Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at The Reebok Stadium where Bolton Wanderers play host to Southampton. A crowd of 8,858 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Bolton Wanderers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Tommy Carrick.
The pitch is in great condition.
Bolton Wanderers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Tommy Carrick.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Southampton get the match underway!
12.32
0-1Juan-Carlos Saez makes a simple pass to Scott James. Scott James lofts in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Saez. Juan-Carlos Saez gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
15.07
0-1Eoin Gray flicks a high pass forward. Youcef Moussa collects the pass. Youcef Moussa shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
16.22
0-1Jan Vennegoor Quansah clumsily knocks into Arnold Douglas. The referee warns Jan Vennegoor Quansah to calm down! Arnold Douglas hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.13
Jan Vennegoor Quansah darts forward. Jan Vennegoor Quansah lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Wise. Craig Wise flicks the ball with his head but it's a lousy effort!
24.53
0-1Kemal Wright-Phillips threads a neat ball through to Kevin Harley. Kevin Harley knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stanley Gallagher.
33.16
Dianboto Fournel threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Martins. Eduardo Martins flicks the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Saez. Juan-Carlos Saez whips in a cross ball towards Scott James. Scott James knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
With imagination, Ivan Potts plays the ball forward to Craig Wise. Craig Wise knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
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. Southampton 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 whistle blows and Bolton Wanderers kick off!
47.23
0-1Bert Chivu flicks a high ball forward to Scott James who takes it down. Scott James knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Martins. Eduardo Martins finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Alfred Benjamin reads it well. Nice save!
48.10
Jonathan Mcgreal knocks the ball forward to Arnold Douglas. Arnold Douglas lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Thirlwell. Billy Thirlwell heads the ball goalwards but it's a woeful effort!
51.21
Duncan Sullivan darts forward. Duncan Sullivan controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
53.24
With a delightful solo run, Craig Wise stretches the opposition's defence. Craig Wise tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
54.50
0-1Bolton Wanderers are keeping most of the possession.
57.01
0-1Kai Hanssen chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Thirlwell. Billy Thirlwell plays a scrappy one-two with Eduardo Martins and stumbles forward towards the goal... Billy Thirlwell strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Magnificent block by Kemal Wright-Phillips!
59.26
Kemal Wright-Phillips flicks the ball to his team mate, Eoin Gray. Eoin Gray controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
61.51
0-1Seeing a gap ahead, Eduardo Martins plays the ball forward to Billy Thirlwell. Billy Thirlwell lofts in a cross ball towards Scott James. Ledley Lofthouse barges into Scott James. Scott James appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
65.03
Bert Chivu flicks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Martins. Eduardo Martins sees Arnold Douglas in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Arnold Douglas whips in a cross ball towards Billy Thirlwell. Billy Thirlwell directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Alfred Benjamin with no chance!! Goal for Southampton!
71.38
Dianboto Fournel flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Martins collects the pass. Eduardo Martins flicks a high ball forward to Billy Thirlwell who takes it down. Billy Thirlwell knocks in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Saez. Juan-Carlos Saez jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
77.49
0-2Southampton have made 3 substitutions with Niccolo Kerr replacing Kai Hanssen, Sebastian Thielemann replacing Eduardo Martins and Ross Maddison replacing Scott James .
84.56
Billy Thirlwell flicks a high pass forward to Arnold Douglas who brings the ball under control. Arnold Douglas knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alfred Benjamin who gathers it comfortably.
87.03
0-2Sebastian Thielemann hacks Youcef Moussa from behind! The referee brings Sebastian Thielemann to one side and gives him a warning! Youcef Moussa carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
Craig Wise sees space and advances. Craig Wise shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Alfred Benjamin (GK)
7
2. Ledley Lofthouse (DEF)
6
3. Kemal Wright-Phillips (DEF)
6
4. Jan Vennegoor Quansah (DEF)
6
5. Ivan Potts (MID)
6
6. Antonio Faria (MID)
6
7. Duncan Sullivan (MID)
6
8. Craig Wise (MID)
7
9. Kevin Harley (ATT)
6
10. Eoin Gray (ATT)
7
11. Youcef Moussa (ATT)
6
12. Ciro Fuser (GK)
0
13. Valerien Rascle (DEF)
0
14. Liam Mcleod (ATT)
0
1. Scott Kirkland (GK)
6
2. Stanley Gallagher (DEF)
6
3. Dianboto Fournel (DEF)
6
4. Kai Hanssen (DEF)
6
5. Jonathan Mcgreal (DEF)
7
6. Juan-Carlos Saez (MID)
9
7. Bert Chivu (MID)
6
8. Eduardo Martins (MID)
7
9. Arnold Douglas (ATT)
7
10. Scott James (ATT)
8
11. Billy Thirlwell (ATT)
9
12. Niccolo Kerr (DEF)
6
13. Sebastian Thielemann (MID)
5
14. Ross Maddison (ATT)
6