Match Report
| Bristol Rovers | Bristol Rovers |  |  | Port Vale | Port Vale | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Nwankwo Rowett | N. Rowett |  | 70 | G |  | 1 | | G | 49 |  | Stefano Ferreri | S. Ferreri | |||||||||
| Jan Döring | J. Döring |  | 74 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 51 | | Daniele Hendrie | D. Hendrie | |||||||||
| Alpay Kayis | A. Kayis |  | 73 | D | | 3 | | D | 51 | | David May | D. May | |||||||||
| John Bailey | J. Bailey | | 69 | D | | 4 | | D | 41 | | Kevin Lumsdon | K. Lumsdon | |||||||||
| Matthias Streich | M. Streich | | 67 | D | | 5 | | M | 68 |  | Mitchell Elshot | M. Elshot | |||||||||
| Shaun Duberry | S. Duberry | | 74 | M | | 6 | | M | 64 | | Ruel Godber | R. Godber | |||||||||
| Marcel Völler | M. Völler | | 68 | M |  | | 7 | | | M | 61 | | Jermaine Dryden | J. Dryden | |||||||
| Mauricio Ferrer | M. Ferrer |  | 63 | M | | 8 | | M | 57 | | Gilles Peters | G. Peters | |||||||||
| Duarte Sousa | D. Sousa |  | 70 | A | | 9 | | A | 67 | | Sebastiao Bento | S. Bento | |||||||||
| Adrian Venus | A. Venus | | 67 | A | | 10 | | A | 56 | | Hugo Tavares | H. Tavares | |||||||||
| Alessandro Orocini | A. Orocini | | 65 | A | | 11 | | A | 52 |  | Djezon Cygean | D. Cygean | |||||||||
| Moussa Moracchini | M. Moracchini | | 64 | D | | 12 | | M | 55 | | Clive Drake | C. Drake | |||||||||
| Jason Plowright | J. Plowright | | 63 | G | | 13 | | M | 53 | | Ruby Yapi | R. Yapi | |||||||||
| Paolo De Vezze | P. De Vezze | | 63 | A | | 14 | | A | 48 | | Anthony Dublin | A. Dublin | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Memorial Stadium where Bristol Rovers play host to Port Vale. A crowd of 9,699 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Port Vale appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Adams.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Port Vale appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Adams.
0.00
0-0Bristol Rovers kick off and get the match underway!
2.58
0-0Gilles Peters flicks the ball to his team mate, Sebastiao Bento. Sebastiao Bento shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
3.36
0-0Shaun Duberry passes the ball forward to Duarte Sousa. Duarte Sousa whips in a cross ball towards Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus powers a header at goal. Stefano Ferreri gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
8.18
Alpay Kayis sees space and advances. Alpay Kayis runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Alpay Kayis lofts in a cross ball towards Alessandro Orocini. Alessandro Orocini directs the ball goalwards with his head. Good keeping from Stefano Ferreri as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
16.44
0-0Marcel Völler kicks a strong pass forward to Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin Lumsdon.
18.04
David May deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ruel Godber. With great vision, Ruel Godber plays the ball forward to Sebastiao Bento. Sebastiao Bento knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alpay Kayis.
22.42
0-0Jermaine Dryden barges into Marcel Völler. Jermaine Dryden is given a warning by the referee! Marcel Völler grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
27.08
0-1Ruel Godber sees Sebastiao Bento in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sebastiao Bento advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Sebastiao Bento provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
30.43
Jan Döring sees Marcel Völler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marcel Völler darts forward. Marcel Völler tries a spectacular long range effort but Stefano Ferreri is on top of it.
33.04
Kevin Lumsdon flicks the ball to his team mate, Ruel Godber. Ruel Godber makes a probing pass to Hugo Tavares. Hugo Tavares knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.45
Mauricio Ferrer makes a simple pass to Duarte Sousa. Duarte Sousa finds some space and shoots from distance but Stefano Ferreri reads it well. Great keeping!
38.40
David May sees Ruel Godber in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ruel Godber kicks a strong pass forward to Sebastiao Bento. Sebastiao Bento makes a defence splitting pass to Hugo Tavares. Hugo Tavares shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Nwankwo Rowett manages to keep it out.
