Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at The Reebok Stadium where Bolton Wanderers play host to Reading. A crowd of 9,784 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bolton Wanderers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Reading appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Minto.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bolton Wanderers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Reading appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Minto.
0.00
Reading kick off and get the match underway!
3.38
Roberto Cirillo laces a through ball forward to Felipe Fernandez. Felipe Fernandez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Giorgio Minopoli who gathers it comfortably.
4.58
With imagination, Jody Oliver plays the ball forward to Glynn Greening. Glynn Greening knocks the ball forward to Dave Gullit but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
6.13
Matthew Elliott kicks a strong pass forward to Gilles Draper. Gilles Draper flicks the ball to his team mate, Glynn Greening. Glynn Greening makes some space for himself and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
9.31
Corrado Cinetto flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Howey collects the pass. Stuart Howey makes an attacking run forward. Stuart Howey shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Giorgio Minopoli.
10.05
Corner kick to Bolton Wanderers. Eddie Scholes plays it to the near post. Gilles Draper reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
14.23
Les Royce deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matthew Elliott. Matthew Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Dave Gullit collects the pass. Dave Gullit threads a neat, attacking ball through to Glynn Greening. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Glynn Greening provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
15.12
With great vision, Titus Bellamy plays the ball forward to Glynn Greening. Glynn Greening makes a great pass forward. Gilles Draper runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
20.48
Morris Bellamy kicks a strong pass forward to Hannes Kauder. Hannes Kauder whips in a cross ball towards Mick Duberry. Mick Duberry makes a deft header but it flies wide!
22.18
Stuart Howey threads a neat ball through to Hannes Kauder. Hannes Kauder whips in a cross ball towards Mick Duberry. Mick Duberry finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Giorgio Minopoli!
27.49
Roberto Cirillo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mick Duberry. Mick Duberry whips in a cross ball towards Felipe Fernandez. Felipe Fernandez flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
30.22
Corrado Cinetto threads a neat ball through to Morris Bellamy. Morris Bellamy brings the ball forward. Morris Bellamy whips in a cross ball towards Mick Duberry. Mick Duberry connects with a diving header but somehow Giorgio Minopoli manages to keep it out.
32.03
Stuart Howey advances with the ball. Stuart Howey knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Les Royce.
34.29
Corrado Cinetto threads a neat ball through to Stuart Howey. Stuart Howey threads a neat ball through to Mick Duberry. Mick Duberry plays a quick one-two with Felipe Fernandez and rushes in on goal... Mick Duberry tries a spectacular strike but it flies well off target!
38.35
Morris Bellamy flicks a high pass forward. Mick Duberry controls it well on his chest. Mick Duberry knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Martin Lumsdon.
39.18
Eddie Scholes flicks the ball to his team mate, Simone Capuano. Simone Capuano flicks a high pass forward. Hannes Kauder controls it well on his chest. Hannes Kauder knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.21
Eddie Scholes threads a neat ball through to Stuart Howey. Stuart Howey makes a simple pass to Mick Duberry. Mick Duberry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
With great vision, Morris Bellamy plays the ball forward to Mick Duberry. Mick Duberry shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bolton Wanderers appear unchanged since the first half. Reading also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Bolton Wanderers start the second half!
47.11
Morris Bellamy darts forward. Morris Bellamy lofts in a cross ball towards Mick Duberry. Mick Duberry connects with a diving header. Giorgio Minopoli easily picks it out of the air!
55.47
Titus Bellamy flicks a high pass forward. Dave Gullit controls it well on his chest. Dave Gullit whips in a cross ball towards Gilles Draper. Gilles Draper gets a glancing touch on the cross ball which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
59.32
Jody Oliver flicks a high pass forward. Dave Gullit holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dave Gullit tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
60.49
Bolton Wanderers have made 3 substitutions with Vittorio Pisano replacing Eddie Scholes, Stuart Impey replacing Stuart Howey and Syd Barrett replacing Hannes Kauder .Reading have made 2 substitutions with Mick Walker replacing Les Royce and Patricio Vila replacing Gilles Draper and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
63.55
Roberto Cirillo sees Mick Duberry in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mick Duberry knocks in a cross ball towards Syd Barrett. Syd Barrett makes a convincing header. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
66.02
Jody Oliver controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dave Gullit. Dave Gullit sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
69.01
Stuart Impey catches Titus Bellamy on the ankles. Stuart Impey is shown the yellow card! Titus Bellamy gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
71.59
Titus Bellamy darts forward. Titus Bellamy threads a neat, attacking ball through to Dave Gullit. Dave Gullit strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Dave Gullit!
77.58
Reading have made a substitution with Federico Pantanelli replacing Jody Oliver .
79.55
Roberto Cirillo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Felipe Fernandez. Felipe Fernandez knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Syd Barrett is offside!
83.36
Simone Capuano threads a neat ball through to Syd Barrett. Syd Barrett whips in a cross ball towards Mick Duberry. Mick Duberry knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
87.48
Mick Duberry hacks Mick Walker from behind! The referee warns Mick Duberry to calm down! Mick Walker hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Morris Bellamy chips the ball to his team mate, Syd Barrett. Syd Barrett whips in a cross ball towards Mick Duberry. Mick Duberry flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Giorgio Minopoli with no chance!! Goal for Bolton Wanderers!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.6%
43.4%
Play Area
21.1%
42.1%
36.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dave Gullit of Reading |
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) | 8 | |
9. | Felipe Fernandez (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Hannes Kauder (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Mick Duberry (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
12. | Vittorio Pisano (DEF) | 6 | |
13. | Stuart Impey (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
14. | Syd Barrett (DEF) | 6 |
1. | Giorgio Minopoli (GK) | 7 | |
2. | Martin Lumsdon (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Les Royce (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Peter Marr (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Darren Cadamarteri (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Titus Bellamy (MID) | 7 | |
7. | Jody Oliver (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Matthew Elliott (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Glynn Greening (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
10. | Dave Gullit (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
11. | Gilles Draper (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
12. | Mick Walker (MID) | 6 | |
13. | Patricio Vila (MID) | 6 | |
14. | Federico Pantanelli (DEF) | 6 |