Match Report


Bolton WanderersBolton Wanderers     Rotherham UnitedRotherham United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Brian CraddockB. Craddock57
G
1
G
55James WinterburnJ. Winterburn
Peter HitchcockP. Hitchcock67
D
2
D
66Alan BurgessA. Burgess
Arthur GascoigneA. Gascoigne67
D
3captain
D
61Ian MorrisI. Morris
Michael BrittonM. Britton51
D
4
D
56Les WiltordL. Wiltord
Harry McleodH. Mcleod49
D
5
D
54Craig PattersonC. Patterson
Dean GrayD. Gray64
M
captain6
M
64Neil McNeillN. McNeill
Riccardo ZitoloR. Zitolo56
M
7
M
52Edmundo GutierrezE. Gutierrez
Francis WrightF. Wright59
A
8
M
52Kelvin NaylorK. Naylor
Jurgen SedoukiJ. Sedouki52
A
9
A
57Harvey SouthgateH. Southgate
Dale SummerbeeD. Summerbee52
A
10
A
55Warren LampardW. Lampard
Tommaso BaronioT. Baronio51
A
11
A
51Garcia Duque UrsoG. Urso
 
Arno MüllerA. Müller52
G
12
G
51Neil BallN. Ball
Armin MasurA. Masur52
M
13
M
50Del WestwoodD. Westwood
Dean MikeD. Mike50
M
14
A
49Rafael GomesR. Gomes

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at The Reebok Stadium where Bolton Wanderers play host to Rotherham United. A crowd of 4,681 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bolton Wanderers are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Rotherham United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Guppy.


0.00
The first half starts with Bolton Wanderers kicking off!
2.21
Riccardo Zitolo passes the ball forward to Jurgen Sedouki. Jurgen Sedouki knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to James Winterburn who gathers it comfortably.
3.21
Riccardo Zitolo passes the ball forward to Dean Gray. Dean Gray whips in a cross ball towards Jurgen Sedouki. Jurgen Sedouki knocks the ball goalwards with his head. James Winterburn picks it out of the air!
8.33
Dean Gray flicks a high pass forward. Jurgen Sedouki controls it well on his chest. Jurgen Sedouki knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.52
Edmundo Gutierrez makes a probing pass to Garcia Duque Urso. Garcia Duque Urso knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Peter Hitchcock.
14.12
Riccardo Zitolo makes a probing pass to Dean Gray. Dean Gray runs straight at the defence! Dean Gray comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out but it rises well off target!
15.40
Dean Gray makes a probing pass to Riccardo Zitolo. Riccardo Zitolo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Les Wiltord.
18.43
Michael Britton barges into Edmundo Gutierrez. Michael Britton is shown the yellow card! Edmundo Gutierrez stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.39
Craig Patterson hits a low pass to Kelvin Naylor. Kelvin Naylor makes a simple pass to Warren Lampard. Warren Lampard makes a defence splitting pass to Garcia Duque Urso. Garcia Duque Urso takes a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
21.50
Kelvin Naylor kicks a strong pass forward to Warren Lampard. Warren Lampard flicks a high pass forward. Garcia Duque Urso controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Garcia Duque Urso side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
27.08
Riccardo Zitolo flicks a high pass forward to Dean Gray who brings the ball under control. Dean Gray passes the ball forward but Riccardo Zitolo is offside!
36.29
Kelvin Naylor flicks a high pass forward. Edmundo Gutierrez easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Edmundo Gutierrez flicks a high pass forward to Garcia Duque Urso who brings the ball under control. Garcia Duque Urso shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
38.52
Neil McNeill comes in with a late challenge on Tommaso Baronio. The referee calls over Neil McNeill and warns him to calm down! Tommaso Baronio stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.05
Harvey Southgate clumsily knocks into Arthur Gascoigne. Harvey Southgate is warned by the referee! Arthur Gascoigne runs off the knock.
45.00
Neil McNeill chips the ball to his team mate, Harvey Southgate. Harvey Southgate tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Bolton Wanderers appear unchanged since the first half. Rotherham United have changed their lineup with Rafael Gomes replacing Kelvin Naylor and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.

