Match Report


Bolton WanderersBolton Wanderers     Stockport CountyStockport County
Paul Mc cainPaul Mc cain Jay Livermore Jay Livermore
Niklas KurstotN. Kurstot71
G
1captain
G
79Stephane ScifoS. Scifo
Edmundo OrtizE. Ortiz70
D
2
D
68Noel CookeN. Cooke
Paul MontagueP. Montague65
D
3
D
69Alistair HuntA. Hunt
Chris DyerC. Dyer68
D
4
D
71Jurgen Van EijkJ. Van Eijk
Brian ThompsonB. Thompson71
D
5
D
73Lucas SilvaL. Silva
Linus MetzlerL. Metzler71
M
captain6
M
81Pascal CziommerP. Cziommer
Dietmar DittmannD. Dittmann73
M
7
M
77Torsten HallerT. Haller
Fabian N. Delli CarriF. Delli Carri64
A
8
M
74Graham JacobsG. Jacobs
Fotis PanagiotopoulosF. Panagiotopoulos64
A
9
A
76Rafael LimaR. Lima
Manuel ReisM. Reis66
A
10
A
80Cedric ZugnaC. Zugna
Anthony BlakeA. Blake70
A
11
A
76Omer BaileyO. Bailey
 
Tracy SuggsT. Suggs71
M
12
D
75Les BarrettL. Barrett
Antonio VazquezA. Vazquez67
M
13
M
80Harry HigginbothamH. Higginbotham
Cliff SchomakerC. Schomaker67
A
14
A
68Alfred SalmonA. Salmon

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at The Reebok Stadium where Bolton Wanderers play host to Stockport County. A crowd of 20,998 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bolton Wanderers are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Stockport County appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jamie Powell.


