Match Report


Bolton WanderersBolton Wanderers     RochdaleRochdale
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Brian CraddockB. Craddock57
G
1
G
55Matthew MendoncaM. Mendonca
Peter HitchcockP. Hitchcock67
D
2
D
68Emile LjungbergE. Ljungberg
Mervin MustoeM. Mustoe60
D
3
D
59Michael PattersonM. Patterson
Mirco FerreriM. Ferreri52
D
4
D
56Syd JohnsonS. Johnson
Michael BrittonM. Britton50
D
5
M
58Jon ChadwickJ. Chadwick
Armin MasurA. Masur51
M
captain6
M
58Graham MccannG. Mccann
Dean MikeD. Mike50
M
7captain
M
55Chris DaviesC. Davies
Brendan KitsonB. Kitson54
A
8
M
51Anthony PriorA. Prior
Jurgen SedoukiJ. Sedouki51
A
9
A
57Daniel GoodwinD. Goodwin
Tommaso BaronioT. Baronio50
A
10
A
51Pedro MarquesP. Marques
Ivan KasperI. Kasper48
A
11
A
48Craig StewartC. Stewart
 
Arno MüllerA. Müller51
G
12
D
49Nicky CoppingerN. Coppinger
Harry McleodH. Mcleod49
D
13
G
47Neil PalmerN. Palmer
Sol McgovernS. Mcgovern48
M
14
M
46Craig HollowayC. Holloway

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at The Reebok Stadium where Bolton Wanderers play host to Rochdale. A crowd of 3,933 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bolton Wanderers are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Rochdale appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Noel Robinson.


0.00
The whistle blows and Rochdale get the match underway!
6.33
Jon Chadwick threads a neat ball through to Daniel Goodwin. Daniel Goodwin knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Stewart. Mervin Mustoe catches Craig Stewart on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
8.19
Syd Johnson threads the ball through to Anthony Prior. Anthony Prior flicks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Marques. Pedro Marques knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.31
Armin Masur flicks a high ball forward to Dean Mike who takes it down. Dean Mike knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Syd Johnson.
12.12
Chris Davies barges into Armin Masur. Chris Davies is shown the yellow card! Armin Masur hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.29
Chris Davies sees Anthony Prior in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Anthony Prior flicks a high pass forward. Craig Stewart controls it well on his chest. Craig Stewart sees Chris Davies just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Mirco Ferreri comes in with a late challenge on Chris Davies. Chris Davies appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
15.02
Mirco Ferreri passes the ball forward to Dean Mike. Dean Mike flicks a high pass forward. Armin Masur holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Armin Masur plays a quick one-two with Dean Mike and rushes in on goal... Armin Masur muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
20.47
Mirco Ferreri catches Pedro Marques on the ankles. Mirco Ferreri is shown the yellow card! Pedro Marques carries on, but is struggling a bit.
26.29
Craig Stewart makes a probing pass to Jon Chadwick. Jon Chadwick makes a probing pass to Craig Stewart but he's offside!
27.08
Michael Patterson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Emile Ljungberg. With imagination, Emile Ljungberg plays the ball forward to Craig Stewart. Craig Stewart puts a great ball through but Daniel Goodwin is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
28.01
Daniel Goodwin passes the ball forward to Pedro Marques. Pedro Marques knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.39
Armin Masur hacks Graham Mccann from behind! The referee calls over Armin Masur and warns him to calm down! Graham Mccann grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
38.06
Mirco Ferreri flicks the ball to his team mate, Mervin Mustoe. Mervin Mustoe threads the ball through to Armin Masur. Armin Masur skips past Michael Patterson! Armin Masur looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's miles wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Bolton Wanderers appear unchanged since the first half. Rochdale also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Bolton Wanderers start the second half!
54.11
Michael Patterson knocks the ball to his team mate, Chris Davies. Chris Davies flicks a high pass forward to Craig Stewart who brings the ball under control. Craig Stewart shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Brian Craddock. What a great pair of hands!
59.45
Emile Ljungberg deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pedro Marques. Pedro Marques chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Stewart. Craig Stewart side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's there!! Brian Craddock has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
61.45
Bolton Wanderers have made a substitution with Harry Mcleod replacing Jurgen Sedouki .Rochdale have made a substitution with Nicky Coppinger replacing Pedro Marques .
63.06
Dean Mike makes a simple pass to Brendan Kitson. Brendan Kitson shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
67.27
Emile Ljungberg threads a neat ball through to Chris Davies. Chris Davies advances inside the box! Chris Davies side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but is denied by Brian Craddock. Excellent save.
77.49
Bolton Wanderers have made 2 substitutions with Arno Müller replacing Ivan Kasper and Sol Mcgovern replacing Peter Hitchcock .Rochdale have made 2 substitutions with Neil Palmer replacing Craig Stewart and Craig Holloway replacing Jon Chadwick .
79.27
Armin Masur threads the ball through to Dean Mike. Dean Mike lofts in a cross ball towards Armin Masur. With a superhuman jump, Armin Masur connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
81.44
Syd Johnson takes it forward alone. Syd Johnson passes the ball forward to Daniel Goodwin. Daniel Goodwin plays a scrappy one-two with Nicky Coppinger and advances towards the goal... Daniel Goodwin shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
87.35
Armin Masur flicks a high ball forward to Dean Mike who takes it down. Dean Mike knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Harry Mcleod is offside!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Bolton Wanderers

Rochdale
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
2
0
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.9%
55.1%
Play Area
32.1%
43.6%
24.4%

Scorers
Craig Stewart 59

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Craig Stewart of Rochdale

Match Ratings
1.Brian Craddock (GK)
7
2.Peter Hitchcock (DEF)
6
3.Mervin Mustoe (DEF)
7
4.Mirco Ferreri (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Michael Britton (DEF)
6
6.Armin Masur (MID)
8
7.Dean Mike (MID)
7
8.Brendan Kitson (ATT)
6
9.Jurgen Sedouki (ATT)
6
10.Tommaso Baronio (ATT)
6
11.Ivan Kasper (ATT)
6
 
12.Arno Müller (GK)
6
13.Harry Mcleod (DEF)
6
14.Sol Mcgovern (MID)
6

1.Matthew Mendonca (GK)
7
2.Emile Ljungberg (DEF)
8
3.Michael Patterson (DEF)
7
4.Syd Johnson (DEF)
7
5.Jon Chadwick (MID)
6
6.Graham Mccann (MID)
6
7.Chris Davies (MID)yellow card
7
8.Anthony Prior (MID)
6
9.Daniel Goodwin (ATT)
7
10.Pedro Marques (ATT)
7
11.Craig Stewart (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Nicky Coppinger (DEF)
6
13.Neil Palmer (GK)
6
14.Craig Holloway (MID)
6