Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at The Reebok Stadium where Bolton Wanderers play host to Plymouth Argyle. A crowd of 8,987 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bolton Wanderers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Plymouth Argyle appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mark Eadie.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bolton Wanderers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Plymouth Argyle appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mark Eadie.
0.00
0-0Bolton Wanderers kick off and get the match underway!
3.19
1-0Corrado Cinetto kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Howey. Stuart Howey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mick Duberry. Mick Duberry whips in a cross ball towards Matt Rae. Matt Rae makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
9.15
1-0Stuart Howey knocks the ball to his team mate, Mick Duberry. Mick Duberry shoots from long range. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Bolton Wanderers are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
12.18
1-0Jamie Power knocks the ball forward to Charles-Edward Loko. Charles-Edward Loko flicks a high pass forward to Nicky Standing who brings the ball under control. Nicky Standing lofts in a cross ball towards Said Allach. Said Allach heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
14.07
Charles-Edward Loko makes a simple pass to Nicky Standing. Nicky Standing plays a one-two with Craig Bridges and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Nicky Standing provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Bruno Rimondini is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
18.39
Simone Capuano knocks the ball forward to Mick Duberry. Mick Duberry knocks in a cross ball towards Felipe Fernandez. Felipe Fernandez flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
24.24
2-1Shaun Drake hacks Felipe Fernandez from behind! Shaun Drake is shown the yellow card! Felipe Fernandez gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
26.06
2-1Roberto Cirillo flicks a high pass forward to Felipe Fernandez who brings the ball under control. Felipe Fernandez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.27
2-1Stephan Grandl comes in with a late challenge on Craig Bridges. Stephan Grandl is shown the yellow card! Craig Bridges runs off the knock.
33.24
Eddie Scholes threads a neat ball through to Simone Capuano. Simone Capuano advances with the ball. Simone Capuano knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Rufus who gathers it comfortably.
40.53
Charles-Edward Loko makes a probing pass to Craig Bridges. Craig Bridges whips in a cross ball towards Nicky Standing. Nicky Standing makes a convincing header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Bruno Rimondini with no chance!! Goal for Plymouth Argyle!
45.00
Charles-Edward Loko catches Eddie Scholes on the ankles. Charles-Edward Loko is shown the yellow card! Eddie Scholes runs off the knock.
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. Plymouth Argyle also appear unchanged since the first half. The Plymouth Argyle players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Plymouth Argyle kicking off!
48.03
Corrado Cinetto flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Howey easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stuart Howey surges forward with the ball. Stuart Howey knocks in a cross ball towards Matt Rae. Matt Rae makes a deft header but it flies just off target!
49.37
Dave Newton makes a simple pass to Ian Boateng. Ian Boateng flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicky Standing. Nicky Standing rushes past Corrado Cinetto! Nicky Standing tries a spectacular strike. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
53.09
2-2Eddie Scholes hacks Nicky Standing from behind! The referee brings Eddie Scholes to one side and gives him a warning! Nicky Standing runs off the knock.
54.10
Eddie Scholes hits a low pass to Stuart Howey. Stuart Howey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt Rae. Matt Rae controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
55.07
2-2Charles-Edward Loko threads a neat ball through to Craig Bridges. Craig Bridges deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicky Standing but the linesman indicates offside!
59.08
Stephan Grandl sees Roberto Cirillo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Roberto Cirillo makes a probing pass to Felipe Fernandez. Felipe Fernandez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Rufus who gathers it comfortably.
60.33
2-2Bolton Wanderers have made 3 substitutions with Vittorio Pisano replacing Eddie Scholes, Stuart Impey replacing Stuart Howey and Syd Barrett replacing Mick Duberry .Plymouth Argyle have made 2 substitutions with Fabio Stroppa replacing Charles-Edward Loko and Ben Brown replacing Nicky Standing .
61.39
Fabio Stroppa barges into Roberto Cirillo. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Roberto Cirillo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.23
Seeing a gap ahead, Jamie Power plays the ball forward to Fabio Stroppa. With fabulous imagination, Fabio Stroppa picks a pass forward to Said Allach. Said Allach whips in a cross ball towards Ben Brown. Ben Brown rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's miles wide!
73.22
Shaun Drake knocks the ball forward to Ian Boateng. Ian Boateng deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ben Brown. Ben Brown shoots from distance. Bruno Rimondini gets down and covers it.
75.55
Stephan Grandl knocks the ball forward to Stuart Impey. Stuart Impey kicks a strong pass forward to Matt Rae. Matt Rae knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Rufus who gathers it comfortably.
79.33
Stephan Grandl flicks a high pass forward to Stuart Impey who brings the ball under control. Stuart Impey takes it forward alone. Stuart Impey shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
Fabio Stroppa flicks the ball to his team mate, Said Allach. Said Allach shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.2%
46.8%
Play Area
31.6%
41.8%
26.6%
Scorers
| Matt Rae 3 Felipe Fernandez 18 | Nicky Standing 14, 41 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nicky Standing of Plymouth Argyle |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Bruno Rimondini (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Corrado Cinetto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stephan Grandl (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Eddie Scholes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Simone Capuano (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Roberto Cirillo (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Stuart Howey (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Morris Bellamy (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Felipe Fernandez (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Mick Duberry (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Matt Rae (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Vittorio Pisano (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Stuart Impey (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Syd Barrett (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Gavin Rufus (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alistair Ehiogu (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jamie Power (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Dave Newton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Shaun Drake (DEF) | | 6 |
| 6. | Ruel Konchesky (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ian Boateng (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Charles-Edward Loko (MID) | | 6 |
| 9. | Craig Bridges (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Said Allach (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Nicky Standing (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Fabio Stroppa (GK) | | 6 |
| 13. | Nick Jackson (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ben Brown (ATT) | 6 | |