Match Report


Doncaster RoversDoncaster Rovers     Wycombe WanderersWycombe Wanderers
Computer Player Computer Player Liam Rollings Liam Rollings
Brendan BenaliB. Benali51
G
1captain
G
62Trevor RankinT. Rankin
Julian HulmeJ. Hulme49
D
2
D
40Rio JessR. Jess
Yohann PadovaniY. Padovani45
D
3
D
49Ross TolleyR. Tolley
Tim PowellT. Powell44
D
4
D
47Billy MooreB. Moore
Anthony StuartA. Stuart42
D
5
D
55Darren RufusD. Rufus
James BattyJ. Batty49
M
6
M
40Nwankwo LloydN. Lloyd
Dean PowerD. Power45
M
captain7
M
34Shaun RufusS. Rufus
Gareth PlattG. Platt42
M
8
M
42Alan YoudsA. Youds
Giampaolo De PalmaG. De Palma49
A
9
A
45Ugo HamiltonU. Hamilton
Steve GalliS. Galli48
A
10
A
59Stanley BellamyS. Bellamy
James NewbyJ. Newby45
A
11
A
49Bill CharltonB. Charlton
 
Fredrik KitsonF. Kitson45
G
12
D
47Gareth LjungbergG. Ljungberg
Frank CookeF. Cooke43
A
13
M
41Steve HulmeS. Hulme
Marcus BrambleM. Bramble43
A
14
A
53Sol CookeS. Cooke

Team Photoshop
today's match is sponsored by Team Photoshop
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Keepmoat Stadium where Doncaster Rovers play host to Wycombe Wanderers. A crowd of 4,543 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Doncaster Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Wycombe Wanderers appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Tony Jobson.


