Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at The Reebok Stadium where Bolton Wanderers play host to Manchester City. A crowd of 17,589 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Bolton Wanderers and Manchester City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Bolton Wanderers and Manchester City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Manchester City get the match underway!
3.15
0-1Warren Heskey controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Wieland. Simon Wieland makes a probing pass to Syd Evans. Syd Evans flicks the ball to his team mate, David Hall. David Hall makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for David Hall!
12.58
0-1Giovanni M. Toldo chips the ball to his team mate, Stefan Enescu. Stefan Enescu shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Daniel Moffat.
15.36
0-1Ricky Kelly catches Jason Fowler on the ankles. The referee calls over Ricky Kelly and warns him to calm down! Jason Fowler grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
18.11
0-1Colin Hansen threads the ball through to Stefan Enescu. Stefan Enescu plays a perfect one-two with Florin V. Punga and rushes in on goal... Stefan Enescu makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
20.58
Kyle Moose kicks a strong pass forward to Syd Evans. Syd Evans shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Tarik Chippo easily smothers it!
21.28
0-1Kyle Moose surges forward with the ball. Kyle Moose makes a probing pass to Graham Watson but he's offside!
24.13
0-1Frans Yrjonpoika makes a simple pass to Florin V. Punga. Florin V. Punga knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.30
Marek Swierczewski clumsily knocks into Phil Haynes. Marek Swierczewski is warned by the referee! Phil Haynes gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
28.54
Kyle Moose knocks the ball forward to David Hall. David Hall knocks the ball forward to Graham Watson. Graham Watson cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
30.25
Simon Wieland controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Hall. David Hall shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
36.51
Florin V. Punga comes in with a late challenge on Phil Haynes. The referee calls over Florin V. Punga and shows him a yellow card! Phil Haynes is taking some rough treatment out there!
38.32
Juan-Carlos Hierro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ricky Kelly. Ricky Kelly flicks the ball to his team mate, Florin V. Punga. Florin V. Punga knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.35
Antonio Teixeira chips the ball to his team mate, Cheyne Jones. Cheyne Jones controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Graham Watson. Graham Watson goes all the way! Graham Watson shoots from just inside the box but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
44.25
Ricky Kelly kicks a strong pass forward to Florin V. Punga. Florin V. Punga shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
45.00
Simon Wieland flicks the ball to his team mate, Graham Watson. Graham Watson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tarik Chippo who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Bolton Wanderers kick off!
47.06
Giovanni M. Toldo makes a probing pass to Florin V. Punga. Florin V. Punga plays a perfect one-two with Stefan Enescu and rushes in on goal... Florin V. Punga takes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
48.58
Frans Yrjonpoika knocks the ball forward to Florin V. Punga. Florin V. Punga passes the ball forward but Stefan Enescu is offside!
49.42
Colin Hansen makes a simple pass to Florin V. Punga. Florin V. Punga knocks in a cross ball towards Stefan Enescu. Stefan Enescu flicks the ball with his head but Daniel Moffat is on top of it.
60.10
Antonio Teixeira comes in with a late challenge on Florin V. Punga. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Florin V. Punga carries on, but is struggling a bit.
61.04
Carl Lisbie threads the ball through to Giovanni M. Toldo. Giovanni M. Toldo sees a break and surges forward. Giovanni M. Toldo lofts in a cross ball towards Stefan Enescu. Stefan Enescu is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
63.48
Frans Yrjonpoika knocks the ball forward to Marek Swierczewski. Marek Swierczewski knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Warren Heskey.
67.34
Carl Lisbie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Hansen. Colin Hansen chips the ball to his team mate, Florin V. Punga. Florin V. Punga knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Antonio Teixeira.
69.22
0-1Carl Lisbie barges into David Hall. Carl Lisbie is warned by the referee! David Hall hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.25
Jason Fowler passes the ball forward to David Hall. David Hall threads the ball through to Syd Evans. Syd Evans cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Tarik Chippo easily smothers it.
79.06
Juan-Carlos Hierro sees a break and surges forward. Juan-Carlos Hierro flicks the ball to his team mate, Florin V. Punga. Florin V. Punga shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
85.57
Simon Wieland knocks the ball forward to Syd Evans. Syd Evans plays a perfect one-two with David Hall and rushes in on goal... Syd Evans cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
29.2%
40.3%
30.6%
Scorers