Newcastle Vs. Bolton: Open Half Sees Sides To Intermission Even At One

Newcastle and Bolton have proven as evenly matched as expected, with an early Magpie lead giving way to Daniel Sturridge's late first half equalizer, sending the sides into half 1-1. Though the sides have gone about their football in different ways, the even score was a good reflection of the match's first 45.

Newcastle's success has been through quick moves down the flanks - most often, their left - before playing the ball into the box, often being fouled before doing so. Those fouls have led to a number of gaps from the crowd as Bolton has appeared to have trouble matching-up with the Magpies on dead ball plays. The first goal came from one, Kevin Nolan heading in the second ball played from a corner.

Bolton's attacks have been build on their quick passing, typically moving through the left-central of midfield, eventually hitting the channel between Jose Enrique and Fabricio Coloccini. Bolton first good chance early in the match came through side, eventually forcing a tough save from Stephen Harper. Their goal was also built from that point, with Johan Elmander distributing from the right-center of Bolton's attack, finding Daniel Sturridge at the top of the penalty area.