Match Report


Bristol RoversBristol Rovers     Torquay UnitedTorquay United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Mike Lua-LuaM. Lua-Lua51
G
1
G
43Chris ThatcherC. Thatcher
Stephen CharltonS. Charlton53
D
2
D
57Darius UnsworthD. Unsworth
Jody PearceJ. Pearce50
D
3
D
55Peter MacleanP. Maclean
Duncan LampardD. Lampard48
D
4
D
53Warren GordonW. Gordon
Edward WallworkE. Wallwork46
D
5
D
51Alexander HöferA. Höfer
John SwiftJ. Swift54
M
6
M
51Anthony GordonA. Gordon
Greg SalmonG. Salmon53
M
7
M
51Adam BrownA. Brown
Adam VickersA. Vickers57
A
8
M
42Alex McallisterA. Mcallister
Alistair JeffersA. Jeffers56
A
captain9
A
57Damien McleodD. Mcleod
Dale MorrisD. Morris50
A
10captain
A
54Craig StandingC. Standing
Terry WoodcockT. Woodcock49
A
11
A
49Paul DuberryP. Duberry
 
Guilherme GomesG. Gomes49
M
12
D
51Gary PalmerG. Palmer
Noel HuckerbyN. Huckerby48
G
13
D
48Jose SemedoJ. Semedo
Stanley GranttS. Grantt46
M
14
D
45Edward CleggE. Clegg

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Memorial Stadium where Bristol Rovers play host to Torquay United. A crowd of 2,791 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Torquay United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dave Woodcock.


0.00
Torquay United kick off and get the first half underway!
2.23
Greg Salmon flicks the ball to his team mate, Terry Woodcock. Terry Woodcock sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
3.22
Alexander Höfer knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex Mcallister. Alex Mcallister makes a simple pass to Paul Duberry. Paul Duberry passes the ball forward but Craig Standing is offside!
18.25
Warren Gordon comes in with a late challenge on Dale Morris. The referee calls over Warren Gordon and warns him to calm down! Dale Morris hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.14
Stephen Charlton pushes up the pitch. Stephen Charlton flicks a high pass forward. Terry Woodcock collects the pass. Terry Woodcock knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.35
Adam Brown flicks a high pass forward to Damien Mcleod who brings the ball under control. Damien Mcleod plays a scrappy one-two with Paul Duberry and stumbles forward towards the goal... Damien Mcleod side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
24.39
Alex Mcallister chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Duberry. Paul Duberry shoots from outside the area. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
28.35
Adam Brown makes a simple pass to Craig Standing. Craig Standing knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.07
Duncan Lampard makes a simple pass to Greg Salmon. Greg Salmon sees Dale Morris in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dale Morris knocks in a cross ball towards Alistair Jeffers. Alistair Jeffers finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
33.02
John Swift sees Dale Morris in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dale Morris shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
45.00
Alex Mcallister receives the ball from a throw-in from Anthony Gordon. Alex Mcallister passes the ball forward to Craig Standing. Craig Standing shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
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. Torquay United appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Bristol Rovers kicking off!
53.44
Stephen Charlton clumsily knocks into Craig Standing. The referee warns Stephen Charlton to calm down! Craig Standing hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.01
Alexander Höfer surges forward with the ball. Alexander Höfer chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Duberry. Paul Duberry shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
60.41
Stephen Charlton flicks a high ball forward to John Swift who takes it down. John Swift chips the ball to his team mate, Alistair Jeffers. Alistair Jeffers shoots from 20 yards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
62.41
Torquay United have made a substitution with Edward Clegg replacing Damien Mcleod .
63.46
Edward Wallwork sees Greg Salmon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Greg Salmon flicks the ball to his team mate, Adam Vickers. Adam Vickers shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Chris Thatcher smothers it!
65.49
Greg Salmon passes the ball forward to Adam Vickers. Adam Vickers finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
72.29
Noel Huckerby sees Greg Salmon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Greg Salmon threads a neat ball through to Stanley Grantt. Stanley Grantt shoots from distance. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
75.19
Greg Salmon makes a beautiful solo run. Greg Salmon shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
81.37
John Swift brings the ball forward. John Swift shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
83.11
Peter Maclean threads the ball through to Alex Mcallister. Alex Mcallister changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alex Mcallister shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
84.49
Adam Brown kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Duberry. Paul Duberry makes a simple pass, allowing Edward Clegg to run into the box. Some silky footwork from Edward Clegg provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
89.05
Peter Maclean chips the ball to his team mate, Adam Brown. Adam Brown passes the ball forward to Paul Duberry. Paul Duberry shoots from long range. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Torquay United are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Bristol Rovers

Torquay United
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.9%
56.1%
Play Area
34.1%
41.5%
24.4%

Scorers
Alistair Jeffers 60
Adam Vickers 65
Stanley Grantt 72
Paul Duberry 24

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Greg Salmon of Bristol Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Mike Lua-Lua (GK)
6
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)
9
8.Adam Vickers (ATT)goal scored
8
9.Alistair Jeffers (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Dale Morris (ATT)
6
11.Terry Woodcock (ATT)
6
 
12.Guilherme Gomes (MID)
0
13.Noel Huckerby (GK)
6
14.Stanley Grantt (MID)goal scored
8

1.Chris Thatcher (GK)
6
2.Darius Unsworth (DEF)
6
3.Peter Maclean (DEF)
7
4.Warren Gordon (DEF)
6
5.Alexander Höfer (DEF)
7
6.Anthony Gordon (MID)
7
7.Adam Brown (MID)
7
8.Alex Mcallister (MID)
9
9.Damien Mcleod (ATT)
6
10.Craig Standing (ATT)
6
11.Paul Duberry (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Gary Palmer (DEF)
0
13.Jose Semedo (DEF)
0
14.Edward Clegg (DEF)
6