Match Report


Bristol RoversBristol Rovers     AFC Rushden & DiamondsAFC Rushden & Diamonds
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Mike Lua-LuaM. Lua-Lua51
G
1captain
G
66Eddie BarrettE. Barrett
Stephen CharltonS. Charlton53
D
2
D
55Taiga OkamotoT. Okamoto
Jody PearceJ. Pearce50
D
3
D
52Brian MckayB. Mckay
Duncan LampardD. Lampard48
D
4
D
48Les OwenL. Owen
Edward WallworkE. Wallwork46
D
5
M
67Chris ClemenceC. Clemence
John SwiftJ. Swift54
M
6
M
66Gary DrydenG. Dryden
Greg SalmonG. Salmon53
M
7
M
56Tommy PriorT. Prior
Alistair JeffersA. Jeffers56
A
8
M
54Neil GreigN. Greig
Simon MikeS. Mike56
A
captain9
M
49Martin LightfootM. Lightfoot
Mick WiltordM. Wiltord51
A
10
A
66Jacob PowellJ. Powell
Dominic MckinlayD. Mckinlay48
A
11
A
63Ben PlowrightB. Plowright
 
Noel HuckerbyN. Huckerby48
G
12
A
60Aaron CookeA. Cooke
Guilherme GomesG. Gomes48
M
13
A
60Omer MilliganO. Milligan
Stanley GranttS. Grantt46
M
14
A
54Adam WiseA. Wise

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Memorial Stadium where Bristol Rovers play host to AFC Rushden & Diamonds. A crowd of 4,188 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while AFC Rushden & Diamonds appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Titus Gilchrist.


