Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Vitality Stadium where Walsall play host to Bolton Wanderers. A crowd of 4,317 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Both Walsall and Bolton Wanderers are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.


0.00
Bolton Wanderers start the match!
2.10
Darren Hulme threads the ball through to David Moore. David Moore knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Terry Riza who gathers it comfortably.
9.08
Edward Grimandi knocks the ball forward to David Moore. David Moore knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by James Grimandi.
12.54
Paolo Grant passes the ball forward to Adam Pearce. Adam Pearce knocks the ball forward to Syd Adams. Syd Adams lofts in a cross ball towards Stan Woodcock. Stan Woodcock flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
27.21
James Grimandi knocks the ball forward to Seth Copping. Seth Copping makes a simple pass to Stan Woodcock. Stan Woodcock knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Glynn Holloway.
28.19
Walsall are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Bolton Wanderers's defence.
30.26
Danny Banks makes a probing pass to Stan Woodcock. Stan Woodcock whips in a cross ball towards Syd Adams. Syd Adams directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
33.35
Paolo Grant makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Seth Copping. Seth Copping chips the ball to his team mate, Stan Woodcock. Stan Woodcock shoots from 20 yards but Bill Greaves is on top of it.
34.48
Seth Copping sees a break and surges forward. Seth Copping finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
36.31
Glynn Holloway sees space and advances. Glynn Holloway threads the ball through to Neil Galli. Neil Galli plays a perfect one-two with David Moore and rushes in on goal... Neil Galli cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Terry Riza is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
39.02
Adam Pearce makes a simple pass to Stan Woodcock. Stan Woodcock knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sol Milligan.
40.08
Nuno Alves deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Galli. Neil Galli knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mike Brooking.
42.12
Paolo Grant makes a simple pass to Del Dichio. Del Dichio controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stan Woodcock. Stan Woodcock shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
Walsall kick off and get the second half underway!
48.28
Glynn Holloway kicks a strong pass forward to Darren Hulme. Darren Hulme brings the ball forward. Darren Hulme knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.22
Edward Grimandi clumsily knocks into Del Dichio. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Del Dichio hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.03
Mike Brooking makes a simple pass to Seth Copping. Seth Copping surges forward with the ball. Seth Copping sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Bill Greaves easily smothers it!
61.59
David Moore catches James Grimandi on the ankles. David Moore is warned by the referee! James Grimandi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.01
Del Dichio decides to run forward with the ball. Del Dichio knocks in a cross ball towards Stan Woodcock. Stan Woodcock flicks the ball with his head. Bill Greaves easily picks it out of the air!
75.01
Edward Grimandi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Galli. Neil Galli knocks in a cross ball towards David Moore. David Moore flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
81.29
Del Dichio decides to run forward with the ball. Del Dichio knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sol Milligan.
83.50
Glynn Holloway sees a break and surges forward. Glynn Holloway threads the ball through to David Moore. David Moore shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
Paolo Grant kicks a strong pass forward to Seth Copping. Seth Copping deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stan Woodcock. Stan Woodcock knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Stan Woodcock of Walsall
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59.3%
40.7%
Play Area
29.1%
47.7%
23.3%