Match Report


Bristol RoversBristol Rovers     Port ValePort Vale
Computer Player Computer Player Steve Bullock Steve Bullock
Mike Lua-LuaM. Lua-Lua51
G
1
G
49Dale ShawD. Shaw
Stephen CharltonS. Charlton53
D
2
D
54Peter RedknappP. Redknapp
Jody PearceJ. Pearce50
D
3
D
66Ruuben BranderR. Brander
Duncan LampardD. Lampard48
D
4
D
45Rio EdwardsR. Edwards
Edward WallworkE. Wallwork46
D
5
M
51Mamadou ShakpokeM. Shakpoke
John SwiftJ. Swift54
M
6
M
68Abel RegoA. Rego
Greg SalmonG. Salmon53
M
7captain
M
56Richard MckayR. Mckay
Alistair JeffersA. Jeffers56
A
8
M
44Steve FoxS. Fox
Simon MikeS. Mike56
A
captain9
A
44Ian HurstI. Hurst
Mick WiltordM. Wiltord51
A
10
A
64Rafael CamposR. Campos
Dominic MckinlayD. Mckinlay48
A
11
A
45Simon MidgleyS. Midgley
 
Noel HuckerbyN. Huckerby48
G
12
D
42Richard LinekerR. Lineker
Guilherme GomesG. Gomes48
M
13
M
41Mark CrooksM. Crooks
Stanley GranttS. Grantt46
M
14
A
43Gavin BloomerG. Bloomer

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Memorial Stadium where Bristol Rovers play host to Port Vale. A crowd of 4,159 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Port Vale appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Frank Christie.


0.00
Bristol Rovers kick off the first half!
2.57
Ruuben Brander makes a strong solo run forward. Ruuben Brander passes the ball forward to Simon Midgley. Simon Midgley knocks in a cross ball towards Ian Hurst. Ian Hurst jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Mike Lua-Lua with no chance!! Goal for Port Vale!
9.07
Richard Mckay makes a simple pass to Rafael Campos. Rafael Campos edges inside the box! Some world-class footwork from Rafael Campos provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
12.56
John Swift flicks a high pass forward. Alistair Jeffers controls it well on his chest. Alistair Jeffers sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Dale Shaw is on top of it.
14.02
Peter Redknapp threads a neat ball through to Mamadou Shakpoke. Mamadou Shakpoke controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rafael Campos. Rafael Campos knocks the ball forward, putting Ian Hurst through on goal. Ian Hurst cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
21.43
Edward Wallwork comes in with a late challenge on Ian Hurst. The referee calls over Edward Wallwork and warns him to calm down! Ian Hurst carries on, but is struggling a bit.
22.07
Showing composure, Abel Rego laces a weighted ball forward to Simon Midgley. Simon Midgley plays a scrappy one-two with Rafael Campos and stumbles forward towards the goal... Simon Midgley strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Simon Midgley!
27.36
Abel Rego flicks a high pass forward. Simon Midgley collects the pass. Simon Midgley shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
33.26
Duncan Lampard flicks a high pass forward to Greg Salmon who brings the ball under control. Greg Salmon hits a low pass to Simon Mike. Simon Mike shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
34.48
Richard Mckay makes a probing pass to Rafael Campos. Rafael Campos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.12
John Swift knocks the ball forward to Simon Mike. Simon Mike knocks the ball forward to Mick Wiltord but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
38.33
John Swift deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mick Wiltord. Mick Wiltord shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
40.36
Rio Edwards sees Abel Rego in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Abel Rego makes a probing pass to Rafael Campos. Rafael Campos knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Midgley. With a superhuman jump, Simon Midgley connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
44.30
Ruuben Brander surges forward with the ball. Ruuben Brander flicks a high pass forward. Simon Midgley holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Simon Midgley shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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. Port Vale appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Port Vale kicking off!
48.57
Abel Rego flicks a high pass forward. Ian Hurst controls it well on his chest. Ian Hurst puts a great ball through. Simon Midgley runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
49.05
Richard Mckay sees a break and surges forward. Richard Mckay shoots from outside the area but Mike Lua-Lua is on top of it.
51.53
John Swift flicks a high pass forward. Alistair Jeffers collects the pass. Alistair Jeffers edges inside the box! Alistair Jeffers takes a shot at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Bristol Rovers are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
53.25
Edward Wallwork picks a pass forward to Greg Salmon. Greg Salmon threads a neat ball through to Stanley Grantt. Stanley Grantt shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
54.52
Greg Salmon hits a low pass to Alistair Jeffers. With some swift thinking, Alistair Jeffers plays the ball forward to Stanley Grantt who has made a great run into the box. Stanley Grantt takes a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
55.06
Peter Redknapp flicks a high pass forward. Mamadou Shakpoke controls it well on his chest. Mamadou Shakpoke sees Rafael Campos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rafael Campos finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
57.18
Alistair Jeffers catches Peter Redknapp on the ankles. Alistair Jeffers is warned by the referee! Peter Redknapp carries on, but is struggling a bit.
59.58
John Swift sees a break and surges forward. John Swift controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
60.39
Port Vale have made a substitution with Gavin Bloomer replacing Rafael Campos .
61.45
Peter Redknapp hits a low pass to Abel Rego. Abel Rego threads a neat ball through to Ian Hurst. Ian Hurst skips past Stephen Charlton! Ian Hurst cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
65.58
Abel Rego threads the ball through to Ian Hurst. Ian Hurst skips past Stephen Charlton! Guilherme Gomes clumsily knocks into Ian Hurst. Ian Hurst rolls around, appealing for a penalty! No says the ref!!
66.24
Mamadou Shakpoke hits a low pass to Gavin Bloomer. Gavin Bloomer shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
67.18
Duncan Lampard threads a neat ball through to Greg Salmon. Greg Salmon knocks the ball forward to Alistair Jeffers. Alistair Jeffers shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
71.07
Greg Salmon flicks a high pass forward. Alistair Jeffers holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alistair Jeffers shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
72.08
Greg Salmon flicks a high ball forward to Simon Mike who takes it down. Simon Mike sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
73.17
Rio Edwards sees Steve Fox in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Steve Fox kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Midgley. Simon Midgley sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
75.59
Peter Redknapp makes a simple pass to Steve Fox. With great vision, Steve Fox plays the ball forward to Simon Midgley. Simon Midgley tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
79.38
Richard Mckay makes a probing pass to Simon Midgley. Simon Midgley plays a quick one-two with Gavin Bloomer and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Simon Midgley provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but somehow Mike Lua-Lua manages to keep it out.
84.19
Greg Salmon knocks the ball forward to Alistair Jeffers. Alistair Jeffers finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
87.17
John Swift makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alistair Jeffers. Alistair Jeffers controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Bristol Rovers

Port Vale
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
2
7
Shots off Target
10
7
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
36.8%
63.2%
Play Area
29.5%
41.1%
29.5%

Scorers
Ian Hurst 3
Simon Midgley 22, 40

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Simon Midgley of Port Vale

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)
7
7.Greg Salmon (MID)
7
8.Alistair Jeffers (ATT)
6
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.Dale Shaw (GK)
6
2.Peter Redknapp (DEF)
7
3.Ruuben Brander (DEF)
7
4.Rio Edwards (DEF)
6
5.Mamadou Shakpoke (MID)
6
6.Abel Rego (MID)
7
7.Richard Mckay (MID)
7
8.Steve Fox (MID)
6
9.Ian Hurst (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Rafael Campos (ATT)
7
11.Simon Midgley (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Richard Lineker (DEF)
0
13.Mark Crooks (MID)
0
14.Gavin Bloomer (ATT)
6