0.00
Bristol Rovers start the match!
6.33
Stephen Charlton threads a neat ball through to John Swift. John Swift knocks the ball forward to Alistair Jeffers. Alistair Jeffers tries a spectacular long range effort. What a cracker!! Eddie Barrett had no chance!! Goal for Bristol Rovers!
9.01
Gary Dryden threads a neat ball through to Ben Plowright. Ben Plowright tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
12.59
John Swift kicks a strong pass forward to Alistair Jeffers. Alistair Jeffers knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Les Owen.
15.43
With imagination, Gary Dryden plays the ball forward to Jacob Powell. Jacob Powell tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
16.18
Greg Salmon takes it forward alone. Greg Salmon lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic Mckinlay. Dominic Mckinlay outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
18.58
Stephen Charlton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Greg Salmon. Greg Salmon sees Dominic Mckinlay in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dominic Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Taiga Okamoto.
20.57
Greg Salmon flicks a high pass forward. Alistair Jeffers collects the pass. Alistair Jeffers whips in a cross ball towards Dominic Mckinlay. Dominic Mckinlay makes a looping header on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
21.43
Duncan Lampard flicks a high pass forward. Greg Salmon controls it well on his chest. Greg Salmon passes the ball forward to Simon Mike. Simon Mike skips past Les Owen! Simon Mike shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Les Owen steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
22.41
Les Owen picks a pass forward to Martin Lightfoot. Martin Lightfoot chips the ball to his team mate, Jacob Powell. Jacob Powell passes the ball forward to Ben Plowright. Some world-class footwork from Ben Plowright provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
24.11
Martin Lightfoot flicks a high pass forward. Jacob Powell controls it well on his chest. Jacob Powell finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
27.27
John Swift catches Martin Lightfoot on the ankles. The referee calls over John Swift and shows him a yellow card! Martin Lightfoot stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.07
Stephen Charlton hits it upfield. Dominic Mckinlay tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
34.13
With some swift thinking, John Swift plays the ball forward to Alistair Jeffers. Alistair Jeffers shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
36.10
Les Owen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Dryden. Gary Dryden flicks a high pass forward to Jacob Powell who brings the ball under control. Jacob Powell edges inside the box! Jacob Powell cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
40.15
Greg Salmon flicks a high pass forward. Alistair Jeffers collects the pass. Alistair Jeffers skips past Les Owen! Alistair Jeffers tries a spectacular strike. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
44.34
Duncan Lampard threads the ball through to Greg Salmon. Greg Salmon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alistair Jeffers. Alistair Jeffers knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Les Owen.
45.00
Les Owen brings the ball forward. Les Owen knocks the ball to his team mate, Ben Plowright. Ben Plowright shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
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 Guilherme Gomes replacing Jody Pearce and Stanley Grantt replacing Mick Wiltord. AFC Rushden & Diamonds appear unchanged since the first half. The AFC Rushden & Diamonds players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and AFC Rushden & Diamonds kick off!
48.17
Taiga Okamoto catches Dominic Mckinlay on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dominic Mckinlay gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
49.29
Stephen Charlton flicks a high pass forward. Greg Salmon controls it well on his chest. Greg Salmon plays the ball forward to Dominic Mckinlay. Dominic Mckinlay shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
51.45
Brian Mckay flicks a high pass forward. Martin Lightfoot controls it well on his chest. Martin Lightfoot flicks a high pass forward. Jacob Powell collects the pass. Jacob Powell shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
53.38
Greg Salmon threads a neat ball through to Stanley Grantt. Stanley Grantt makes a great pass forward. Simon Mike runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
55.50
John Swift darts forward. John Swift whips in a cross ball towards Dominic Mckinlay. Dominic Mckinlay gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's miles wide!
61.51
Stephen Charlton flicks a high pass forward. Greg Salmon collects the pass. Greg Salmon threads a neat ball through to Dominic Mckinlay. Dominic Mckinlay shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
63.55
Duncan Lampard hits it upfield. Stanley Grantt whips in a cross ball towards Dominic Mckinlay. Dominic Mckinlay makes a convincing header but it rises well off target!
65.35
Neil Greig flicks a high pass forward. Jacob Powell controls it well on his chest. Jacob Powell cuts inside the box! Some superb footwork from Jacob Powell provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It's there!! Mike Lua-Lua has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
72.57
Greg Salmon advances with the ball. Greg Salmon advances inside the box! Greg Salmon comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out his aim is horrendously poor!
75.37
Neil Greig flicks a high pass forward. Jacob Powell controls it well on his chest. Jacob Powell shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.44
AFC Rushden & Diamonds have made a substitution with Omer Milligan replacing Gary Dryden .
79.21
Omer Milligan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jacob Powell. Jacob Powell shoots from 25 yards but it's drastically wayward!
81.49
Brian Mckay flicks a high ball forward to Neil Greig who takes it down. Neil Greig flicks a high ball forward to Jacob Powell who gracefully takes it down. Jacob Powell threads a neat ball through to Ben Plowright. Some good footwork from Ben Plowright provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Mike Lua-Lua.
82.17
Corner kick to AFC Rushden & Diamonds. Ben Plowright plays it short to Martin Lightfoot. Martin Lightfoot flicks the ball across the goal. Taiga Okamoto muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but is denied by Guilherme Gomes. Excellent block.
87.06
Taiga Okamoto hits a low pass to Martin Lightfoot. Martin Lightfoot makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ben Plowright. Ben Plowright makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jacob Powell but he's offside!
90.00
Omer Milligan flicks a high ball forward to Ben Plowright who takes it down. Ben Plowright sees Jacob Powell just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Jacob Powell rockets a shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Bristol Rovers

AFC Rushden & Diamonds
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
9
8
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.3%
46.7%
Play Area
33.3%
38.9%
27.8%

Scorers
Alistair Jeffers 6, 40
Jacob Powell 65

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

Match Ratings
1.Mike Lua-Lua (GK)
7
2.Stephen Charlton (DEF)
6
3.Jody Pearce (DEF)
6
4.Duncan Lampard (DEF)
6
5.Edward Wallwork (DEF)
6
6.John Swift (MID)yellow card
7
7.Greg Salmon (MID)
9
8.Alistair Jeffers (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
9.Simon Mike (ATT)
6
10.Mick Wiltord (ATT)
6
11.Dominic Mckinlay (ATT)
6
 
12.Noel Huckerby (GK)
0
13.Guilherme Gomes (MID)
6
14.Stanley Grantt (MID)
6

1.Eddie Barrett (GK)
6
2.Taiga Okamoto (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Brian Mckay (DEF)
6
4.Les Owen (DEF)
7
5.Chris Clemence (MID)
6
6.Gary Dryden (MID)
6
7.Tommy Prior (MID)
6
8.Neil Greig (MID)
6
9.Martin Lightfoot (MID)
6
10.Jacob Powell (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Ben Plowright (ATT)
6
 
12.Aaron Cooke (ATT)
0
13.Omer Milligan (ATT)
6
14.Adam Wise (ATT)
0