Match Report
| Bristol Rovers | Bristol Rovers |  |  | Gillingham | Gillingham | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Mike Lua-Lua | M. Lua-Lua |  | 51 | G |  | 1 | | G | 42 | | Neil Ball | N. Ball | |||||||||
| Stephen Charlton | S. Charlton | | 53 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 64 | | Steve Fletcher | S. Fletcher | |||||||||
| Jody Pearce | J. Pearce | | 50 | D | | 3 | | D | 56 | | Anthony Benali | A. Benali | |||||||||
| Duncan Lampard | D. Lampard | | 48 | D | | 4 | | D | 51 | | Mark Le Tissier | M. Le Tissier | |||||||||
| Edward Wallwork | E. Wallwork | | 46 | D | | 5 | | D | 49 | | Les Platt | L. Platt | |||||||||
| John Swift | J. Swift | | 54 | M | | 6 | | M | 59 | | James Prior | J. Prior | |||||||||
| Greg Salmon | G. Salmon | | 53 | M | | 7 | | M | 52 | | Lomano Gascoigne | L. Gascoigne | |||||||||
| Adam Vickers | A. Vickers | | 57 | A | | 8 | | M | 49 | | Matthew Clemence | M. Clemence | |||||||||
| Alistair Jeffers | A. Jeffers | | 56 | A |  | | 9 | | | M | 43 | | Mick Clapham | M. Clapham | |||||||
| Dale Morris | D. Morris | | 50 | A | | 10 | | A | 52 | | Dave Butt | D. Butt | |||||||||
| Terry Woodcock | T. Woodcock | | 49 | A | | 11 | | A | 50 | | Mick Scales | M. Scales | |||||||||
| Guilherme Gomes | G. Gomes |  | 49 | M | | 12 | | A | 50 | | Steve Ball | S. Ball | |||||||||
| Noel Huckerby | N. Huckerby | | 48 | G | | 13 | | D | 45 | | Neil Laycock | N. Laycock | |||||||||
| Stanley Grantt | S. Grantt | | 46 | M | | 14 | | A | 45 | | Wayne Ince | W. Ince | |||||||||
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Memorial Stadium where Bristol Rovers play host to Gillingham. A crowd of 2,729 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Gillingham appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Nigel Royce.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Gillingham appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Nigel Royce.
0.00
0-0Bristol Rovers start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.21
0-0Duncan Lampard threads a neat ball through to Greg Salmon. Greg Salmon sees Alistair Jeffers in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alistair Jeffers shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
6.21
Greg Salmon brings the ball forward. Greg Salmon tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
10.51
0-0Mark Le Tissier threads a neat ball through to Mick Clapham. Mick Clapham threads a neat ball through to Dave Butt. Dave Butt knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Edward Wallwork.
12.48
James Prior knocks the ball to his team mate, Dave Butt. Dave Butt whips in a cross ball towards Mick Scales. Mick Scales makes a looping header on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
14.43
Greg Salmon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dale Morris. Dale Morris shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
24.03
Mick Clapham hits a low pass to Mick Scales. Mick Scales whips in a cross ball towards Dave Butt. Dave Butt finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
26.29
0-1James Prior flicks a high pass forward. Dave Butt controls it well on his chest. Dave Butt whips in a cross ball towards Mick Scales. Mick Scales powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
30.40
Matthew Clemence flicks a high ball forward to Mick Scales who takes it down. Mick Scales knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stephen Charlton.
38.54
0-1Mick Scales hacks Edward Wallwork from behind! Mick Scales is shown the yellow card! Edward Wallwork carries on, but is struggling a bit.
39.04
Mick Clapham flicks a high pass forward to Dave Butt who brings the ball under control. Dave Butt finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
42.59
0-1Greg Salmon passes the ball forward to Alistair Jeffers. Alistair Jeffers passes the ball forward but Dale Morris is offside!
45.00
Edward Wallwork brings the ball forward. Edward Wallwork threads a neat ball through to Dale Morris. Dale Morris shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
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. Gillingham appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Gillingham kick off!
47.06
0-1John Swift controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Terry Woodcock. Terry Woodcock plays a one-two with Adam Vickers and rushes in on goal... Terry Woodcock makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
48.14
Greg Salmon knocks the ball to his team mate, Terry Woodcock. Terry Woodcock knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.12
Lomano Gascoigne kicks a strong pass forward to Mick Scales. Mick Scales shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
60.15
0-1Gillingham have made 3 substitutions with Steve Ball replacing Steve Fletcher, Neil Laycock replacing James Prior and Wayne Ince replacing Dave Butt .
63.56
With a delightful solo run, Neil Laycock stretches the opposition's defence. Neil Laycock knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Duncan Lampard.
71.15
Lomano Gascoigne flicks the ball to his team mate, Mick Scales. Mick Scales knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Edward Wallwork.
77.45
Greg Salmon passes the ball forward to Terry Woodcock. Terry Woodcock shoots from 25 yards. Neil Ball gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
87.15
Greg Salmon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Terry Woodcock. Terry Woodcock shoots from 25 yards. 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.
89.40
Noel Huckerby knocks the ball to his team mate, Greg Salmon. Greg Salmon plays the ball forward to Alistair Jeffers. Alistair Jeffers knocks in a cross ball towards Stanley Grantt. Stanley Grantt outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies just wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.4%
46.6%
Play Area
28.8%
46.6%
24.7%
Scorers
| Mick Scales 26 |
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) | 7 | |
| 6. | John Swift (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Greg Salmon (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Adam Vickers (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alistair Jeffers (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Dale Morris (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Terry Woodcock (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Guilherme Gomes (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Noel Huckerby (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Stanley Grantt (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Neil Ball (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Steve Fletcher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Anthony Benali (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Mark Le Tissier (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Les Platt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | James Prior (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Lomano Gascoigne (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Matthew Clemence (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Mick Clapham (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Dave Butt (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Mick Scales (ATT) |   | 8 |
| 12. | Steve Ball (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Neil Laycock (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Wayne Ince (ATT) | 6 | |