Match Report


Bolton WanderersBolton Wanderers     Wigan AthleticWigan Athletic
Paul Mc cainPaul Mc cain Jim Willis Jim Willis
Niklas KurstotN. Kurstot70
G
1captain
G
74Luca CuzaL. Cuza
Chris DyerC. Dyer67
D
captain2
D
72Peter ClarkeP. Clarke
Glynn MakinG. Makin77
D
3
D
72Martino BonoraM. Bonora
Brian ThompsonB. Thompson71
D
4
D
72Thierry EadieT. Eadie
Antonio VazquezA. Vazquez66
M
5
M
74Youri ShoukovY. Shoukov
Linus MetzlerL. Metzler68
M
6
M
73Alexandre RodriguezA. Rodriguez
Dietmar DittmannD. Dittmann71
M
7
M
77Marques Pereira PiocelleM. Piocelle
Nigel GardnerN. Gardner47
M
8
M
77Micka‘l HistillolesM. Histilloles
Dave ParkerD. Parker47
A
9
A
71Nicholas BoatengN. Boateng
Manuel ReisM. Reis66
A
10
A
71Tommy SalakoT. Salako
Anthony BlakeA. Blake69
A
11
A
75Emmerick ZaamiE. Zaami
 
Paul MontagueP. Montague65
D
12
A
70Simon BreyerS. Breyer
Tommy SummerbellT. Summerbell75
M
13
M
75Ben HarrisonB. Harrison
Cliff SchomakerC. Schomaker65
A
14
D
71Titus MacleanT. Maclean

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at The Reebok Stadium where Bolton Wanderers play host to Wigan Athletic in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Bolton Wanderers and Wigan Athletic are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Riggott.


0.00
The whistle blows and Bolton Wanderers kick off!
2.41
Alexandre Rodriguez flicks a high pass forward. Tommy Salako holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tommy Salako knocks in a cross ball towards Emmerick Zaami. Emmerick Zaami is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
15.23
Alexandre Rodriguez threads a neat ball through to Emmerick Zaami. Emmerick Zaami knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Niklas Kurstot who gathers it comfortably.
18.13
Chris Dyer plays the ball forward to Antonio Vazquez. Antonio Vazquez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Manuel Reis. Manuel Reis shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
21.02
Glynn Makin hits a low pass to Antonio Vazquez. Antonio Vazquez runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Antonio Vazquez knocks in a cross ball towards Anthony Blake. Anthony Blake is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Luca Cuza is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
27.43
Brian Thompson hits a low pass to Antonio Vazquez. Antonio Vazquez makes a probing pass to Dave Parker. Dave Parker lofts in a cross ball towards Anthony Blake. Thierry Eadie comes in with a late challenge on Anthony Blake. Anthony Blake appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
28.05
Glynn Makin clumsily knocks into Emmerick Zaami. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Emmerick Zaami runs off the knock.
30.04
Dietmar Dittmann knocks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Reis. Manuel Reis tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
32.29
Dietmar Dittmann takes a long throw-in. Nigel Gardner flicks a high ball forward to Anthony Blake who takes it down. Anthony Blake knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.10
Martino Bonora controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexandre Rodriguez. Alexandre Rodriguez flicks a high pass forward. Nicholas Boateng controls it well on his chest. Nicholas Boateng shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
36.53
Dietmar Dittmann makes an attacking run forward. Dietmar Dittmann lofts in a cross ball towards Dave Parker. Dave Parker is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Luca Cuza comfortably picks it out of the air!
38.17
Thierry Eadie hits a low pass to Alexandre Rodriguez. With great vision, Alexandre Rodriguez plays the ball forward to Emmerick Zaami. Emmerick Zaami hits a low pass to Nicholas Boateng. Nicholas Boateng comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
44.17
Chris Dyer hacks Micka‘l Histilloles from behind! The referee brings Chris Dyer to one side and gives him a warning! Micka‘l Histilloles hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
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. Wigan Athletic have changed their lineup with Ben Harrison replacing Alexandre Rodriguez.

