Match Report
| Portsmouth | Portsmouth |  |  | Doncaster Rovers | Doncaster Rovers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Robert Adams | R. Adams |  | 60 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 52 | | Martin Weir | M. Weir | ||||||||
| Frank Barry | F. Barry | | 50 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 45 |  | Denny Huizingh | D. Huizingh | |||||||||
| Andy Elliott | A. Elliott |  | 50 | D | | 3 | | D | 44 | | Ian Collymore | I. Collymore | |||||||||
| Luke Scales | L. Scales | | 47 | D | | 4 | | D | 43 | | Robbie Mendonca | R. Mendonca | |||||||||
| Arthur Bloomer | A. Bloomer | | 42 | D | | 5 | | D | 43 | | Duncan Mortensen | D. Mortensen | |||||||||
| Tony Clegg | T. Clegg | | 63 | M | | 6 | | M | 46 | | Kemal Impey | K. Impey | |||||||||
| William Dzodic | W. Dzodic |  | 62 | M | | 7 | | | M | 45 | | Kelvin Perry | K. Perry | ||||||||
| Glynn Beckham | G. Beckham | | 63 | A | | 8 | | M | 40 |  | Simon Lindner | S. Lindner | |||||||||
| Niccolo Hurst | N. Hurst | | 44 | A | | 9 | | A | 55 | | Simon Platt | S. Platt | |||||||||
| David Bishop | D. Bishop | | 44 | A | | 10 | | A | 53 | | Anthony Gardner | A. Gardner | |||||||||
| Dean Haynes | D. Haynes | | 39 | A | | 11 | | A | 49 | | Garry Gallacher | G. Gallacher | |||||||||
| Armin Sachs | A. Sachs | | 61 | M | | 12 | | A | 44 | | David Carrick | D. Carrick | |||||||||
| Damien Brown | D. Brown | | 56 | M | | 13 | | D | 42 | | Ross Lockley | R. Lockley | |||||||||
| Ashley Griffin | A. Griffin | | 55 | M | | 14 | | D | 41 | | Dominic Morrison | D. Morrison | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by FISO |
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Fratton Park where Portsmouth play host to Doncaster Rovers. A crowd of 4,096 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Portsmouth are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Doncaster Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Frank Christie.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Portsmouth are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Doncaster Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Frank Christie.
0.00
0-0Doncaster Rovers kick off and get the match underway!
4.22
0-0Kelvin Perry passes the ball forward to Garry Gallacher. Garry Gallacher knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Platt. Simon Platt powers a header at goal. Robert Adams gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
8.38
0-0Arthur Bloomer chips the ball to his team mate, Tony Clegg. Tony Clegg threads a neat ball through to Glynn Beckham. Glynn Beckham shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
9.21
William Dzodic sees Dean Haynes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dean Haynes cuts inside the box! Dean Haynes shoots from just inside the box. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
12.23
William Dzodic flicks a high pass forward. Glynn Beckham holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Glynn Beckham cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Glynn Beckham provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
14.39
William Dzodic hits a low pass to David Bishop. David Bishop shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
15.23
Tony Clegg flicks a high pass forward to David Bishop who brings the ball under control. David Bishop finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
18.11
Kelvin Perry threads a neat ball through to Garry Gallacher. Garry Gallacher makes a defence splitting pass to Simon Platt. Simon Platt side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
21.07
Denny Huizingh kicks a strong pass forward to Kemal Impey. Kemal Impey flicks a high pass forward. Simon Platt holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Simon Platt finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
22.29
Ian Collymore knocks the ball to his team mate, Kemal Impey. Kemal Impey makes a simple pass to Simon Platt. Simon Platt passes the ball forward to Anthony Gardner. Anthony Gardner shoots from just inside the box but Robert Adams reads it well. Superb keeping!
24.13
0-0Andy Elliott makes a simple pass to Tony Clegg. Tony Clegg knocks the ball to his team mate, David Bishop. David Bishop knocks the ball forward to Niccolo Hurst but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
30.16
Kelvin Perry makes a probing pass to Anthony Gardner. Anthony Gardner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Platt but he's offside!
38.36
Kelvin Perry knocks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Gardner. Anthony Gardner controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
40.23
Kelvin Perry makes a simple pass to Garry Gallacher. Garry Gallacher knocks in a cross ball towards Anthony Gardner. Anthony Gardner heads the ball goalwards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
42.50
1-0Tony Clegg changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Tony Clegg lofts in a cross ball towards Glynn Beckham. Glynn Beckham outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Portsmouth appear unchanged since the first half. Doncaster Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Portsmouth kick off!
57.18
1-0Anthony Gardner hacks Frank Barry from behind! The referee calls over Anthony Gardner and warns him to calm down! Frank Barry gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
60.17
Kelvin Perry hits a low pass to Simon Platt. Simon Platt threads the ball through into the box. Garry Gallacher comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. The ball takes a deflection leaving Robert Adams with no chance!! Goal for Doncaster Rovers!
65.51
Simon Lindner makes an attacking run forward. Simon Lindner makes a great pass forward. Anthony Gardner runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
73.54
1-1Ian Collymore makes a simple pass to Kelvin Perry. Kelvin Perry changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Kelvin Perry whips in a cross ball towards Anthony Gardner. Andy Elliott barges into Anthony Gardner. Penalty for Doncaster Rovers!!
73.54
1-1The referee points to the spot..
75.17
Garry Gallacher calmly steps up. Robert Adams is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
77.26
1-2Doncaster Rovers have made a substitution with Dominic Morrison replacing Anthony Gardner .
78.29
Tony Clegg deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dean Haynes. Dean Haynes whips in a cross ball towards David Bishop. David Bishop beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
81.34
Kemal Impey brings the ball forward. Kemal Impey tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
84.48
Andy Elliott threads a neat ball through to Tony Clegg. Tony Clegg deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Glynn Beckham. Glynn Beckham finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Martin Weir easily smothers it!
85.56
William Dzodic threads the ball through to Niccolo Hurst. Niccolo Hurst flicks a high pass forward. David Bishop controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. David Bishop looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it rises well off target!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.7%
52.3%
Play Area
33.8%
43.1%
23.1%
Scorers
| Glynn Beckham 43 David Bishop 78 | Garry Gallacher 60, 75 (p) |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Kelvin Perry of Doncaster Rovers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Robert Adams (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Frank Barry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Andy Elliott (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Luke Scales (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Arthur Bloomer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Tony Clegg (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | William Dzodic (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Glynn Beckham (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Niccolo Hurst (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | David Bishop (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Dean Haynes (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Armin Sachs (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Damien Brown (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ashley Griffin (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Martin Weir (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Denny Huizingh (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ian Collymore (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Robbie Mendonca (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Duncan Mortensen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Kemal Impey (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Kelvin Perry (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Simon Lindner (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Simon Platt (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Anthony Gardner (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Garry Gallacher (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | David Carrick (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ross Lockley (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Dominic Morrison (DEF) | 6 | |