Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at The Reebok Stadium where Bolton Wanderers play host to Wigan Athletic. A crowd of 9,525 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Bolton Wanderers are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Wigan Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Bolton Wanderers are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Wigan Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Bolton Wanderers kick off and get the match underway!
2.30
0-0Tom Peeters makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gabi Siperco. Gabi Siperco finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
3.24
Anthony Minto knocks the ball forward to Benedetto Cirillo. Benedetto Cirillo shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
4.18
Duarte Martins threads the ball through to Frank Hayes. Frank Hayes knocks the ball forward to Kurt Braat. Kurt Braat knocks in a cross ball towards Benedetto Cirillo. Benedetto Cirillo heads the ball goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
6.29
0-0Tom Peeters catches João Delarosa on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! João Delarosa stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.51
Frank Hayes takes it forward alone. Frank Hayes lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Shields. Gavin Shields directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
15.59
0-1Frank Hayes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Shields. Gavin Shields plays a perfect one-two with Benedetto Cirillo and rushes in on goal... Gavin Shields shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
18.49
Daniel Bridge takes it forward alone. Daniel Bridge shoots from 20 yards. Ivan Camacho is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
27.09
Christian Gyan brings the ball forward. Christian Gyan plays a perfect one-two with Gilles Croft and rushes in on goal... Christian Gyan cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
28.22
0-2Alex Johnstone comes in with a late challenge on Frank Hayes. Alex Johnstone is given a warning by the referee! Frank Hayes stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.50
0-2Tom Peeters knocks the ball forward to Gilles Croft. Gilles Croft knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jan Cziommer who gathers it comfortably.
36.34
0-2Bolton Wanderers are easily keeping Wigan Athletic at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
38.46
Renato Jairzinho chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Bridge. Daniel Bridge sees space and advances. Daniel Bridge plays a perfect one-two with Benedetto Cirillo and rushes in on goal... Daniel Bridge shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
40.17
Renato Jairzinho makes a beautiful pass to the feet of João Delarosa. João Delarosa chips the ball to his team mate, Benedetto Cirillo. Benedetto Cirillo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with Wigan Athletic kicking off!
47.08
Marcus Mustoe deftly passes the ball to his team mate, João Delarosa. João Delarosa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Shields. Gavin Shields knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.32
Gavin Shields clumsily knocks into Emmanuel Akinbiyi. Gavin Shields is warned by the referee! Emmanuel Akinbiyi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.41
Marcus Mustoe knocks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Minto. Anthony Minto makes a beautiful solo run. Anthony Minto chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Shields. Gavin Shields shoots from just inside the box but it is miles over!
54.09
0-2Marcus Mustoe knocks the ball to his team mate, João Delarosa. João Delarosa knocks the ball forward to Benedetto Cirillo. Benedetto Cirillo goes all the way! Benedetto Cirillo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Ivan Camacho manages to keep it out.
69.36
Christian Gyan makes a simple pass to Gabi Siperco. Gabi Siperco knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jan Cziommer who gathers it comfortably.
72.14
Sylvain Adams flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Menendez. Jose Javier Menendez knocks the ball forward to Gilles Croft. Gilles Croft shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Jan Cziommer manages to gather it comfortably.
73.13
Wigan Athletic are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Bolton Wanderers's defence.
77.23
Anthony Minto knocks the ball forward to Gavin Shields. Gavin Shields shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
79.56
Anthony Minto brings the ball forward. Anthony Minto plays a perfect one-two with Benedetto Cirillo and rushes in on goal... Anthony Minto rockets a shot on goal but it flies wide!
83.56
Anthony Minto flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Shields. Gavin Shields goes all the way! Gavin Shields shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
84.50
Alex Johnstone advances with the ball. Alex Johnstone lofts in a cross ball towards Gabi Siperco. Gabi Siperco is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is miles over!
85.15
Marcus Mustoe kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Bridge. Daniel Bridge controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Shields. Gavin Shields sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
87.07
Anthony Minto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Shields. Gavin Shields goes all the way! Gavin Shields rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Ivan Camacho!
89.48
Anthony Minto makes a simple pass to Gavin Shields. Gavin Shields whips in a cross ball towards Kurt Braat. Kurt Braat powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
3
10
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
33.8%
66.2%
Play Area
31.2%
45.5%
23.4%
Scorers