Match Report


Torquay UnitedTorquay United     Bolton WanderersBolton Wanderers
Steven RobertsonSteven Robertson Gary Parsons Gary Parsons
Ben DeaneB. Deane83
G
1
G
80Mauricio IbáñezM. Ibáñez
Ralph HollowayR. Holloway71
D
2
D
79Takis TomarasT. Tomaras
Joe RedknappJ. Redknapp69
D
3
D
81Illya YaremchukI. Yaremchuk
Alfred EhioguA. Ehiogu73
D
captain4
D
74Hassan El BraziH. El Brazi
Leandro StrasserL. Strasser74
D
5
D
73Scott RobertsS. Roberts
David BremnerD. Bremner75
M
6
M
83Glynn Lua-LuaG. Lua-Lua
Glynn WhelanG. Whelan73
M
7captain
M
89Freddie BaileyF. Bailey
Ian ToddI. Todd69
M
8
M
84Jacek SmolarekJ. Smolarek
Kevin LjungbergK. Ljungberg81
A
9
A
77Scott HitchcockS. Hitchcock
Jamie AndrewsJ. Andrews77
A
10
A
79Eric AddoE. Addo
Peter HurstP. Hurst76
A
11
A
70Robert JacksonR. Jackson
 
Edward WestwoodE. Westwood66
D
12
M
82Guillermo VeraG. Vera
Matthew FowlerM. Fowler61
M
13
A
76Fabian SchopfF. Schopf
Julian PalmerJ. Palmer70
A
14
D
76Egill TryggvasonE. Tryggvason

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Plainmoor Ground where Torquay United play host to Bolton Wanderers. A crowd of 20,973 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Torquay United and Bolton Wanderers are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Tommy Winterburn.


