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Stockport County Secures Victory in Hard-Fought Match Against Bolton
Stockport, Greater Manchester – In an electrifying League One opening match at Edgeley Park, Stockport County triumphed over Bolton with a score of 2-0. The match, officiated by Elliot Bell, was a clash of styles where possession favored Bolton (54%) while effectiveness was the key to the home team’s victory.
M. Mothersille opened the scoring for Stockport County just before halftime, in the 45th minute, following an excellent assist from O. Norwood. The second half continued with strong pressure from Bolton, who amassed 15 total shots, although only 2 managed to be directed on target. Stockport County, for their part, knew how to defend their lead and look for the counterattack.
The match was interrupted by several bookings, two for Stockport County players (J. Diamond and O. Moxon) and one for X. Simons of Bolton. Stockport County managed to seal the match in the final minutes, with a goal by K. Wootton in the 89th minute, assisted by D. Andrew, thus sealing the victory for the home team. Despite the superiority in possession and shots, Bolton was unable to convert their opportunities, demonstrating that effectiveness is fundamental in football. Stockport County celebrated a valuable victory in the season debut with their fans.
Substitutions bolton: at minute 62 M. Burstow came in and J. Randall went out., at minute 62 A. Morley came in and J. Sheehan went out., at minute 63 C. Mendes came in and T. Gale went out., at minute 76 M. Conway came in and J. Osei-Tutu went out., at minute 79 X. Simons came in and E. Erhahon went out.
Substitutions stockport county: at minute 65 M. Mothersille came in and O. Bailey went out., at minute 70 J. Diamond came in and N. Lowe went out., at minute 84 C. Camps came in and D. Andrew went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Stockport County
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