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Bolton Edges Out Reading in Hard-Fought Match
Bolton secured a home victory against Reading in a match characterized by intensity and numerous fouls. The encounter, held at Bolton’s Toughsheet Community Stadium, saw the home team dominate possession with 64% compared to Reading’s 36%.
Despite their territorial dominance, Bolton struggled to convert their opportunities, with only 4 of their 20 shots on target. Bolton’s only goal came in the 52nd minute, when M. Burstow, assisted by A. Cozier-Duberry, managed to beat the opposing goalkeeper.
Reading, on the other hand, struggled to maintain possession and generate dangerous chances. However, in the 84th minute, A. Garcia, assisted by K. Abrefa, scored a goal that temporarily equalized the score, providing a moment of joy for the visiting fans.
The referee, Tom Reeves, had a busy game, calling a total of 29 fouls (20 for Reading and 9 for Bolton) and showing 5 yellow cards to the Reading team. Despite the intensity of the game, no red cards were issued. Bolton had 3 corner kicks, while Reading had only one. The match, corresponding to the fourth round of League One, made it clear that both teams have a lot to improve on in the coming weeks.
Substitutions reading: at minute 59 L. Fraser came in and B. Elliott went out., at minute 66 K. Doyle came in and M. Camara went out., at minute 80 J. R. Dorsett A. came in and M. Jacob went out., at minute 81 D. Kyerewaa came in and A. Garcia went out.
Substitutions bolton: at minute 71 I. Cissoko came in and T. Gale went out., at minute 76 M. Burstow came in and S. Dalby went out., at minute 83 J. Randall came in and J. McAtee went out., at minute 83 E. Erhahon came in and J. Sheehan went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Bolton
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