45.00
The second half starts with Wigan Athletic kicking off!
47.51
With a delightful solo run, Ben Harrison stretches the opposition's defence. Ben Harrison whips in a cross ball towards Nicholas Boateng. Nicholas Boateng makes a deft header. Niklas Kurstot is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
59.01
Peter Clarke knocks the ball forward to Marques Pereira Piocelle. Marques Pereira Piocelle chips the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Boateng. Nicholas Boateng shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
60.34
Marques Pereira Piocelle flicks the ball to his team mate, Emmerick Zaami. Emmerick Zaami deftly passes the ball to Nicholas Boateng, releasing him through on goal. Nicholas Boateng cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty! That's his third!
63.31
Glynn Makin flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Gardner controls it well on his chest. Nigel Gardner passes the ball forward to Anthony Blake. Anthony Blake knocks in a cross ball towards Manuel Reis. Manuel Reis jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
65.31
Chris Dyer chips the ball to his team mate, Antonio Vazquez. Antonio Vazquez threads the ball through to Anthony Blake. Anthony Blake whips in a cross ball towards Dave Parker. Dave Parker jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
67.46
Brian Thompson threads a neat ball through to Dietmar Dittmann. With vision, Dietmar Dittmann plays the ball forward to Manuel Reis. Manuel Reis whips in a cross ball towards Dave Parker. Dave Parker connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
71.12
Linus Metzler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dave Parker. Dave Parker tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Luca Cuza easily smothers it!
72.50
Glynn Makin knocks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Gardner. Nigel Gardner passes the ball forward to Dave Parker. Dave Parker lofts in a cross ball towards Anthony Blake. Anthony Blake gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it slams into the crowd!
73.52
Linus Metzler kicks a strong pass forward to Anthony Blake. Anthony Blake shoots from long range. Luca Cuza gets down and covers it.
75.29
Dietmar Dittmann clumsily knocks into Youri Shoukov. The referee calls over Dietmar Dittmann and shows him a yellow card! Youri Shoukov gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
77.20
Youri Shoukov runs straight at the opposition's defence. Youri Shoukov lofts in a cross ball towards Nicholas Boateng. Nicholas Boateng whips the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
78.05
Ben Harrison knocks the ball forward to Emmerick Zaami. Emmerick Zaami knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Niklas Kurstot who gathers it comfortably.
83.56
Brian Thompson threads the ball through to Dietmar Dittmann. Dietmar Dittmann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Manuel Reis. Manuel Reis knocks in a cross ball towards Anthony Blake. Anthony Blake rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Thierry Eadie is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
84.29
Chris Dyer flicks a high pass forward. Linus Metzler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Linus Metzler knocks the ball to his team mate, Dave Parker. Dave Parker knocks in a cross ball towards Anthony Blake. Anthony Blake connects with a diving header but it is deflected wide by Peter Clarke.
87.40
Micka‘l Histilloles knocks the ball forward to Nicholas Boateng. Nicholas Boateng knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Brian Thompson.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Bolton Wanderers

Wigan Athletic
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
8
6
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.1%
44.9%
Play Area
31.9%
40.6%
27.5%

Scorers
Anthony Blake 21
Dave Parker 67
Nicholas Boateng 38, 48, 60

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nicholas Boateng of Wigan Athletic

Match Ratings
1.Niklas Kurstot (GK)
6
2.Chris Dyer (DEF)
6
3.Glynn Makin (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Brian Thompson (DEF)
6
5.Antonio Vazquez (MID)
7
6.Linus Metzler (MID)
6
7.Dietmar Dittmann (MID)yellow card
6
8.Nigel Gardner (MID)
6
9.Dave Parker (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Manuel Reis (ATT)
6
11.Anthony Blake (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Paul Montague (DEF)
0
13.Tommy Summerbell (MID)
0
14.Cliff Schomaker (ATT)
0

1.Luca Cuza (GK)
7
2.Peter Clarke (DEF)
6
3.Martino Bonora (DEF)
6
4.Thierry Eadie (DEF)
6
5.Youri Shoukov (MID)
6
6.Alexandre Rodriguez (MID)
6
7.Marques Pereira Piocelle (MID)
6
8.Micka‘l Histilloles (MID)
6
9.Nicholas Boateng (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Tommy Salako (ATT)
6
11.Emmerick Zaami (ATT)
7
 
12.Simon Breyer (ATT)
0
13.Ben Harrison (MID)
7
14.Titus Maclean (DEF)
0