0.00
Bolton Wanderers get the match underway!
2.17
With vision, Ian Todd laces a weighted ball forward to Peter Hurst. Peter Hurst whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Ljungberg. Kevin Ljungberg connects with a diving header. Mauricio Ibáñez gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
8.47
Alfred Ehiogu catches Robert Jackson on the ankles. The referee calls over Alfred Ehiogu and shows him a yellow card! Robert Jackson stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.38
Scott Roberts chips the ball to his team mate, Glynn Lua-Lua. Glynn Lua-Lua deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Freddie Bailey. Freddie Bailey plays a one-two with Robert Jackson and rushes in on goal... Freddie Bailey comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Ben Deane gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
15.47
Ian Todd makes a probing pass to Kevin Ljungberg. Kevin Ljungberg knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Scott Roberts.
22.22
Glynn Whelan makes a probing pass to Kevin Ljungberg. Kevin Ljungberg knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Illya Yaremchuk.
30.38
Jacek Smolarek hits a low pass to Eric Addo. Eric Addo cuts inside the box! Leandro Strasser barges into Eric Addo. Penalty not given!!
32.53
Bolton Wanderers are dictating the run of play here today.
34.13
Alfred Ehiogu threads the ball through to Jamie Andrews. Jamie Andrews hits a low pass to Peter Hurst. Peter Hurst knocks in a cross ball towards Ian Todd. Ian Todd is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's a woeful effort!
38.42
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
39.39
Freddie Bailey plays the ball forward to Robert Jackson. Robert Jackson cuts inside the box! Robert Jackson rockets a shot on goal but it flies wide!
40.06
Ian Todd makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Peter Hurst. Peter Hurst tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Mauricio Ibáñez.
41.28
It's a corner kick. Ian Todd kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Eric Addo reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
42.01
Peter Hurst barges into Hassan El Brazi. The referee warns Peter Hurst to calm down! Hassan El Brazi carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
Glynn Whelan makes a simple pass to Peter Hurst. Peter Hurst knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hassan El Brazi.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
Torquay United kick off!
49.51
Seeing a gap ahead, Illya Yaremchuk picks a pass forward to Guillermo Vera. Seeing a gap ahead, Guillermo Vera plays the ball forward to Eric Addo. Eric Addo shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
51.30
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
53.56
Guillermo Vera takes it forward alone. Guillermo Vera knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ralph Holloway.
59.56
Kevin Ljungberg sees Jamie Andrews in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jamie Andrews lofts in a cross ball towards David Bremner. David Bremner finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. David Bremner scores for Torquay United!!
61.56
Torquay United have made 2 substitutions with Matthew Fowler replacing Ian Todd and Julian Palmer replacing Peter Hurst .Bolton Wanderers have made 2 substitutions with Fabian Schopf replacing Eric Addo and Egill Tryggvason replacing Hassan El Brazi .
63.07
Scott Hitchcock surges forward with the ball. Scott Hitchcock makes a great pass forward. Robert Jackson runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
65.31
Leandro Strasser passes the ball forward to Glynn Whelan. Glynn Whelan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Illya Yaremchuk.
67.46
Illya Yaremchuk makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robert Jackson. Robert Jackson passes the ball forward to Guillermo Vera. Guillermo Vera knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Joe Redknapp.
69.11
Glynn Lua-Lua flicks a high pass forward. Fabian Schopf holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fabian Schopf knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Hitchcock. Alfred Ehiogu comes in with a late challenge on Scott Hitchcock. Penalty not given!!
71.43
Guillermo Vera chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Hitchcock. Scott Hitchcock shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
72.54
Scott Roberts knocks the ball forward to Guillermo Vera. Guillermo Vera makes a beautiful solo run. Guillermo Vera sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. What a cracker!! Ben Deane had no chance!! Goal for Bolton Wanderers!
75.54
Matthew Fowler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Bremner. David Bremner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.15
Torquay United have made a substitution with Edward Westwood replacing Joe Redknapp .
83.52
Ralph Holloway knocks the ball forward to Glynn Whelan. Glynn Whelan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Bremner. David Bremner whips in a cross ball towards Jamie Andrews. Jamie Andrews heads the ball goalwards. Mauricio Ibáñez manages to gather it easily.
85.47
Illya Yaremchuk flicks a high pass forward. Glynn Lua-Lua collects the pass. Glynn Lua-Lua controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Robert Jackson. Robert Jackson shoots from long range. The ball takes a deflection leaving Ben Deane with no chance!! Goal for Bolton Wanderers!
89.39
Edward Westwood sees Matthew Fowler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matthew Fowler sees a break and surges forward. Matthew Fowler lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Palmer. Julian Palmer heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Torquay United

Bolton Wanderers
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.1%
55.9%
Play Area
25%
44.1%
30.9%

Scorers
David Bremner 60
Guillermo Vera 73
Robert Jackson 85

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Guillermo Vera of Bolton Wanderers

Match Ratings
1.Ben Deane (GK)
6
2.Ralph Holloway (DEF)
6
3.Joe Redknapp (DEF)
6
4.Alfred Ehiogu (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Leandro Strasser (DEF)
6
6.David Bremner (MID)goal scored
8
7.Glynn Whelan (MID)
6
8.Ian Todd (MID)
6
9.Kevin Ljungberg (ATT)
6
10.Jamie Andrews (ATT)
7
11.Peter Hurst (ATT)
6
 
12.Edward Westwood (DEF)
6
13.Matthew Fowler (MID)
6
14.Julian Palmer (ATT)
6

1.Mauricio Ibáñez (GK)
8
2.Takis Tomaras (DEF)
6
3.Illya Yaremchuk (DEF)
7
4.Hassan El Brazi (DEF)
6
5.Scott Roberts (DEF)
7
6.Glynn Lua-Lua (MID)
7
7.Freddie Bailey (MID)
6
8.Jacek Smolarek (MID)
6
9.Scott Hitchcock (ATT)
6
10.Eric Addo (ATT)
6
11.Robert Jackson (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Guillermo Vera (MID)goal scored
9
13.Fabian Schopf (ATT)
6
14.Egill Tryggvason (DEF)
6