Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at The Reebok Stadium where Bolton Wanderers play host to Nottingham Forest. A crowd of 10,125 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bolton Wanderers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Nottingham Forest appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Tommy Carrick.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bolton Wanderers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Nottingham Forest appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Tommy Carrick.
0.00
0-0Nottingham Forest start the match!
2.06
0-0Alfredo Barone kicks a strong pass forward to David Shearer. David Shearer skips past Malte Thielemann! David Shearer takes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
4.07
0-0Rui Fernandes passes the ball forward to Christian Eberle. Christian Eberle flicks the ball to his team mate, Tony van Dam. Tony van Dam makes a great pass forward. Chris Wiltord runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
6.10
Alfredo Barone plays the ball forward to Ian Cooper. Ian Cooper finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Duncan Newby manages to gather it.
9.35
0-0Scott Milburn flicks a high pass forward to Christian Eberle who brings the ball under control. Christian Eberle threads a neat ball through to Brian Lawrence. Brian Lawrence knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.21
0-0Daniel Ramos catches Patrice Morestin on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Patrice Morestin stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.49
0-0Patrick Cutler hacks Lucas Calderon from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Lucas Calderon gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
20.51
Alfredo Barone flicks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Ferrante. Oscar Ferrante cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Oscar Ferrante provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Duncan Newby.
24.27
With vision, Daniel Ramos laces a weighted ball forward to Paul Young. Paul Young plays the ball forward to Oscar Ferrante. Oscar Ferrante whips in a cross ball towards Ian Cooper. Ian Cooper is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Duncan Newby gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
30.47
Christian Eberle makes a probing pass to Brian Lawrence. Brian Lawrence plays a one-two with Patrice Morestin and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Brian Lawrence provides some space. He shoots at goal but somehow Isaiah Walsh manages to keep it out.
36.14
0-0Patrick Cutler runs straight at the opposition's defence. Patrick Cutler plays a quick one-two with Brian Lawrence and rushes in on goal... Patrick Cutler cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Daniel Ramos.
40.26
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
45.00
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bolton Wanderers appear unchanged since the first half. Nottingham Forest 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 Bolton Wanderers kicking off!
47.46
0-1Alfredo Barone threads a neat ball through to Ian Cooper. Ian Cooper edges inside the box! Ian Cooper makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
57.13
Lucas Calderon runs straight at the opposition's defence. Lucas Calderon shoots from 20 yards. It's there!! Duncan Newby has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
63.40
Paul Young barges into Christian Eberle. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Christian Eberle carries on, but is struggling a bit.
63.40
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
65.29
Malte Thielemann threads a neat ball through to Patrick Cutler. Patrick Cutler threads a neat ball through to Brian Lawrence. Brian Lawrence shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
67.11
Paul Young flicks a high pass forward. Ian Cooper controls it well on his chest. Ian Cooper lofts in a cross ball towards Oscar Ferrante. With a superhuman jump, Oscar Ferrante connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Duncan Newby picks it out of the air!
69.45
Albert Molowny flicks a high ball forward to David Shearer who takes it down. David Shearer sees Ian Cooper in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ian Cooper knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.09
Alfredo Barone runs straight at the opposition's defence. Alfredo Barone knocks in a cross ball towards Ian Cooper. Ian Cooper jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
75.32
Brian Lawrence threads the ball through to Tony van Dam. Tony van Dam knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Wiltord. Chris Wiltord powers a header at goal. Isaiah Walsh is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
78.01
Seeing a gap ahead, Brian Lawrence picks a pass forward to Patrick Cutler. Patrick Cutler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Isaiah Walsh who gathers it comfortably.
83.41
1-3Lucas Calderon threads a neat ball through to Alfredo Barone. Alfredo Barone shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
84.32
Paul Young flicks a high pass forward. Lucas Calderon holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lucas Calderon passes the ball forward but David Shearer is offside!
85.34
Ian Cooper flicks a high pass forward. David Shearer collects the pass. David Shearer rushes past Rui Fernandes! David Shearer takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
Ismael Bulent sees Alfredo Barone in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alfredo Barone flicks a high pass forward to Ian Cooper who brings the ball under control. Ian Cooper whips in a cross ball towards Alfredo Barone. Alfredo Barone makes a deft header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
4
9
Shots off Target
0
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.2%
53.8%
Play Area
29.2%
49.2%
21.5%
Scorers
| Chris Wiltord 75 | Ian Cooper 47, 71 Lucas Calderon 57 David Shearer 85 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ian Cooper of Nottingham Forest |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Duncan Newby (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Rui Fernandes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Scott Milburn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Malte Thielemann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Antonio Faria (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Patrick Cutler (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Brian Lawrence (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Christian Eberle (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Tony van Dam (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Chris Wiltord (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 11. | Patrice Morestin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Fredrik Shaw (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alen Jurcic (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Trevor Luzhny (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Isaiah Walsh (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ismael Bulent (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Albert Butragueno (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Daniel Ramos (DEF) | | 5 |
| 5. | Albert Molowny (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Paul Young (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Lucas Calderon (MID) | | 7 |
| 8. | Alfredo Barone (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Ian Cooper (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Oscar Ferrante (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | David Shearer (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Sanchez Pontarollo (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Stephan Gyan (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Kevin Gelb (ATT) | 0 | |