pass. Kevin Niven finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
79.13
Seeing a gap ahead, Lomano Stewart plays the ball forward to Richard Gough. Richard Gough knocks in a cross ball towards Alexander Anderton. Alexander Anderton makes a looping header on goal. Solid save from Mervin Godber.
81.34
Wayne Mason catches Kevin Niven on the ankles. Wayne Mason is shown the yellow card! Kevin Niven hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.14
Lomano Stewart clumsily knocks into Andy Davidson. Lomano Stewart is shown the yellow card! Andy Davidson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Adam Southgate runs straight at the opposition's defence. Adam Southgate sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Bolton Wanderers

Bradford City
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
9
1
Shots off Target
6
5
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
66.7%
33.3%
Play Area
26.2%
42.9%
31%

Scorers
Kevin Niven 28
Stephen Robinson 64

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stephen Robinson of Bolton Wanderers

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

1.Robert Kitson (GK)
8
2.Wayne Mason (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Scott Vieira (DEF)
6
4.Mario Sousa (DEF)
6
5.Jacob White (DEF)
6
6.Mattia Petruzzi (MID)
6
7.Lomano Stewart (MID)yellow card
6
8.Maurizio Sibilano (MID)yellow card
6
9.Richard Gough (ATT)
6
10.John Caldwell (ATT)
6
11.Alexander Anderton (ATT)
6
 
12.Kevin Hansen (MID)
0
13.Paolo Dainelli (MID)
0
14.Emile Greaves (DEF)
0