Match Report
| Bolton Wanderers | Bolton Wanderers |  |  | Manchester City | Manchester City | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Kevin George | K. George |  | 66 | G |  | 1 | | G | 45 | | Matthew Butt | M. Butt | |||||||||
| Bill Stewart | B. Stewart | | 65 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 51 | | Seth Hulme | S. Hulme | |||||||||
| Ledley Rodgers | L. Rodgers | | 56 | D | | 3 | | D | 49 | | Graham Smith | G. Smith | |||||||||
| Carlton Nicholls | C. Nicholls | | 51 | D | | 4 | | D | 48 | | Nicky Robinson | N. Robinson | |||||||||
| Simon Britton | S. Britton | | 66 | M | | 5 | | M | 68 | | Stephen Armstrong | S. Armstrong | |||||||||
| Jonathan Youds | J. Youds | | 65 | M | | 6 | | M | 66 | | Gavin Beattie | G. Beattie | |||||||||
| Dominic Mccall | D. Mccall |  | 63 | M | | 7 | | M | 61 | | Peter Huckerby | P. Huckerby | |||||||||
| Seth Harrison | S. Harrison | | 63 | M | | 8 | | M | 53 |  | Yuri Nikiforov | Y. Nikiforov | |||||||||
| Ashley Newton | A. Newton | | 68 | A | | 9 | | A | 64 | | Dominic Davidson | D. Davidson | |||||||||
| Manuel Quaresma | M. Quaresma |  | 67 | A | | 10 | | A | 57 | | Omer Boertien | O. Boertien | |||||||||
| Dean Hibbs | D. Hibbs | | 65 | A | | 11 | | A | 55 | | Nigel Owen | N. Owen | |||||||||
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at The Reebok Stadium where Bolton Wanderers play host to Manchester City. A crowd of 8,764 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Bolton Wanderers and Manchester City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Bolton Wanderers and Manchester City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Bolton Wanderers get the match underway!
2.18
0-0Ledley Rodgers sees space and advances. Ledley Rodgers knocks the ball forward to Dean Hibbs. Dean Hibbs shoots from distance but Matthew Butt is on top of it.
4.52
1-0Bill Stewart controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Britton. Simon Britton makes a beautiful solo run. Simon Britton lofts in a cross ball towards Manuel Quaresma. Manuel Quaresma powers a header at goal. Matthew Butt is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
8.34
1-0Nicky Robinson flicks the ball to his team mate, Peter Huckerby. Peter Huckerby threads the ball through to Dominic Davidson. Dominic Davidson shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
9.20
1-0Seth Harrison kicks a strong pass forward to Manuel Quaresma. Manuel Quaresma knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.12
Dominic Mccall knocks the ball forward to Ashley Newton. Ashley Newton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
15.26
Dominic Mccall deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ashley Newton. Ashley Newton shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
16.45
1-0Nicky Robinson barges into Manuel Quaresma. Nicky Robinson is given a warning by the referee! Manuel Quaresma runs off the knock.
18.03
Graham Smith passes the ball forward to Peter Huckerby. Peter Huckerby makes a simple pass to Nigel Owen. Nigel Owen finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
21.38
Yuri Nikiforov kicks a strong pass forward to Dominic Davidson. Dominic Davidson goes all the way! Dominic Davidson shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
22.37
Carlton Nicholls knocks the ball to his team mate, Seth Harrison. Seth Harrison makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Manuel Quaresma. Manuel Quaresma finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
26.44
Seth Harrison makes a probing pass to Manuel Quaresma. Manuel Quaresma goes all the way! Manuel Quaresma cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
32.52
Dominic Mccall threads the ball through to Manuel Quaresma. Manuel Quaresma lofts in a cross ball towards Dean Hibbs. Dean Hibbs is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
33.02
2-0Seth Hulme makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Yuri Nikiforov. Yuri Nikiforov knocks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Owen. Nigel Owen makes a probing pass to Omer Boertien but he's offside!
34.30
Jonathan Youds decides to run forward with the ball. Jonathan Youds finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Matthew Butt easily smothers it!
36.54
Nicky Robinson makes a probing pass to Gavin Beattie. Gavin Beattie knocks the ball forward to Dominic Davidson. Dominic Davidson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
39.05
Jonathan Youds chips the ball to his team mate, Manuel Quaresma. Manuel Quaresma knocks the ball forward to Dean Hibbs. Dean Hibbs makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Matthew Butt manages to gather it comfortably.
40.40
2-0Manchester City are easily keeping Bolton Wanderers at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
42.45
Gavin Beattie passes the ball forward to Dominic Davidson. Dominic Davidson threads the ball through to Omer Boertien but he's offside!
45.00
Dominic Mccall knocks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Quaresma. Manuel Quaresma plays a perfect one-two with Ashley Newton and rushes in on goal... Manuel Quaresma tries a spectacular strike. Matthew Butt is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Manchester City kick off the second half!
53.25
Dominic Mccall flicks the ball to his team mate, Ashley Newton. Ashley Newton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Graham Smith.
55.41
Gavin Beattie brings the ball forward. Gavin Beattie goes all the way! Gavin Beattie shoots from just inside the box. It's miles wide!
63.53
Dominic Mccall makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Manuel Quaresma. Manuel Quaresma whips in a cross ball towards Ashley Newton. Ashley Newton is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
72.48
Nicky Robinson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Peter Huckerby. Peter Huckerby makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nigel Owen. Nigel Owen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Kevin George manages to keep it out.
73.17
Dominic Mccall makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dean Hibbs. Dean Hibbs goes all the way! Dean Hibbs makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Matthew Butt had no chance!! Goal for Bolton Wanderers!
81.07
Carlton Nicholls knocks the ball forward to Dominic Mccall. Dominic Mccall controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Manuel Quaresma. Manuel Quaresma shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
84.20
5-0Omer Boertien catches Carlton Nicholls on the ankles. The referee calls over Omer Boertien and warns him to calm down! Carlton Nicholls grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
Nicky Robinson passes the ball forward to Gavin Beattie. Gavin Beattie knocks the ball to his team mate, Omer Boertien. Omer Boertien knocks in a cross ball towards Nigel Owen. Nigel Owen directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Kevin George manages to keep it out.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
5
0
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.2%
39.8%
Play Area
22.9%
43.4%
33.7%
Scorers
| Manuel Quaresma 5, 26, 45 Ashley Newton 64 Dean Hibbs 73 |