Match Report
| Bristol Rovers | Bristol Rovers |  |  | Wycombe Wanderers | Wycombe Wanderers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Mike Lua-Lua | M. Lua-Lua |  | 51 | G |  | 1 | | G | 36 | | Harvey Ball | H. Ball | |||||||||
| Stephen Charlton | S. Charlton | | 53 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 58 | | Gilles Cutler | G. Cutler | |||||||||
| Jody Pearce | J. Pearce | | 50 | D | | 3 | |  | D | 50 | | Peter Whelan | P. Whelan | ||||||||
| Duncan Lampard | D. Lampard | | 48 | D | | 4 | | D | 45 | | Adrian Bishop | A. Bishop | |||||||||
| Edward Wallwork | E. Wallwork | | 46 | D | | 5 | | M | 52 | | Mike Potts | M. Potts | |||||||||
| John Swift | J. Swift | | 54 | M | | 6 | | M | 50 | | Paul King | P. King | |||||||||
| Greg Salmon | G. Salmon | | 53 | M | | 7 | | M | 47 | | Darren Cooper | D. Cooper | |||||||||
| Adam Vickers | A. Vickers | | 57 | A | | 8 | | M | 45 | | Stuart White | S. White | |||||||||
| Alistair Jeffers | A. Jeffers | | 56 | A | | | 9 | | A | 50 | | Rio Montague | R. Montague | ||||||||
| Dale Morris | D. Morris | | 50 | A | | 10 | | A | 49 | | Julian Midgley | J. Midgley | |||||||||
| Terry Woodcock | T. Woodcock | | 49 | A | | 11 | | A | 47 | | Tim Marshall | T. Marshall | |||||||||
| Guilherme Gomes | G. Gomes |  | 49 | M | | 12 | | M | 41 | | Danny Peckham | D. Peckham | |||||||||
| Noel Huckerby | N. Huckerby | | 48 | G | | 13 | | D | 40 | | Liam Mckay | L. Mckay | |||||||||
| Stanley Grantt | S. Grantt | | 46 | M | | 14 | | D | 40 |  | Don Morrison | D. Morrison | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Memorial Stadium where Bristol Rovers play host to Wycombe Wanderers. A crowd of 2,904 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Wycombe Wanderers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Thierry Armstrong.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Wycombe Wanderers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Thierry Armstrong.
0.00
0-0Bristol Rovers kick off the first half!
2.21
0-0Peter Whelan flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul King. Paul King sees Julian Midgley in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Julian Midgley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
3.49
0-0Stuart White threads a neat ball through to Julian Midgley. Julian Midgley whips in a cross ball towards Tim Marshall. Tim Marshall makes a looping header on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
6.42
0-0Darren Cooper flicks a high pass forward. Julian Midgley controls it well on his chest. Julian Midgley knocks in a cross ball towards Tim Marshall. Tim Marshall gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Mike Lua-Lua easily punches it away to safety.
8.04
0-0John Swift catches Paul King on the ankles. John Swift is shown the yellow card! Paul King runs off the knock.
10.39
0-0Gilles Cutler flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul King. Paul King makes a probing pass to Tim Marshall. Tim Marshall lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Midgley. Julian Midgley makes a convincing header. The ball is well placed but Duncan Lampard blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
12.54
1-0Greg Salmon threads a neat ball through to Adam Vickers. Adam Vickers shoots from 20 yards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
18.39
Gilles Cutler picks a pass forward to Paul King. Paul King flicks the ball to his team mate, Julian Midgley. Julian Midgley sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Mike Lua-Lua smothers it!
24.36
26.09
Jody Pearce makes a probing pass to Greg Salmon. Greg Salmon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dale Morris. Dale Morris 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!
27.58
1-0Julian Midgley clumsily knocks into Jody Pearce. The referee warns Julian Midgley to calm down! Jody Pearce runs off the knock.
30.13
Greg Salmon runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Greg Salmon shoots from 20 yards. Harvey Ball comfortably gets down and covers it.
33.11
Duncan Lampard pushes mid-way up the pitch. Duncan Lampard threads a neat ball through to Terry Woodcock. Terry Woodcock shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
36.56
Jody Pearce makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Greg Salmon. Greg Salmon flicks a high pass forward. Adam Vickers controls it well on his chest. Adam Vickers controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
39.55
Edward Wallwork kicks a strong pass forward to Greg Salmon. Greg Salmon threads a neat ball through to Alistair Jeffers. Alistair Jeffers knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Harvey Ball who gathers it comfortably.
40.25
Paul King flicks a high pass forward to Julian Midgley who brings the ball under control. Julian Midgley knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Edward Wallwork.
44.23
John Swift threads a neat ball through to Dale Morris. Dale Morris controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
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 Noel Huckerby replacing Jody Pearce and Stanley Grantt replacing Dale Morris. Wycombe Wanderers appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Wycombe Wanderers kick off!
48.01
Paul King flicks the ball to his team mate, Rio Montague. Rio Montague shoots from long range. The ball takes a deflection leaving Mike Lua-Lua with no chance!! Goal for Wycombe Wanderers!
65.14
Darren Cooper threads a neat ball through to Julian Midgley. Julian Midgley shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
66.02
Edward Wallwork catches Tim Marshall on the ankles. The referee calls over Edward Wallwork and warns him to calm down! Tim Marshall stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.20
Edward Wallwork hacks Rio Montague from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rio Montague stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.07
Greg Salmon flicks a high pass forward. Stanley Grantt controls it well on his chest. Stanley Grantt knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Harvey Ball who gathers it comfortably.
83.30
Paul King makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Midgley. Julian Midgley shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
87.36
Noel Huckerby plays the ball forward to John Swift. John Swift sees space and advances. John Swift knocks in a cross ball towards Terry Woodcock. Terry Woodcock powers a header at goal but it rises well off target!
89.07
Paul King knocks the ball forward to Rio Montague. Rio Montague rushes past Stephen Charlton! Rio Montague tries a spectacular strike but it rises well off target!
90.00
Greg Salmon flicks a high pass forward. Alistair Jeffers holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alistair Jeffers shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
6
5
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.3%
51.7%
Play Area
32.6%
44.9%
22.5%
Scorers
| Adam Vickers 13 | Rio Montague 48 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Paul King of Wycombe Wanderers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Mike Lua-Lua (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Stephen Charlton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jody Pearce (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Duncan Lampard (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Edward Wallwork (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 6. | John Swift (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Greg Salmon (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Adam Vickers (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 9. | Alistair Jeffers (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Dale Morris (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Terry Woodcock (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Guilherme Gomes (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Noel Huckerby (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Stanley Grantt (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Harvey Ball (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gilles Cutler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Peter Whelan (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Adrian Bishop (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Mike Potts (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Paul King (MID) | 9 | |
| 7. | Darren Cooper (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Stuart White (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Rio Montague (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Julian Midgley (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Tim Marshall (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Danny Peckham (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Liam Mckay (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Don Morrison (DEF) | 0 | |