Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at St James Park where Exeter City play host to Bolton Wanderers. A crowd of 19,705 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Exeter City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bolton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Stuart.


0.00
The first half starts with Bolton Wanderers kicking off!
8.55
Vitor Sousa kicks a strong pass forward to Maxence Boniface. Maxence Boniface knocks the ball forward to Fabrice Haise. Fabrice Haise knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marco Van Gastel.
9.23
Marco Van Gastel flicks a high ball forward to Aimo De Sanctis who takes it down. Aimo De Sanctis runs straight at the opposition's defence. Aimo De Sanctis knocks the ball forward to Teddy Bridges but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
10.19
Mervin Woodcock makes a probing pass to Harvey Chadwick. Harvey Chadwick plays a scrappy one-two with Martín Ruiz and advances towards the goal... Harvey Chadwick shoots from just inside the box but Abraham Bueno is on top of it.
15.05
Damien Eloi kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Sablé. Jose Sablé controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Teddy Bridges. Teddy Bridges deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martín Ruiz but the linesman indicates offside!
20.00
Jose Sablé makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martín Ruiz. Martín Ruiz knocks in a cross ball towards Teddy Bridges. Teddy Bridges directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
22.52
Maxence Boniface comes in with a late challenge on Romano Van Dinteren. The referee calls over Maxence Boniface and warns him to calm down! Romano Van Dinteren hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.19
Danny Morris threads a neat ball through to Eoin Christie. Eoin Christie knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marco Van Gastel.
36.12
Aimo De Sanctis knocks the ball forward to Teddy Bridges. Teddy Bridges lofts in a cross ball towards Harvey Chadwick. Harvey Chadwick flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
40.41
Damien Eloi chips the ball to his team mate, Aimo De Sanctis. Aimo De Sanctis flicks a high pass forward. Teddy Bridges controls it well on his chest. Teddy Bridges plays a quick one-two with Martín Ruiz and rushes in on goal... Teddy Bridges makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
42.05
Aimo De Sanctis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martín Ruiz. Martín Ruiz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Abraham Bueno who gathers it comfortably.
44.20
Miguel Sanchez flicks a high pass forward. Danny Morris controls it well on his chest. Danny Morris threads the ball through to Fabrice Haise. Fabrice Haise whips in a cross ball towards Eoin Christie. Eoin Christie directs the ball goalwards with his head. Damien Eloi steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
45.00
Maxence Boniface decides to run forward with the ball. Maxence Boniface cuts inside the box! Maxence Boniface tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Exeter City appear unchanged since the first half. Bolton Wanderers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Exeter City kick off!
55.32
Aimo De Sanctis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Teddy Bridges. Teddy Bridges lofts in a cross ball towards Martín Ruiz. Martín Ruiz gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
57.37
Aimo De Sanctis threads the ball through to Harvey Chadwick. Harvey Chadwick cuts inside the box! Harvey Chadwick cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
63.08
Aimo De Sanctis flicks a high ball forward to Martín Ruiz who takes it down. Martín Ruiz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Miguel Sanchez.
65.28
Mark Riggott comes in with a late challenge on Romano Van Dinteren. Mark Riggott is given a warning by the referee! Romano Van Dinteren stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.05
Harvey Chadwick clumsily knocks into Alistair Westwood. The referee warns Harvey Chadwick to calm down! Alistair Westwood hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.40
Kelvin Ball sees space and advances. Kelvin Ball flicks the ball to his team mate, Martín Ruiz. Martín Ruiz shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
73.14
Marco Van Gastel flicks a high pass forward. Romano Van Dinteren controls it well on his chest. Romano Van Dinteren decides to run forward with the ball. Romano Van Dinteren lofts in a cross ball towards Teddy Bridges. Teddy Bridges flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Bolton Wanderers!
77.09
Alistair Westwood hacks Harvey Chadwick from behind! The referee brings Alistair Westwood to one side and gives him a warning! Harvey Chadwick hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.43
Danny Morris sees a break and surges forward. Danny Morris lofts in a cross ball towards Marcos Redondo. Marcos Redondo shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
84.25
Maxence Boniface threads the ball through to Eoin Christie. Eoin Christie controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
85.28
Jose Sablé chips the ball to his team mate, Harvey Chadwick. Harvey Chadwick knocks in a cross ball towards Teddy Bridges. Teddy Bridges whips the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
87.13
Romano Van Dinteren surges forward with the ball. Romano Van Dinteren knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Miguel Sanchez.
90.00
Alistair Westwood controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Maxence Boniface. Maxence Boniface sees Fabrice Haise in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fabrice Haise shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
38.4%
61.6%
Play Area
34.2%
45.2%
20.5%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Teddy Bridges of Bolton Wanderers

Match Ratings
1.Abraham Bueno (GK)
7
2.Maryn Marsiglia (DEF)
6
3.Vitor Sousa (DEF)
6
4.Miguel Sanchez (DEF)
6
5.Alistair Westwood (DEF)
6
6.Danny Morris (MID)
7
7.Maxence Boniface (MID)
7
8.Mark Riggott (MID)
6
9.Marcos Redondo (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Fabrice Haise (ATT)
6
11.Eoin Christie (ATT)
6
 
12.Wes George (GK)
0
13.Phil Cottee (GK)
0
14.Dennis Gilchrist (ATT)
0