45.00
Rotherham United kick off!
48.51
Les Wiltord flicks a high pass forward. Neil McNeill collects the pass. Neil McNeill controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
49.02
Edmundo Gutierrez makes a simple pass to Harvey Southgate. Harvey Southgate knocks in a cross ball towards Garcia Duque Urso. Garcia Duque Urso heads the ball goalwards but it's a lousy effort!
53.07
Arthur Gascoigne passes the ball forward to Riccardo Zitolo. Riccardo Zitolo sees Dean Gray in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dean Gray lofts in a cross ball towards Riccardo Zitolo. Riccardo Zitolo flicks the ball with his head. James Winterburn comfortably punches it away to safety.
54.18
Dean Gray changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Dean Gray knocks the ball forward, putting Tommaso Baronio through on goal. Tommaso Baronio cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.22
Peter Hitchcock flicks a high pass forward. Riccardo Zitolo controls it well on his chest. Riccardo Zitolo threads a neat ball through to Dean Gray. Dean Gray tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
59.51
Peter Hitchcock threads the ball through to Michael Britton. Michael Britton knocks the ball forward to Dale Summerbee. Dale Summerbee knocks in a cross ball towards Jurgen Sedouki. With a superhuman jump, Jurgen Sedouki connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Les Wiltord steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
60.42
Bolton Wanderers have made a substitution with Armin Masur replacing Jurgen Sedouki .
63.52
Ian Morris flicks a high pass forward. Neil McNeill holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Neil McNeill darts forward. Neil McNeill whips in a cross ball towards Harvey Southgate. Harvey Southgate makes a convincing header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
69.23
Riccardo Zitolo knocks the ball to his team mate, Armin Masur. Armin Masur knocks the ball forward, putting Francis Wright through on goal. Francis Wright tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
72.26
Arthur Gascoigne sees Dale Summerbee in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dale Summerbee knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to James Winterburn who gathers it comfortably.
77.55
Bolton Wanderers have made 2 substitutions with Arno Müller replacing Tommaso Baronio and Dean Mike replacing Peter Hitchcock .Rotherham United have made a substitution with Del Westwood replacing Ian Morris .
79.48
Bolton Wanderers are in full control of this game.
84.18
Edmundo Gutierrez knocks the ball forward to Rafael Gomes. Rafael Gomes knocks in a cross ball towards Harvey Southgate. Harvey Southgate directs the ball goalwards with his head. Brian Craddock gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
87.55
Les Wiltord sees space and advances. Les Wiltord passes the ball forward to Rafael Gomes. Rafael Gomes whips in a cross ball towards Warren Lampard. Warren Lampard finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
Riccardo Zitolo threads the ball through to Dean Gray. Dean Gray whips in a cross ball towards Riccardo Zitolo. Riccardo Zitolo flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Bolton Wanderers

Rotherham United
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
2
7
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.3%
44.7%
Play Area
27.6%
44.7%
27.6%

Scorers
Tommaso Baronio 54
Francis Wright 69
Riccardo Zitolo 91
Harvey Southgate 64

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)yellow card
5
5.Harry Mcleod (DEF)
6
6.Dean Gray (MID)
9
7.Riccardo Zitolo (MID)goal scored
9
8.Francis Wright (ATT)goal scored
7
9.Jurgen Sedouki (ATT)
6
10.Dale Summerbee (ATT)
6
11.Tommaso Baronio (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Arno Müller (GK)
6
13.Armin Masur (MID)
6
14.Dean Mike (MID)
6

1.James Winterburn (GK)
6
2.Alan Burgess (DEF)
6
3.Ian Morris (DEF)
6
4.Les Wiltord (DEF)
7
5.Craig Patterson (DEF)
6
6.Neil McNeill (MID)
7
7.Edmundo Gutierrez (MID)
7
8.Kelvin Naylor (MID)
6
9.Harvey Southgate (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Warren Lampard (ATT)
6
11.Garcia Duque Urso (ATT)
6
 
12.Neil Ball (GK)
0
13.Del Westwood (MID)
6
14.Rafael Gomes (ATT)
6