Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at The Reebok Stadium where Bolton Wanderers play host to Rochdale. A crowd of 9,566 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bolton Wanderers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rochdale appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Mccann.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bolton Wanderers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rochdale appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Mccann.
0.00
0-0Bolton Wanderers kick off!
2.10
0-0Daniele Luzhny hacks Eugenio Fernandez from behind! The referee calls over Daniele Luzhny and shows him a yellow card! Eugenio Fernandez stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.04
0-0George Beattie hits a low pass to Alberto Keegan. Alberto Keegan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sherif Arpinon. Sherif Arpinon knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Wiltord. Chris Wiltord makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
14.42
Hugo Teixeira brings the ball forward. Hugo Teixeira finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
24.49
1-0Alberto Keegan makes a beautiful solo run. Alberto Keegan runs straight at the defence! Alberto Keegan makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Stuart Gordon with no chance!! Goal for Bolton Wanderers!
33.25
Hugo Teixeira sees Steve Davis in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Steve Davis tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
36.43
1-0Seeing a gap ahead, Anthony Blake plays the ball forward to Clive Marshall. Clive Marshall makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steve Davis but he's offside!
38.42
1-0Patrick Green flicks a high pass forward to Brian Lawrence who brings the ball under control. Brian Lawrence knocks the ball to his team mate, Robbie Lofthouse. Robbie Lofthouse skips past Andy Mckinlay! Robbie Lofthouse strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It curls slightly but Stuart Gordon manages to gather it effortlessly.
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. Rochdale also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Rochdale kick off!
48.52
Anthony Blake kicks a strong pass forward to Steve Davis. Steve Davis lofts in a cross ball towards Clive Marshall. Clive Marshall rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it flies just off target!
49.35
1-0Scott Milburn flicks a high pass forward to Patrick Green who brings the ball under control. Patrick Green flicks a high pass forward. Sherif Arpinon holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sherif Arpinon knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Joe Summerbell.
51.26
Scott Milburn knocks the ball to his team mate, Patrick Green. Patrick Green makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brian Lawrence. Brian Lawrence knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Wiltord. Chris Wiltord finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Chris Wiltord!
57.29
Patrick Green pushes mid-way up the pitch. Patrick Green knocks the ball forward to Chris Wiltord. Chris Wiltord shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
60.13
Anthony Blake flicks the ball to his team mate, Clive Marshall. Clive Marshall whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Teixeira. Hugo Teixeira powers a header at goal but it flies just wide!
66.09
Eugenio Fernandez flicks a high pass forward. Sherif Arpinon collects the pass. Sherif Arpinon makes a probing pass between the defence to Eugenio Fernandez. Eugenio Fernandez shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Stuart Gordon had no chance!! Goal for Bolton Wanderers!
69.21
Scott Milburn makes a simple pass to Sherif Arpinon. Sherif Arpinon plays a scrappy one-two with Chris Wiltord and stumbles forward towards the goal... Sherif Arpinon rockets a shot on goal but it rises well off target!
75.09
Eugenio Fernandez flicks a high pass forward to Robbie Lofthouse who brings the ball under control. Robbie Lofthouse lofts in a cross ball towards Eugenio Fernandez. Eugenio Fernandez rises majestically and gets a header on goal but is denied by Stuart Gordon. Excellent save.
77.03
Eugenio Fernandez passes the ball forward to Alberto Keegan. Alberto Keegan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Stuart Gordon. Excellent save.
79.14
Hugo Teixeira threads the ball through to Robert Milligan. Robert Milligan shoots from distance but it flies wide!
81.57
3-0Bolton Wanderers are in full control of this game.
85.21
Joe Summerbell makes a simple pass to Richard Hughes. Richard Hughes threads a neat ball through to Robert Milligan. Robert Milligan finds some space and shoots from distance. It's there!! Duncan Newby has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
89.50
Daniele Luzhny plays a long ball forward. Anthony Blake tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
90.00
Patrick Green darts forward. Patrick Green plays a one-two with Robbie Lofthouse and rushes in on goal... Patrick Green comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alberto Keegan of Bolton Wanderers |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Duncan Newby (GK)
6
2. Patrick Green (DEF)
8
3. Scott Milburn (DEF)
6
4. George Beattie (DEF)
6
5. Sherif Arpinon (MID)
7
6. Eugenio Fernandez (MID)
8
7. Brian Lawrence (MID)
7
8. Alberto Keegan (MID)
9
9. Robbie Lofthouse (ATT)
6
10. Chris Wiltord (ATT)
8
11. Nicky Duberry (ATT)
6
12. Fredrik Shaw (GK)
0
13. Eben Amoah (DEF)
0
14. Christian Eberle (MID)
0
1. Stuart Gordon (GK)
7
2. Jacob Philips (DEF)
6
3. Andy Mckinlay (DEF)
6
4. Richard Hughes (DEF)
6
5. Joe Summerbell (DEF)
6
6. Anthony Blake (MID)
6
7. Daniele Luzhny (MID)
5
8. Hugo Teixeira (MID)
6
9. Steve Davis (ATT)
6
10. Robert Milligan (ATT)
7
11. Clive Marshall (ATT)
6
12. Harry Sheringham (ATT)
0
13. Oberdan Montella (ATT)
0
14. Ashley Mcleod (GK)
0