Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at The Reebok Stadium where Bolton Wanderers play St. Johnstone in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 10,500 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bolton Wanderers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while St. Johnstone appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bolton Wanderers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while St. Johnstone appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
0.00
0-0Bolton Wanderers get the match underway!
4.57
0-0Colin Campbell catches Teddy Mcgovern on the ankles. The referee warns Colin Campbell to calm down! Teddy Mcgovern grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
6.47
0-0George Stoichita barges into Joe Greaves. George Stoichita is shown the yellow card! Joe Greaves stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.25
0-0Joe Greaves controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Campbell. Colin Campbell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joe Greaves but he's offside!
14.17
Colin Campbell hits a low pass to Joe Greaves. Joe Greaves makes a great pass forward. Daniele Dixon runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
15.28
0-0Craig Lowe makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Burley. Billy Burley controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
16.24
0-0Gary Marshall flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Lowe. Craig Lowe flicks a high pass forward. Billy Burley holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Billy Burley sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Duncan Matteo manages to gather it easily.
21.17
0-0Bolton Wanderers are playing deep, stifling the play and making it hard for their opposition to score.
24.24
Colin Campbell sees Chris Grantt in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Chris Grantt makes a pass forward but Kevin Dalglish is yards offside!
32.16
Paul Mortensen threads the ball through to George Stoichita. With great vision, George Stoichita plays the ball forward to Spencer Peters who has made a great run into the box. Spencer Peters looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
36.41
With some swift thinking, Gary Law plays the ball forward to Colin Campbell. Colin Campbell decides to run forward with the ball. Colin Campbell flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniele Dixon. Some superb footwork from Daniele Dixon provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it's a lousy effort!
38.10
Joe Greaves flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Dalglish who takes it down. Kevin Dalglish knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Law. Stuart Law gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Mark Heskey manages to gather it effortlessly.
39.36
Gary Marshall plays the ball forward to George Stoichita. George Stoichita tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
40.18
Stephen Gallacher flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Dalglish controls it well on his chest. Kevin Dalglish tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Mark Heskey. Excellent save.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bolton Wanderers appear unchanged since the first half. St. Johnstone also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
St. Johnstone kick off the second half!
51.46
Gary Law runs forward with the ball. Gary Law sees Kevin Dalglish in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kevin Dalglish whips in a cross ball towards Daniele Dixon. Daniele Dixon jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
59.14
Dean Harrison threads the ball through to Billy Burley. Billy Burley lofts in a cross ball towards George Stoichita. George Stoichita is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Duncan Matteo manages to keep it out.
61.34
0-0Garry Young makes a simple pass to Joe Greaves. Joe Greaves knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.26
Colin Campbell takes a long throw-in. Stuart Law makes a probing pass to Chris Grantt. Chris Grantt plays a scrappy one-two with Joe Greaves and stumbles forward towards the goal... Chris Grantt looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
65.45
Chris Grantt catches Teddy Mcgovern on the ankles. Chris Grantt is shown the yellow card! Teddy Mcgovern hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.11
Craig Hibbs knocks the ball to his team mate, Spencer Peters. Spencer Peters whips in a cross ball towards Billy Burley. Billy Burley rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
67.13
Joe Greaves kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Campbell. Colin Campbell knocks the ball forward, putting Stuart Law through on goal. Stuart Law shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Mark Heskey smothers it!
71.20
Spencer Peters flicks a high ball forward to George Stoichita who takes it down. George Stoichita shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
75.19
0-1Joe Greaves kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Campbell. Colin Campbell rushes past Teddy Mcgovern! Colin Campbell tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for St. Johnstone!
84.06
Robert Westwood makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Spencer Peters. Spencer Peters shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
85.16
0-1Kevin Dalglish plays the ball forward to Daniele Dixon. Daniele Dixon plays the ball forward to Chris Grantt who has made a great run into the box. Robert Westwood catches Chris Grantt on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
87.52
Teddy Mcgovern chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Lowe. Craig Lowe runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Craig Lowe finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
89.20
Joe Greaves decides to run forward with the ball. Joe Greaves knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Dalglish. Kevin Dalglish fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
The whistle blows 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 Colin Campbell of St. Johnstone |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Mark Heskey (GK)
7
2. Dean Harrison (DEF)
6
3. Gary Marshall (DEF)
6
4. Teddy Mcgovern (DEF)
6
5. Robert Westwood (MID)
6
6. Craig Lowe (MID)
7
7. Craig Hibbs (MID)
6
8. Paul Mortensen (MID)
6
9. Billy Burley (ATT)
6
10. George Stoichita (ATT)
5
11. Spencer Peters (ATT)
6
12. Neil Christie (GK)
0
13. Jakob Gelb (DEF)
0
14. James Grant (MID)
0
1. Duncan Matteo (GK)
7
2. Darren Williamson (DEF)
6
3. Stephen Gallacher (DEF)
6
4. Gary Law (DEF)
7
5. Garry Young (DEF)
6
6. Colin Campbell (MID)
9
7. Joe Greaves (MID)
8
8. Stuart Law (ATT)
7
9. Chris Grantt (ATT)
5
10. Kevin Dalglish (ATT)
7
11. Daniele Dixon (ATT)
6
12. Duncan Hutchison (MID)
0
13. Richard Davidson (MID)
0
14. Alex Collins (MID)
0