Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Memorial Stadium where Bristol Rovers play host to Huddersfield Town. A crowd of 3,598 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Huddersfield Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by John Hitchcock.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Huddersfield Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by John Hitchcock.
0.00
Huddersfield Town start the match!
2.06
Del Shilton knocks the ball to his team mate, Jacob Anderton. Jacob Anderton shoots from outside the area. What a cracker!! Mike Lua-Lua had no chance!! Goal for Huddersfield Town!
6.43
Greg Salmon knocks the ball forward to Dominic Mckinlay. Dominic Mckinlay tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
12.24
Norman Cutler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Lofthouse. Simon Lofthouse passes the ball forward to Fredrik Nicholls. Fredrik Nicholls sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
15.56
Simon Lofthouse flicks a high pass forward. Fredrik Nicholls controls it well on his chest. Fredrik Nicholls makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Daniele Vieira. Daniele Vieira looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's miles wide!
18.58
John Swift flicks a high ball forward to Alistair Jeffers who takes it down. Alistair Jeffers lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic Mckinlay. Dominic Mckinlay makes a deft header but it slams into the crowd!
20.17
Ben Shields flicks a high ball forward to Del Shilton who takes it down. Del Shilton changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Del Shilton plays a one-two with Jacob Anderton and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Del Shilton provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but Stephen Charlton blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
21.19
Del Shilton chips the ball to his team mate, Fredrik Nicholls. Fredrik Nicholls knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Edward Wallwork.
22.51
Duncan Lampard clumsily knocks into Daniele Vieira. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Daniele Vieira hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.01
Greg Salmon flicks the ball to his team mate, Alistair Jeffers. Alistair Jeffers lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic Mckinlay. With a superhuman jump, Dominic Mckinlay connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's there!! Teddy Wallwork has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
32.32
Simon Lofthouse advances with the ball. Simon Lofthouse shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
33.42
Edward Wallwork flicks the ball to his team mate, Greg Salmon. Greg Salmon knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Mike. Simon Mike cuts inside the box! Simon Mike comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it flies just wide!
34.35
Malcolm Mckay flicks a high pass forward. Fredrik Nicholls collects the pass. Fredrik Nicholls plays a scrappy one-two with Jacob Anderton and advances towards the goal... Stephen Charlton clumsily knocks into Fredrik Nicholls. Fredrik Nicholls appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
38.35
With seemingly effortless ease, Edward Wallwork arcs the ball far up the field. Alistair Jeffers controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Teddy Wallwork is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bristol Rovers have changed their lineup with Guilherme Gomes replacing Duncan Lampard and Stanley Grantt replacing Mick Wiltord. Huddersfield Town appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Bristol Rovers kick off!
48.45
Arno Reimers knocks the ball to his team mate, Lomano Edworthy. Lomano Edworthy takes it forward alone. Lomano Edworthy whips in a cross ball towards Daniele Vieira. Daniele Vieira fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it's drastically wayward!
49.41
Guilherme Gomes threads a neat ball through to Greg Salmon. Greg Salmon flicks a high pass forward. Stanley Grantt collects the pass. Stanley Grantt lofts in a cross ball towards Alistair Jeffers. Alistair Jeffers connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies just off target!
51.37
Norman Cutler kicks a strong pass forward to Malcolm Mckay. Malcolm Mckay makes a beautiful solo run. Malcolm Mckay whips in a cross ball towards Fredrik Nicholls. Fredrik Nicholls flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
54.36
Del Shilton kicks a strong pass forward to Jacob Anderton. Jacob Anderton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Guilherme Gomes.
57.43
With great vision, John Swift plays the ball forward to Stanley Grantt. Stanley Grantt finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
59.01
Lomano Edworthy controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jacob Anderton. Jacob Anderton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Guilherme Gomes.
63.20
Edward Wallwork threads a neat ball through to Greg Salmon. Greg Salmon plays the ball forward to Dominic Mckinlay. Dominic Mckinlay advances inside the box! Dominic Mckinlay looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies wide!
66.11
John Swift flicks a high pass forward. Alistair Jeffers collects the pass. Alistair Jeffers lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic Mckinlay. Dominic Mckinlay directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
71.50
Max Cope makes a simple pass to Greg Salmon. With a delightful solo run, Greg Salmon stretches the opposition's defence. Greg Salmon lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Mike. Simon Mike is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies well off target!
75.19
Greg Salmon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Mike. Simon Mike whips in a cross ball towards Alistair Jeffers. Alistair Jeffers knocks the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
77.49
Del Shilton flicks a high pass forward. Fredrik Nicholls controls it well on his chest. Fredrik Nicholls sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
78.45
Arno Reimers passes the ball forward to Malcolm Mckay. Malcolm Mckay flicks the ball to his team mate, Jacob Anderton. Jacob Anderton shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
81.38
Lomano Edworthy flicks a high pass forward. Jacob Anderton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jacob Anderton shoots from outside the area. Mike Lua-Lua gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
83.16
Malcolm Mckay comes in with a late challenge on Greg Salmon. Malcolm Mckay is warned by the referee! Greg Salmon runs off the knock.
84.20
Simon Lofthouse threads the ball through to Jacob Anderton. Jacob Anderton tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
85.33
Malcolm Mckay kicks a strong pass forward to Daniele Vieira. Daniele Vieira finds some space and shoots from distance. Mike Lua-Lua gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
89.11
Guilherme Gomes knocks the ball forward to Greg Salmon. Greg Salmon flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Mckinlay holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dominic Mckinlay tries a spectacular long range effort. Teddy Wallwork gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
8
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.3%
54.7%
Play Area
36%
41.9%
22.1%
Scorers
Dominic Mckinlay 27, 66 Alistair Jeffers 38 | Jacob Anderton 2 |
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dominic Mckinlay of Bristol Rovers |
Match Ratings
1. | Mike Lua-Lua (GK) | 7 | |
2. | Stephen Charlton (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Duncan Lampard (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
4. | Edward Wallwork (DEF) | 7 | |
5. | Max Cope (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | John Swift (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Greg Salmon (MID) | 7 | |
8. | Alistair Jeffers (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
9. | Simon Mike (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Mick Wiltord (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Dominic Mckinlay (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
12. | Noel Huckerby (GK) | 0 | |
13. | Guilherme Gomes (MID) | 6 | |
14. | Stanley Grantt (MID) | 6 |
1. | Teddy Wallwork (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Arno Reimers (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Ben Shields (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Norman Cutler (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Simon Lofthouse (MID) | 7 | |
6. | Del Shilton (MID) | 7 | |
7. | Malcolm Mckay (MID) | 7 | |
8. | Lomano Edworthy (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Jacob Anderton (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
10. | Fredrik Nicholls (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Daniele Vieira (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Alfred Smith (DEF) | 0 | |
13. | Daniel Best (GK) | 0 | |
14. | Emile Collymore (DEF) | 0 |