Match Report


Bolton WanderersBolton Wanderers     Bristol RoversBristol Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Bruno RimondiniB. Rimondini68
G
1
G
62Marino GullitM. Gullit
Corrado CinettoC. Cinetto67
D
2
D
69Jason BrandJ. Brand
Stephan GrandlS. Grandl67
D
3
D
60Paul HelmerP. Helmer
Eddie ScholesE. Scholes63
D
4
D
57Terry OakesT. Oakes
Simone CapuanoS. Capuano70
M
5
D
57Felice ParisF. Paris
Roberto CirilloR. Cirillo69
M
6
M
62Tim WiltordT. Wiltord
Stuart HoweyS. Howey66
M
captain7
M
59Des ScalesD. Scales
Morris BellamyM. Bellamy64
M
8
M
59Aniello De LiguoriA. De Liguori
Felipe FernandezF. Fernandez69
A
9captain
A
65Arnold RobbenA. Robben
Hannes KauderH. Kauder67
A
10
A
62Craig ShearerC. Shearer
Mick DuberryM. Duberry61
A
11
A
55Danny MoncurD. Moncur
 
Vittorio PisanoV. Pisano62
D
12
G
60Don MckinlayD. Mckinlay
Stuart ImpeyS. Impey61
D
13
M
56Jermaine Wright-PhillipsJ. Wright-Phillips
Syd BarrettS. Barrett59
D
14
D
54Harris JansenH. Jansen

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at The Reebok Stadium where Bolton Wanderers play host to Bristol Rovers. A crowd of 8,546 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bolton Wanderers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dion Mustoe.


