English:
Last-Gasp Own Goal Earns Bolton Draw Against Lincoln
Bolton and Lincoln City played out a 1-1 draw at the Toughsheet Community Stadium in Bolton, in the fifth round of League One. Despite Bolton’s overwhelming dominance in possession (73% vs 27%), it was Lincoln who struck first. F. Draper, assisted by R. Hackett-Fairchild, put the visitors ahead in the very first minute, silencing the home crowd.
Bolton tried to react throughout the match, creating numerous scoring opportunities (16 total shots, 5 on target) and dominating in the air with 11 corners. However, the Lincoln defense remained solid, despite the numerous fouls committed (13 in total) which resulted in two yellow cards. Local desperation found its reward in a fortuitous manner in the 90th minute, when T. Hamer, with an own goal, equalized for Bolton, leaving a bittersweet feeling at the end of the match. Referee Jacob Miles had a busy afternoon, showing a total of four yellow cards (two for each team). Lincoln defended tooth and nail, but Bolton’s constant pressure finally paid off, albeit unexpectedly.
Substitutions bolton: at minute 46 X. Simons came in and J. Sheehan went out., at minute 46 E. Erhahon came in and A. Morley went out., at minute 59 I. Cissoko came in and T. Gale went out., at minute 74 J. Randall came in and S. Dalby went out., at minute 88 M. Conway came in and R. Taylor went out.
Substitutions lincoln: at minute 61 F. Draper came in and J. Collins went out., at minute 62 R. Hackett-Fairchild came in and R. Street went out., at minute 62 T. Bayliss came in and E. Hamilton went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Bolton
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