Match Report


MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough     Bolton WanderersBolton Wanderers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Antonio VilaA. Vila67
G
1
G
57Brian CraddockB. Craddock
Jermaine AdamsJ. Adams59
D
2
D
67Peter HitchcockP. Hitchcock
Carlton GuppyC. Guppy57
D
3
D
67Arthur GascoigneA. Gascoigne
Frederico SuarezF. Suarez56
D
4
D
51Michael BrittonM. Britton
Seb BonnardS. Bonnard56
D
5
D
49Harry McleodH. Mcleod
Nicky SmithN. Smith61
M
captain6captain
M
64Dean GrayD. Gray
Gianluca De PalmaG. De Palma53
M
7
M
56Riccardo ZitoloR. Zitolo
Nick MurrinN. Murrin49
M
8
A
59Francis WrightF. Wright
Mathieu PaviotM. Paviot69
A
9
A
52Jurgen SedoukiJ. Sedouki
Patrick NewbyP. Newby45
A
10
A
52Dale SummerbeeD. Summerbee
Shaun MercerS. Mercer45
A
11
A
51Tommaso BaronioT. Baronio
 
Jacob DuberryJ. Duberry52
D
12
G
52Arno MüllerA. Müller
Les LofthouseL. Lofthouse51
D
13
M
52Armin MasurA. Masur
Stanley ByrneS. Byrne51
D
14
M
50Dean MikeD. Mike

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Riverside Stadium where Middlesbrough play host to Bolton Wanderers. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Middlesbrough are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Bolton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Gilles Brooking.


0.00
The whistle blows and Bolton Wanderers get the match underway!
2.06
With vision, Nick Murrin plays the ball forward to Nicky Smith. Nicky Smith flicks a high pass forward. Mathieu Paviot holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mathieu Paviot lofts in a cross ball towards Shaun Mercer. Shaun Mercer jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
6.30
Gianluca De Palma flicks a high pass forward. Patrick Newby collects the pass. Patrick Newby finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
10.49
Dean Gray clumsily knocks into Nick Murrin. Dean Gray is shown the yellow card! Nick Murrin stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.49
Peter Hitchcock threads a neat ball through to Dean Gray. Dean Gray threads the ball through to Dale Summerbee. Dale Summerbee shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
20.11
Nick Murrin passes the ball forward to Gianluca De Palma. With great vision, Gianluca De Palma plays the ball forward to Patrick Newby. Patrick Newby knocks in a cross ball towards Nicky Smith. Nicky Smith makes a convincing header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
21.01
Seb Bonnard threads the ball through to Nicky Smith. Nicky Smith plays the ball forward to Shaun Mercer. Shaun Mercer plays a one-two with Mathieu Paviot and advances towards the goal... Shaun Mercer muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
24.49
Showing composure, Riccardo Zitolo picks a pass forward to Dale Summerbee. Dale Summerbee knocks in a cross ball towards Riccardo Zitolo. Riccardo Zitolo directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
27.54
Arthur Gascoigne chips the ball to his team mate, Dean Gray. Dean Gray advances with the ball. Dean Gray sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
30.45
Riccardo Zitolo knocks the ball to his team mate, Dale Summerbee. Dale Summerbee plays a one-two with Francis Wright and advances towards the goal... Dale Summerbee cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
32.52
Nick Murrin flicks a high pass forward. Patrick Newby controls it well on his chest. Patrick Newby tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
36.27
Tommaso Baronio hits a low pass to Francis Wright. Francis Wright makes a great pass forward. Riccardo Zitolo runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
39.35
With great vision, Harry Mcleod plays the ball forward to Jurgen Sedouki. Jurgen Sedouki knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Riccardo Zitolo is offside!
40.53
Riccardo Zitolo threads a neat ball through to Dean Gray. Dean Gray knocks in a cross ball towards Riccardo Zitolo. Riccardo Zitolo jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Antonio Vila.
42.42
Corner kick to Bolton Wanderers. Riccardo Zitolo chips it out wide. Carlton Guppy jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
44.34
Francis Wright comes in with a late challenge on Frederico Suarez. Francis Wright is given a warning by the referee! Frederico Suarez stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Middlesbrough have changed their lineup with Les Lofthouse replacing Seb Bonnard. Bolton Wanderers appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Middlesbrough start the second half!
49.40
Riccardo Zitolo flicks a high pass forward. Dean Gray collects the pass. Dean Gray knocks in a cross ball towards Francis Wright. With a superhuman jump, Francis Wright connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's a lousy effort!
53.30
Frederico Suarez makes a simple pass to Carlton Guppy. Carlton Guppy controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Patrick Newby. Patrick Newby passes the ball forward but Shaun Mercer is offside!
60.39
Bolton Wanderers have made a substitution with Armin Masur replacing Jurgen Sedouki .
65.57
Les Lofthouse flicks a high pass forward. Nick Murrin controls it well on his chest. Nick Murrin flicks a high ball forward to Shaun Mercer who takes it down. Shaun Mercer threads the ball through to Patrick Newby but he's offside!
66.10
Arthur Gascoigne deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Riccardo Zitolo. Riccardo Zitolo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dean Gray. Dean Gray makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francis Wright but he's offside!
72.55
Michael Britton sees Dale Summerbee in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dale Summerbee knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Antonio Vila who gathers it comfortably.
75.50
Harry Mcleod comes in with a late challenge on Mathieu Paviot. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mathieu Paviot hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.18
Middlesbrough have made 2 substitutions with Jacob Duberry replacing Jermaine Adams and Stanley Byrne replacing Patrick Newby .Bolton Wanderers have made 2 substitutions with Arno Müller replacing Tommaso Baronio and Dean Mike replacing Peter Hitchcock .
78.28
Nicky Smith passes the ball forward to Stanley Byrne. Stanley Byrne shoots from outside the area. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
87.01
Michael Britton takes a quick throw-in, which Harry Mcleod takes on the chest. Harry Mcleod threads the ball through to Dean Mike. Showing composure, Dean Mike laces a through ball forward to Riccardo Zitolo. Riccardo Zitolo finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
89.45
Riccardo Zitolo changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Riccardo Zitolo shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
Nick Murrin flicks a high pass forward to Stanley Byrne who brings the ball under control. Stanley Byrne knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Arthur Gascoigne.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Middlesbrough

Bolton Wanderers
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
2
4
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.1%
54.9%
Play Area
33.8%
40.8%
25.4%

Scorers
Stanley Byrne 78
Riccardo Zitolo 24

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Riccardo Zitolo of Bolton Wanderers

Match Ratings
1.Antonio Vila (GK)
7
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)
6
8.Nick Murrin (MID)
7
9.Mathieu Paviot (ATT)
6
10.Patrick Newby (ATT)
6
11.Shaun Mercer (ATT)
6
 
12.Jacob Duberry (DEF)
6
13.Les Lofthouse (DEF)
6
14.Stanley Byrne (DEF)goal scored
8

1.Brian Craddock (GK)
6
2.Peter Hitchcock (DEF)
6
3.Arthur Gascoigne (DEF)
6
4.Michael Britton (DEF)
6
5.Harry Mcleod (DEF)yellow card
5
6.Dean Gray (MID)yellow card
6
7.Riccardo Zitolo (MID)goal scored
9
8.Francis Wright (ATT)
5
9.Jurgen Sedouki (ATT)
6
10.Dale Summerbee (ATT)
7
11.Tommaso Baronio (ATT)
6
 
12.Arno Müller (GK)
6
13.Armin Masur (MID)
6
14.Dean Mike (MID)
6