0.00
Bolton Wanderers kick off and get the match underway!
3.07
Linus Metzler flicks a high ball forward to Fabian N. Delli Carri who takes it down. Fabian N. Delli Carri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.43
Linus Metzler flicks a high ball forward to Fotis Panagiotopoulos who takes it down. Fotis Panagiotopoulos whips in a cross ball towards Anthony Blake. Anthony Blake is unmarked! He powers a header at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
9.04
Pascal Cziommer threads the ball through to Omer Bailey. Omer Bailey lofts in a cross ball towards Cedric Zugna. Cedric Zugna rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's a lousy effort!
10.47
Chris Dyer advances with the ball. Chris Dyer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fotis Panagiotopoulos. Fotis Panagiotopoulos lofts in a cross ball towards Fabian N. Delli Carri. Fabian N. Delli Carri gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
12.07
Graham Jacobs takes it forward alone. Graham Jacobs knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Niklas Kurstot who gathers it comfortably.
14.59
Noel Cooke sees space and advances. Noel Cooke hits a low pass to Omer Bailey. Omer Bailey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.03
With a delightful solo run, Linus Metzler stretches the opposition's defence. Linus Metzler plays a one-two with Fabian N. Delli Carri and rushes in on goal... Some superb footwork from Linus Metzler provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but is denied by Stephane Scifo. Excellent save.
18.12
Pascal Cziommer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rafael Lima. Rafael Lima knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Chris Dyer.
20.23
Linus Metzler makes a probing pass to Manuel Reis. Manuel Reis knocks in a cross ball towards Fabian N. Delli Carri. Fabian N. Delli Carri makes a looping header on goal but it flies well off target!
21.33
Torsten Haller kicks a strong pass forward to Cedric Zugna. Cedric Zugna sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
22.54
Chris Dyer hacks Cedric Zugna from behind! The referee warns Chris Dyer to calm down! Cedric Zugna carries on, but is struggling a bit.
24.35
Paul Montague threads the ball through to Linus Metzler. Linus Metzler flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Blake controls it well on his chest. Anthony Blake whips in a cross ball towards Fabian N. Delli Carri. Fabian N. Delli Carri makes a convincing header. Stephane Scifo gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
28.54
Pascal Cziommer hits a low pass to Omer Bailey. Omer Bailey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.12
Paul Montague takes it forward alone. Paul Montague sees a break and surges forward. Paul Montague lofts in a cross ball towards Manuel Reis. Manuel Reis connects with a diving header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Manuel Reis!
39.25
Dietmar Dittmann sees a break and surges forward. Dietmar Dittmann whips in a cross ball towards Manuel Reis. Manuel Reis outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Manuel Reis scores for Bolton Wanderers!!
42.13
Linus Metzler sees Manuel Reis in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Manuel Reis knocks in a cross ball towards Fotis Panagiotopoulos. Fotis Panagiotopoulos makes a convincing header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Bolton Wanderers appear unchanged since the first half. Stockport County have changed their lineup with Les Barrett replacing Noel Cooke. The Stockport County players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Stockport County kick off the second half!
47.14
Linus Metzler flicks a high pass forward. Manuel Reis collects the pass. Manuel Reis kicks a strong pass forward to Anthony Blake but the referee indicates it's offside!
53.40
Paul Montague deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dietmar Dittmann. Dietmar Dittmann knocks the ball forward to Manuel Reis. Manuel Reis shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Stephane Scifo!
54.05
Pascal Cziommer knocks the ball forward to Rafael Lima. Rafael Lima knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Montague.
57.11
Les Barrett threads a neat ball through to Torsten Haller. Torsten Haller threads a neat ball through to Omer Bailey. Omer Bailey knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Lima. Rafael Lima powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Niklas Kurstot!
60.08
Stockport County have made a substitution with Harry Higginbotham replacing Graham Jacobs .
61.11
Les Barrett flicks the ball to his team mate, Harry Higginbotham. Showing composure, Harry Higginbotham plays the ball forward to Omer Bailey. Omer Bailey knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Chris Dyer.
63.56
Pascal Cziommer threads the ball through to Omer Bailey. Omer Bailey sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Niklas Kurstot reads it well. Good save!
65.26
Pascal Cziommer chips the ball to his team mate, Rafael Lima. Rafael Lima controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
66.19
Harry Higginbotham makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rafael Lima. Rafael Lima whips in a cross ball towards Cedric Zugna. Cedric Zugna rises majestically and gets a header on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
67.01
Harry Higginbotham takes it forward alone. Harry Higginbotham lofts in a cross ball towards Omer Bailey. Omer Bailey connects with a diving header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
72.19
Anthony Blake barges into Alistair Hunt. Anthony Blake is shown the yellow card! Alistair Hunt grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
78.28
Dietmar Dittmann knocks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Blake. Anthony Blake lofts in a cross ball towards Manuel Reis. Manuel Reis heads the ball goalwards. Stephane Scifo didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
81.29
Dietmar Dittmann surges forward with the ball. Dietmar Dittmann knocks in a cross ball towards Manuel Reis. Manuel Reis makes a convincing header but Stephane Scifo is on top of it.
84.03
Harry Higginbotham passes the ball forward to Omer Bailey. Omer Bailey knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Brian Thompson.
85.11
Paul Montague makes a simple pass to Dietmar Dittmann. Dietmar Dittmann passes the ball forward to Anthony Blake. Anthony Blake lofts in a cross ball towards Fabian N. Delli Carri. Fabian N. Delli Carri flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Fabian N. Delli Carri!
89.02
Dietmar Dittmann flicks a high pass forward to Fotis Panagiotopoulos who brings the ball under control. Fotis Panagiotopoulos rushes past Jurgen Van Eijk! Fotis Panagiotopoulos cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Bolton Wanderers

Stockport County
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
9
3
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.6%
54.4%
Play Area
26.7%
44.4%
28.9%

Scorers
Manuel Reis 36, 39
Fabian N. Delli Carri 85
Omer Bailey 67

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Manuel Reis of Bolton Wanderers

Match Ratings
1.Niklas Kurstot (GK)
6
2.Edmundo Ortiz (DEF)
6
3.Paul Montague (DEF)
7
4.Chris Dyer (DEF)
6
5.Brian Thompson (DEF)
6
6.Linus Metzler (MID)
7
7.Dietmar Dittmann (MID)
8
8.Fabian N. Delli Carri (ATT)goal scored
7
9.Fotis Panagiotopoulos (ATT)
6
10.Manuel Reis (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Anthony Blake (ATT)yellow card
6
 
12.Tracy Suggs (MID)
0
13.Antonio Vazquez (MID)
0
14.Cliff Schomaker (ATT)
0

1.Stephane Scifo (GK)
7
2.Noel Cooke (DEF)
6
3.Alistair Hunt (DEF)
6
4.Jurgen Van Eijk (DEF)
6
5.Lucas Silva (DEF)
6
6.Pascal Cziommer (MID)
7
7.Torsten Haller (MID)
6
8.Graham Jacobs (MID)
6
9.Rafael Lima (ATT)
6
10.Cedric Zugna (ATT)
6
11.Omer Bailey (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Les Barrett (DEF)
6
13.Harry Higginbotham (MID)
7
14.Alfred Salmon (ATT)
0