Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at The Reebok Stadium where Bolton Wanderers play host to Sheffield Wednesday. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Bolton Wanderers are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Sheffield Wednesday appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
The whistle blows and Bolton Wanderers get the match underway!
4.19
Gavin Fletcher passes the ball forward to Jon Potts. Jon Potts knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Thomson. Kevin Thomson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
6.02
Gavin Fletcher decides to run forward with the ball. Gavin Fletcher plays a perfect one-two with Jon Potts and rushes in on goal... Gavin Fletcher takes a shot at goal but Ivan Camacho is on top of it.
10.19
Sheffield Wednesday are easily keeping Bolton Wanderers at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
12.47
Steffen Perez threads the ball through to Tom Peeters. Tom Peeters threads the ball through to Gilles Croft. Gilles Croft knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jacek Joswiak.
16.49
Youssef Sabin flicks the ball to his team mate, Jon Potts. Jon Potts knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.23
Zbigniew Joswiak makes a probing pass to Alex Johnstone. Alex Johnstone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gabi Siperco. Gabi Siperco tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
20.44
Pierre Mettomo comes in with a late challenge on Youssef Sabin. Pierre Mettomo is warned by the referee! Youssef Sabin runs off the knock.
27.47
Jose Javier Menendez threads the ball through to Gabi Siperco. Gabi Siperco knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.20
Gavin Fletcher threads the ball through to Kevin Thomson. Kevin Thomson plays a perfect one-two with Phil Formon and rushes in on goal... Kevin Thomson takes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
34.30
Gavin Fletcher sees a break and surges forward. Gavin Fletcher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Thomson but he's offside!
36.17
Jon Potts clumsily knocks into Sylvain Adams. The referee calls over Jon Potts and warns him to calm down! Sylvain Adams hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.02
Steffen Perez passes the ball forward to Christian Gyan. Christian Gyan sees a break and surges forward. Christian Gyan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jacek Joswiak.
44.09
Julian Bertrand takes it forward alone. Julian Bertrand makes a probing pass to Jon Potts. Jon Potts sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
Sheffield Wednesday start the second half!
48.58
Youssef Sabin threads the ball through to Phil Formon. Phil Formon plays a perfect one-two with Jon Potts and rushes in on goal... Phil Formon takes a shot at goal but somehow Ivan Camacho manages to keep it out.
49.35
Simon Barry brings the ball forward. Simon Barry finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
54.55
Christian Gyan kicks a strong pass forward to Gilles Croft. Gilles Croft knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.37
Gavin Fletcher kicks a strong pass forward to Phil Formon. Phil Formon knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Zbigniew Joswiak.
59.34
Gavin Fletcher chips the ball to his team mate, Jon Potts. Jon Potts goes all the way! Jon Potts tries a spectacular strike. It's there!! Ivan Camacho has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
63.10
Gavin Fletcher threads the ball through to Phil Formon. Phil Formon flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Thomson. Kevin Thomson cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
65.53
Tom Peeters chips the ball to his team mate, Gabi Siperco. Gabi Siperco knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.27
Jon Potts clumsily knocks into Sylvain Adams. Jon Potts is given another warning by the referee! Sylvain Adams hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.40
Jose Javier Menendez advances with the ball. Jose Javier Menendez plays a perfect one-two with Gabi Siperco and rushes in on goal... Jose Javier Menendez shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Dianbobo Watier!
72.46
Jacek Joswiak passes the ball forward to Youssef Sabin. Youssef Sabin flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Thomson. Kevin Thomson whips in a cross ball towards Jon Potts. Jon Potts powers a header at goal. Ivan Camacho manages to gather it comfortably.
75.17
Zbigniew Joswiak flicks the ball to his team mate, Christian Gyan. Christian Gyan sees a break and surges forward. Christian Gyan lofts in a cross ball towards Gabi Siperco. Gabi Siperco powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
79.26
Jose Javier Menendez hacks Youssef Sabin from behind! Jose Javier Menendez is given a warning by the referee! Youssef Sabin grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
81.08
Jacek Joswiak sees a break and surges forward. Jacek Joswiak makes a probing pass to Phil Formon. Phil Formon knocks in a cross ball towards Jon Potts. Jon Potts is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
87.01
Tom Peeters clumsily knocks into Simon Barry. The referee calls over Tom Peeters and shows him a yellow card! Simon Barry gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
Pierre Mettomo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gilles Croft. Gilles Croft knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Gavin Fletcher of Sheffield Wednesday
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
1
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.1%
47.9%
Play Area
35.6%
45.2%
19.2%