Match Report


Bolton WanderersBolton Wanderers     FulhamFulham
Gary ParsonsGary Parsons Computer Player Computer Player
Mauricio IbáñezM. Ibáñez80
G
1captain
G
47John PallisterJ. Pallister
Takis TomarasT. Tomaras79
D
2
D
76Julian MenendezJ. Menendez
Illya YaremchukI. Yaremchuk81
D
3
D
74Chris KantelbergC. Kantelberg
Hassan El BraziH. El Brazi74
D
4
D
70Neil CroftN. Croft
Scott RobertsS. Roberts73
D
5
M
78Oscar DelgadoO. Delgado
Glynn Lua-LuaG. Lua-Lua83
M
6
M
73Lukas SierraL. Sierra
Freddie BaileyF. Bailey89
M
captain7
M
65Julian ClarkeJ. Clarke
Jacek SmolarekJ. Smolarek84
M
8
M
33Jaime VarelaJ. Varela
Scott HitchcockS. Hitchcock77
A
9
A
81Gene FucitoG. Fucito
Eric AddoE. Addo79
A
10
A
81Maarten Van Der ElstM. Van Der Elst
Robert JacksonR. Jackson70
A
11
A
75Silvain HansmaS. Hansma
 
Guillermo VeraG. Vera82
M
12
A
75Steve GrayS. Gray
Fabian SchopfF. Schopf76
A
13
A
72Silvio VieiraS. Vieira
Egill TryggvasonE. Tryggvason76
D
14
D
65Emile PowellE. Powell

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at The Reebok Stadium where Bolton Wanderers play host to Fulham. A crowd of 16,523 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bolton Wanderers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Fulham appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dion Naylor.


0.00
Fulham get the match underway!
2.22
Neil Croft deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julian Clarke. Julian Clarke kicks a strong pass forward to Maarten Van Der Elst. Maarten Van Der Elst whips in a cross ball towards Silvain Hansma. Silvain Hansma directs the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Mauricio Ibáñez. Excellent save.
3.37
Freddie Bailey makes a probing pass to Robert Jackson. Robert Jackson whips in a cross ball towards Freddie Bailey. Freddie Bailey jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
6.47
Illya Yaremchuk threads a neat ball through to Jacek Smolarek. Jacek Smolarek flicks a high pass forward to Glynn Lua-Lua who brings the ball under control. Glynn Lua-Lua plays a one-two with Robert Jackson and rushes in on goal... Glynn Lua-Lua shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
9.19
Glynn Lua-Lua hits a low pass to Scott Hitchcock. Scott Hitchcock threads a neat, attacking ball through to Robert Jackson. Robert Jackson comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
15.41
Glynn Lua-Lua flicks a high pass forward. Freddie Bailey controls it well on his chest. Freddie Bailey controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
16.03
With imagination, Julian Clarke laces a through ball forward to Silvain Hansma. Silvain Hansma lofts in a cross ball towards Maarten Van Der Elst. Maarten Van Der Elst connects with a diving header but it is miles over!
20.46
Hassan El Brazi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jacek Smolarek. Jacek Smolarek runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jacek Smolarek plays a quick one-two with Freddie Bailey and rushes in on goal... Jacek Smolarek tries a spectacular strike. The keeper, John Pallister, sees it late!! Goal for Bolton Wanderers!
28.19
Oscar Delgado decides to run forward with the ball. Oscar Delgado lofts in a cross ball towards Silvain Hansma. Silvain Hansma connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's a lousy effort!
30.15
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
36.27
Illya Yaremchuk makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Hitchcock. Scott Hitchcock makes a great pass forward. Robert Jackson runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
42.24
Freddie Bailey makes a probing pass to Scott Hitchcock. Scott Hitchcock deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Freddie Bailey but the linesman indicates offside!
44.35
Lukas Sierra deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gene Fucito. Gene Fucito knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mauricio Ibáñez who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Julian Menendez makes a probing pass to Gene Fucito. Gene Fucito whips in a cross ball towards Silvain Hansma. Silvain Hansma flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Fulham!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Bolton Wanderers have changed their lineup with Guillermo Vera replacing Jacek Smolarek. Fulham appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Bolton Wanderers kick off!
48.34
Freddie Bailey knocks the ball forward to Scott Hitchcock. Scott Hitchcock puts a great ball through. Freddie Bailey runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
51.12
Freddie Bailey hits a low pass to Eric Addo. Eric Addo makes a defence splitting pass to Scott Hitchcock. Scott Hitchcock cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
53.09
Eric Addo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robert Jackson. Robert Jackson shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
55.13
Chris Kantelberg controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Maarten Van Der Elst. Maarten Van Der Elst knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Takis Tomaras.
60.43
Bolton Wanderers have made 2 substitutions with Fabian Schopf replacing Eric Addo and Egill Tryggvason replacing Hassan El Brazi .
61.46
Julian Menendez flicks a high pass forward. Silvain Hansma collects the pass. Silvain Hansma sees space and advances. Silvain Hansma shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
65.59
Scott Hitchcock makes a simple pass to Glynn Lua-Lua. Glynn Lua-Lua plays a one-two with Guillermo Vera and advances towards the goal... Glynn Lua-Lua tries a spectacular strike. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
66.54
Glynn Lua-Lua makes a simple pass to Guillermo Vera. Guillermo Vera tries a spectacular long range effort. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Guillermo Vera!
72.22
Egill Tryggvason makes a simple pass to Freddie Bailey. Freddie Bailey passes the ball forward to Robert Jackson. Robert Jackson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
75.13
Illya Yaremchuk threads the ball through to Guillermo Vera. Guillermo Vera hits a low pass to Robert Jackson. Robert Jackson lofts in a cross ball towards Freddie Bailey. Freddie Bailey whips the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from John Pallister.
79.02
Illya Yaremchuk clumsily knocks into Maarten Van Der Elst. Illya Yaremchuk is warned by the referee! Maarten Van Der Elst runs off the knock.
84.29
Glynn Lua-Lua clumsily knocks into Julian Clarke. Glynn Lua-Lua is given a warning by the referee! Julian Clarke stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Glynn Lua-Lua makes a probing pass to Freddie Bailey. Freddie Bailey tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Bolton Wanderers

Fulham
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
67.9%
32.1%
Play Area
21.8%
42.3%
35.9%

Scorers
Glynn Lua-Lua 6
Robert Jackson 9
Jacek Smolarek 20
Guillermo Vera 67
Silvain Hansma 45

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Glynn Lua-Lua of Bolton Wanderers

Match Ratings
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)goal scored
9
7.Freddie Bailey (MID)
8
8.Jacek Smolarek (MID)goal scored
8
9.Scott Hitchcock (ATT)
6
10.Eric Addo (ATT)
6
11.Robert Jackson (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Guillermo Vera (MID)goal scored
8
13.Fabian Schopf (ATT)
6
14.Egill Tryggvason (DEF)
6

1.John Pallister (GK)
7
2.Julian Menendez (DEF)
6
3.Chris Kantelberg (DEF)
6
4.Neil Croft (DEF)
6
5.Oscar Delgado (MID)
6
6.Lukas Sierra (MID)
6
7.Julian Clarke (MID)
6
8.Jaime Varela (MID)
6
9.Gene Fucito (ATT)
6
10.Maarten Van Der Elst (ATT)
6
11.Silvain Hansma (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Steve Gray (ATT)
0
13.Silvio Vieira (ATT)
0
14.Emile Powell (DEF)
0