Match Report


Bristol RoversBristol Rovers     York CityYork City
Computer Player Computer Player Chris Wood Chris Wood
Jason RankinJ. Rankin54
G
1
G
35Steven SwiftS. Swift
John PearceJ. Pearce57
D
2
D
56Brian BarmbyB. Barmby
Stephen CharltonS. Charlton53
D
3
D
50Eoin BeckhamE. Beckham
Darren JamesD. James50
D
4
D
43Edward BlakeE. Blake
Edward WallworkE. Wallwork45
D
5
D
52Nick BlackN. Black
Greg SalmonG. Salmon53
M
6
M
46Lomano WhelanL. Whelan
John SwiftJ. Swift50
M
7captain
M
57Stanley WetherallS. Wetherall
Alistair JeffersA. Jeffers55
A
8
M
49Jermaine SturridgeJ. Sturridge
Simon MikeS. Mike55
A
captain9
A
42Leon GriffinL. Griffin
George StandingG. Standing54
A
10
A
50Neil TaylorN. Taylor
Mick WiltordM. Wiltord51
A
11
A
52Eoin CooperE. Cooper
 
Jermaine GranvilleJ. Granville49
M
12
M
39Brian HenryB. Henry
Noel HuckerbyN. Huckerby48
G
13
A
45Rio BeagrieR. Beagrie
Guilherme GomesG. Gomes47
M
14
M
43Carl BenaliC. Benali

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Memorial Stadium where Bristol Rovers play host to York City. A crowd of 4,953 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while York City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Peter Eustace.


0.00
York City get the match underway!
6.11
Darren James hacks Edward Blake from behind! The referee brings Darren James to one side and gives him a warning! Edward Blake grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
8.36
Lomano Whelan sees a break and surges forward. Lomano Whelan lofts in a cross ball towards Eoin Cooper. Eoin Cooper shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Jason Rankin gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
9.39
Edward Blake threads a neat ball through to Lomano Whelan. Lomano Whelan flicks a high ball forward to Neil Taylor who takes it down. Neil Taylor knocks in a cross ball towards Eoin Cooper. Eoin Cooper makes a convincing header but it's a lousy effort!
10.53
Nick Black flicks a high pass forward. Stanley Wetherall controls it well on his chest. Stanley Wetherall chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Taylor. Neil Taylor controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
16.58
Darren James sees Greg Salmon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Greg Salmon passes the ball forward to Simon Mike. Simon Mike finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
20.14
Darren James flicks the ball to his team mate, John Swift. John Swift hits a low pass to Mick Wiltord. Mick Wiltord finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
21.14
Edward Blake flicks a high pass forward. Lomano Whelan collects the pass. Lomano Whelan changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Lomano Whelan lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Taylor. Neil Taylor beats his man to it with a header but it's a lousy effort!
26.04
Lomano Whelan passes the ball forward to Leon Griffin. Leon Griffin rushes past Edward Wallwork! Leon Griffin takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
33.01
Greg Salmon kicks a strong pass forward to George Standing. George Standing knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.09
Lomano Whelan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eoin Cooper. Eoin Cooper knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Edward Wallwork.
40.28
Lomano Whelan flicks a high pass forward. Eoin Cooper controls it well on his chest. Eoin Cooper lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Taylor. Neil Taylor jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it slams into the crowd!
44.19
Darren James brings the ball forward. Darren James makes a simple pass to Alistair Jeffers. Alistair Jeffers runs straight at the defence! Alistair Jeffers looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates 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. York City appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Bristol Rovers kick off and get the second half underway!
47.04
Jermaine Sturridge flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Taylor. Neil Taylor lofts in a cross ball towards Eoin Cooper. Eoin Cooper makes a looping header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jason Rankin with no chance!! Goal for York City!
51.31
Neil Taylor comes in with a late challenge on Edward Wallwork. The referee calls over Neil Taylor and shows him a yellow card! Edward Wallwork stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.08
Edward Blake knocks the ball forward to Stanley Wetherall. Stanley Wetherall threads a neat ball through to Leon Griffin. Leon Griffin lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Taylor. Neil Taylor connects with a diving header but it whistles just wide of the post!
61.44
Jermaine Sturridge flicks a high pass forward. Neil Taylor controls it well on his chest. Neil Taylor shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
65.05
Greg Salmon flicks a high pass forward. Simon Mike holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Simon Mike tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
66.08
Eoin Beckham deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jermaine Sturridge. Jermaine Sturridge threads a neat ball through to Eoin Cooper. Eoin Cooper finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. York City are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
71.11
Edward Blake comes in with a late challenge on John Swift. Edward Blake is shown the yellow card! John Swift runs off the knock.
72.05
Darren James makes a simple pass to John Swift. John Swift makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alistair Jeffers. Alistair Jeffers finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
73.47
John Swift flicks a high pass forward. Guilherme Gomes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Guilherme Gomes whips in a cross ball towards Alistair Jeffers. Alistair Jeffers connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Steven Swift is on top of it.
75.07
Edward Blake knocks the ball forward to Jermaine Sturridge. Jermaine Sturridge threads the ball through to Eoin Cooper. Eoin Cooper lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Taylor. Neil Taylor finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
77.18
Stanley Wetherall hits a low pass to Neil Taylor. Neil Taylor whips in a cross ball towards Leon Griffin. Leon Griffin is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
79.47
John Swift threads the ball through to Alistair Jeffers. Alistair Jeffers whips in a cross ball towards Mick Wiltord. Mick Wiltord gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
84.05
Jermaine Sturridge takes a quick throw-in, which Stanley Wetherall takes on the chest. Stanley Wetherall plays the ball forward to Leon Griffin. Leon Griffin knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Taylor. Neil Taylor is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
89.12
Jermaine Sturridge makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Taylor. Neil Taylor shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Bristol Rovers

York City
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
4
10
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
37.2%
62.8%
Play Area
32.6%
43%
24.4%

Scorers
Alistair Jeffers 44
Mick Wiltord 79
Leon Griffin 26
Eoin Cooper 47

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

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

1.Steven Swift (GK)
6
2.Brian Barmby (DEF)
6
3.Eoin Beckham (DEF)
6
4.Edward Blake (DEF)yellow card
7
5.Nick Black (DEF)
6
6.Lomano Whelan (MID)
8
7.Stanley Wetherall (MID)
6
8.Jermaine Sturridge (MID)
7
9.Leon Griffin (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Neil Taylor (ATT)yellow card
6
11.Eoin Cooper (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Brian Henry (MID)
0
13.Rio Beagrie (ATT)
0
14.Carl Benali (MID)
0