Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at The Reebok Stadium where Bolton Wanderers play host to Swansea City. A crowd of 9,596 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bolton Wanderers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Swansea City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Mccann.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bolton Wanderers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Swansea City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Mccann.
0.00
0-0Swansea City kick off the first half!
2.57
1-0Scott Milburn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antonio Faria. Antonio Faria flicks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Fernandez. Eugenio Fernandez knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Wiltord. Chris Wiltord rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
8.04
Scott Milburn flicks a high pass forward. Brian Lawrence controls it well on his chest. Brian Lawrence brings the ball forward. Brian Lawrence edges inside the box! Brian Lawrence shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
15.24
2-0Brian Lawrence flicks a high pass forward. Eugenio Fernandez collects the pass. Eugenio Fernandez plays a scrappy one-two with Robbie Lofthouse and advances towards the goal... Eugenio Fernandez rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Ronnie Barry!
16.39
2-0Scott Milburn knocks the ball to his team mate, Christian Eberle. Christian Eberle darts forward. Christian Eberle cuts inside the box! Wayne Powell clumsily knocks into Christian Eberle. Christian Eberle appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
18.37
2-0Eugenio Fernandez comes in with a late challenge on Wayne Powell. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Wayne Powell runs off the knock.
21.58
2-0Without breaking stride, Brian Lawrence plays the ball forward to Robbie Lofthouse. Robbie Lofthouse tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
22.26
Graham Watson flicks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Fernandez. Eugenio Fernandez flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Faria controls it well on his chest. Antonio Faria sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
28.47
Robbie Lofthouse sees Nicky Duberry in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nicky Duberry shoots from distance but Ronnie Barry reads it well. Fabulous stop!
38.39
2-0Wayne Powell clumsily knocks into Brian Lawrence. The referee warns Wayne Powell to calm down! Brian Lawrence runs off the knock.
39.02
Eugenio Fernandez catches Gianluca Ferazzoli on the ankles. Eugenio Fernandez is given a warning by the referee! Gianluca Ferazzoli stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.52
2-0Gianluca Ferazzoli surges forward with the ball. Gianluca Ferazzoli plays a scrappy one-two with Greg Clarke and stumbles forward towards the goal... Gianluca Ferazzoli strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by George Beattie.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bolton Wanderers appear unchanged since the first half. Swansea City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Bolton Wanderers start the second half!
47.34
Jermaine Maddison threads a neat ball through to Don Naysmith. Don Naysmith plays a scrappy one-two with Greg Clarke and stumbles forward towards the goal... Don Naysmith makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
48.57
Scott Milburn knocks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Faria. Antonio Faria whips in a cross ball towards Chris Wiltord. Chris Wiltord beats his man to it with a header. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
51.34
Graham Watson kicks a strong pass forward to Eugenio Fernandez. These players appear to think like one. Eugenio Fernandez flicks a high pass forward. Chris Wiltord holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Chris Wiltord finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Ronnie Barry!
54.56
2-0Don Naysmith catches Scott Milburn on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Scott Milburn grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
57.37
Graham Watson knocks the ball to his team mate, Christian Eberle. Christian Eberle advances with the ball. Christian Eberle knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Wiltord. Chris Wiltord makes a convincing header. What a cracker!! Ronnie Barry had no chance!! Goal for Bolton Wanderers!
60.33
3-0Swansea City have made a substitution with Ugo Christie replacing Gianluca Ferazzoli .
69.56
3-0Wayne Powell flicks a high pass forward. Don Naysmith comfortably collects the pass. Don Naysmith knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Graham Watson.
73.47
Brian Lawrence changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Brian Lawrence runs straight at the defence! Brian Lawrence cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Ronnie Barry reads it well. Nice save!
77.47
Swansea City have made 2 substitutions with Brian Murrin replacing Gavin Hansen and Hauke Klinsmann replacing Greg Clarke .
81.50
Eugenio Fernandez flicks a high pass forward. Christian Eberle collects the pass. Christian Eberle plays a quick one-two with Nicky Duberry and rushes in on goal... Christian Eberle shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
84.01
Ugo Christie catches Scott Milburn on the ankles. Ugo Christie is shown the yellow card! Scott Milburn is taking some rough treatment out there!
85.17
David Hitchcock kicks a strong pass forward to Jermaine Maddison. Jermaine Maddison advances inside the box! Jermaine Maddison looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies just wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
9
1
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
69.6%
30.4%
Play Area
23.2%
47.8%
29%
Scorers
| Chris Wiltord 3, 57 Brian Lawrence 8 Christian Eberle 81 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Brian Lawrence of Bolton Wanderers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Duncan Newby (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Graham Watson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Scott Milburn (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | George Beattie (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Antonio Faria (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Eugenio Fernandez (MID) |  | 7 |
| 7. | Brian Lawrence (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Christian Eberle (MID) | | 8 |
| 9. | Robbie Lofthouse (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Chris Wiltord (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Nicky Duberry (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Fredrik Shaw (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Eben Amoah (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Patrick Cutler (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Ronnie Barry (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Gavin Hansen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Wayne Powell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Marcel Welter (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Omer Weaver (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jermaine Maddison (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Gianluca Ferazzoli (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | David Hitchcock (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Victor Guerrero Lopez (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Don Naysmith (ATT) | | 5 |
| 11. | Greg Clarke (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Brian Murrin (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Ugo Christie (GK) | | 5 |
| 14. | Hauke Klinsmann (DEF) | 6 | |