0.00 0-0

Bristol Rovers kick off and get the match underway!

6.20 0-0

Jody Pearce flicks a high pass forward. John Swift controls it well on his chest. John Swift flicks a high pass forward. Simon Mike holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Simon Mike knocks in a cross ball towards Mick Wiltord. Mick Wiltord flicks the ball with his head but it is deflected wide by Arnold Bosman.

9.29 0-0

Alistair Mowbray hits a low pass to Duncan Brand. Duncan Brand flicks a high ball forward to Henry Pallister who takes it down. Henry Pallister whips in a cross ball towards Alistair Barmby. Alistair Barmby gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.

10.45 0-0

Greg Salmon clumsily knocks into Duncan Brand. Greg Salmon is warned by the referee! Duncan Brand stretches but gets up unharmed.

14.29 0-0

Arnold Bosman makes a simple pass to Rafael Oliveira. Rafael Oliveira flicks a high ball forward to Alistair Barmby who takes it down. Alistair Barmby controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Mike Lua-Lua. Excellent save.

15.57 0-1

Without breaking stride, Greg Salmon plays the ball forward to Dominic Mckinlay. Dominic Mckinlay shoots from outside the area. The ball takes a deflection leaving Norman Le Tissier with no chance!! Goal for Bristol Rovers!

22.35 1-1

Alistair Mowbray kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Oliveira. Rafael Oliveira sees Thierry Williams in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Thierry Williams whips in a cross ball towards Bill Mason. Bill Mason shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Bill Mason!

28.21 2-1

Rafael Oliveira threads a neat ball through to Bill Mason. Bill Mason knocks in a cross ball towards Henry Pallister. Henry Pallister directs the ball goalwards with his head. Mike Lua-Lua is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!

32.40 3-1

Rafael Oliveira threads the ball through to Thierry Williams. Thierry Williams knocks in a cross ball towards Bill Mason. Bill Mason finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper, Mike Lua-Lua, sees it late!! Goal for Cardiff City!

38.34 3-1

Greg Salmon flicks a high pass forward. Mick Wiltord collects the pass. Mick Wiltord controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!

39.17 3-1

Without breaking stride, Greg Salmon plays the ball forward to Mick Wiltord. Mick Wiltord runs straight at the defence! Mick Wiltord shoots from just inside the box but it misses the target by a large margin!

44.21 3-1

Greg Salmon knocks the ball to his team mate, Mick Wiltord. Mick Wiltord tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!

45.00 3-1

Alistair Mowbray flicks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Oliveira. Rafael Oliveira flicks a high pass forward to Bill Mason who brings the ball under control. Bill Mason shoots from 25 yards but Mike Lua-Lua reads it well. Excellent save!

45.00 3-1

The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

45.00 3-1

Cardiff City kick off and get the second half underway!

48.04 3-1

Greg Salmon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Mike. Simon Mike shoots from long range but it flies just wide!

49.35 3-1

Greg Salmon makes a simple pass to Alistair Jeffers. Alistair Jeffers finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.

53.40 3-1

Arnold Bosman controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duncan Brand. Duncan Brand flicks a high pass forward. Alistair Barmby controls it well on his chest. Alistair Barmby sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!

57.57 3-1

With imagination, John Swift plays the ball forward to Stanley Grantt. Stanley Grantt makes a probing pass to Alistair Jeffers but he's offside!

59.10 3-1

Alistair Mowbray flicks a high pass forward to Rafael Oliveira who brings the ball under control. Rafael Oliveira flicks a high pass forward. Alistair Barmby collects the pass. Alistair Barmby knocks in a cross ball towards Henry Pallister. Henry Pallister jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it's a woeful effort!

60.45 3-1

There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.

61.00 4-1

Rafael Oliveira decides to run forward with the ball. Rafael Oliveira knocks in a cross ball towards Bill Mason. Bill Mason finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Cardiff City! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!

65.52 4-2

Duncan Lampard breaks forward. Duncan Lampard makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dominic Mckinlay. Dominic Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Mike. Simon Mike finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Norman Le Tissier had no chance!! Goal for Bristol Rovers!

71.52 4-2

Alistair Mowbray controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rafael Oliveira. Rafael Oliveira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alistair Barmby. Alistair Barmby controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Mike Lua-Lua manages to keep it out.

72.05 4-2

Nils Vogel flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Oliveira controls it well on his chest. Rafael Oliveira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alistair Barmby. Alistair Barmby shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!

75.39 4-2

Duncan Lampard takes it forward alone. Duncan Lampard makes a probing pass to Alistair Jeffers. Alistair Jeffers finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!

77.04 4-2

John Swift knocks the ball forward to Stanley Grantt. Stanley Grantt tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!

79.23 4-2

Rafael Oliveira makes a simple pass to Thierry Williams. Thierry Williams whips in a cross ball towards Alistair Barmby. Alistair Barmby whips the ball goalwards with his head but Duncan Lampard is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!

89.09 4-2

Duncan Brand threads the ball through to Henry Pallister. Henry Pallister lofts in a cross ball towards Thierry Williams. Thierry Williams directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!

90.00 4-2

Greg Salmon barges into Rafael Oliveira. Greg Salmon is given another warning by the referee! Rafael Oliveira runs off the knock.

90.00 4-2

The whistle indicates full-time!