Bolton Wanderers

2.04

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  1.50

  Adam Bogdan

  Having usurped long-time Bolton number one Jussi Jaaskelainen around Christmas time, the goalkeeper put in a fairly poor performance between the sticks today. He probably should have reached Clint Dempsey’s free-kick and his positioning was off throughout.

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  Marcos Alonso Mendoza

  Damien Duff had the 21-year-old in his pocket for much of the game, and he was at fault for letting the Irish winger past him for the second goal. Better in the second half but had a lot less to do.

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  4

  2.00

  Sam Ricketts

  The Trotters right-back worked hard down the channels but his impact on the match was small. His lack of energy possibly led to the third goal from Mahamadou Diarra.

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  1.50

  David Wheater Flop of the Match

  He scored twice at the Reebok a fortnight ago but he had a miniature disaster against the Cottagers. A heavy challenge on Dempsey after 10 minutes set the tone for the rest of the game.

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  1.50

  Tim Ream

  The newest member of the back four held the line well for much of the match but had to share the blame for not marking Dempsey at the climax to the first half.

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  3.00

  Martin Petrov

  The former Manchester City winger was probably Bolton’s best player. A clear threat on the left flank from the start, he hassled and harried the Fulham defence well.

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  2.50

  Mark Davies

  The Wanderers midfielder had his moments of dribbling magic, but on the whole was ineffective against an admirable defensive formation employed by the visitors.

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  Nigel Reo-Coker

  Captaining the side as skipper Kevin Davies started on the bench, Reo-Coker anchored the midfield adequately for much of the match.

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  Darren Pratley

  Bolstering the Bolton midfield, the former Fulham midfielder player did not do anything noteworthy before he was replaced at half-time, as the Trotters sought to lessen the two-goal deficit.

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  4

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  David Ngog

  The ex-Liverpool striker started energetically but his foul on Mahamadou Diarra gifted Fulham their first goal from the free-kick. He was brought off not long into the second-half.

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  10

  2.00

  Ryo Miyaichi

  On-loan from Arsenal, the young winger struggled to get to grips with the game. Spooned a promising attempt inside the Cottagers’ box after 15 minutes and was largely peripheral afterwards until his removal at half-time.

Substitutions

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  Chris Eagles

  Almost scored immediately after his substitution, curling a right-footed free-kick around Mark Schwarzer’s left upright. Smashed over his only other realistic opportunity not long after.

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  Kevin Davies

  The club captain’s introduction swelled hope inside the Reebok Stadium, but the flat team performance quickly dampened expectations. His influence was not strong enough to merit a Bolton revival unfortunately for the home fans.

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  Ivan Klasnic

  Brought on for David Ngog, the Wanderers’ top goalscorer this season did not succeed at making his mark on the clash.

Fulham

3.00

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  5

  2.50

  Mark Schwarzer

  The 39-year-old veteran goalkeeper had little to do for much of the first half besides stop the odd sporadic long shot.

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  10

  2.50

  Stephen Kelly

  Fulham’s designated right-back had the task of controlling Martin Petrov which he failed to do for periods of the game. However, he held the line well and it was far from a poor performance.

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  3.00

  John Arne Riise

  An experienced left-back, the former Liverpool defender tracked back and covered Miyaichi in the first half then Eagles in the second. He also assisted Diarra in the third and final goal nicely.

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  2

  3.50

  Brede Hangeland

  The steely Scandinavian, captaining the side this afternoon, was towering in the visitors’ defence and in my opinion would slot into most defences in the league. He commanded his back-four well and was never to my knowledge caught out of position.

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  3.00

  Aaron Hughes

  The Northern Ireland international partnered Hangeland neatly in the centre of the west London team’s defence. Never looked uncomfortable when dealing with long balls, blocks or interceptions.

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  3.50

  Damien Duff

  The former Chelsea and Blackburn Rovers man made the 350th league appearance of his career this afternoon and it was certainly a game to remember. He dominated the right flank and his cross for Dempsey’s second goal was inch-perfect.

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  3.50

  Mahamadou Diarra

  Won the free-kick for the first goal and scored the third - a solid performance deputising for club captain Danny Murphy in the centre of midfield. The anchor in what looked to be a 4-1-4-1 formation from Fulham.

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  Clint Dempsey Top of the Match

  He overtook the record he held with Louis Saha for most goals scored in a single Premier League season by a Fulham player, scoring his 14th goal of the season. His beautifully curled free-kick from 30 yards out which followed came just after his first 'goal' was ruled out for offside. A menace throughout the match, he doubled his tally with a well-taken header before the break and could have had a third in the second half had he not spurned his effort wide.

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  Alexander Kacaniklic

  He is an unknown quantity in the Premier League and today was his first start for the west London side, but he carried himself well on the left flank. Did not have too much to do but played with confidence on the ball when necessary.

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  3.00

  Moussa Dembele

  He was not specifically involved with the attacking moves, but he provided a crucial link between the business end of the formation and the defensive players.

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  2.00

  Bryan Ruiz

  The £10.6 million man gave an indifferent performance at the Reebok Stadium and was rarely a threat to the Bolton defence. None of Fulham’s successful attacks were pivoted around the Costa Rican attacker, and when he departed the field with an injury with 15 minutes left to play, it was of no great concern.

Substitutions

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  Dickson Etuhu

  Brought on with a little over 15 minutes left, he was an effective replacement for the injured Bryan Ruiz, tackling anyone near him with confidence.

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  0.00

  Kerim Frei

  Brought on with less than 10 minutes left for Damien Duff.

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  0.00

  Marcello Trotta

  With less than two minutes on the clock, Fulham boss Martin Jol sent on the Italian for a bit of first-team experience.