Match Report
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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at The Reebok Stadium where Bolton Wanderers play host to Plymouth Argyle. A crowd of 8,747 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor 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 Darren Cole.
The pitch is in poor 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 Darren Cole.
0.00
Plymouth Argyle kick off and get the match underway!
3.57
Titus Terry clumsily knocks into Charles-Edward Loko. The referee calls over Titus Terry and warns him to calm down! Charles-Edward Loko hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.29
Ian Boateng surges forward with the ball. Ian Boateng shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Bruno Rimondini. Excellent save.
6.30
Charles-Edward Loko flicks a high pass forward. Said Allach controls it well on his chest. Said Allach shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
12.15
Stuart Howey sees a break and surges forward. Stuart Howey threads the ball through to Felipe Fernandez but he's offside!
21.36
Stuart Howey makes an attacking run forward. Stuart Howey lofts in a cross ball towards Felipe Fernandez. Felipe Fernandez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Gavin Rufus is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
32.45
Ian Boateng runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Ian Boateng makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicky Standing but he's offside!
39.54
Stephan Grandl sees space and advances. Stephan Grandl flicks the ball to his team mate, Felipe Fernandez. Felipe Fernandez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Rufus who gathers it comfortably.
42.24
Hannes Kauder barges into Shaun Drake. The referee warns Hannes Kauder to calm down! Shaun Drake stretches but gets up unharmed.
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. Plymouth Argyle also appear unchanged since the first half. The Plymouth Argyle players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Bolton Wanderers start the second half!
47.12
John Cooke pushes mid-way up the pitch. John Cooke makes a simple pass to Craig Bridges. Craig Bridges plays a one-two with Nicky Standing and advances towards the goal... Craig Bridges comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The keeper, Bruno Rimondini, sees it late!! Goal for Plymouth Argyle!
53.14
Stuart Howey flicks a high ball forward to Mick Duberry who gracefully takes it down. Mick Duberry knocks in a cross ball towards Felipe Fernandez. Felipe Fernandez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
54.52
Jamie Power passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Charles-Edward Loko. Charles-Edward Loko deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Said Allach. Said Allach whips in a cross ball towards Nicky Standing. Nicky Standing outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
55.07
Charles-Edward Loko knocks the ball to his team mate, Said Allach. Said Allach plays a quick one-two with Craig Bridges and rushes in on goal... Said Allach makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Bruno Rimondini reads it well. He makes it look easy!
59.48
Ian Boateng flicks a high pass forward. Nicky Standing controls it well on his chest. Nicky Standing kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Bridges but the referee indicates it's offside!
60.46
Bolton Wanderers have made 3 substitutions with Stuart Impey replacing Vittorio Pisano, Syd Barrett replacing Morris Bellamy and Tommaso Anaclerio replacing Hannes Kauder .Plymouth Argyle have made 2 substitutions with Ahmed Van Haaren replacing Charles-Edward Loko and Ben Brown replacing Nicky Standing .
63.08
Ian Boateng chips the ball to his team mate, Ben Brown. Ben Brown controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
66.25
Craig Bridges hacks Eddie Scholes from behind! The referee brings Craig Bridges to one side and gives him a warning! Eddie Scholes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.53
Tommaso Anaclerio hacks Dave Newton from behind! The referee brings Tommaso Anaclerio to one side and gives him a warning! Dave Newton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.17
Syd Barrett clumsily knocks into Ahmed Van Haaren. The referee calls over Syd Barrett and shows him a yellow card! Ahmed Van Haaren grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
84.57
John Cooke flicks a high pass forward. Ahmed Van Haaren controls it well on his chest. Ahmed Van Haaren makes a simple pass to Said Allach. Said Allach knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stuart Impey.
85.32
Ahmed Van Haaren knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Bridges. Craig Bridges knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.45
Syd Barrett flicks the ball to his team mate, Mick Duberry. Mick Duberry shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.2%
57.8%
Play Area
26.6%
43.8%
29.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Craig Bridges of Plymouth Argyle |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Bruno Rimondini (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Stephan Grandl (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Eddie Scholes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Vittorio Pisano (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Roberto Cirillo (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stuart Howey (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Morris Bellamy (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Titus Terry (MID) | 5 | |
| 9. | Felipe Fernandez (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 10. | Hannes Kauder (ATT) | 5 | |
| 11. | Mick Duberry (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Stuart Impey (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Syd Barrett (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
| 14. | Tommaso Anaclerio (ATT) | 5 | |
| 1. | Gavin Rufus (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | John Cooke (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Jamie Power (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Dave Newton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Shaun Drake (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Steven van den Broek (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ian Boateng (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Charles-Edward Loko (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Craig Bridges (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 10. | Said Allach (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Nicky Standing (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ahmed Van Haaren (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Fabio Stroppa (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ben Brown (ATT) | 6 | |











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