Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at The Reebok Stadium where Bolton Wanderers play host to Blackburn Rovers. A crowd of 4,336 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Both Bolton Wanderers and Blackburn Rovers are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.


0.00
The whistle blows and Bolton Wanderers get the match underway!
3.40
Darren Hulme catches Matthew Chadwick on the ankles. Darren Hulme is given a warning by the referee! Matthew Chadwick grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
8.42
Glynn Holloway boots it upfield. David Moore lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Galli. Neil Galli is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Scott Bellamy is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
12.32
Sol Milligan hits it upfield. David Moore threads the ball through to Neil Galli. Neil Galli tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Scott Bellamy easily smothers it!
15.48
Glynn Holloway makes a simple pass to Jacob Andrews. Jacob Andrews kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Galli. Neil Galli passes the ball forward but David Moore is offside!
16.51
Darren Hulme threads the ball through to David Moore. David Moore tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
22.47
Jonathan Benali makes a probing pass to Omer Bloomer. Omer Bloomer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luke Shearer. Luke Shearer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.44
Glynn Holloway passes the ball forward to Ledley Cutler. Ledley Cutler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Moore. David Moore knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.01
Eoin Philips catches Ledley Cutler on the ankles. The referee calls over Eoin Philips and shows him a yellow card! Ledley Cutler runs off the knock.
32.05
Morris Smith chips the ball to his team mate, Jamie Edghill. Jamie Edghill lofts in a cross ball towards Luke Shearer. Luke Shearer is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
33.36
Morris Smith makes a simple pass to Jamie Edghill. Jamie Edghill knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kemal Dichio.
36.52
Eoin Philips deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jamie Edghill. Jamie Edghill whips in a cross ball towards Luke Shearer. Luke Shearer powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
38.42
Neil Joseph makes a simple pass to Ledley Cutler. Ledley Cutler flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Galli. Neil Galli plays a perfect one-two with David Moore and rushes in on goal... Neil Galli shows great control and tries a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
40.14
Jamie Edghill clumsily knocks into Sol Milligan. Jamie Edghill is warned by the referee! Sol Milligan stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Edward Grimandi knocks the ball forward to Neil Galli. Neil Galli knocks in a cross ball towards David Moore. David Moore is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
Blackburn Rovers kick off and get the second half underway!
51.34
Kemal Dichio knocks the ball forward to Edward Grimandi. Edward Grimandi chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Galli. Neil Galli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.16
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
57.06
Glynn Holloway kicks a strong pass forward to Darren Hulme. Darren Hulme makes a simple pass to David Moore. David Moore goes all the way! David Moore tries a spectacular strike. Scott Bellamy easily smothers it.
61.53
Sol Milligan knocks the ball forward to Ledley Cutler. Ledley Cutler knocks the ball forward to Neil Galli. Neil Galli sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
63.09
Omer Bloomer chips the ball to his team mate, Luke Shearer. Luke Shearer knocks in a cross ball towards Jamie Edghill. Jamie Edghill powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
75.25
Morris Smith knocks the ball forward to Luke Shearer. Luke Shearer plays a perfect one-two with Jamie Edghill and rushes in on goal... Luke Shearer shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
81.13
Jonathan Benali knocks the ball forward to Matthew Chadwick. Matthew Chadwick sees space and advances. Matthew Chadwick plays a perfect one-two with Luke Shearer and rushes in on goal... Matthew Chadwick cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
83.15
Jonathan Benali threads the ball through to Morris Smith. Morris Smith passes the ball forward to Luke Shearer. Luke Shearer shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Neil Galli of Bolton Wanderers
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
0
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.5%
42.5%
Play Area
32.5%
43.8%
23.8%

Scorers