39.35
Marcel Völler receives the ball from a throw-in from Mauricio Ferrer. Marcel Völler sees Alessandro Orocini in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alessandro Orocini shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
44.06
0-1Hugo Tavares clumsily knocks into John Bailey. The referee brings Hugo Tavares to one side and gives him a warning! John Bailey hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
David May threads a neat ball through to Ruel Godber. Ruel Godber runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Ruel Godber plays a one-two with Hugo Tavares and advances towards the goal... Ruel Godber takes a shot at goal but Nwankwo Rowett is on top of it.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bristol Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Port Vale also appear unchanged since the first half. The Bristol Rovers players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Port Vale start the second half!
51.01
Daniele Hendrie sweeps the ball up the wings. Sebastiao Bento skips past Matthias Streich! Sebastiao Bento comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
53.01
Shaun Duberry sees Adrian Venus in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Adrian Venus 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.
54.57
Gilles Peters sees space and advances. Gilles Peters controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Hugo Tavares through on goal. Hugo Tavares cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
57.12
Mauricio Ferrer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duarte Sousa. Duarte Sousa whips in a cross ball towards Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Stefano Ferreri gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
59.06
Marcel Völler surges forward with the ball. Marcel Völler tries a spectacular long range effort but Stefano Ferreri reads it well. Fabulous save!
61.09
0-1Alpay Kayis flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcel Völler. Marcel Völler kicks a strong pass forward to Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus lofts in a cross ball towards Alessandro Orocini. Alessandro Orocini directs the ball goalwards with his head but Kevin Lumsdon is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
65.05
Alpay Kayis sweeps the ball long. Duarte Sousa shoots from distance but Stefano Ferreri reads it well. Excellent save!
69.55
Marcel Völler kicks a strong pass forward to Duarte Sousa. Duarte Sousa shoots from long range. Wonderful reactions from Stefano Ferreri keeps it out!
71.08
Ruel Godber passes the ball forward to Hugo Tavares. Hugo Tavares knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alpay Kayis.
72.23
Marcel Völler flicks a high ball forward to Alessandro Orocini who takes it down. Alessandro Orocini sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. What a cracker!! Stefano Ferreri had no chance!! Goal for Bristol Rovers!
77.48
Kevin Lumsdon flicks a high pass forward to Jermaine Dryden who brings the ball under control. Jermaine Dryden sees a break and surges forward. Jermaine Dryden shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
78.45
Alpay Kayis flicks a high pass forward. Marcel Völler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marcel Völler makes a beautiful solo run. Marcel Völler lofts in a cross ball towards Duarte Sousa. Duarte Sousa makes a deft header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
83.02
Gilles Peters hits a low pass to Djezon Cygean. Djezon Cygean knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.36
Jermaine Dryden sees space and advances. Jermaine Dryden lofts in a cross ball towards Djezon Cygean. Djezon Cygean whips the ball goalwards with his head but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
2-1Kevin Lumsdon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gilles Peters. Gilles Peters knocks the ball forward to Sebastiao Bento. Sebastiao Bento runs straight at the defence! Jan Döring comes in with a late challenge on Sebastiao Bento. Sebastiao Bento appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
11
3
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.2%
52.8%
Play Area
29.2%
41.6%
29.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Marcel Völler of Bristol Rovers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Nwankwo Rowett (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jan Döring (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alpay Kayis (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | John Bailey (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Matthias Streich (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Shaun Duberry (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Marcel Völler (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Mauricio Ferrer (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Duarte Sousa (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Adrian Venus (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alessandro Orocini (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Moussa Moracchini (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jason Plowright (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Paolo De Vezze (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Stefano Ferreri (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Daniele Hendrie (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | David May (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Kevin Lumsdon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Mitchell Elshot (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ruel Godber (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Jermaine Dryden (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Gilles Peters (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Sebastiao Bento (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Hugo Tavares (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Djezon Cygean (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Clive Drake (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ruby Yapi (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Anthony Dublin (ATT) | 0 | |