Source: PA
Petrov on target for Trotters
Martin Petrov scored a debut goal as Bolton began their North American tour with a 3-0 victory over the Charlotte Eagles.
Former Manchester City winger Petrov moved to Bolton this summer and fired in the team's third goal in the pre-season friendly.
Gary Cahill headed the opening goal in the eighth minute but was substituted shortly before half-time due to an injury worry, and striker Johan Elmander doubled the lead in the 50th minute before Petrov completed the scoring after 80 minutes.
Manager Owen Coyle praised Petrov and Robbie Blake, the former Burnley forward who also made his Bolton bow.
"Martin Petrov is a top player and Robbie's touch in the first half was exquisite, bringing others into play," Coyle told his club's official website.
"Those two have come into the group and you can see how they have been made to feel welcome by the rest of the group."
