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Impressive Kevin Nolan's goal allowed "Bolton" to celebrate victory against "Tottenham" team, which had a great start to the season, in the only Monday match of the English "Premiership" league.
K. Noland scored a precise goal in the 32nd minute from about 25 meters and left no hope for the "Tottenham" goalkeeper. This victory allowed "Bolton" to rise to third place in the standings. They are now eight points behind the leaders "Chelsea", who suffered their first defeat of the season in the English championship on Sunday.
The best chance for "Tottenham", which dropped to sixth place this season after their first away defeat, to equalize came in added time when Paulo Stalteri's shot hit the crossbar.
The opportunity to equalize was also had by "Tottenham" forward Jermaine Defoe, but the goal was disallowed for offside, and K. Nolan could have doubled the lead, but his shot bounced off the post.
After the match, "Bolton" manager S. Allardyce praised the "great goal of K. Nolan and remarked that luck was on their side". Meanwhile, "Tottenham" head coach M. Jol stated that the assistant referee made a mistake by not counting J. Defoe's goal and added that his team deserved a draw.
Monday's results:
1 - 0
32` [1 - 0] Kevin Nolan
Top scorers:
1. Frank Lampard (Chelsea) - 10 goals;
2. Ruud van Nistelrooy (Manchester United) - 8;
3. Darren Bent (Charlton Athletic) - 7;
4-5. Yakubu Aiyegbeni (Middlesbrough) - 6;
4-5. Didier Drogba (Chelsea) - 6;
6-8. Thierry Henry (Arsenal) - 5;
6-8. Andy Cole (Manchester City) - 5;
6-8. Kevin Nolan (Bolton) - 5.
