Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at The Hawthorns where West Bromwich Albion play host to Bolton Wanderers. A crowd of 9,287 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
West Bromwich Albion are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bolton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Graham Woodgate.
The pitch is in good condition.
West Bromwich Albion are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bolton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Graham Woodgate.
0.00
0-0Bolton Wanderers kick off!
4.01
0-0Arturo Jimenez chips the ball to his team mate, Ighli Zampagna. Ighli Zampagna runs straight at the defence! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Ighli Zampagna provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It curls slightly but Yassine Sinouh manages to gather it.
6.23
0-0Antonio Faria passes the ball forward to Robbie Lofthouse. Robbie Lofthouse knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marcus King.
8.31
Antonio Faria flicks a high pass forward. Robbie Lofthouse holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Robbie Lofthouse knocks in a cross ball towards Tony van Dam. Tony van Dam directs the ball goalwards with his head. Patricio Carrasco didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
21.21
Valerien Rascle hits a low pass to Ugo Wiltord. Ugo Wiltord chips the ball to his team mate, Youcef Moussa. Youcef Moussa sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
24.57
Graham Watson flicks a high pass forward to Ugo Wiltord who brings the ball under control. Ugo Wiltord flicks a high pass forward. Robbie Lofthouse holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Robbie Lofthouse knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marcus King.
26.57
0-1Scott Milburn threads a neat ball through to Eugenio Fernandez. Eugenio Fernandez threads a neat ball through to Patrick Cutler. Patrick Cutler whips in a cross ball towards Tony van Dam. Tony van Dam knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
30.50
Arturo Jimenez knocks the ball forward to Ighli Zampagna. Ighli Zampagna knocks in a cross ball towards Graham Lowe. Graham Lowe makes a deft header. Good keeping from Yassine Sinouh as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
31.25
0-1Arturo Jimenez takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Patrick Cutler reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
34.12
0-1Arturo Jimenez makes a beautiful solo run. Arturo Jimenez lofts in a cross ball towards Artur Neves. Artur Neves makes a looping header on goal but it is miles over!
36.50
Valerien Rascle chips the ball to his team mate, Robbie Lofthouse. Robbie Lofthouse lofts in a cross ball towards Tony van Dam. Tony van Dam makes a deft header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Tony van Dam!
42.08
Ugo Wiltord picks a pass forward to Youcef Moussa. Youcef Moussa shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. West Bromwich Albion appear unchanged since the first half. Bolton Wanderers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
West Bromwich Albion kick off the second half!
51.19
0-2Patrick Cutler comes in with a late challenge on Marcus King. Patrick Cutler is warned by the referee! Marcus King runs off the knock.
55.45
Ighli Zampagna makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Hendry. Kevin Hendry controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
60.37
0-2Valerien Rascle makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antonio Faria. Antonio Faria kicks a strong pass forward to Eugenio Fernandez. Eugenio Fernandez makes a probing pass between the defence to Tony van Dam. Tony van Dam muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Regis Trezeguet.
65.20
Regis Trezeguet plays the ball forward to Marcus King. Marcus King threads the ball through to Kevin Hendry. Kevin Hendry finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Yassine Sinouh.
66.42
It's a corner kick. Kevin Hendry kicks a low ball out wide. Valerien Rascle gets to the ball and clears it up field.
67.41
0-2Marcus King threads the ball through to Kevin Hendry. Kevin Hendry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Graham Lowe. Graham Lowe deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Artur Neves but the linesman indicates offside!
69.49
Eugenio Fernandez flicks a high pass forward to Robbie Lofthouse who brings the ball under control. Robbie Lofthouse threads a neat, attacking ball through to Youcef Moussa. Some world-class footwork from Youcef Moussa provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
72.51
0-3Nicky Stockdale hacks Robbie Lofthouse from behind! The referee calls over Nicky Stockdale and shows him a yellow card! Robbie Lofthouse runs off the knock.
75.07
Graham Watson sees space and advances. Graham Watson shoots from long range. Superb reactions from Patricio Carrasco. What a save!
83.46
Graham Watson flicks a high ball forward to Scott Milburn who takes it down. Scott Milburn threads a neat ball through to Youcef Moussa. Youcef Moussa shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
89.28
Youcef Moussa barges into Marcus King. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marcus King runs off the knock.
90.00
Eugenio Fernandez chips the ball to his team mate, Ugo Wiltord. Ugo Wiltord rushes past Norman Gower! Ugo Wiltord comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
3
8
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
33.8%
66.2%
Play Area
32.3%
44.6%
23.1%
Scorers
| Tony van Dam 27, 36 Youcef Moussa 69 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Tony van Dam of Bolton Wanderers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Patricio Carrasco (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Regis Trezeguet (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Marcus King (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nicky Stockdale (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Norman Gower (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Kevin Hendry (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ighli Zampagna (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Arturo Jimenez (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Mitchell Brouwers (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Artur Neves (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Graham Lowe (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alan Philips (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Eddie Youds (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Callum Collins (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Yassine Sinouh (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Scott Milburn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Valerien Rascle (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Graham Watson (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Patrick Cutler (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Antonio Faria (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Eugenio Fernandez (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Ugo Wiltord (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Robbie Lofthouse (ATT) | 8 | |
| 10. | Tony van Dam (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Youcef Moussa (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Ashley Bolton (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Duncan Sullivan (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Liam Mcleod (ATT) | 0 | |