Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at The Reebok Stadium where Bolton Wanderers play host to Newcastle United. A crowd of 9,302 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Bolton Wanderers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Newcastle United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Bolton Wanderers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Newcastle United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Newcastle United kick off and get the match underway!
3.12
0-0Steffen Perez makes a probing pass to Christian Gyan. Christian Gyan knocks the ball to his team mate, Gilles Croft. Gilles Croft lofts in a cross ball towards Gabi Siperco. Gabi Siperco powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
6.05
0-0Carmine Di Matteo catches Chris Naylor on the ankles. Carmine Di Matteo is warned by the referee! Chris Naylor runs off the knock.
14.23
Carmine Di Matteo knocks the ball forward to Gabi Siperco. Gabi Siperco goes all the way! Gabi Siperco shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
15.50
Ugo Woodcock chips the ball to his team mate, Lee Dublin. Lee Dublin shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
20.00
0-0Augustine Akinbiyi takes it forward alone. Augustine Akinbiyi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vegard Leonhardsen but he's offside!
22.06
Chris Naylor hacks Carmine Di Matteo from behind! The referee calls over Chris Naylor and warns him to calm down! Carmine Di Matteo stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.28
0-0Lee Dublin barges into Zbigniew Joswiak. The referee calls over Lee Dublin and warns him to calm down! Zbigniew Joswiak gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
26.53
Vegard Leonhardsen comes in with a late challenge on Zbigniew Joswiak. Vegard Leonhardsen is given a warning by the referee! Zbigniew Joswiak hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.26
Patrick Perry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ugo Woodcock. Ugo Woodcock controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lee Dublin. Lee Dublin shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
34.36
Tómas Skarphédinsson makes a simple pass to Kieron Marsden. Kieron Marsden makes a probing pass to Vegard Leonhardsen but he's offside!
38.17
0-0Augustine Akinbiyi threads the ball through to Vegard Leonhardsen. Vegard Leonhardsen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.55
Chris Naylor makes a probing pass to Vegard Leonhardsen. Vegard Leonhardsen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Bolton Wanderers kick off!
47.43
Emmanuel Akinbiyi sees a break and surges forward. Emmanuel Akinbiyi kicks a strong pass forward to Gilles Croft. Gilles Croft knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
48.57
0-0Chris Naylor advances with the ball. Chris Naylor shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Ivan Camacho!
51.29
Chris Naylor comes in with a late challenge on Carmine Di Matteo. Chris Naylor is warned by the referee again! Carmine Di Matteo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.17
Augustine Akinbiyi sees a break and surges forward. Augustine Akinbiyi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lee Dublin but the linesman indicates offside!
65.39
0-1Augustine Akinbiyi brings the ball forward. Augustine Akinbiyi plays a perfect one-two with Vegard Leonhardsen and rushes in on goal... Augustine Akinbiyi shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Ivan Camacho had no chance!! Goal for Newcastle United!
69.23
Christian Gyan makes a probing pass to Luigi Pirri. Luigi Pirri lofts in a cross ball towards Gilles Croft. Gilles Croft is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Jon Dahl Beck had no chance!! Goal for Bolton Wanderers!
72.48
Christian Gyan makes a probing pass to Gilles Croft. Gilles Croft tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
81.48
Augustine Akinbiyi comes in with a late challenge on Tom Peeters. Augustine Akinbiyi is warned by the referee! Tom Peeters stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.23
Ugo Woodcock chips the ball to his team mate, Kieron Marsden. Kieron Marsden finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Ivan Camacho!
85.35
Augustine Akinbiyi flicks the ball to his team mate, Kieron Marsden. Kieron Marsden shoots from outside the area. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
Carmine Di Matteo chips the ball to his team mate, Luigi Pirri. Luigi Pirri knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Daniel McManaman.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
4
Fouls
1
5
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
33.8%
66.2%
Play Area
32.4%
50%
17.6%
Scorers