Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at The Reebok Stadium where Bolton Wanderers play host to Walsall. A crowd of 10,040 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bolton Wanderers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Walsall appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Pearson.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bolton Wanderers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Walsall appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Pearson.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Bolton Wanderers get the match underway!
2.45
0-0Patrick Green makes a simple pass to Graham Watson. Graham Watson flicks a high pass forward. Eugenio Fernandez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eugenio Fernandez cuts inside the box! Eugenio Fernandez shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Joe Westwood reads it well. Nice save!
6.17
Jermaine Croft passes the ball forward to Steve Goldberg. Steve Goldberg controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Gary Davis through on goal. Some silky footwork from Gary Davis provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but somehow Yassine Sinouh manages to keep it out.
8.52
0-1Jermaine Croft decides to run forward with the ball. Jermaine Croft chips the ball to his team mate, Alex Mcallister. Alex Mcallister lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Davis. Gary Davis rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
15.42
0-1Eugenio Fernandez decides to run forward with the ball. Eugenio Fernandez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.29
Sherif Arpinon passes the ball forward to Brian Lawrence. Brian Lawrence lofts in a cross ball towards Nicky Duberry. Nicky Duberry makes a looping header on goal. Joe Westwood manages to gather it comfortably.
18.28
Sherif Arpinon threads a neat ball through to Robbie Lofthouse. Robbie Lofthouse knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Wiltord. With a superhuman jump, Chris Wiltord connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.34
Thierry Guppy advances with the ball. Thierry Guppy shoots from 20 yards. Good keeping from Yassine Sinouh as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
24.49
1-1Thierry Guppy threads the ball through to Gary Davis. Gary Davis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steve Goldberg but he's offside!
26.52
Patrick Green flicks a high ball forward to Robbie Lofthouse who takes it down. Robbie Lofthouse flicks a high pass forward to Eugenio Fernandez who brings the ball under control. Eugenio Fernandez whips in a cross ball towards Chris Wiltord. Chris Wiltord shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Joe Westwood manages to keep it out.
28.30
Seeing a gap ahead, Thierry Guppy plays the ball forward to Teddy Scowcroft. Teddy Scowcroft sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
30.49
1-1Ugo Wiltord flicks the ball to his team mate, Robbie Lofthouse. Robbie Lofthouse plays a one-two with Nicky Duberry and advances towards the goal... Robbie Lofthouse looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
33.37
Christian Arendt flicks a high pass forward. Gary Davis holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gary Davis flicks a high pass forward. Teddy Scowcroft controls it well on his chest. Teddy Scowcroft shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
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. Walsall also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
Walsall start the second half!
47.34
Alex Mcallister flicks a high pass forward. Nuno Bento controls it well on his chest. Nuno Bento shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
49.09
Scott Milburn brings the ball forward. Scott Milburn flicks a high pass forward. Robbie Lofthouse collects the pass. Robbie Lofthouse plays a scrappy one-two with Brian Lawrence and advances towards the goal... Robbie Lofthouse tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.44
2-1Steve Goldberg barges into Patrick Green. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Patrick Green gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
59.19
Eugenio Fernandez passes the ball forward to Chris Wiltord. Chris Wiltord knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Joe Westwood who gathers it comfortably.
61.20
Scott Milburn pushes mid-way up the pitch. Scott Milburn flicks a high ball forward to Eugenio Fernandez who takes it down. Eugenio Fernandez plays the ball forward to Robbie Lofthouse who has made a great run into the box. Some good footwork from Robbie Lofthouse provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
65.09
Ugo Wiltord makes a simple pass to Robbie Lofthouse. Robbie Lofthouse lofts in a cross ball towards Chris Wiltord. Chris Wiltord makes a convincing header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
66.28
Alex Mcallister changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alex Mcallister shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Yassine Sinouh smothers it!
67.07
2-1Patrick Green comes in with a late challenge on Gary Davis. Patrick Green is shown the yellow card! Gary Davis stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.45
Brian Lawrence catches Alex Mcallister on the ankles. Brian Lawrence is shown the yellow card! Alex Mcallister gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
71.06
Thierry Guppy flicks a high pass forward to Steve Goldberg who brings the ball under control. Steve Goldberg cuts inside the box! Steve Goldberg makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Yassine Sinouh!
72.59
Steve Goldberg runs straight at the opposition's defence. Steve Goldberg tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
73.50
Teddy Scowcroft knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary Davis. Gary Davis shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
75.46
Christian Arendt hits a low pass to Thierry Guppy. Thierry Guppy flicks a high pass forward to Gary Davis who brings the ball under control. Gary Davis shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
78.51
Eugenio Fernandez sees a break and surges forward. Eugenio Fernandez shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
79.41
Ugo Wiltord flicks a high pass forward. Eugenio Fernandez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eugenio Fernandez deftly passes the ball to Robbie Lofthouse, releasing him through on goal. Robbie Lofthouse takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
83.54
Eugenio Fernandez makes an attacking run forward. Eugenio Fernandez threads the ball through into the box. Robbie Lofthouse cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty! That's his third!
89.14
Brian Lawrence flicks a high pass forward. Eugenio Fernandez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eugenio Fernandez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ugo Wiltord but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
Without breaking stride, Christian Arendt plays the ball forward to Alex Mcallister. Alex Mcallister kicks a strong pass forward to Nuno Bento. Nuno Bento knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Yassine Sinouh who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
8
7
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.7%
52.3%
Play Area
25.6%
41.9%
32.6%
Scorers
| Chris Wiltord 18 Robbie Lofthouse 49, 79, 84 | Gary Davis 9 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Robbie Lofthouse of Bolton Wanderers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Yassine Sinouh (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Patrick Green (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Graham Watson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Scott Milburn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Sherif Arpinon (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Eugenio Fernandez (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Brian Lawrence (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Ugo Wiltord (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Robbie Lofthouse (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Chris Wiltord (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Nicky Duberry (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ciro Fuser (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ledley Lofthouse (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Bill Dublin (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Joe Westwood (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Scott Fletcher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Christian Arendt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jermaine Croft (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Cosimo Ferrante (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alex Mcallister (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Thierry Guppy (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Steve Goldberg (MID) | | 6 |
| 9. | Nuno Bento (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Gary Davis (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Teddy Scowcroft (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Isaiah Bellamy (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Julian Eberle (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Morris Lloyd (ATT) | 0 | |