Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at The Reebok Stadium where Bolton Wanderers play host to Burnley. Its a sell-out today with the 10,500 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Bolton Wanderers and Burnley are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Spencer Sherwood.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Bolton Wanderers and Burnley are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Spencer Sherwood.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Burnley get the match underway!
2.11
0-0Matthias Thielemann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Flores. Francisco Flores plays a quick one-two with Eric Gargo and rushes in on goal... Francisco Flores rockets a shot on goal. The ball curls but is blocked by Graham Watson's outstretched leg.
12.10
0-0Eugenio Fernandez hacks Francisco Flores from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Francisco Flores hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.35
0-0Rui Fernandes breaks forward. Rui Fernandes makes a simple pass to Brian Lawrence. Brian Lawrence skips past Alex Morton! Brian Lawrence makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Giulio Castelli comfortably smothers it!
21.41
0-0Rui Fernandes flicks a high ball forward to Eugenio Fernandez who takes it down. Eugenio Fernandez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
22.23
Matthias Thielemann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eduardo Campos. Eduardo Campos edges inside the box! Some awkward footwork from Eduardo Campos provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
24.59
1-0George Beattie flicks the ball to his team mate, Graham Watson. Graham Watson flicks a high pass forward. Nicky Duberry collects the pass. Nicky Duberry advances inside the box! Nicky Duberry tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Bolton Wanderers!
27.40
Andy Luzhny sees Pieter Quansah in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pieter Quansah makes a simple pass to Eduardo Campos. Eduardo Campos makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Eric Gargo. Some silky footwork from Eric Gargo provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
28.59
Eric Gargo comes in with a late challenge on Rui Fernandes. The referee calls over Eric Gargo and shows him a yellow card! Rui Fernandes runs off the knock.
30.09
Matthias Thielemann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eric Gargo. Eric Gargo lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Flores. Francisco Flores makes a deft header but Duncan Newby is on top of it.
33.13
Brian Lawrence flicks a high pass forward. Chris Wiltord controls it well on his chest. Chris Wiltord plays a scrappy one-two with Nicky Duberry and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Chris Wiltord provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by David Schacht.
38.19
George Beattie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Chris Wiltord. Chris Wiltord shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Giulio Castelli!
39.45
Graham Watson chips the ball to his team mate, Robbie Lofthouse. Robbie Lofthouse plays a one-two with Nicky Duberry and rushes in on goal... Robbie Lofthouse shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bolton Wanderers appear unchanged since the first half. Burnley also appear unchanged since the first half. The Burnley players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Bolton Wanderers kick off!
49.04
Showing composure, Rui Fernandes plays the ball forward to Chris Wiltord. Chris Wiltord lofts in a cross ball towards Nicky Duberry. Nicky Duberry jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Andy Luzhny. Excellent block.
51.28
Pieter Quansah barges into Sherif Arpinon. Pieter Quansah is shown the yellow card! Sherif Arpinon runs off the knock.
59.22
1-0George Beattie sees Alberto Keegan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alberto Keegan flicks a high pass forward. Chris Wiltord holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Chris Wiltord knocks the ball forward into space. Brian Lawrence bursts forward onto the loose ball. The linesmans flag is up! A very close offside call!
60.40
1-0Burnley have made 2 substitutions with James Shearer replacing Francisco Flores and Paulo Vieira replacing Pieter Quansah .
61.43
Alex Morton brings the ball forward. Alex Morton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eric Gargo. Eric Gargo plays a scrappy one-two with Paulo Vieira and stumbles forward towards the goal... Eric Gargo muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
65.25
Paulo Vieira makes a simple pass to Eduardo Campos. Eduardo Campos edges inside the box! Eduardo Campos muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
67.42
George Beattie sees Nicky Duberry in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nicky Duberry knocks the ball to his team mate, Sherif Arpinon. Sherif Arpinon tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Giulio Castelli smothers it!
71.20
Paulo Vieira comes in with a late challenge on Rui Fernandes. The referee calls over Paulo Vieira and shows him a yellow card! Rui Fernandes runs off the knock.
77.03
Burnley have made a substitution with Bill Dublin replacing Eduardo Campos .
83.04
Matthias Thielemann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eric Gargo. Eric Gargo advances inside the box! Eric Gargo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips but Rui Fernandes blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
85.17
George Beattie threads a neat ball through to Eugenio Fernandez. Eugenio Fernandez chips the ball to his team mate, Nicky Duberry. Nicky Duberry knocks in a cross ball towards Sherif Arpinon. Sherif Arpinon connects with a diving header. Magnificent save by Giulio Castelli!
90.00
The referee whistles 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 Nicky Duberry of Bolton Wanderers |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Duncan Newby (GK)
7
2. Rui Fernandes (DEF)
8
3. Graham Watson (DEF)
8
4. George Beattie (DEF)
7
5. Sherif Arpinon (MID)
6
6. Eugenio Fernandez (MID)
5
7. Brian Lawrence (MID)
7
8. Alberto Keegan (MID)
6
9. Robbie Lofthouse (ATT)
6
10. Chris Wiltord (ATT)
6
11. Nicky Duberry (ATT)
9
12. Fredrik Shaw (GK)
0
13. Alen Jurcic (DEF)
0
14. Patrice Morestin (ATT)
0
1. Giulio Castelli (GK)
8
2. Alex Morton (DEF)
7
3. Titus Oakes (DEF)
6
4. Andy Luzhny (DEF)
6
5. Jakob Fromm (MID)
6
6. Matthias Thielemann (MID)
7
7. Pieter Quansah (MID)
5
8. David Schacht (MID)
6
9. Eduardo Campos (ATT)
7
10. Eric Gargo (ATT)
6
11. Francisco Flores (ATT)
6
12. James Shearer (ATT)
6
13. Paulo Vieira (MID)
5
14. Bill Dublin (ATT)
6