0.00
Bristol Rovers start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.27
Terry Oakes flicks a high pass forward. Aniello De Liguori holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Aniello De Liguori chips the ball to his team mate, Arnold Robben. Arnold Robben knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eddie Scholes.
3.30
Stuart Howey makes an attacking run forward. Stuart Howey knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Helmer.
8.19
Stuart Howey flicks a high pass forward. Felipe Fernandez collects the pass. Felipe Fernandez lofts in a cross ball towards Mick Duberry. Mick Duberry fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
14.52
Morris Bellamy sees space and advances. Morris Bellamy knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.37
Roberto Cirillo passes the ball forward to Mick Duberry. Mick Duberry knocks in a cross ball towards Hannes Kauder. Hannes Kauder outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball takes a deflection leaving Marino Gullit with no chance!! Goal for Bolton Wanderers!
18.47
Aniello De Liguori takes a quick throw-in. Tim Wiltord chips the ball to his team mate, Arnold Robben. Arnold Robben shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Bruno Rimondini effortlessly smothers it!
22.54
Eddie Scholes knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Howey. Stuart Howey advances with the ball. Stuart Howey shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
24.35
Aniello De Liguori comes in with a late challenge on Simone Capuano. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Simone Capuano hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.29
Stuart Howey plays the ball forward to Hannes Kauder. Hannes Kauder rushes past Jason Brand! Hannes Kauder tries a spectacular strike but is denied by Jason Brand. Excellent block.
27.14
Aniello De Liguori deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Danny Moncur. Danny Moncur finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
28.39
Corrado Cinetto flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Cirillo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Roberto Cirillo passes the ball forward to Felipe Fernandez. Felipe Fernandez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jason Brand.
30.28
Paul Helmer threads a neat ball through to Des Scales. Des Scales makes a simple pass to Arnold Robben. Arnold Robben plays a perfect one-two with Craig Shearer and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Arnold Robben provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
32.18
Aniello De Liguori knocks the ball forward to Arnold Robben. Arnold Robben shoots from distance but Bruno Rimondini is on top of it.
33.23
Des Scales brings the ball forward. Des Scales knocks the ball forward to Arnold Robben but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
34.22
Des Scales threads a neat ball through to Arnold Robben. Arnold Robben passes the ball forward but Craig Shearer is offside!
40.45
Aniello De Liguori threads a neat ball through to Arnold Robben. Arnold Robben chips the ball to his team mate, Danny Moncur. Danny Moncur takes a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
Tim Wiltord flicks a high pass forward. Danny Moncur collects the pass. Danny Moncur sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. What a cracker!! Bruno Rimondini had no chance!! Goal for Bristol Rovers!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Bolton Wanderers appear unchanged since the first half. Bristol Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Bristol Rovers players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Bolton Wanderers kick off!
48.12
Stephan Grandl controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Morris Bellamy. Morris Bellamy controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Felipe Fernandez. Felipe Fernandez tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
49.41
Eddie Scholes catches Tim Wiltord on the ankles. Eddie Scholes is warned by the referee! Tim Wiltord gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
51.39
Eddie Scholes knocks the ball forward to Roberto Cirillo. Roberto Cirillo plays the ball forward to Mick Duberry. Mick Duberry controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
55.49
Eddie Scholes flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Cirillo controls it well on his chest. Roberto Cirillo makes a probing pass to Felipe Fernandez. Felipe Fernandez knocks in a cross ball towards Mick Duberry. Mick Duberry connects with a diving header but slams it into the crowd!
57.08
Roberto Cirillo flicks a high pass forward to Hannes Kauder who brings the ball under control. Hannes Kauder controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
60.05
Bolton Wanderers have made 3 substitutions with Vittorio Pisano replacing Eddie Scholes, Stuart Impey replacing Stuart Howey and Syd Barrett replacing Hannes Kauder .Bristol Rovers have made 3 substitutions with Don Mckinlay replacing Danny Moncur, Jermaine Wright-Phillips replacing Aniello De Liguori and Harris Jansen replacing Felice Paris .
61.13
Terry Oakes flicks a high pass forward. Jermaine Wright-Phillips holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jermaine Wright-Phillips knocks the ball to his team mate, Don Mckinlay. Don Mckinlay makes a great pass forward. Craig Shearer runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
66.53
Stuart Impey knocks the ball forward to Syd Barrett. Syd Barrett whips in a cross ball towards Mick Duberry. Mick Duberry whips the ball goalwards with his head. Marino Gullit gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
78.32
Paul Helmer passes the ball forward to Des Scales. Des Scales flicks a high pass forward to Arnold Robben who brings the ball under control. Arnold Robben flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Shearer. Craig Shearer tries a spectacular strike. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
83.06
Corrado Cinetto threads a neat ball through to Roberto Cirillo. Roberto Cirillo threads the ball through to Mick Duberry. Mick Duberry shoots from outside the area. What a cracker!! Marino Gullit had no chance!! Goal for Bolton Wanderers!
87.15
Des Scales flicks a high pass forward to Arnold Robben who brings the ball under control. Arnold Robben knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Shearer. Craig Shearer fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
90.00
Craig Shearer catches Vittorio Pisano on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Vittorio Pisano stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Bolton Wanderers

Bristol Rovers
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
1
5
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
28.3%
44.6%
27.2%

Scorers
Hannes Kauder 15
Mick Duberry 83
Danny Moncur 45
Craig Shearer 78

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mick Duberry of Bolton Wanderers

Match Ratings
1.Bruno Rimondini (GK)
7
2.Corrado Cinetto (DEF)
6
3.Stephan Grandl (DEF)
6
4.Eddie Scholes (DEF)
6
5.Simone Capuano (MID)
6
6.Roberto Cirillo (MID)
8
7.Stuart Howey (MID)
8
8.Morris Bellamy (MID)
6
9.Felipe Fernandez (ATT)
6
10.Hannes Kauder (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Mick Duberry (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Vittorio Pisano (DEF)
6
13.Stuart Impey (DEF)
6
14.Syd Barrett (DEF)
6

1.Marino Gullit (GK)
7
2.Jason Brand (DEF)
6
3.Paul Helmer (DEF)
6
4.Terry Oakes (DEF)
7
5.Felice Paris (DEF)
6
6.Tim Wiltord (MID)
8
7.Des Scales (MID)
7
8.Aniello De Liguori (MID)yellow card
6
9.Arnold Robben (ATT)
8
10.Craig Shearer (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
11.Danny Moncur (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Don Mckinlay (GK)
6
13.Jermaine Wright-Phillips (MID)
6
14.Harris Jansen (DEF)
6