Match Report


Bristol RoversBristol Rovers     Hartlepool UnitedHartlepool United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Jason RankinJ. Rankin54
G
1
G
50Enrique HierroE. Hierro
John PearceJ. Pearce57
D
2
D
52Diogo MarquesD. Marques
Stephen CharltonS. Charlton53
D
3
D
48Eddie StewartE. Stewart
Darren JamesD. James50
D
4captain
D
46Niccolo MckayN. Mckay
Max CopeM. Cope45
D
5
D
45James GascoigneJ. Gascoigne
Greg SalmonG. Salmon52
M
6
M
46Marcel WilkeM. Wilke
John SwiftJ. Swift50
M
7
M
45Eddie RichardsE. Richards
Alistair JeffersA. Jeffers55
A
8
M
45Damien WeaverD. Weaver
Simon MikeS. Mike55
A
captain9
A
60Guilherme VieiraG. Vieira
George StandingG. Standing54
A
10
A
51Julian CrooksJ. Crooks
Mick WiltordM. Wiltord51
A
11
A
50Pedro GouameneP. Gouamene
 
Jermaine GranvilleJ. Granville49
M
12
A
48Scott BishopS. Bishop
Noel HuckerbyN. Huckerby48
G
13
A
46Clive McManamanC. McManaman
Guilherme GomesG. Gomes47
M
14
D
45James StockdaleJ. Stockdale

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Memorial Stadium where Bristol Rovers play host to Hartlepool United. A crowd of 4,699 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Hartlepool United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Titus Gilchrist.


0.00
Hartlepool United start the match!
4.18
Marcel Wilke barges into John Swift. Marcel Wilke is shown the yellow card! John Swift hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.51
Marcel Wilke makes an attacking run forward. Marcel Wilke tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
9.35
Greg Salmon hits a low pass to Mick Wiltord. Mick Wiltord tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Enrique Hierro manages to gather it comfortably.
10.32
Max Cope chips the ball to his team mate, John Swift. John Swift passes the ball forward to Simon Mike. Simon Mike lofts in a cross ball towards Mick Wiltord. Mick Wiltord gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
14.56
Darren James flicks a high pass forward. John Swift collects the pass. John Swift makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alistair Jeffers. Alistair Jeffers tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Bristol Rovers!
20.13
Stephen Charlton pushes mid-way up the pitch. Stephen Charlton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Mike. Simon Mike shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
22.19
Eddie Richards flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Gouamene controls it well on his chest. Pedro Gouamene tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
26.52
John Swift darts forward. John Swift lofts in a cross ball towards Alistair Jeffers. Alistair Jeffers outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
30.08
Diogo Marques flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcel Wilke. Marcel Wilke chips the ball to his team mate, Pedro Gouamene. Pedro Gouamene knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.52
Damien Weaver flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Gouamene collects the pass. Pedro Gouamene finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
33.01
Stephen Charlton flicks a high pass forward to Greg Salmon who brings the ball under control. Greg Salmon knocks the ball to his team mate, Alistair Jeffers. Alistair Jeffers whips in a cross ball towards George Standing. George Standing outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
36.07
John Swift flicks a high pass forward. George Standing holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. George Standing edges inside the box! George Standing comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it flies just off target!
39.32
John Swift hits a low pass to George Standing. George Standing shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
44.07
Greg Salmon flicks the ball to his team mate, George Standing. George Standing shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Bristol Rovers have changed their lineup with Noel Huckerby replacing Stephen Charlton and Guilherme Gomes replacing George Standing. Hartlepool United appear unchanged since the first half. The Hartlepool United players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Bristol Rovers kick off and get the second half underway!
49.35
Alistair Jeffers hacks Niccolo Mckay from behind! The referee calls over Alistair Jeffers and shows him a yellow card! Niccolo Mckay stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.23
John Swift catches Damien Weaver on the ankles. John Swift is shown the yellow card! Damien Weaver runs off the knock.
59.56
Niccolo Mckay receives the ball from a throw-in from Eddie Stewart. Niccolo Mckay deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcel Wilke. Marcel Wilke knocks the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Vieira. Guilherme Vieira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.12
John Swift darts forward. John Swift shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
69.23
Eddie Richards makes a beautiful solo run. Eddie Richards makes a probing pass to Pedro Gouamene but he's offside!
71.11
John Swift kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Mike. Simon Mike shoots from distance but Enrique Hierro is on top of it.
72.41
Eddie Stewart flicks a high pass forward. Marcel Wilke holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Seeing a gap ahead, Marcel Wilke plays the ball forward to Pedro Gouamene. Pedro Gouamene shoots from distance but Jason Rankin is on top of it.
75.27
Noel Huckerby takes a short throw-in bringing Darren James into play. Darren James hits a low pass to Greg Salmon. Greg Salmon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Gomes. Guilherme Gomes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Enrique Hierro who gathers it comfortably.
78.13
John Pearce threads a neat ball through to John Swift. John Swift passes the ball forward to Guilherme Gomes. Guilherme Gomes shoots from outside the area but it misses the target by a large margin!
85.58
John Swift makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Guilherme Gomes. Guilherme Gomes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
87.55
Damien Weaver flicks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Gouamene. Pedro Gouamene tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
89.19
John Swift makes a simple pass to Simon Mike. Simon Mike shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
90.00
Eddie Richards flicks a high ball forward to Pedro Gouamene who takes it down. Pedro Gouamene controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Bristol Rovers

Hartlepool United
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58%
42%
Play Area
26.1%
44.9%
29%

Scorers
Mick Wiltord 10
Alistair Jeffers 15, 27
George Standing 33

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alistair Jeffers of Bristol Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Jason Rankin (GK)
7
2.John Pearce (DEF)
6
3.Stephen Charlton (DEF)
6
4.Darren James (DEF)
6
5.Max Cope (DEF)
6
6.Greg Salmon (MID)
6
7.John Swift (MID)yellow card
9
8.Alistair Jeffers (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredyellow card
9
9.Simon Mike (ATT)
6
10.George Standing (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Mick Wiltord (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Jermaine Granville (MID)
0
13.Noel Huckerby (GK)
6
14.Guilherme Gomes (MID)
6

1.Enrique Hierro (GK)
7
2.Diogo Marques (DEF)
6
3.Eddie Stewart (DEF)
6
4.Niccolo Mckay (DEF)
6
5.James Gascoigne (DEF)
6
6.Marcel Wilke (MID)yellow card
7
7.Eddie Richards (MID)
6
8.Damien Weaver (MID)
6
9.Guilherme Vieira (ATT)
6
10.Julian Crooks (ATT)
6
11.Pedro Gouamene (ATT)
6
 
12.Scott Bishop (ATT)
0
13.Clive McManaman (ATT)
0
14.James Stockdale (DEF)
0