Match Report


BlackpoolBlackpool     Bristol RoversBristol Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Tommy GranvilleT. Granville63
G
1
G
70Nwankwo RowettN. Rowett
Stanislas CapronS. Capron57
D
2
D
74Jan DöringJ. Döring
Stephen FlintlockS. Flintlock56
D
3
D
73Alpay KayisA. Kayis
Chris BoertienC. Boertien54
D
4
D
69John BaileyJ. Bailey
Simon ShiltonS. Shilton53
D
5
D
67Matthias StreichM. Streich
Ledley NichollsL. Nicholls59
M
6
M
74Shaun DuberryS. Duberry
Steve SheringhamS. Sheringham49
M
captain7captain
M
68Marcel VöllerM. Völler
Sergio LoureiroS. Loureiro46
M
8
M
63Mauricio FerrerM. Ferrer
Peter PerryP. Perry60
A
9
A
70Duarte SousaD. Sousa
Noel HeskeyN. Heskey60
A
10
A
67Adrian VenusA. Venus
Duncan HenryD. Henry57
A
11
A
65Alessandro OrociniA. Orocini
 
Graeme CarragherG. Carragher53
A
12
D
64Moussa MoracchiniM. Moracchini
Bill WilliamsonB. Williamson51
D
13
G
63Jason PlowrightJ. Plowright
Achille JörgensenA. Jörgensen45
G
14
A
63Paolo De VezzeP. De Vezze

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Bloomfield Road where Blackpool play host to Bristol Rovers. A crowd of 9,387 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Blackpool are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jason James.


0.00
The whistle blows and Bristol Rovers kick off!
6.28
Jan Döring comes in with a late challenge on Noel Heskey. The referee calls over Jan Döring and shows him a yellow card! Noel Heskey stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.17
Shaun Duberry kicks a strong pass forward to Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus whips in a cross ball towards Alessandro Orocini. Alessandro Orocini connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but slams it into the crowd!
10.05
Alpay Kayis flicks the ball to his team mate, Shaun Duberry. Shaun Duberry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alessandro Orocini. Alessandro Orocini shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
15.46
Sergio Loureiro threads a neat ball through to Noel Heskey. Noel Heskey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.36
Simon Shilton flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Loureiro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sergio Loureiro plays the ball forward to Noel Heskey. Noel Heskey skips past Alpay Kayis! Noel Heskey shoots from just inside the box. Matthias Streich steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
21.21
Marcel Völler threads the ball through to Duarte Sousa. Duarte Sousa knocks in a cross ball towards Alessandro Orocini. Alessandro Orocini finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
22.30
Sergio Loureiro hacks Shaun Duberry from behind! The referee calls over Sergio Loureiro and shows him a yellow card! Shaun Duberry runs off the knock.
24.35
Seeing a gap ahead, Sergio Loureiro plays the ball forward to Peter Perry. Peter Perry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.05
Alpay Kayis threads a neat ball through to Mauricio Ferrer. Mauricio Ferrer sees Duarte Sousa in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Duarte Sousa lofts in a cross ball towards Alessandro Orocini. Alessandro Orocini flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Tommy Granville has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
30.51
Stephen Flintlock flicks a high ball forward to Sergio Loureiro who takes it down. Sergio Loureiro decides to run forward with the ball. Sergio Loureiro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jan Döring.
34.57
Stanislas Capron makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steve Sheringham. Steve Sheringham deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Peter Perry. Peter Perry lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Henry. Duncan Henry directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
36.35
John Bailey flicks a high pass forward to Marcel Völler who brings the ball under control. Marcel Völler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alessandro Orocini. Alessandro Orocini lofts in a cross ball towards Duarte Sousa. Duarte Sousa makes a deft header. Tommy Granville gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
38.54
Marcel Völler runs up as Shaun Duberry takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Marcel Völler chips the ball to his team mate, Duarte Sousa. Duarte Sousa whips in a cross ball towards Alessandro Orocini. Alessandro Orocini whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
40.18
Duarte Sousa comes in with a late challenge on Stephen Flintlock. Duarte Sousa is given a warning by the referee! Stephen Flintlock stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.08
Steve Sheringham runs straight at the opposition's defence. Steve Sheringham knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Henry. Duncan Henry directs the ball goalwards with his head. Nwankwo Rowett is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
Showing composure, Mauricio Ferrer laces a through ball forward to Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Blackpool appear unchanged since the first half. Bristol Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Bristol Rovers players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Blackpool kick off the second half!
51.00
John Bailey knocks the ball forward to Marcel Völler. Marcel Völler brings the ball forward. Marcel Völler tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
53.05
John Bailey clumsily knocks into Steve Sheringham. The referee calls over John Bailey and shows him a yellow card! Steve Sheringham stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.14
Ledley Nicholls sees space and advances. Ledley Nicholls skips past Alpay Kayis! Ledley Nicholls rockets a shot on goal but somehow Nwankwo Rowett manages to keep it out.
65.48
Alpay Kayis knocks the ball forward to Shaun Duberry. Shaun Duberry makes a probing pass to Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus lofts in a cross ball towards Alessandro Orocini. Alessandro Orocini jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
66.02
Shaun Duberry threads a neat ball through to Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus lofts in a cross ball towards Duarte Sousa. Duarte Sousa whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Tommy Granville has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
71.22
From the throw-in, Steve Sheringham picks out Ledley Nicholls. Ledley Nicholls brings the ball forward. Ledley Nicholls puts a great ball through. Duncan Henry runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
73.38
Steve Sheringham knocks the ball forward to Noel Heskey. Noel Heskey knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alpay Kayis.
77.56
Blackpool have made 3 substitutions with Graeme Carragher replacing Stanislas Capron, Bill Williamson replacing Sergio Loureiro and Achille Jörgensen replacing Peter Perry .
78.61
Stephen Flintlock passes the ball forward to Steve Sheringham. Steve Sheringham passes the ball forward to Duncan Henry. Duncan Henry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.53
Marcel Völler knocks the ball forward to Alessandro Orocini. Alessandro Orocini shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
84.28
Ledley Nicholls makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Achille Jörgensen. Achille Jörgensen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alpay Kayis.
85.11
Graeme Carragher flicks the ball to his team mate, Ledley Nicholls. Without breaking stride, Ledley Nicholls plays the ball forward to Duncan Henry. Duncan Henry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Blackpool

Bristol Rovers
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
1
7
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.8%
46.2%
Play Area
28.7%
42.5%
28.7%

Scorers
Duncan Henry 42
Alessandro Orocini 27, 82
Duarte Sousa 66

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alessandro Orocini of Bristol Rovers

Match Ratings