Match Report


Bolton WanderersBolton Wanderers     NEC NijmegenNEC Nijmegen
Jim MartinJim Martin Computer Player Computer Player
Yassine SinouhY. Sinouh60
G
1captain
G
54Gerard MansG. Mans
Graham WatsonG. Watson54
D
2
D
66Petri ReuserP. Reuser
Valerien RascleV. Rascle57
D
3
D
64Copain SendenC. Senden
Scott MilburnS. Milburn48
D
4
D
60Thijs De NooijerT. De Nooijer
Antonio FariaA. Faria61
M
5
D
60Roberto MartinezR. Martinez
Eugenio FernandezE. Fernandez63
M
6
M
58Toifilou JezierskiT. Jezierski
Patrick CutlerP. Cutler61
M
captain7
M
54Brian BeagrieB. Beagrie
Ugo WiltordU. Wiltord62
M
8
M
50Harald TimmerH. Timmer
Robbie LofthouseR. Lofthouse54
A
9
M
46Ulrich FabrieU. Fabrie
Tony van DamT. van Dam60
A
10
A
58Roland HermansR. Hermans
Liam McleodL. Mcleod53
A
11
A
53Andy GallacherA. Gallacher
 
Ashley BoltonA. Bolton46
D
12
D
56Aaron VierklauA. Vierklau
Duncan SullivanD. Sullivan51
M
13
D
52ƒtienne Dibiƒ. Dibi
Dion YoudsD. Youds43
A
14
A
52Andy RicciA. Ricci

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at The Reebok Stadium where Bolton Wanderers play NEC Nijmegen in this Inter Cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 10,500 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bolton Wanderers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while NEC Nijmegen appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Wes Clarke.


0.00
The whistle blows and NEC Nijmegen kick off!
2.25
Copain Senden makes a strong solo run forward. Showing fabulous composure, Copain Senden picks a pass forward to Roland Hermans. Roland Hermans shoots from outside the area. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
6.58
Brian Beagrie comes in with a late challenge on Patrick Cutler. The referee warns Brian Beagrie to calm down! Patrick Cutler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.50
Valerien Rascle catches Brian Beagrie on the ankles. Valerien Rascle is warned by the referee! Brian Beagrie hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.04
Graham Watson pushes up the pitch. Graham Watson hits a low pass to Eugenio Fernandez. Eugenio Fernandez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
12.40
Ulrich Fabrie makes a beautiful solo run. Ulrich Fabrie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.48
Harald Timmer runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Harald Timmer lofts in a cross ball towards Roland Hermans. Roland Hermans heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.31
Antonio Faria flicks a high pass forward. Patrick Cutler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Patrick Cutler shoots from 25 yards but Gerard Mans reads it well. He makes it look easy!
26.00
Valerien Rascle flicks the ball to his team mate, Graham Watson. Graham Watson knocks the ball forward to Eugenio Fernandez. Eugenio Fernandez shoots from outside the area. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
32.51
Ugo Wiltord threads a neat ball through to Eugenio Fernandez. Eugenio Fernandez flicks the ball to his team mate, Tony van Dam. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Tony van Dam provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but Gerard Mans reads it well. Great save!
33.13
Brian Beagrie passes the ball forward to Andy Gallacher. Andy Gallacher knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Graham Watson.
34.27
Eugenio Fernandez passes the ball forward to Ugo Wiltord. Ugo Wiltord knocks in a cross ball towards Eugenio Fernandez. Eugenio Fernandez powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
39.49
Copain Senden flicks a high pass forward. Toifilou Jezierski collects the pass. Toifilou Jezierski makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roland Hermans. Roland Hermans knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Valerien Rascle.
44.13
Patrick Cutler flicks the ball to his team mate, Liam Mcleod. Liam Mcleod knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Bolton Wanderers appear unchanged since the first half. NEC Nijmegen also appear unchanged since the first half. The Bolton Wanderers players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The second half starts with Bolton Wanderers kicking off!
48.45
Petri Reuser barges into Tony van Dam. The referee calls over Petri Reuser and shows him a yellow card! Tony van Dam hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.32
Brian Beagrie catches Scott Milburn on the ankles. The referee calls over Brian Beagrie again and warns him to calm down! Scott Milburn stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.19
Patrick Cutler makes a probing pass to Ugo Wiltord. Ugo Wiltord cuts inside the box! Ugo Wiltord cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
59.20
Patrick Cutler threads a neat ball through to Tony van Dam. Tony van Dam shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
61.08
Copain Senden decides to run forward with the ball. Seeing a gap ahead, Copain Senden plays the ball forward to Andy Gallacher. Andy Gallacher whips in a cross ball towards Roland Hermans. Roland Hermans rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is miles over!
65.36
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
66.28
Ulrich Fabrie makes a beautiful solo run. Ulrich Fabrie plays a quick one-two with Andy Gallacher and rushes in on goal... Ulrich Fabrie cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
69.49
Harald Timmer kicks a strong pass forward to Roland Hermans. Roland Hermans knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Graham Watson.
73.49
Eugenio Fernandez threads the ball through to Liam Mcleod. Liam Mcleod tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Gerard Mans manages to gather it.
78.14
Eugenio Fernandez chips the ball to his team mate, Tony van Dam. Tony van Dam shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
81.05
Ulrich Fabrie flicks a high pass forward. Copain Senden controls it well on his chest. Copain Senden makes a probing pass to Andy Gallacher. Andy Gallacher knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Graham Watson.
83.37
Andy Gallacher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roland Hermans. Roland Hermans tries a spectacular long range effort. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Roland Hermans!
90.00
Ugo Wiltord flicks a high ball forward to Eugenio Fernandez who takes it down. Eugenio Fernandez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Bolton Wanderers

NEC Nijmegen
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
20.8%
48.1%
31.2%

Scorers
Eugenio Fernandez 26
Roland Hermans 2, 16, 83

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Roland Hermans of NEC Nijmegen

Match Ratings
1.Yassine Sinouh (GK)
6
2.Graham Watson (DEF)
7
3.Valerien Rascle (DEF)
6
4.Scott Milburn (DEF)
6
5.Antonio Faria (MID)
6
6.Eugenio Fernandez (MID)goal scored
8
7.Patrick Cutler (MID)
6
8.Ugo Wiltord (MID)
6
9.Robbie Lofthouse (ATT)
6
10.Tony van Dam (ATT)
6
11.Liam Mcleod (ATT)
6
 
12.Ashley Bolton (DEF)
0
13.Duncan Sullivan (MID)
0
14.Dion Youds (ATT)
0

1.Gerard Mans (GK)
7
2.Petri Reuser (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Copain Senden (DEF)
7
4.Thijs De Nooijer (DEF)
6
5.Roberto Martinez (DEF)
6
6.Toifilou Jezierski (MID)
6
7.Brian Beagrie (MID)
5
8.Harald Timmer (MID)
7
9.Ulrich Fabrie (MID)
6
10.Roland Hermans (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Andy Gallacher (ATT)
6
 
12.Aaron Vierklau (DEF)
0
13.ƒtienne Dibi (DEF)
0
14.Andy Ricci (ATT)
0