Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at The Reebok Stadium where Bolton Wanderers play Fulham in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Bolton Wanderers and Fulham are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Adams.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Bolton Wanderers and Fulham are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Adams.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Fulham get the match underway!
3.16
1-0Omer Fowler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adam Southgate. Adam Southgate makes a simple pass to Nigel Insley. Nigel Insley plays a one-two with Anthony Wilson and rushes in on goal... Nigel Insley side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Kelvin Byrne had no chance!! Goal for Bolton Wanderers!
6.18
1-0Francis Fenton passes the ball forward to Andy Mcallister. Seeing a gap ahead, Andy Mcallister plays the ball forward to Anthony Wilson. Anthony Wilson kicks a strong pass forward to Nigel Insley but the referee indicates it's offside!
9.55
Omer Mortensen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anthony Wilson. Anthony Wilson lofts in a cross ball towards Adam Kirkland. Adam Kirkland connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
12.29
Jonathan Murphy flicks the ball to his team mate, Adam Kirkland. Adam Kirkland threads the ball through to Nigel Insley but he's offside!
14.01
2-0Morris Grimandi barges into Jonathan Murphy. Morris Grimandi is given a warning by the referee! Jonathan Murphy runs off the knock.
15.53
2-0Jonathan Murphy deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adam Kirkland. Adam Kirkland lofts in a cross ball towards Nigel Insley. Nigel Insley makes a deft header. Magnificent save by Kelvin Byrne!
16.28
2-0Jonathan Murphy chips the ball to his team mate, Anthony Wilson. Anthony Wilson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kelvin Byrne who gathers it comfortably.
18.34
Adam Southgate takes a quick throw-in. Omer Mortensen darts forward. Omer Mortensen shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Kelvin Byrne smothers it!
22.59
2-0Martin Smithe advances with the ball. Martin Smithe edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Martin Smithe provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but is denied by Francis Fenton. Excellent block.
24.58
Martin Smithe clumsily knocks into Omer Mortensen. Martin Smithe is given a warning by the referee! Omer Mortensen stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.41
Henry Plowright flicks a high pass forward. Richard Pearce collects the pass. Richard Pearce makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alun Scholes. Alun Scholes makes a great pass forward. Adam Carter runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
27.52
Adam Southgate makes an attacking run forward. Adam Southgate whips in a cross ball towards Anthony Wilson. Anthony Wilson powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
30.19
2-0Omer Mortensen sees Anthony Wilson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Anthony Wilson hits a low pass to Nigel Insley. Nigel Insley shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
32.35
Martin Smithe knocks the ball to his team mate, Alun Scholes. Alun Scholes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.22
Andy Mcallister sees Anthony Wilson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Anthony Wilson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Henry Plowright.
36.18
Morris Grimandi flicks a high ball forward to Harry Blake who takes it down. Harry Blake cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Harry Blake provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is deflected wide by Omer Fowler.
37.25
2-0Martin Smithe takes a quick corner, playing it short to Alun Scholes. Alun Scholes is dispossessed by a tackle from Omer Fowler.
42.04
Adam Southgate makes a simple pass to Nigel Insley. Nigel Insley shoots from distance but somehow Kelvin Byrne manages to keep it out.
44.37
Francis Fenton knocks the ball forward to Omer Mortensen. Omer Mortensen flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Insley controls it well on his chest. Nigel Insley shoots from 25 yards. Good keeping from Kelvin Byrne as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
45.00
It's a corner kick. Jonathan Murphy loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Henry Plowright jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
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. Fulham also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Bolton Wanderers kick off!
53.52
Omer Mortensen threads a neat ball through to Adam Kirkland. Adam Kirkland advances inside the box! Adam Kirkland strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It curls slightly but Kelvin Byrne manages to gather it.
54.49
Martin Smithe clumsily knocks into Omer Mortensen. The referee brings Martin Smithe to one side and gives him another warning! Omer Mortensen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.17
Francis Fenton flicks a high ball forward to Omer Mortensen who takes it down. Omer Mortensen flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Insley collects the pass. Nigel Insley rushes past Jean-Jacques Baghdad! Nigel Insley makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
66.25
Andy Mcallister makes a probing pass to Adam Kirkland. Adam Kirkland finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
69.07
Andy Mcallister makes a probing pass to Adam Kirkland. Adam Kirkland runs straight at the defence! Adam Kirkland shoots from just inside the box but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
71.56
Henry Plowright flicks a high ball forward to Martin Smithe who gracefully takes it down. Martin Smithe sees space and advances. Martin Smithe rushes past Richard Murrin! Martin Smithe rockets a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
72.18
Omer Mortensen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nigel Insley. Nigel Insley shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Bolton Wanderers!
75.08
Jonathan Murphy knocks the ball to his team mate, Adam Kirkland. Adam Kirkland plays a one-two with Anthony Wilson and advances towards the goal... Adam Kirkland rockets a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
77.50
3-0Fulham have made 2 substitutions with John Westwood replacing Henry Plowright and Jonathan Unsworth replacing Martin Smithe .
78.50
Adam Southgate makes a probing pass to Adam Kirkland. Adam Kirkland controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Anthony Wilson through on goal. Anthony Wilson comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Anthony Wilson!
83.50
Omer Mortensen threads the ball through to Nigel Insley. Nigel Insley whips in a cross ball towards Adam Kirkland. Adam Kirkland finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
84.48
Omer Mortensen flicks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Insley. Nigel Insley tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly! That's his third!
87.57
John Westwood plays the ball forward to Richard Pearce. Richard Pearce runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Richard Pearce plays a one-two with Adam Carter and rushes in on goal... Richard Pearce takes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Nigel Insley 3, 72, 84 Adam Kirkland 10 Anthony Wilson 79 | Richard Pearce 88 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nigel Insley of Bolton Wanderers |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Steven Haynes (GK)
6
2. Francis Fenton (DEF)
6
3. Richard Murrin (DEF)
6
4. Omer Fowler (DEF)
6
5. Adam Southgate (MID)
6
6. Omer Mortensen (MID)
8
7. Andy Mcallister (MID)
6
8. Jonathan Murphy (MID)
6
9. Anthony Wilson (ATT)
8
10. Nigel Insley (ATT)
9
11. Adam Kirkland (ATT)
8
12. Arthur Boateng (DEF)
0
13. Fredrik Mcgovern (GK)
0
14. Nicholas Boisfer (ATT)
0
1. Kelvin Byrne (GK)
7
2. Henry Plowright (DEF)
6
3. Gilles Oliver (DEF)
6
4. Jean-Jacques Baghdad (DEF)
6
5. Richard Pearce (MID)
7
6. Morris Grimandi (MID)
6
7. Martin Smithe (MID)
6
8. Gareth Midgley (MID)
6
9. Alun Scholes (ATT)
6
10. Adam Carter (ATT)
6
11. Harry Blake (ATT)
6
12. John Westwood (GK)
6
13. Andrez Giandebiaggi (ATT)
0
14. Jonathan Unsworth (GK)
6