Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Home Park where Plymouth Argyle play host to Bristol Rovers. A crowd of 17,564 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Plymouth Argyle are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Hapgood.
The pitch is in good condition.
Plymouth Argyle are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Hapgood.
0.00
0-0Plymouth Argyle kick off and get the match underway!
6.03
0-0Meziane Bencherif chips the ball to his team mate, Bakary Bah. Bakary Bah flicks a high pass forward. Garry Souness collects the pass. Garry Souness knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.27
Vladimir Gallo plays the ball forward to Nicolas Hitzlsperger. Nicolas Hitzlsperger knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.56
0-0Vladimir Gallo advances with the ball. Vladimir Gallo shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Nwankwo Rowett smothers it!
18.25
Shaun Duberry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duarte Sousa. Duarte Sousa shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Yves-A. Dufresnes!
20.27
0-1Shaun Duberry threads the ball through to Paolo De Vezze. Paolo De Vezze whips in a cross ball towards Duarte Sousa. Duarte Sousa connects with a diving header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Yves-A. Dufresnes with no chance!! Goal for Bristol Rovers!
27.45
0-1Shaun Duberry changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Shaun Duberry knocks in a cross ball towards Paolo De Vezze. Paolo De Vezze connects with a diving header but it misses the target by a large margin!
28.27
0-1Meziane Bencherif threads a neat ball through to Vladimir Gallo. Vladimir Gallo sees a break and surges forward. Vladimir Gallo advances inside the box! Vladimir Gallo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent block by Alpay Kayis!
33.22
Alpay Kayis surges forward with the ball. Alpay Kayis knocks the ball forward to Paolo De Vezze. Paolo De Vezze whips in a cross ball towards Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Yves-A. Dufresnes.
34.00
0-1It's a corner kick. Danijel Laville loops the ball in to towards the near post. Dave Greaves jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
39.02
With some swift thinking, Vladimir Gallo plays the ball forward to Ian Galli. Ian Galli makes a defence splitting pass to Nicolas Hitzlsperger. Nicolas Hitzlsperger strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
42.18
1-1Yuri Onopko barges into Ian Galli. The referee calls over Yuri Onopko and shows him a yellow card! Ian Galli stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Plymouth Argyle appear unchanged since the first half. Bristol Rovers appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-3-1 formation. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
Bristol Rovers start the second half!
47.38
Danijel Laville knocks the ball to his team mate, Duarte Sousa. Duarte Sousa shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Yves-A. Dufresnes.
51.00
Shaun Duberry kicks a strong pass forward to Duarte Sousa. Duarte Sousa knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Yves-A. Dufresnes who gathers it comfortably.
53.15
Bakary Bah threads a neat ball through to Nicolas Hitzlsperger. Nicolas Hitzlsperger tries a spectacular long range effort but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
55.17
Vladimir Gallo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Hitzlsperger. Nicolas Hitzlsperger shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
57.33
Shaun Duberry comes in with a late challenge on P. Gilberto Fanesi. The referee calls over Shaun Duberry and shows him a yellow card! P. Gilberto Fanesi runs off the knock.
60.13
1-1Plymouth Argyle have made 2 substitutions with Felipe Díaz replacing Dave Greaves and Jermaine Bresciano replacing Garry Souness .
63.36
Alpay Kayis knocks the ball forward to Danijel Laville. Danijel Laville deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Yves-A. Dufresnes gets down and covers it.
65.58
Yuri Onopko makes a simple pass to Danijel Laville. Danijel Laville changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Danijel Laville plays a scrappy one-two with Duarte Sousa and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some awkward footwork from Danijel Laville provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Yves-A. Dufresnes easily smothers it!
67.20
Seeing a gap ahead, Felipe Díaz plays the ball forward to Nicolas Hitzlsperger. Nicolas Hitzlsperger flicks a high pass forward. Ian Galli controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Ian Galli cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
69.44
Felipe Díaz flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Hitzlsperger controls it well on his chest. Nicolas Hitzlsperger knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Bailey.
71.45
1-1Gustavo Santos threads the ball through to Felipe Díaz. What a great partnership. Felipe Díaz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicolas Hitzlsperger. Nicolas Hitzlsperger puts a great ball through. Jermaine Bresciano runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
73.04
John Bailey threads the ball through to Shaun Duberry. Shaun Duberry knocks the ball forward to Paolo De Vezze. Paolo De Vezze whips in a cross ball towards Gary Adams. With a superhuman jump, Gary Adams connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but slams it into the crowd!
81.21
With a delightful solo run, P. Gilberto Fanesi stretches the opposition's defence. P. Gilberto Fanesi plays a quick one-two with Nicolas Hitzlsperger and rushes in on goal... P. Gilberto Fanesi shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
85.02
Bakary Bah comes in with a late challenge on Danijel Laville. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Danijel Laville hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
6
6
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60%
40%
Play Area
24%
45.3%
30.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nicolas Hitzlsperger of Plymouth Argyle |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Yves-A. Dufresnes (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Jaime Sullivan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Meziane Bencherif (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Gustavo Santos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | P. Gilberto Fanesi (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Bakary Bah (MID) |  | 5 |
| 7. | Dave Greaves (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Vladimir Gallo (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Ian Galli (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Nicolas Hitzlsperger (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Garry Souness (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ignacio Romero (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Felipe Díaz (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jermaine Bresciano (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Nwankwo Rowett (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Jan Döring (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Yuri Onopko (DEF) | | 5 |
| 4. | Alpay Kayis (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | John Bailey (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Shaun Duberry (MID) | | 7 |
| 7. | Danijel Laville (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Adrian Venus (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gary Adams (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Paolo De Vezze (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Duarte Sousa (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Marcel Völler (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Manuel Cudini (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alessandro Orocini (ATT) | 0 | |