Match Report


Stoke CityStoke City     Bolton WanderersBolton Wanderers
Jim WillisJim Willis Computer Player Computer Player
Luis DiazL. Diaz56
G
1
G
68Bruno RimondiniB. Rimondini
Robbie NichollsR. Nicholls56
D
2
D
67Corrado CinettoC. Cinetto
Nicky GalliN. Galli45
D
3
D
67Stephan GrandlS. Grandl
Leonardo FerreriL. Ferreri52
D
4
D
63Eddie ScholesE. Scholes
Enrique MerinoE. Merino53
M
captain5
M
70Simone CapuanoS. Capuano
Jon SmithJ. Smith71
M
6
M
69Roberto CirilloR. Cirillo
Dries WilnisD. Wilnis59
M
7captain
M
66Stuart HoweyS. Howey
Peter BrandP. Brand46
M
8
M
64Morris BellamyM. Bellamy
Stefano FresiS. Fresi66
A
9
A
69Felipe FernandezF. Fernandez
Anthony HibbsA. Hibbs55
A
10
A
67Hannes KauderH. Kauder
Ronald DenneboomR. Denneboom52
A
11
A
61Mick DuberryM. Duberry
 
Samuele MaltagliatiS. Maltagliati49
A
12
D
62Vittorio PisanoV. Pisano
Harvey AdamsH. Adams46
M
13
D
61Stuart ImpeyS. Impey
Kemal MurphyK. Murphy41
D
14
D
59Syd BarrettS. Barrett

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Bet 365 Stadium where Stoke City play host to Bolton Wanderers. A crowd of 9,938 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Stoke City and Bolton Wanderers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Weir.


