Match Report


Bolton WanderersBolton Wanderers     West Bromwich AlbionWest Bromwich Albion
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Brian CraddockB. Craddock57
G
1
G
59Gavin GreigG. Greig
Peter HitchcockP. Hitchcock66
D
2
D
65Francisco SolerF. Soler
Mervin MustoeM. Mustoe59
D
3
D
61Stuart FentonS. Fenton
Mirco FerreriM. Ferreri51
D
4
D
55Mark LodiM. Lodi
Michael BrittonM. Britton50
D
5
D
53Harry RizaH. Riza
Riccardo ZitoloR. Zitolo53
M
captain6captain
M
74Duncan NaylorD. Naylor
Sol McgovernS. Mcgovern48
M
7
M
70Ledley McgovernL. Mcgovern
Brendan KitsonB. Kitson53
A
8
M
68Dave SouthgateD. Southgate
Tommaso BaronioT. Baronio50
A
9
A
69Colin HendryC. Hendry
Jurgen SedoukiJ. Sedouki50
A
10
A
68Uwe EiltsU. Eilts
Graham GascoigneG. Gascoigne48
A
11
A
67Dario LimaD. Lima
 
Harry McleodH. Mcleod49
D
12
M
67Paul StewartP. Stewart
Ivan KasperI. Kasper47
A
13
A
66Don MckinlayD. Mckinlay
Ronnie WiltordR. Wiltord45
M
14
G
57Colin LawC. Law

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at The Reebok Stadium where Bolton Wanderers play host to West Bromwich Albion. A crowd of 4,308 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bolton Wanderers are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while West Bromwich Albion appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Joachim.


0.00
Bolton Wanderers start the match!
9.05
Dave Southgate deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Dario Lima. Dario Lima rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's a woeful effort!
10.05
Mervin Mustoe makes a simple pass to Jurgen Sedouki. Jurgen Sedouki chips the ball to his team mate, Riccardo Zitolo. Riccardo Zitolo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.44
Mirco Ferreri controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sol Mcgovern. Sol Mcgovern makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tommaso Baronio. Tommaso Baronio makes a probing pass to Riccardo Zitolo but he's offside!
14.07
Mark Lodi threads the ball through to Stuart Fenton. Stuart Fenton flicks a high pass forward. Dario Lima controls it well on his chest. Dario Lima knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.32
Riccardo Zitolo flicks a high pass forward. Sol Mcgovern collects the pass. Sol Mcgovern plays a scrappy one-two with Graham Gascoigne and advances towards the goal... Sol Mcgovern takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Bolton Wanderers!
20.30
Dave Southgate brings the ball forward. Dave Southgate whips in a cross ball towards Dario Lima. Dario Lima makes a deft header but it's a lousy effort!
24.39
With great vision, Duncan Naylor plays the ball forward to Dario Lima. Dario Lima lofts in a cross ball towards Uwe Eilts. Uwe Eilts directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Uwe Eilts!
27.17
Francisco Soler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Harry Riza. Harry Riza knocks the ball forward to Dave Southgate. Dave Southgate knocks in a cross ball towards Uwe Eilts. Uwe Eilts makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
33.40
Ledley Mcgovern passes the ball forward to Uwe Eilts. Uwe Eilts whips in a cross ball towards Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry beats his man to it with a header. Colin Hendry scores for West Bromwich Albion!!
39.24
Dave Southgate makes a simple pass to Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Brian Craddock who gathers it comfortably.
40.22
Dave Southgate sees a break and surges forward. Dave Southgate whips in a cross ball towards Dario Lima. Dario Lima jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Brian Craddock is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
Duncan Naylor makes a simple pass to Uwe Eilts. Uwe Eilts knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Bolton Wanderers appear unchanged since the first half. West Bromwich Albion also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
West Bromwich Albion start the second half!
49.27
Francisco Soler chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Peter Hitchcock.
54.22
Stuart Fenton passes the ball forward to Duncan Naylor. Duncan Naylor controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dario Lima. Dario Lima knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.21
Dave Southgate knocks the ball to his team mate, Uwe Eilts. Uwe Eilts shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Brian Craddock manages to gather it comfortably.
60.43
Bolton Wanderers have made a substitution with Ivan Kasper replacing Tommaso Baronio .West Bromwich Albion have made a substitution with Don Mckinlay replacing Ledley Mcgovern .
63.35
Don Mckinlay hacks Sol Mcgovern from behind! The referee calls over Don Mckinlay and shows him a yellow card! Sol Mcgovern runs off the knock.
66.14
Sol Mcgovern makes a beautiful solo run. Sol Mcgovern controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
69.26
With great vision, Sol Mcgovern plays the ball forward to Jurgen Sedouki. Jurgen Sedouki rushes past Stuart Fenton! Some good footwork from Jurgen Sedouki provides some space. He shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
71.28
Mark Lodi flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Naylor holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Duncan Naylor knocks the ball to his team mate, Uwe Eilts. Uwe Eilts knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.10
Colin Hendry knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Naylor. Duncan Naylor shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
75.45
Sol Mcgovern sees Graham Gascoigne in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Graham Gascoigne knocks the ball forward to Ivan Kasper but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
77.52
Bolton Wanderers have made 2 substitutions with Harry Mcleod replacing Graham Gascoigne and Ronnie Wiltord replacing Peter Hitchcock .West Bromwich Albion have made a substitution with Colin Law replacing Dario Lima .
78.54
Uwe Eilts sees Colin Hendry in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Colin Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Law. Colin Law makes a convincing header but it's a woeful effort!
89.02
Riccardo Zitolo comes in with a late challenge on Duncan Naylor. The referee calls over Riccardo Zitolo and shows him a yellow card! Duncan Naylor hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Sol Mcgovern threads a neat ball through to Ivan Kasper. Ivan Kasper makes a defence splitting pass to Jurgen Sedouki. Jurgen Sedouki tries a spectacular strike but somehow Gavin Greig manages to keep it out.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Bolton Wanderers

West Bromwich Albion
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.9%
57.1%
Play Area
32.9%
45.7%
21.4%

Scorers
Sol Mcgovern 16
Uwe Eilts 24
Colin Hendry 33
Dario Lima 40

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Sol Mcgovern of Bolton Wanderers

Match Ratings
1.Brian Craddock (GK)
6
2.Peter Hitchcock (DEF)
6
3.Mervin Mustoe (DEF)
6
4.Mirco Ferreri (DEF)
6
5.Michael Britton (DEF)
6
6.Riccardo Zitolo (MID)yellow card
5
7.Sol Mcgovern (MID)goal scored
9
8.Brendan Kitson (ATT)
6
9.Tommaso Baronio (ATT)
6
10.Jurgen Sedouki (ATT)
6
11.Graham Gascoigne (ATT)
6
 
12.Harry Mcleod (DEF)
6
13.Ivan Kasper (ATT)
6
14.Ronnie Wiltord (MID)
6

1.Gavin Greig (GK)
6
2.Francisco Soler (DEF)
6
3.Stuart Fenton (DEF)
6
4.Mark Lodi (DEF)
6
5.Harry Riza (DEF)
6
6.Duncan Naylor (MID)
6
7.Ledley Mcgovern (MID)
6
8.Dave Southgate (MID)
8
9.Colin Hendry (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Uwe Eilts (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Dario Lima (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Paul Stewart (MID)
0
13.Don Mckinlay (ATT)yellow card
5
14.Colin Law (GK)
6