Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at The Reebok Stadium where Bolton Wanderers play host to Manchester United. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Bolton Wanderers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Bolton Wanderers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Manchester United kick off and get the first half underway!
2.00
1-0Juan-Carlos Hierro makes a beautiful solo run. Juan-Carlos Hierro advances with the ball. Juan-Carlos Hierro threads the ball through to Florin V. Punga. Florin V. Punga rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
12.30
1-0Kemal Lowe catches Marek Swierczewski on the ankles. Kemal Lowe is warned by the referee! Marek Swierczewski grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
18.55
1-0Kemal Lowe kicks a strong pass forward to Hermanni Maltz. Hermanni Maltz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oluwashegun West. Oluwashegun West shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
21.52
Giovanni M. Toldo knocks the ball forward to Stefan Enescu. Stefan Enescu knocks the ball forward to Marek Swierczewski. Marek Swierczewski cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
26.52
1-0Ricky Kelly knocks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Enescu. Stefan Enescu knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Diogo Olvera.
33.54
Hermanni Maltz threads the ball through to Joe Thomson. Joe Thomson shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
34.07
Frans Yrjonpoika knocks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Enescu. Stefan Enescu goes all the way! Stefan Enescu cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Stefan Enescu scores for Bolton Wanderers!!
40.48
Ricky Kelly makes a simple pass to Florin V. Punga. Florin V. Punga knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Diogo Olvera.
42.22
Frans Yrjonpoika knocks the ball forward to Florin V. Punga. Florin V. Punga sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
44.34
2-0Mark Amoah makes a simple pass to Yacine Zemmouri. Yacine Zemmouri makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lucas Corona. Lucas Corona knocks in a cross ball towards Oluwashegun West. Oluwashegun West directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Tarik Chippo manages to keep it out.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Bolton Wanderers kick off the second half!
51.21
Hermanni Maltz makes a beautiful solo run. Hermanni Maltz tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
54.55
Yacine Zemmouri passes the ball forward to Lucas Corona. Lucas Corona shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Tarik Chippo manages to gather it comfortably.
59.40
2-1Carl Lisbie comes in with a late challenge on Joe Thomson. Carl Lisbie is warned by the referee! Joe Thomson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.04
Frans Yrjonpoika flicks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Enescu. Stefan Enescu knocks in a cross ball towards Florin V. Punga. Florin V. Punga flicks the ball with his head. Martin Farnerud easily picks it out of the air!
61.46
Colin Hansen makes a probing pass to Marek Swierczewski. Marek Swierczewski knocks in a cross ball towards Florin V. Punga. Florin V. Punga directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Martin Farnerud had no chance!! Goal for Bolton Wanderers!
65.39
Giovanni M. Toldo makes a simple pass to Stefan Enescu. Stefan Enescu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.29
Yacine Zemmouri makes a probing pass to Oluwashegun West. Oluwashegun West shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Tarik Chippo had no chance!! Goal for Manchester United!
71.39
3-2Manchester United are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Bolton Wanderers's defence.
72.20
Jeison Ortega deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lucas Corona. Lucas Corona shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
75.50
3-2Diogo Olvera barges into Marek Swierczewski. The referee calls over Diogo Olvera and shows him a yellow card! Marek Swierczewski hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.19
Diogo Olvera chips the ball to his team mate, Jeison Ortega. Jeison Ortega controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lucas Corona. Lucas Corona goes all the way! Lucas Corona cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
81.22
Frans Yrjonpoika passes the ball forward to Stefan Enescu. Stefan Enescu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.07
Giovanni M. Toldo threads the ball through to Marek Swierczewski. Marek Swierczewski knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.48
Mark Amoah kicks a strong pass forward to Yacine Zemmouri. Yacine Zemmouri takes it forward alone. Yacine Zemmouri shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
90.00
Juan-Carlos Hierro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Frans Yrjonpoika. Frans Yrjonpoika deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Florin V. Punga. Florin V. Punga knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Martin Farnerud who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.8%
47.2%
Play Area
23.6%
41.7%
34.7%
Scorers
| Florin V. Punga 2, 61 Stefan Enescu 34 | Hermanni Maltz 51 Oluwashegun West 66 Lucas Corona 77 |