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 Everton. A crowd of 4,567 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Both Bolton Wanderers and Everton are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.


0.00
Bolton Wanderers kick off the first half!
2.06
Ian Froggatt threads the ball through to Malcolm Richards. Malcolm Richards makes a simple pass to Ross Galli. Ross Galli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
3.39
Malcolm Richards knocks the ball to his team mate, Ross Galli. Ross Galli plays a perfect one-two with Alfred Weir and rushes in on goal... Ross Galli makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
4.38
Malcolm Richards clumsily knocks into Scott Jess. Malcolm Richards is given a warning by the referee! Scott Jess hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.49
Scott Jess makes a simple pass to Les Howey. Les Howey sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
8.40
Richard Mills sees a break and surges forward. Richard Mills kicks a strong pass forward to Les Howey. Les Howey shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
9.32
Scott Jess flicks the ball to his team mate, Les Howey. Les Howey shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
12.54
Patrick Burgess deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ross Galli. Ross Galli knocks in a cross ball towards Alfred Weir. Alfred Weir is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
18.16
Scott Jess makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Les Howey. Les Howey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.17
Julian Pallister knocks the ball forward to Teddy Granville. Teddy Granville passes the ball forward to Les Howey. Les Howey knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ian Froggatt.
27.44
Bolton Wanderers are easily keeping Everton at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
28.46
Scott Jess decides to run forward with the ball. Scott Jess lofts in a cross ball towards Les Howey. Les Howey is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
32.02
Bolton Wanderers are easily keeping Everton at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
34.47
Malcolm Richards knocks the ball forward to Ross Galli. Ross Galli shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Eddie Edworthy manages to gather it comfortably.
39.59
Ian Adams controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Patrick Burgess. Patrick Burgess flicks the ball to his team mate, Alfred Weir. Alfred Weir knocks in a cross ball towards Ross Galli. Ross Galli is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ross Galli!
42.43
John Holloway makes a simple pass to George Etherington. George Etherington kicks a strong pass forward to Alfred Weir. Alfred Weir lofts in a cross ball towards Ross Galli. Ross Galli powers a header at goal. Eddie Edworthy easily smothers it.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
The second half starts with Everton kicking off!
48.18
Patrick Burgess knocks the ball forward to Ross Galli. Ross Galli whips in a cross ball towards Alfred Weir. Alfred Weir directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
49.28
Teddy Granville deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Les Howey. Les Howey tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
51.26
Ashley Robson passes the ball forward to Ross Galli. Ross Galli shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
53.33
Ian Adams passes the ball forward to Patrick Burgess. Patrick Burgess deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ross Galli. Ross Galli controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Eddie Edworthy!
61.41
Teddy Granville chips the ball to his team mate, Les Howey. Les Howey knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ian Froggatt.
66.46
Ian Froggatt flicks the ball to his team mate, George Etherington. George Etherington makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alfred Weir. Alfred Weir shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
67.59
Chris Greening sees a break and surges forward. Chris Greening shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
73.12
Scott Jess hacks Malcolm Richards from behind! Scott Jess is given a warning by the referee! Malcolm Richards hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.49
Richard Mills comes in with a late challenge on Ross Galli. Richard Mills is warned by the referee! Ross Galli runs off the knock.
78.13
Julian Pallister controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Jess. Scott Jess passes the ball forward to Les Howey. Les Howey knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Harvey Etherington who gathers it comfortably.
81.51
Teddy Granville makes a simple pass to Ledley Scales. Ledley Scales knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ian Froggatt.
83.33
Everton are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Ross Galli of Bolton Wanderers
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
0
Shots off Target
5
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.3%
44.7%
Play Area
29.4%
48.2%
22.4%

Scorers