Match Report
![]() today's match is sponsored by Passaredo |
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Meadow Lane where Notts County play host to Bolton Wanderers. A crowd of 18,107 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Notts County are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bolton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Ince.
The pitch is in good condition.
Notts County are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bolton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Ince.
0.00
The first half starts with Notts County kicking off!
3.18
Hassan El Brazi flicks a high pass forward. Jacek Smolarek holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jacek Smolarek flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Hitchcock. Scott Hitchcock knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Javier Butragueno.
6.17
Jacek Smolarek controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Freddie Bailey. Freddie Bailey plays a scrappy one-two with Robert Jackson and stumbles forward towards the goal... Freddie Bailey takes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
12.17
Freddie Bailey flicks a high ball forward to Glynn Lua-Lua who takes it down. Glynn Lua-Lua flicks a high ball forward to Scott Hitchcock who takes it down. Scott Hitchcock lofts in a cross ball towards Glynn Lua-Lua. Glynn Lua-Lua shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Jose Javier Butragueno. Excellent block.
14.55
Takis Tomaras sees Glynn Lua-Lua in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Glynn Lua-Lua hits a low pass to Robert Jackson. Robert Jackson plays a one-two with Glynn Lua-Lua and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Robert Jackson provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Bolton Wanderers!
20.36
Glynn Lua-Lua flicks the ball to his team mate, Eric Addo. Eric Addo shoots from outside the area. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
21.23
Hassan El Brazi sees Jacek Smolarek in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jacek Smolarek passes the ball forward to Eric Addo. Eric Addo rushes past Federico Espinal! Eric Addo tries a spectacular strike. The keeper, Maurice Van Fessem, sees it late!! Goal for Bolton Wanderers!
30.00
Eric Addo knocks the ball to his team mate, Glynn Lua-Lua. Glynn Lua-Lua plays a quick one-two with Freddie Bailey and rushes in on goal... Glynn Lua-Lua cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Maurice Van Fessem is on top of it.
33.25
Without breaking stride, Freddie Bailey plays the ball forward to Glynn Lua-Lua. Glynn Lua-Lua plays a scrappy one-two with Robert Jackson and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Glynn Lua-Lua provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Maurice Van Fessem smothers it!
34.31
Jon Wetherall flicks a high pass forward. Goran Petrovic holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Goran Petrovic flicks a high pass forward. Rocco R. Circello collects the pass. Rocco R. Circello shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Mauricio Ibáñez.
35.46
It's a corner kick which Goran Petrovic takes quickly, playing the ball short to Jon Ravelli. Jon Ravelli heads the ball, flicking it across the into the box. Graeme Hackworth shoots from just inside the box but it curls horrendously wide!
36.05
Glynn Lua-Lua clumsily knocks into Norberto Segura. The referee warns Glynn Lua-Lua to calm down! Norberto Segura stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.49
Jacek Smolarek laces a through ball forward to Scott Hitchcock. Scott Hitchcock shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Maurice Van Fessem. Excellent save.
45.00
Jacek Smolarek makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Freddie Bailey. Freddie Bailey passes the ball forward to Glynn Lua-Lua. Some good footwork from Glynn Lua-Lua provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Notts County appear unchanged since the first half. Bolton Wanderers have changed their lineup with Guillermo Vera replacing Jacek Smolarek.
45.00
Bolton Wanderers kick off the second half!
49.18
Graeme Hackworth darts forward. Graeme Hackworth edges inside the box! Graeme Hackworth makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
55.51
Jose Javier Butragueno flicks a high pass forward to Graeme Hackworth who brings the ball under control. Graeme Hackworth threads the ball through to Jon Ravelli. Jon Ravelli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.50
Federico Espinal flicks a high pass forward to Thomas Arnold who brings the ball under control. Thomas Arnold knocks in a cross ball towards Norberto Segura. Norberto Segura is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.03
Notts County have made 2 substitutions with Mark Ebbinge replacing Graeme Hackworth and Nathan Bryant replacing Jon Ravelli .Bolton Wanderers have made 2 substitutions with Fabian Schopf replacing Eric Addo and Egill Tryggvason replacing Hassan El Brazi .
61.11
Glynn Lua-Lua sees Robert Jackson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Robert Jackson plays a scrappy one-two with Scott Hitchcock and advances towards the goal... Robert Jackson comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
63.15
Norberto Segura hacks Freddie Bailey from behind! Norberto Segura is given a warning by the referee! Freddie Bailey carries on, but is struggling a bit.
65.41
Fabian Schopf flicks a high pass forward to Scott Hitchcock who brings the ball under control. Scott Hitchcock plays a quick one-two with Robert Jackson and rushes in on goal... Scott Hitchcock side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Bolton Wanderers!
69.41
Freddie Bailey clumsily knocks into Norberto Segura. Freddie Bailey is given a warning by the referee! Norberto Segura grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
78.28
Guillermo Vera advances with the ball. Guillermo Vera rushes past Federico Espinal! Guillermo Vera muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball ricochets off Jose Javier Butragueno and flashes wide of the near post.
79.34
Corner kick to Bolton Wanderers. Glynn Lua-Lua plays it short to Scott Hitchcock. Scott Hitchcock chests the ball down and with a fluid motion, flicks the ball across into the box. Egill Tryggvason strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
81.15
Glynn Lua-Lua sees a break and surges forward. Glynn Lua-Lua lofts in a cross ball towards Fabian Schopf. Fabian Schopf gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Maurice Van Fessem gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
83.37
Guillermo Vera makes a probing pass to Fabian Schopf. Fabian Schopf whips in a cross ball towards Robert Jackson. With a superhuman jump, Robert Jackson connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Magnificent save by Maurice Van Fessem!
85.19
Guillermo Vera passes the ball forward to Freddie Bailey. Freddie Bailey edges inside the box! Freddie Bailey cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
87.22
Goran Petrovic flicks a high pass forward. Rocco R. Circello controls it well on his chest. Rocco R. Circello knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Egill Tryggvason.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
2
13
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
38%
62%
Play Area
31%
49.3%
19.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Robert Jackson of Bolton Wanderers |
Match Ratings
1. | Maurice Van Fessem (GK) | 8 | |
2. | Jose Javier Butragueno (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Jon Wetherall (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Federico Espinal (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Vincenzo Graffiedi (MID) | 6 | |
6. | Norberto Segura (MID) | ![]() | 7 |
7. | Graeme Hackworth (MID) | 7 | |
8. | Goran Petrovic (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Thomas Arnold (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Rocco R. Circello (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Jon Ravelli (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Nathan Bryant (ATT) | 6 | |
13. | Alberto Costa (ATT) | 0 | |
14. | Mark Ebbinge (DEF) | 6 |
1. | Mauricio Ibáñez (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Takis Tomaras (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Illya Yaremchuk (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Hassan El Brazi (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Scott Roberts (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Glynn Lua-Lua (MID) | 8 | |
7. | Freddie Bailey (MID) | ![]() | 8 |
8. | Jacek Smolarek (MID) | 7 | |
9. | Scott Hitchcock (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
10. | Eric Addo (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
11. | Robert Jackson (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
12. | Guillermo Vera (MID) | 7 | |
13. | Fabian Schopf (ATT) | 6 | |
14. | Egill Tryggvason (DEF) | 6 |