Match Report
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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at The Reebok Stadium where Bolton Wanderers play host to Middlesbrough. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bolton Wanderers are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Mervin Taylor.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bolton Wanderers are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Mervin Taylor.
0.00
0-0Middlesbrough kick off and get the first half underway!
2.48
0-0Gianluca De Palma controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicky Smith. Nicky Smith controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Patrick Newby. Patrick Newby knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.35
0-0Gianluca De Palma decides to run forward with the ball. Gianluca De Palma rushes past Michael Britton! Some awkward footwork from Gianluca De Palma provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it flies just wide!
12.42
0-0Nick Murrin changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Nick Murrin passes the ball forward but Patrick Newby is offside!
18.19
With some swift thinking, Gianluca De Palma plays the ball forward to Shaun Mercer. Shaun Mercer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Harry Mcleod.
21.56
0-0Patrick Newby barges into Harry Mcleod. The referee warns Patrick Newby to calm down! Harry Mcleod stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.47
Riccardo Zitolo passes the ball forward to Jurgen Sedouki. Jurgen Sedouki plays a scrappy one-two with Tommaso Baronio and advances towards the goal... Jurgen Sedouki takes a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
24.47
0-1Nicky Smith hits a low pass to Mathieu Paviot. Mathieu Paviot runs straight at the defence! Mathieu Paviot muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
28.09
Nick Murrin hits a low pass to Shaun Mercer. Shaun Mercer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mathieu Paviot but he's offside!
30.17
0-1Riccardo Zitolo makes a probing pass to Dean Gray. Dean Gray shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Antonio Vila. Excellent save.
33.26
Riccardo Zitolo flicks a high pass forward to Dale Summerbee who brings the ball under control. Dale Summerbee advances inside the box! Dale Summerbee makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
36.13
Arthur Gascoigne threads a neat ball through to Peter Hitchcock. Peter Hitchcock hits a low pass to Tommaso Baronio. Tommaso Baronio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.02
Frederico Suarez threads a neat ball through to Patrick Newby. Patrick Newby sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Brian Craddock is on top of it.
42.15
Arthur Gascoigne flicks a high pass forward to Dean Gray who brings the ball under control. Dean Gray hits a low pass to Riccardo Zitolo. Riccardo Zitolo plays a one-two with Dean Gray and rushes in on goal... Riccardo Zitolo takes a shot at goal. Antonio Vila is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
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. Middlesbrough have changed their lineup with Les Lofthouse replacing Seb Bonnard.
45.00
Bolton Wanderers kick off and get the second half underway!
47.51
Gianluca De Palma takes it forward alone. Gianluca De Palma runs straight at the defence! Gianluca De Palma rockets a shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
49.53
Jurgen Sedouki sees space and advances. Jurgen Sedouki whips in a cross ball towards Riccardo Zitolo. Riccardo Zitolo rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
55.50
Riccardo Zitolo flicks a high pass forward. Dean Gray collects the pass. Dean Gray shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
59.25
Riccardo Zitolo changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Riccardo Zitolo kicks a strong pass forward to Tommaso Baronio but the referee indicates it's offside!
60.00
2-1Bolton Wanderers have made a substitution with Armin Masur replacing Dale Summerbee .
65.06
Arthur Gascoigne flicks a high pass forward. Armin Masur collects the pass. Armin Masur kicks a strong pass forward to Jurgen Sedouki. Jurgen Sedouki finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
67.22
Carlton Guppy chips the ball to his team mate, Nick Murrin. Nick Murrin threads the ball through to Patrick Newby. Patrick Newby makes a probing pass to Mathieu Paviot but he's offside!
69.37
Jermaine Adams surges forward with the ball. Jermaine Adams deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Patrick Newby. Patrick Newby tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
72.33
Arthur Gascoigne flicks a high pass forward to Riccardo Zitolo who brings the ball under control. Riccardo Zitolo shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
77.23
Bolton Wanderers have made 2 substitutions with Arno Müller replacing Jurgen Sedouki and Dean Mike replacing Peter Hitchcock .Middlesbrough have made 2 substitutions with Jacob Duberry replacing Jermaine Adams and Stanley Byrne replacing Patrick Newby .
78.27
Riccardo Zitolo sees Francis Wright in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francis Wright deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tommaso Baronio but the linesman indicates offside!
81.42
Gianluca De Palma flicks a high pass forward to Stanley Byrne who brings the ball under control. Stanley Byrne whips in a cross ball towards Mathieu Paviot. Mathieu Paviot connects with a diving header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
83.47
Gianluca De Palma flicks a high pass forward. Nicky Smith controls it well on his chest. Nicky Smith flicks a high pass forward to Stanley Byrne who brings the ball under control. Stanley Byrne edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Stanley Byrne provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
89.36
Dean Gray flicks a high pass forward to Armin Masur who brings the ball under control. Armin Masur sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Michael Britton makes a simple pass to Dean Gray. Dean Gray plays a scrappy one-two with Riccardo Zitolo and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Dean Gray provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
7
4
Offsides
2
3
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.5%
47.5%
Play Area
22.5%
48.8%
28.7%
Scorers
| Riccardo Zitolo 42, 50 | Mathieu Paviot 24 Stanley Byrne 83 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Riccardo Zitolo of Bolton Wanderers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Brian Craddock (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Peter Hitchcock (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Arthur Gascoigne (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Michael Britton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Harry Mcleod (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dean Gray (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Riccardo Zitolo (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Francis Wright (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Dale Summerbee (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Tommaso Baronio (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jurgen Sedouki (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Arno Müller (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Armin Masur (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Dean Mike (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Antonio Vila (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jermaine Adams (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Carlton Guppy (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Frederico Suarez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Seb Bonnard (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nicky Smith (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Gianluca De Palma (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Nick Murrin (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Mathieu Paviot (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Patrick Newby (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Shaun Mercer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jacob Duberry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Les Lofthouse (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Stanley Byrne (DEF) | | 7 |