Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Memorial Stadium where Bristol Rovers play host to Darlington. A crowd of 8,680 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Darlington 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 Darlington appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Patrick Stuart.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Bristol Rovers kick off!
2.10
0-0Shaun Duberry flicks the ball to his team mate, Alessandro Orocini. Alessandro Orocini puts a great ball through. Duarte Sousa runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
14.35
0-0Kelvin Salmon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Glynn Froggatt. Glynn Froggatt shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
15.01
1-0Seeing a gap ahead, Gary Adams plays the ball forward to Duarte Sousa. Duarte Sousa lofts in a cross ball towards Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
22.21
Gavin Delaney threads the ball through to Glynn Froggatt. Glynn Froggatt shoots from 25 yards. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
26.09
Ben Best controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tony Galli. Tony Galli puts a great ball through. Glynn Froggatt runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
28.30
1-1Gary Adams clumsily knocks into Kelvin Salmon. Gary Adams is given a warning by the referee! Kelvin Salmon runs off the knock.
30.25
1-1John Bailey makes a probing pass to Shaun Duberry. Shaun Duberry flicks the ball to his team mate, Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Robert Beye.
39.18
John Bailey controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gary Adams. With a delightful solo run, Gary Adams stretches the opposition's defence. Gary Adams lofts in a cross ball towards Alessandro Orocini. Alessandro Orocini makes a looping header on goal but it rises well off target!
45.00
Kelvin Salmon makes a probing pass to Tony Galli. Tony Galli knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Glynn Froggatt is offside!
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. Darlington 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
Darlington start the second half!
49.43
Shaun Duberry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alessandro Orocini. Alessandro Orocini shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
51.58
Jan Döring controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gary Adams. Gary Adams deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.28
Alpay Kayis kicks a strong pass forward to Gary Adams. Gary Adams laces a through ball forward to Alessandro Orocini. Alessandro Orocini shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
69.42
John Bailey sees Gary Adams in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gary Adams flicks a high pass forward. Alessandro Orocini collects the pass. Alessandro Orocini knocks in a cross ball towards Duarte Sousa. Duarte Sousa whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
77.32
Gary Adams hacks Gavin Delaney from behind! Gary Adams is given another warning by the referee! Gavin Delaney runs off the knock.
78.06
Kelvin Salmon threads the ball through to Nick Boateng. Nick Boateng knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nwankwo Rowett who gathers it comfortably.
83.14
Marcel Völler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alessandro Orocini. Alessandro Orocini sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
89.21
Gary Adams threads the ball through 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. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Bristol Rovers!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.2%
47.8%
Play Area
23.2%
47.8%
29%
Scorers
| Adrian Venus 15 Duarte Sousa 69 Alessandro Orocini 83, 89 | Glynn Froggatt 22 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alessandro Orocini of Bristol Rovers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Nwankwo Rowett (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jan Döring (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alpay Kayis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | John Bailey (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Matthias Streich (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Shaun Duberry (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Marcel Völler (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Gary Adams (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Duarte Sousa (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Adrian Venus (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Alessandro Orocini (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Moussa Moracchini (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jason Plowright (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Paolo De Vezze (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Ashley Southgate (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alfred Clemence (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Titus Williamson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Robert Beye (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gavin Delaney (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Kelvin Salmon (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ben Best (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Kevin Moncur (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Tony Galli (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nick Boateng (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Glynn Froggatt (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Benoit Ricchiuti (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Frank Carragher (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alexander Maddison (DEF) | 0 | |