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 West Bromwich Albion. A crowd of 8,373 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bolton Wanderers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while West Bromwich Albion appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Tony Sharpe.


0.00
West Bromwich Albion get the match underway!
2.15
Noel Gallagher knocks the ball forward to Matthew Mccann. Matthew Mccann lofts in a cross ball towards Evans Grossi. Evans Grossi directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
8.01
Stephan Grandl makes a probing pass to Roberto Cirillo. Roberto Cirillo threads a neat ball through to Felipe Fernandez. Felipe Fernandez lofts in a cross ball towards Mick Duberry. Mick Duberry flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Mick Duberry!
14.47
Morris Bellamy flicks a high pass forward. Felipe Fernandez controls it well on his chest. Felipe Fernandez shoots from distance but Carl Barmby is on top of it.
15.27
Titus Terry flicks the ball to his team mate, Hannes Kauder. Hannes Kauder whips in a cross ball towards Felipe Fernandez. Felipe Fernandez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
20.44
Vittorio Pisano catches Fredrik Fowler on the ankles. Vittorio Pisano is shown the yellow card! Fredrik Fowler stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.38
Seeing a gap ahead, Eddie Scholes plays the ball forward to Stuart Howey. With a delightful solo run, Stuart Howey stretches the opposition's defence. Stuart Howey knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Vinicio E. Pirri.
28.35
Stephan Grandl kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Howey. Stuart Howey plays the ball forward to Mick Duberry. Mick Duberry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.39
Roberto Cirillo brings the ball forward. Roberto Cirillo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.56
Roberto Cirillo flicks a high pass forward. Felipe Fernandez controls it well on his chest. Felipe Fernandez tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
39.32
Robbie Moncur comes in with a late challenge on Felipe Fernandez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Felipe Fernandez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.28
Eddie Scholes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Morris Bellamy. Morris Bellamy flicks a high pass forward. Felipe Fernandez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Felipe Fernandez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Bolton Wanderers appear unchanged since the first half. West Bromwich Albion also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Bolton Wanderers kick off!
47.44
Morris Bellamy knocks the ball forward to Felipe Fernandez. Felipe Fernandez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Carl Barmby with no chance!! Goal for Bolton Wanderers!
51.30
Stuart Howey threads a neat ball through to Felipe Fernandez. Felipe Fernandez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Carl Barmby manages to keep it out.
53.18
Steve Youds makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matthew Mccann. Matthew Mccann knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Vittorio Pisano.
55.41
Fredrik Fowler knocks the ball to his team mate, Lennart Basler. Lennart Basler shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
57.23
Stuart Howey sees Felipe Fernandez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Felipe Fernandez kicks a strong pass forward to Hannes Kauder but the referee indicates it's offside!
60.16
Bolton Wanderers have made 3 substitutions with Stuart Impey replacing Vittorio Pisano, Syd Barrett replacing Morris Bellamy and Tommaso Anaclerio replacing Hannes Kauder .West Bromwich Albion have made 3 substitutions with Ashley Riggott replacing Evans Grossi, Mike Brown replacing Matthew Mccann and Isaiah Goodwin replacing Lennart Basler .
61.26
Vinicio E. Pirri catches Tommaso Anaclerio on the ankles. The referee calls over Vinicio E. Pirri and warns him to calm down! Tommaso Anaclerio runs off the knock.
65.24
Vinicio E. Pirri barges into Felipe Fernandez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Felipe Fernandez grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
75.26
Stephan Grandl makes a beautiful solo run. Stephan Grandl chips the ball to his team mate, Mick Duberry. Mick Duberry whips in a cross ball towards Felipe Fernandez. Felipe Fernandez directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.26
West Bromwich Albion appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
81.33
Titus Terry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Felipe Fernandez. Felipe Fernandez makes a great pass forward. Tommaso Anaclerio runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
87.33
Stephan Grandl makes a probing pass to Titus Terry. Titus Terry flicks a high pass forward to Mick Duberry who brings the ball under control. Mick Duberry whips in a cross ball towards Tommaso Anaclerio. Tommaso Anaclerio outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it whistles just wide of the post!
89.26
Stephan Grandl flicks a high pass forward to Roberto Cirillo who brings the ball neatly under control. Roberto Cirillo threads the ball through to Tommaso Anaclerio. Tommaso Anaclerio rushes past Vinicio E. Pirri! Tommaso Anaclerio strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Tommaso Anaclerio!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
68.6%
31.4%
Play Area
20%
44.3%
35.7%


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

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

1.Carl Barmby (GK)
6
2.Robbie Moncur (DEF)yellow card
5
3.David Faria (DEF)
6
4.Vinicio E. Pirri (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Stephen Ferguson (DEF)
6
6.Fredrik Fowler (MID)
6
7.Noel Gallagher (MID)
6
8.Steve Youds (MID)
6
9.Lennart Basler (ATT)
6
10.Evans Grossi (ATT)
6
11.Matthew Mccann (ATT)
6
 
12.Mike Brown (GK)
6
13.Ashley Riggott (GK)
6
14.Isaiah Goodwin (MID)
6