Match Report


Bolton WanderersBolton Wanderers     Peterborough UnitedPeterborough United
Jim MartinJim Martin Computer Player Computer Player
Yassine SinouhY. Sinouh60
G
1
G
52Ross ToddR. Todd
Ashley BoltonA. Bolton46
D
2
D
60Neil DavidsonN. Davidson
Valerien RascleV. Rascle57
D
3
D
58Younes MolinierY. Molinier
Scott MilburnS. Milburn48
D
4
D
57Darren SheringhamD. Sheringham
Sherif ArpinonS. Arpinon51
M
5
D
56Melchior MathijssenM. Mathijssen
Duncan SullivanD. Sullivan51
M
6
M
56Les TilerL. Tiler
Christian EberleC. Eberle49
M
captain7captain
M
56Chris WatersC. Waters
Ugo WiltordU. Wiltord62
M
8
M
55Wayne PearceW. Pearce
Kevin HarleyK. Harley48
A
9
A
75Kevin ToddK. Todd
Youcef MoussaY. Moussa49
A
10
A
53Ivar ZimmermanI. Zimmerman
Dion YoudsD. Youds43
A
11
A
51Ledley PottsL. Potts
 
Ciro FuserC. Fuser47
G
12
D
55Graham ThompsonG. Thompson
Ledley LofthouseL. Lofthouse46
D
13
D
54Adrian SwiftA. Swift
Tony van DamT. van Dam60
A
14
M
53David RodgersD. Rodgers

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at The Reebok Stadium where Bolton Wanderers play host to Peterborough United. A crowd of 9,687 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bolton Wanderers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Peterborough United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Adam Brown.


0.00
Bolton Wanderers kick off!
3.45
Duncan Sullivan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Youcef Moussa. Youcef Moussa knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Darren Sheringham.
14.16
Sherif Arpinon clumsily knocks into Wayne Pearce. The referee calls over Sherif Arpinon and warns him to calm down! Wayne Pearce hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.32
Valerien Rascle takes it forward alone. Valerien Rascle knocks the ball forward to Ugo Wiltord. Ugo Wiltord whips in a cross ball towards Youcef Moussa. Youcef Moussa finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Ross Todd manages to keep it out.
20.27
Duncan Sullivan sees space and advances. Duncan Sullivan finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
21.48
Melchior Mathijssen makes a probing pass to Chris Waters. Chris Waters hits a low pass to Kevin Todd. Kevin Todd cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Kevin Todd provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
26.33
Wayne Pearce runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Wayne Pearce controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
27.34
Ivar Zimmerman flicks a high pass forward. Ledley Potts holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ledley Potts makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Todd but he's offside!
30.36
Scott Milburn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Youcef Moussa. Youcef Moussa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Harley. Kevin Harley shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Ross Todd manages to gather it.
34.41
Duncan Sullivan hacks Chris Waters from behind! Duncan Sullivan is given a warning by the referee! Chris Waters hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.37
Melchior Mathijssen knocks the ball to his team mate, Chris Waters. Chris Waters flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Todd. Kevin Todd passes the ball forward but Wayne Pearce is offside!
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. Peterborough United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Peterborough United kick off!
49.48
Wayne Pearce picks a pass forward to Chris Waters. Chris Waters threads the ball through to Kevin Todd. Kevin Todd knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Ledley Potts is offside!
53.23
Chris Waters flicks a high pass forward. Wayne Pearce holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Wayne Pearce flicks the ball to his team mate, Ivar Zimmerman. Ivar Zimmerman shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
54.16
With great vision, Les Tiler plays the ball forward to Ledley Potts. Ledley Potts tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
55.16
Younes Molinier threads a neat ball through to Chris Waters. Chris Waters plays the ball forward to Kevin Todd. Kevin Todd shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
57.00
With a delightful solo run, Wayne Pearce stretches the opposition's defence. Wayne Pearce knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.26
Wayne Pearce knocks the ball forward to Chris Waters. Chris Waters knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Todd. Kevin Todd knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
60.57
Peterborough United have made a substitution with Adrian Swift replacing Chris Waters .
65.33
Melchior Mathijssen threads a neat ball through to Les Tiler. Les Tiler passes the ball forward to Wayne Pearce. Wayne Pearce lofts in a cross ball towards Ledley Potts. Ledley Potts fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
69.39
Ugo Wiltord controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Youcef Moussa. Youcef Moussa shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
71.43
Sherif Arpinon threads a neat ball through to Youcef Moussa. Youcef Moussa sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
75.04
Valerien Rascle threads a neat ball through to Christian Eberle. Christian Eberle makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sherif Arpinon. Sherif Arpinon finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
78.31
Ashley Bolton makes a simple pass to Christian Eberle. Christian Eberle flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Harley. Kevin Harley knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Younes Molinier.
81.54
Melchior Mathijssen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Les Tiler. Les Tiler threads a neat ball through to Ivar Zimmerman. Ivar Zimmerman knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Les Tiler is offside!
84.41
Ugo Wiltord flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Sullivan controls it well on his chest. Duncan Sullivan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adrian Swift.
85.56
Adrian Swift takes a short throw-in bringing Kevin Todd into play. Kevin Todd changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Kevin Todd rushes past Ashley Bolton! Kevin Todd rockets a shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Bolton Wanderers

Peterborough United
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
0
4
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.9%
57.1%
Play Area
27.1%
45.7%
27.1%

Scorers
Kevin Todd 21
Ledley Potts 65

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Kevin Todd of Peterborough United

Match Ratings
1.Yassine Sinouh (GK)
6
2.Ashley Bolton (DEF)
6
3.Valerien Rascle (DEF)
7
4.Scott Milburn (DEF)
6
5.Sherif Arpinon (MID)
6
6.Duncan Sullivan (MID)
6
7.Christian Eberle (MID)
6
8.Ugo Wiltord (MID)
6
9.Kevin Harley (ATT)
6
10.Youcef Moussa (ATT)
6
11.Dion Youds (ATT)
6
 
12.Ciro Fuser (GK)
0
13.Ledley Lofthouse (DEF)
0
14.Tony van Dam (ATT)
0

1.Ross Todd (GK)
6
2.Neil Davidson (DEF)
6
3.Younes Molinier (DEF)
6
4.Darren Sheringham (DEF)
6
5.Melchior Mathijssen (DEF)
6
6.Les Tiler (MID)
6
7.Chris Waters (MID)
8
8.Wayne Pearce (MID)
8
9.Kevin Todd (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Ivar Zimmerman (ATT)
6
11.Ledley Potts (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Graham Thompson (DEF)
0
13.Adrian Swift (DEF)
6
14.David Rodgers (MID)
0