0.00
Wycombe Wanderers get the match underway!
2.31
Seeing a gap ahead, Shaun Rufus plays the ball forward to Bill Charlton. Bill Charlton threads the ball through to Ugo Hamilton but he's offside!
6.28
Billy Moore makes a probing pass to Nwankwo Lloyd. Nwankwo Lloyd kicks a strong pass forward to Bill Charlton. Bill Charlton knocks the ball forward to Ugo Hamilton but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
8.31
Tim Powell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gareth Platt. Gareth Platt takes it forward alone. Gareth Platt shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
9.08
Nwankwo Lloyd controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ugo Hamilton. Ugo Hamilton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tim Powell.
16.59
James Newby clumsily knocks into Ross Tolley. The referee calls over James Newby and warns him to calm down! Ross Tolley carries on, but is struggling a bit.
20.57
With vision, Rio Jess laces a through ball forward to Alan Youds. Alan Youds hits a low pass to Bill Charlton. Bill Charlton lofts in a cross ball towards Ugo Hamilton. Ugo Hamilton outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
22.40
Shaun Rufus barges into Dean Power. The referee warns Shaun Rufus to calm down! Dean Power carries on, but is struggling a bit.
26.48
Dean Power controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Giampaolo De Palma. Giampaolo De Palma knocks in a cross ball towards Steve Galli. Steve Galli makes a deft header but it flies wide!
27.17
Steve Galli catches Ross Tolley on the ankles. Steve Galli is given a warning by the referee! Ross Tolley stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.48
Shaun Rufus threads a neat ball through to Bill Charlton. Bill Charlton knocks in a cross ball towards Stanley Bellamy. Anthony Stuart hacks Stanley Bellamy from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
40.29
Darren Rufus flicks a high pass forward. Nwankwo Lloyd collects the pass. Nwankwo Lloyd threads the ball through to Bill Charlton. Bill Charlton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Brendan Benali who gathers it comfortably.
44.08
Ross Tolley flicks a high ball forward to Shaun Rufus who takes it down. With a delightful solo run, Shaun Rufus stretches the opposition's defence. Shaun Rufus finds some space and shoots from distance. Brendan Benali gets down and covers it.
45.00
Alan Youds flicks a high ball forward to Bill Charlton who takes it down. Bill Charlton lofts in a cross ball towards Ugo Hamilton. Ugo Hamilton rises majestically and gets a header on goal but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Doncaster Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Wycombe Wanderers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Doncaster Rovers kick off!
48.41
Alan Youds knocks the ball to his team mate, Stanley Bellamy. Stanley Bellamy lofts in a cross ball towards Bill Charlton. Bill Charlton knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
49.59
Dean Power sees a break and surges forward. Dean Power shoots from outside the area. Trevor Rankin easily gets down and covers it.
53.50
Nwankwo Lloyd passes the ball forward to Bill Charlton. Bill Charlton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Brendan Benali who gathers it comfortably.
54.47
James Batty knocks the ball to his team mate, Giampaolo De Palma. Giampaolo De Palma knocks in a cross ball towards James Newby. James Newby makes a convincing header but it flies just off target!
55.28
Rio Jess knocks the ball to his team mate, Alan Youds. Alan Youds knocks the ball forward to Stanley Bellamy. Stanley Bellamy knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Yohann Padovani.
57.26
Gareth Platt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Giampaolo De Palma. Giampaolo De Palma makes a probing pass between the defence to Steve Galli. Steve Galli rockets a shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
59.03
Ross Tolley barges into Giampaolo De Palma. Ross Tolley is given a warning by the referee! Giampaolo De Palma stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.20
Alan Youds kicks a strong pass forward to Bill Charlton. Bill Charlton makes a simple pass, allowing Ugo Hamilton to run into the box. Ugo Hamilton cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Brendan Benali with no chance!! Goal for Wycombe Wanderers!
67.26
Alan Youds comes in with a late challenge on James Batty. Alan Youds is shown the yellow card! James Batty hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.18
Nwankwo Lloyd makes an attacking run forward. Nwankwo Lloyd whips in a cross ball towards Ugo Hamilton. Ugo Hamilton flicks the ball with his head but it's well over the bar!
72.33
Shaun Rufus runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Shaun Rufus knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Ugo Hamilton is offside!
73.05
Shaun Rufus flicks the ball to his team mate, Stanley Bellamy. Stanley Bellamy shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
81.50
Ross Tolley barges into Steve Galli. Ross Tolley is given another warning by the referee! Steve Galli carries on, but is struggling a bit.
85.30
Tim Powell chips the ball to his team mate, Dean Power. Dean Power flicks a high pass forward. Giampaolo De Palma controls it well on his chest. Giampaolo De Palma shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
89.16
Julian Hulme catches Stanley Bellamy on the ankles. The referee brings Julian Hulme to one side and gives him a warning! Stanley Bellamy grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Doncaster Rovers

Wycombe Wanderers
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
3
4
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.9%
54.1%
Play Area
31.8%
43.5%
24.7%

Scorers
Ugo Hamilton 63

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ugo Hamilton of Wycombe Wanderers

Match Ratings
1.Brendan Benali (GK)
6
2.Julian Hulme (DEF)
5
3.Yohann Padovani (DEF)
6
4.Tim Powell (DEF)
7
5.Anthony Stuart (DEF)
6
6.James Batty (MID)
6
7.Dean Power (MID)
7
8.Gareth Platt (MID)
7
9.Giampaolo De Palma (ATT)
6
10.Steve Galli (ATT)
5
11.James Newby (ATT)
5
 
12.Fredrik Kitson (GK)
0
13.Frank Cooke (ATT)
0
14.Marcus Bramble (ATT)
0

1.Trevor Rankin (GK)
6
2.Rio Jess (DEF)
6
3.Ross Tolley (DEF)
6
4.Billy Moore (DEF)
6
5.Darren Rufus (DEF)
6
6.Nwankwo Lloyd (MID)
8
7.Shaun Rufus (MID)
8
8.Alan Youds (MID)yellow card
7
9.Ugo Hamilton (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Stanley Bellamy (ATT)
6
11.Bill Charlton (ATT)
8
 
12.Gareth Ljungberg (DEF)
0
13.Steve Hulme (MID)
0
14.Sol Cooke (ATT)
0