Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at The Reebok Stadium where Bolton Wanderers play host to Southend United. A crowd of 10,391 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Bolton Wanderers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Southend United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Pearson.


0.00
Bolton Wanderers kick off and get the first half underway!
2.07
Jason Carter flicks a high ball forward to Rabiu Nwakire who takes it down. Rabiu Nwakire lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Gallagher. With a superhuman jump, Robert Gallagher connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Yassine Sinouh gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
3.53
Brian Lawrence threads the ball through to Chris Wiltord. Chris Wiltord knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Giannis Kamaras.
4.38
Regis Kanoute kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Morris. Colin Morris runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Colin Morris whips in a cross ball towards Paulo Ferreira. Paulo Ferreira makes a looping header on goal but it rises well off target!
6.29
Chris Wiltord changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Chris Wiltord threads the ball through into the box. Tony van Dam tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
12.25
Robert Gallagher clumsily knocks into Brian Lawrence. Robert Gallagher is shown the yellow card! Brian Lawrence runs off the knock.
16.08
Showing composure, Valerien Rascle plays the ball forward to Brian Lawrence. Brian Lawrence runs straight at the opposition's defence. Brian Lawrence hits a low pass to Eugenio Fernandez. Eugenio Fernandez muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
20.16
Samuel Ramos flicks a high ball forward to Jason Carter who takes it down. Jason Carter sees a break and surges forward. Jason Carter knocks in a cross ball towards Samuel Ramos. Samuel Ramos directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball strikes Scott Milburn's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
21.08
Giannis Kamaras takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Chris Wiltord reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
26.08
Sherif Arpinon clumsily knocks into Samuel Ramos. The referee brings Sherif Arpinon to one side and gives him a warning! Samuel Ramos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.22
Regis Kanoute deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jason Carter. Jason Carter advances with the ball. Jason Carter lofts in a cross ball towards Rabiu Nwakire. Rabiu Nwakire outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it whistles just wide of the post!
36.38
Robert Gallagher makes an attacking run forward. Robert Gallagher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.36
Brian Lawrence threads the ball through to Ugo Wiltord. Ugo Wiltord cuts inside the box! Ugo Wiltord comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
Patrick Green hits a low pass to Chris Wiltord. Chris Wiltord chips the ball to his team mate, Tony van Dam. Some superb footwork from Tony van Dam provides some space. He shoots at goal but somehow Filipe Carvalho happens to be in the right place to block it.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Bolton Wanderers appear unchanged since the first half. Southend United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Southend United players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Southend United kick off and get the second half underway!
47.47
Eugenio Fernandez knocks the ball to his team mate, Brian Lawrence. Brian Lawrence knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Colin Morris.
53.12
Valerien Rascle barges into Robert Gallagher. The referee warns Valerien Rascle to calm down! Robert Gallagher carries on, but is struggling a bit.
61.12
Scott Milburn hacks Jason Carter from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jason Carter hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.01
Patrick Green advances with the ball. Patrick Green plays the ball forward to Chris Wiltord. Chris Wiltord advances inside the box! Some awkward footwork from Chris Wiltord provides some space. He shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
77.19
Eugenio Fernandez barges into Robert Gallagher. The referee calls over Eugenio Fernandez and shows him a yellow card! Robert Gallagher is really getting knocked about but he carries on with a struggle.
78.55
Giannis Kamaras powers a long ball forward. Jason Carter knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Yassine Sinouh who gathers it comfortably.
79.30
Hugo Tavares clumsily knocks into Valerien Rascle. Hugo Tavares is warned by the referee! Valerien Rascle stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.54
Paulo Ferreira clumsily knocks into Patrick Green. The referee warns Paulo Ferreira to calm down! Patrick Green stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.14
Seeing a gap ahead, Ugo Wiltord plays the ball forward to Chris Wiltord. Chris Wiltord knocks in a cross ball towards Nicky Duberry. Nicky Duberry is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
90.00
Brian Lawrence kicks a strong pass forward to Sherif Arpinon. Sherif Arpinon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
4
3
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.1%
52.9%
Play Area
24.3%
44.3%
31.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ugo Wiltord of Bolton Wanderers

Match Ratings
1.Yassine Sinouh (GK)
6
2.Patrick Green (DEF)
7
3.Valerien Rascle (DEF)
6
4.Scott Milburn (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Sherif Arpinon (MID)
5
6.Eugenio Fernandez (MID)goal scoredyellow card
7
7.Brian Lawrence (MID)
8
8.Ugo Wiltord (MID)goal scored
8
9.Tony van Dam (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Chris Wiltord (ATT)
8
11.Nicky Duberry (ATT)
6
 
12.Ciro Fuser (GK)
0
13.Patrick Cutler (MID)
0
14.Bill Dublin (ATT)
0

1.Teddy Ferron (GK)
6
2.Colin Morris (DEF)
6
3.Regis Kanoute (DEF)
6
4.Filipe Carvalho (DEF)
7
5.Giannis Kamaras (DEF)
6
6.Jason Carter (MID)
7
7.Robert Gallagher (MID)yellow card
6
8.Samuel Ramos (MID)
6
9.Hugo Tavares (ATT)
5
10.Paulo Ferreira (ATT)
5
11.Rabiu Nwakire (ATT)
6
 
12.Seth Moffat (MID)
0
13.Shota Van Putten (MID)
0
14.Simon Masur (DEF)
0