Match Report


ToulouseToulouse     Bolton WanderersBolton Wanderers
Computer Player Computer Player Jim Martin Jim Martin
Thibault FadigaT. Fadiga62
G
1
G
63Yassine SinouhY. Sinouh
Wahid BourgeaisW. Bourgeais61
D
2
D
47Ledley LofthouseL. Lofthouse
Azziz NicaiseA. Nicaise58
D
3
D
57Valerien RascleV. Rascle
Carmelo PisanoC. Pisano58
D
4
D
50Scott MilburnS. Milburn
Mohamed LaslandesM. Laslandes54
D
5
M
57Sherif ArpinonS. Arpinon
Miguel IbanezM. Ibanez67
M
6
M
64Eugenio FernandezE. Fernandez
Abdelmalek ViseuxA. Viseux62
M
7
M
71Brian LawrenceB. Lawrence
Drazen BobanD. Boban61
M
8
M
64Ugo WiltordU. Wiltord
Benjamin PoulardB. Poulard57
M
9
A
63Tony van DamT. van Dam
Manuel RamosM. Ramos62
A
captain10captain
A
68Chris WiltordC. Wiltord
Martin BirnbaumM. Birnbaum58
A
11
A
50Bill DublinB. Dublin
 
Marc-Vivien PapinM. Papin58
G
12
G
48Ciro FuserC. Fuser
Cyrille De PalmasC. De Palmas57
G
13
A
56Robbie LofthouseR. Lofthouse
Johan FabianoJ. Fabiano56
M
14
A
56Nicky DuberryN. Duberry

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stade Municipal where Toulouse play Bolton Wanderers in this Inter Cup game. A crowd of 13,168 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Toulouse are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Bolton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Richard White.


0.00
The whistle blows and Bolton Wanderers get the match underway!
3.33
Eugenio Fernandez flicks the ball to his team mate, Ugo Wiltord. Ugo Wiltord knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.53
Ledley Lofthouse kicks a strong pass forward to Brian Lawrence. Brian Lawrence makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Chris Wiltord. Chris Wiltord shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
6.07
Brian Lawrence kicks a strong pass forward to Eugenio Fernandez. Eugenio Fernandez makes a defence splitting pass to Tony van Dam. Tony van Dam rockets a shot on goal but it rises well off target!
10.28
Eugenio Fernandez flicks a high pass forward to Tony van Dam who brings the ball under control. Tony van Dam rushes past Azziz Nicaise! Some awkward footwork from Tony van Dam provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Tony van Dam!
15.50
From the throw-in, Ledley Lofthouse picks out Valerien Rascle. Valerien Rascle sees Brian Lawrence in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Brian Lawrence threads a neat ball through to Tony van Dam. Tony van Dam shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
26.13
Ledley Lofthouse flicks a high pass forward to Eugenio Fernandez who brings the ball under control. Eugenio Fernandez knocks the ball forward to Sherif Arpinon. Sherif Arpinon shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
32.35
Scott Milburn pushes mid-way up the pitch. Scott Milburn flicks a high ball forward to Chris Wiltord who takes it down. Chris Wiltord knocks the ball forward to Eugenio Fernandez but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
34.03
Brian Lawrence decides to run forward with the ball. Brian Lawrence skips past Azziz Nicaise! Some awkward footwork from Brian Lawrence provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it slams into the crowd!
36.41
Drazen Boban deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Manuel Ramos. Manuel Ramos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Yassine Sinouh who gathers it comfortably.
38.41
Without breaking stride, Eugenio Fernandez plays the ball forward to Brian Lawrence. Brian Lawrence plays a scrappy one-two with Tony van Dam and stumbles forward towards the goal... Brian Lawrence takes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
44.50
With a delightful solo run, Abdelmalek Viseux stretches the opposition's defence. Abdelmalek Viseux whips in a cross ball towards Manuel Ramos. Manuel Ramos is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Yassine Sinouh effortlessly picks it out of the air!
45.00
Sherif Arpinon receives the ball from a throw-in from Ugo Wiltord. Sherif Arpinon threads a neat ball through to Ugo Wiltord. Ugo Wiltord shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Toulouse appear unchanged since the first half. Bolton Wanderers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Toulouse kick off!
59.26
Ledley Lofthouse flicks the ball to his team mate, Chris Wiltord. Chris Wiltord threads the ball through into the box. Bill Dublin takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
63.01
Showing wonderful composure, Drazen Boban laces a through ball forward to Martin Birnbaum. Martin Birnbaum knocks in a cross ball towards Abdelmalek Viseux. Abdelmalek Viseux rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Yassine Sinouh is on top of his game. Nice save!
72.35
Miguel Ibanez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Birnbaum. Martin Birnbaum skips past Ledley Lofthouse! Martin Birnbaum muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Martin Birnbaum!
78.00
Wahid Bourgeais threads a neat ball through to Manuel Ramos. Manuel Ramos hits a low pass to Martin Birnbaum. Martin Birnbaum lofts in a cross ball towards Manuel Ramos. Manuel Ramos knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
79.15
Eugenio Fernandez flicks a high ball forward to Chris Wiltord who takes it down. Chris Wiltord cuts inside the box! Chris Wiltord looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
89.27
Ugo Wiltord makes a simple pass to Chris Wiltord. Chris Wiltord deftly passes the ball to Bill Dublin, releasing him through on goal. Bill Dublin tries a spectacular strike but is denied by Thibault Fadiga. Excellent save.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Toulouse

Bolton Wanderers
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
1
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
32.8%
67.2%
Play Area
35.8%
46.3%
17.9%

Scorers
Martin Birnbaum 72
Tony van Dam 10
Brian Lawrence 38
Bill Dublin 59
Chris Wiltord 79

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Brian Lawrence of Bolton Wanderers

Match Ratings