Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at The Reebok Stadium where Bolton Wanderers play host to Gillingham. A crowd of 9,845 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Bolton Wanderers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Gillingham appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Noel Mccann.
The pitch is in great condition.
Bolton Wanderers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Gillingham appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Noel Mccann.
0.00
0-0Bolton Wanderers get the match underway!
4.37
0-0Ledley Lofthouse hits a low pass to Patrick Cutler. What teamwork. Patrick Cutler flicks a high ball forward to Sherif Arpinon who takes it down. Sherif Arpinon finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
8.38
0-0Patrick Cutler threads a neat ball through to Ugo Wiltord. Ugo Wiltord makes a probing pass to Patrick Cutler but he's offside!
14.14
0-0Scott Milburn flicks a high pass forward. Patrick Green controls it well on his chest. Patrick Green deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brian Lawrence. Brian Lawrence plays a one-two with Chris Wiltord and advances towards the goal... Brian Lawrence shoots from just inside the box but Corrado Negro is on top of it.
16.12
Sherif Arpinon hits a low pass to Bill Dublin. Bill Dublin whips in a cross ball towards Tony van Dam. Tony van Dam connects with a diving header but it's a lousy effort!
18.05
0-0Ralph Mason darts forward. Ralph Mason knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.11
Ugo Wiltord flicks a high pass forward. Chris Wiltord controls it well on his chest. Chris Wiltord plays a one-two with Bill Dublin and advances towards the goal... Chris Wiltord looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
22.02
Patrick Green makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Patrick Cutler. Patrick Cutler makes a probing pass to Tony van Dam. Tony van Dam skips past James Morris! Tony van Dam comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
24.54
Scott Milburn makes a probing pass to Tony van Dam. Tony van Dam chips the ball to his team mate, Chris Wiltord. Chris Wiltord knocks in a cross ball towards Patrick Cutler. Patrick Cutler is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies just wide!
33.00
Sherif Arpinon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tony van Dam. Tony van Dam knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Bill Dublin is offside!
34.54
Duccio Mancini advances with the ball. Duccio Mancini makes a probing pass to Des Clapham but he's offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bolton Wanderers appear unchanged since the first half. Gillingham also appear unchanged since the first half. The Bolton Wanderers players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Gillingham kicking off!
47.17
Patrick Green knocks the ball forward to Brian Lawrence. Brian Lawrence sees Chris Wiltord in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Chris Wiltord lofts in a cross ball towards Brian Lawrence. Brian Lawrence makes a looping header on goal but it's a woeful effort!
49.02
0-0Bill Dublin hacks Ashley Dichio from behind! The referee calls over Bill Dublin and warns him to calm down! Ashley Dichio stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.47
0-0Ralph Mason hits a low pass to Gianmatteo Collauto. Gianmatteo Collauto whips in a cross ball towards Ralph Mason. Ralph Mason rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but Patrick Green is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
52.36
0-0Ralph Mason takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Ledley Lofthouse gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
54.03
1-0Patrick Cutler flicks the ball to his team mate, Brian Lawrence. Brian Lawrence knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Wiltord. Chris Wiltord beats his man to it with a header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
63.42
Duccio Mancini flicks a high ball forward to Glynn Greening who takes it down. Glynn Greening knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Scott Milburn.
65.01
Ugo Wiltord flicks a high pass forward. Tony van Dam collects the pass. Tony van Dam passes the ball forward but Chris Wiltord is offside!
66.59
Ledley Lofthouse knocks the ball to his team mate, Patrick Cutler. Patrick Cutler changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Patrick Cutler finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
67.42
Brian Lawrence threads a neat ball through to Patrick Cutler. Patrick Cutler hits a low pass to Tony van Dam. Tony van Dam looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
71.04
Bill Dublin clumsily knocks into Oleg Roberts. Bill Dublin is warned by the referee again! Oleg Roberts stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.31
1-0Brian Lawrence hacks Ashley Dichio from behind! The referee calls over Brian Lawrence and shows him a yellow card! Ashley Dichio stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.30
Patrick Green chips the ball to his team mate, Brian Lawrence. Brian Lawrence threads the ball through to Tony van Dam. Tony van Dam whips in a cross ball towards Ugo Wiltord. Ugo Wiltord rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Corrado Negro didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
77.27
1-0Gillingham have made 2 substitutions with Alfred Brighton replacing Glynn Greening and Matteo Serao replacing Des Clapham .
81.47
Ledley Lofthouse deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brian Lawrence. Brian Lawrence flicks a high pass forward. Sherif Arpinon collects the pass. Sherif Arpinon whips in a cross ball towards Patrick Cutler. Patrick Cutler makes a convincing header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
84.34
Gianmatteo Collauto chips the ball to his team mate, Matteo Serao. Matteo Serao finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
85.37
Duccio Mancini threads the ball through to Ralph Mason. Ralph Mason flicks the ball to his team mate, Alfred Brighton. Alfred Brighton whips in a cross ball towards Matteo Serao. Matteo Serao connects with a diving header but it's a woeful effort!
89.27
2-0Ralph Mason barges into Ugo Wiltord. The referee calls over Ralph Mason and shows him a yellow card! Ugo Wiltord gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60%
40%
Play Area
23.8%
42.5%
33.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Patrick Cutler of Bolton Wanderers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Yassine Sinouh (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ledley Lofthouse (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Patrick Green (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Scott Milburn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Sherif Arpinon (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Patrick Cutler (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Brian Lawrence (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Ugo Wiltord (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Tony van Dam (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Chris Wiltord (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Bill Dublin (ATT) | 5 | |
| 12. | Ciro Fuser (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Antonio Faria (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Christian Eberle (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Corrado Negro (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Phil Mann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Edward Johnson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ashley Dichio (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | James Morris (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gianmatteo Collauto (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ralph Mason (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Duccio Mancini (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Oleg Roberts (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Des Clapham (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Glynn Greening (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alfred Brighton (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Matteo Serao (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Des George (ATT) | 0 | |