Match Report


Manchester UnitedManchester United     Bolton WanderersBolton Wanderers
Greg KnealeGreg Kneale Jim Martin Jim Martin
Stuart LawS. Law67
G
1
G
64Duncan NewbyD. Newby
Stephen GemmellS. Gemmell65
D
2
D
57Graham WatsonG. Watson
Gabriel RubioG. Rubio72
D
3
D
52Scott MilburnS. Milburn
Aaron LisbieA. Lisbie70
D
4
D
55George BeattieG. Beattie
Colin InglisC. Inglis71
D
5
M
57Sherif ArpinonS. Arpinon
George SherwoodG. Sherwood67
M
6
M
64Eugenio FernandezE. Fernandez
Carlos SuarezC. Suarez67
M
7captain
M
60Trevor LuzhnyT. Luzhny
Edmundo VergesE. Verges69
A
8
M
51Christian EberleC. Eberle
Giampaolo AmbrosinoG. Ambrosino71
A
captain9
A
58Robbie LofthouseR. Lofthouse
Simon ScholzS. Scholz71
A
10
A
69Chris WiltordC. Wiltord
Tim AndertonT. Anderton69
A
11
A
60Nicky DuberryN. Duberry
 
Anthony McManamanA. McManaman50
A
12
G
52Fredrik ShawF. Shaw
Paul JoachimP. Joachim42
M
13
D
44Eben AmoahE. Amoah
Alejandro GallardoA. Gallardo52
D
14
M
63Patrick CutlerP. Cutler

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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Old Trafford where Manchester United play host to Bolton Wanderers. Its a sell-out today with the 10,500 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Manchester United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Bolton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dean McManaman.


0.00
Manchester United kick off and get the match underway!
8.32
Scott Milburn knocks the ball to his team mate, Chris Wiltord. Chris Wiltord shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
9.10
Colin Inglis surges forward with the ball. Colin Inglis sees Edmundo Verges in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Edmundo Verges deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tim Anderton but the linesman indicates offside!
10.04
Eugenio Fernandez flicks a high pass forward. Trevor Luzhny controls it well on his chest. Trevor Luzhny skips past Stephen Gemmell! Trevor Luzhny looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
12.18
Carlos Suarez threads the ball through to Simon Scholz. Simon Scholz knocks in a cross ball towards Edmundo Verges. Edmundo Verges makes a convincing header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Edmundo Verges!
15.57
Carlos Suarez kicks a strong pass forward to Edmundo Verges. Edmundo Verges tries a spectacular long range effort. It's there!! Duncan Newby has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
18.11
Robbie Lofthouse comes in with a late challenge on Aaron Lisbie. The referee calls over Robbie Lofthouse and shows him a yellow card! Aaron Lisbie stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.53
George Sherwood makes a simple pass to Edmundo Verges. Edmundo Verges knocks in a cross ball towards Tim Anderton. Tim Anderton makes a looping header on goal but it is tipped over by Duncan Newby.
24.01
Tim Anderton takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Giampaolo Ambrosino muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
27.53
Carlos Suarez threads a neat ball through to Giampaolo Ambrosino. Giampaolo Ambrosino knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Suarez. Carlos Suarez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
33.30
Scott Milburn kicks a strong pass forward to Robbie Lofthouse. Robbie Lofthouse knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stephen Gemmell.
36.19
Chris Wiltord flicks a high pass forward to Nicky Duberry who brings the ball under control. Nicky Duberry knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Eugenio Fernandez is offside!
38.32
George Sherwood flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Suarez. Carlos Suarez knocks in a cross ball towards Edmundo Verges. Graham Watson comes in with a late challenge on Edmundo Verges. Edmundo Verges appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
39.16
George Sherwood catches Christian Eberle on the ankles. The referee brings George Sherwood to one side and gives him a warning! Christian Eberle stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.29
Carlos Suarez hits a low pass to Tim Anderton. Tim Anderton shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
Bolton Wanderers kick off the second half!
47.38
Carlos Suarez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of George Sherwood. George Sherwood whips in a cross ball towards Giampaolo Ambrosino. Giampaolo Ambrosino jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it flies just wide!
49.19
Graham Watson darts forward. Graham Watson sees Trevor Luzhny in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Trevor Luzhny whips in a cross ball towards Robbie Lofthouse. Robbie Lofthouse outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Solid save from Stuart Law.
59.47
Gabriel Rubio flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Suarez collects the pass. Carlos Suarez threads a neat ball through to Giampaolo Ambrosino. Giampaolo Ambrosino knocks in a cross ball towards Edmundo Verges. Edmundo Verges directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
63.51
Aaron Lisbie sees George Sherwood in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. George Sherwood hits a low pass to Edmundo Verges. Edmundo Verges threads the ball through into the box. Tim Anderton shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
66.10
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
71.13
Trevor Luzhny hits a low pass to Nicky Duberry. Nicky Duberry lofts in a cross ball towards Chris Wiltord. Chris Wiltord jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
79.53
Christian Eberle flicks a high ball forward to Eugenio Fernandez who takes it down. Eugenio Fernandez skips past Gabriel Rubio! Eugenio Fernandez tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
87.52
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
90.00
Gabriel Rubio passes the ball forward to Carlos Suarez. Carlos Suarez flicks a high ball forward to Simon Scholz who takes it down. Simon Scholz knocks in a cross ball towards Tim Anderton. Tim Anderton makes a convincing header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Manchester United

Bolton Wanderers
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
27.8%
47.2%
25%

Scorers
Edmundo Verges 12, 16
Tim Anderton 64
Chris Wiltord 71
Eugenio Fernandez 80

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Edmundo Verges of Manchester United

Match Ratings
1.Stuart Law (GK)
6
2.Stephen Gemmell (DEF)
6
3.Gabriel Rubio (DEF)
6
4.Aaron Lisbie (DEF)
6
5.Colin Inglis (DEF)
6
6.George Sherwood (MID)
6
7.Carlos Suarez (MID)
7
8.Edmundo Verges (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
9.Giampaolo Ambrosino (ATT)
6
10.Simon Scholz (ATT)
6
11.Tim Anderton (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Anthony McManaman (ATT)
0
13.Paul Joachim (MID)
0
14.Alejandro Gallardo (DEF)
0

1.Duncan Newby (GK)
6
2.Graham Watson (DEF)
6
3.Scott Milburn (DEF)
6
4.George Beattie (DEF)
6
5.Sherif Arpinon (MID)
6
6.Eugenio Fernandez (MID)goal scored
8
7.Trevor Luzhny (MID)
6
8.Christian Eberle (MID)
6
9.Robbie Lofthouse (ATT)yellow card
5
10.Chris Wiltord (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Nicky Duberry (ATT)
6
 
12.Fredrik Shaw (GK)
0
13.Eben Amoah (DEF)
0
14.Patrick Cutler (MID)
0