0.00
Stoke City kick off and get the match underway!
4.11
Roberto Cirillo sees Felipe Fernandez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Felipe Fernandez lofts in a cross ball towards Hannes Kauder. Hannes Kauder rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
8.37
Stuart Howey passes the ball forward to Mick Duberry. Mick Duberry lofts in a cross ball towards Felipe Fernandez. Felipe Fernandez makes a convincing header. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
9.35
Dries Wilnis threads a neat ball through to Stefano Fresi. Stefano Fresi shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Bruno Rimondini manages to gather it easily.
10.50
Corrado Cinetto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Morris Bellamy. Morris Bellamy chips the ball to his team mate, Mick Duberry. Mick Duberry knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Leonardo Ferreri.
12.50
Simone Capuano makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mick Duberry. Mick Duberry tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
15.32
Leonardo Ferreri flicks a high pass forward to Peter Brand who brings the ball under control. Peter Brand sees Stefano Fresi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stefano Fresi shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
16.56
Robbie Nicholls volleys a long ball forward. Stefano Fresi whips in a cross ball towards Ronald Denneboom. Ronald Denneboom whips the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
18.39
Morris Bellamy threads a neat ball through to Hannes Kauder. Hannes Kauder knocks in a cross ball towards Mick Duberry. Mick Duberry makes a convincing header. Fantastic reaction save from Luis Diaz!
21.14
Nicky Galli flicks a high pass forward. Jon Smith holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jon Smith passes the ball forward to Ronald Denneboom. Ronald Denneboom knocks in a cross ball towards Stefano Fresi. Stefano Fresi rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Bruno Rimondini manages to gather it.
26.39
Robbie Nicholls kicks a strong pass forward to Dries Wilnis. Dries Wilnis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ronald Denneboom. Ronald Denneboom deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stefano Fresi but the linesman indicates offside!
30.48
Robbie Nicholls makes a simple pass to Jon Smith. Jon Smith makes a simple pass to Stefano Fresi. Stefano Fresi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.15
Stuart Howey hits a low pass to Mick Duberry. Mick Duberry knocks in a cross ball towards Felipe Fernandez. Felipe Fernandez powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Luis Diaz had no chance!! Goal for Bolton Wanderers!
36.56
Stuart Howey controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Felipe Fernandez. Felipe Fernandez shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
38.47
With fabulous vision, Dries Wilnis plays the ball forward to Anthony Hibbs. Anthony Hibbs knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stephan Grandl.
39.39
Simone Capuano threads a neat ball through to Hannes Kauder. Hannes Kauder knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.28
Simone Capuano threads a neat ball through to Hannes Kauder. Hannes Kauder knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luis Diaz who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Robbie Nicholls makes a beautiful solo run. Robbie Nicholls flicks a high pass forward. Stefano Fresi controls it well on his chest. Stefano Fresi makes a pass forward but Ronald Denneboom is yards offside!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Stoke City have changed their lineup with Samuele Maltagliati replacing Anthony Hibbs and Harvey Adams replacing Enrique Merino. Bolton Wanderers appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Bolton Wanderers get the second half underway!
47.13
Roberto Cirillo decides to run forward with the ball. Roberto Cirillo edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Roberto Cirillo provides some space. He shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Luis Diaz!
51.01
Nicky Galli makes a probing pass to Peter Brand. Peter Brand passes the ball forward to Samuele Maltagliati. Samuele Maltagliati whips in a cross ball towards Ronald Denneboom. Ronald Denneboom makes a convincing header. Bruno Rimondini effortlessly punches it away to safety.
54.54
Jon Smith passes the ball forward to Samuele Maltagliati. Samuele Maltagliati controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
55.10
Simone Capuano runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Simone Capuano whips in a cross ball towards Felipe Fernandez. Felipe Fernandez jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
59.23
Dries Wilnis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stefano Fresi. Stefano Fresi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bruno Rimondini who gathers it comfortably.
60.21
Bolton Wanderers have made 3 substitutions with Vittorio Pisano replacing Eddie Scholes, Stuart Impey replacing Stuart Howey and Syd Barrett replacing Hannes Kauder .
67.41
Vittorio Pisano plays the ball forward to Roberto Cirillo. Roberto Cirillo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Felipe Fernandez. Felipe Fernandez shoots from 20 yards but Luis Diaz is on top of it.
69.38
Simone Capuano knocks the ball to his team mate, Mick Duberry. Mick Duberry shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
75.34
Vittorio Pisano threads a neat ball through to Simone Capuano. Without breaking stride, Simone Capuano plays the ball forward to Felipe Fernandez. Felipe Fernandez plays a one-two with Syd Barrett and advances towards the goal... Felipe Fernandez rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
83.16
Stuart Impey catches Robbie Nicholls on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Robbie Nicholls stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.01
Stuart Impey passes the ball forward to Mick Duberry. Mick Duberry whips in a cross ball towards Felipe Fernandez. Felipe Fernandez makes a convincing header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Bolton Wanderers! The crowd cheers as the Spaniard celebrates his hattrick!
89.51
Dries Wilnis barges into Simone Capuano. Dries Wilnis is shown the yellow card! Simone Capuano stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Stoke City

Bolton Wanderers
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
3
7
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50.7%
49.3%
Play Area
35.6%
43.8%
20.5%

Scorers
Hannes Kauder 4
Felipe Fernandez 33, 75, 85

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Felipe Fernandez of Bolton Wanderers

Match Ratings
1.Luis Diaz (GK)
6
2.Robbie Nicholls (DEF)
7
3.Nicky Galli (DEF)
6
4.Leonardo Ferreri (DEF)
6
5.Enrique Merino (MID)
6
6.Jon Smith (MID)
6
7.Dries Wilnis (MID)yellow card
6
8.Peter Brand (MID)
6
9.Stefano Fresi (ATT)
6
10.Anthony Hibbs (ATT)
6
11.Ronald Denneboom (ATT)
6
 
12.Samuele Maltagliati (ATT)
6
13.Harvey Adams (MID)
6
14.Kemal Murphy (DEF)
0

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