Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Memorial Stadium where Bristol Rovers play host to Fulham. A crowd of 9,468 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Fulham appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Patrick Stuart.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Fulham appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Patrick Stuart.
0.00
0-0Bristol Rovers kick off the first half!
3.25
0-0Gennaro Ivan Parisi flicks a high ball forward to Harry Blake who takes it down. Harry Blake plays a scrappy one-two with Adam Carter and advances towards the goal... Harry Blake side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
4.09
0-0Glynn Cooper flicks a high pass forward. Gennaro Ivan Parisi controls it well on his chest. Gennaro Ivan Parisi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adam Carter. Adam Carter knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Bailey.
6.01
Cristian Pellegrini makes an attacking run forward. Cristian Pellegrini lofts in a cross ball towards Adam Carter. Adam Carter makes a convincing header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
8.16
0-0Gennaro Ivan Parisi clumsily knocks into Marcel Völler. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marcel Völler carries on, but is struggling a bit.
10.43
Showing composure, John Bailey plays the ball forward to Marcel Völler. Marcel Völler hits a low pass to Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Glynn Cooper.
15.30
0-0Alpay Kayis flicks a high pass forward to Shaun Duberry who brings the ball under control. Shaun Duberry sees Paolo De Vezze in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paolo De Vezze shoots from long range. Glynn Huckerby gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
16.30
Cristian Pellegrini threads a neat ball through to Adam Carter. Adam Carter knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.00
Cristian Pellegrini decides to run forward with the ball. Cristian Pellegrini rushes past John Bailey! Cristian Pellegrini strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
27.54
0-0Alpay Kayis makes a strong solo run forward. Alpay Kayis surges forward with the ball. Alpay Kayis kicks a strong pass forward to Adrian Venus but the referee indicates it's offside!
32.43
1-0Shaun Duberry flicks a high pass forward to Adrian Venus who brings the ball under control. Adrian Venus knocks in a cross ball towards Duarte Sousa. Duarte Sousa heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Bristol Rovers!
36.58
Jan Döring knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary Adams. Gary Adams chips the ball to his team mate, Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
38.18
Cristian Pellegrini sees Adam Carter in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Adam Carter shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Nwankwo Rowett manages to gather it.
40.01
Marcel Völler makes a simple pass to Duarte Sousa. Duarte Sousa lofts in a cross ball towards Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
44.51
Seeing a gap ahead, Gary Adams laces a weighted ball forward to Paolo De Vezze. Paolo De Vezze knocks in a cross ball towards Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Glynn Huckerby with no chance!! Goal for Bristol Rovers!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bristol Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Fulham also appear unchanged since the first half. The Fulham players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Fulham start the second half!
47.17
Moktar Bogaczyk chips the ball to his team mate, Morris Grimandi. Morris Grimandi threads a neat ball through to Harry Blake. Harry Blake shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
48.30
2-0Morris Grimandi comes in with a late challenge on Gary Adams. Morris Grimandi is given a warning by the referee! Gary Adams stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.33
Glynn Cooper kicks a strong pass forward to Cristian Pellegrini. With imagination, Cristian Pellegrini laces a through ball forward to Adam Carter. Adam Carter runs straight at the defence! Adam Carter muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
53.33
Gennaro Ivan Parisi makes an attacking run forward. Gennaro Ivan Parisi knocks in a cross ball towards Harry Blake. Harry Blake makes a deft header. Fantastic reaction save from Nwankwo Rowett!
54.24
Marcel Völler clumsily knocks into Gennaro Ivan Parisi. Marcel Völler is given a warning by the referee! Gennaro Ivan Parisi stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.55
Marcel Völler kicks a strong pass forward to Paolo De Vezze. Paolo De Vezze shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
59.06
Alpay Kayis flicks a high pass forward. Gary Adams holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gary Adams plays the ball forward to Paolo De Vezze. Paolo De Vezze knocks in a cross ball towards Duarte Sousa. Duarte Sousa finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
60.37
Seeing a gap ahead, Gareth Midgley plays the ball forward to Ralph Marshall. Ralph Marshall edges inside the box! Ralph Marshall shoots from just inside the box but it's a lousy effort!
65.53
Shaun Duberry flicks a high pass forward. Duarte Sousa controls it well on his chest. Duarte Sousa lofts in a cross ball towards Paolo De Vezze. Paolo De Vezze flicks the ball with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
71.48
Glynn Cooper receives the ball from a throw-in from Moktar Bogaczyk. Glynn Cooper threads a neat ball through to Gennaro Ivan Parisi. Gennaro Ivan Parisi plays the ball forward to Adam Carter. Adam Carter knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jan Döring.
72.17
Gilles Oliver sees Gennaro Ivan Parisi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gennaro Ivan Parisi knocks the ball forward to Harry Blake. Harry Blake puts a great ball through but Adam Carter is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
73.30
Gary Adams kicks a strong pass forward to Duarte Sousa. Duarte Sousa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.17
Shaun Duberry comes in with a late challenge on Gennaro Ivan Parisi. The referee brings Shaun Duberry to one side and gives him a warning! Gennaro Ivan Parisi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.26
2-0Fulham have made 2 substitutions with Aladino Albonetti replacing Glynn Cooper and Daniel Beckham replacing Gennaro Ivan Parisi .
79.41
Shaun Duberry threads a neat ball through to Paolo De Vezze. Paolo De Vezze runs straight at the defence! Paolo De Vezze muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Glynn Huckerby reads it well. Well saved!
84.33
Alpay Kayis kicks a strong pass forward to Marcel Völler. Marcel Völler makes a beautiful solo run. Marcel Völler plays a one-two with Paolo De Vezze and advances towards the goal... Marcel Völler shoots from just inside the box. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
87.31
Daniel Beckham makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adam Carter. Adam Carter knocks the ball forward to Harry Blake but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
90.00
Shaun Duberry chips the ball to his team mate, Paolo De Vezze. Paolo De Vezze whips in a cross ball towards Duarte Sousa. Duarte Sousa beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
5
6
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.9%
51.1%
Play Area
27.2%
43.5%
29.3%
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) | 7 | |
| 7. | Marcel Völler (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Gary Adams (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Duarte Sousa (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Adrian Venus (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Paolo De Vezze (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Moussa Moracchini (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jason Plowright (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Mauricio Ferrer (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Glynn Huckerby (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Glynn Cooper (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Moktar Bogaczyk (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gilles Oliver (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Morris Grimandi (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Cristian Pellegrini (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Gennaro Ivan Parisi (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Gareth Midgley (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Adam Carter (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Harry Blake (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ralph Marshall (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Aladino Albonetti (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Billy Woodgate (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Daniel Beckham (DEF) | 6 | |