Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Memorial Stadium where Bristol Rovers play host to Bristol City in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bristol City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Carlton Lawton.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bristol City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Carlton Lawton.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Bristol Rovers kick off!
2.32
0-0Kelvin Wetherall threads a neat ball through to Eddie Middleton. Eddie Middleton lofts in a cross ball towards Seth Beckham. Seth Beckham makes a deft header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
6.20
Graham Wainwright flicks a high pass forward to John Mcgovern who brings the ball under control. John Mcgovern plays a quick one-two with Rio Redknapp and rushes in on goal... John Mcgovern muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
9.39
0-0Peter Lidstrom threads a neat ball through to David Sullivan. David Sullivan makes a simple pass to Seth Beckham. Seth Beckham lofts in a cross ball towards Marvin Rankin. Chris Shearer barges into Marvin Rankin. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
10.35
Chris Shearer makes a simple pass to Eddie Clegg. Eddie Clegg runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Eddie Clegg rushes past David Sullivan! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Eddie Clegg provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it's a woeful effort!
12.05
John Mcgovern knocks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Clegg. Eddie Clegg shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
14.16
Kelvin Wetherall flicks a high pass forward. Peter Tovar holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Peter Tovar shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
15.13
Kelvin Wetherall flicks a high pass forward to Seth Beckham who brings the ball under control. Seth Beckham knocks in a cross ball towards Marvin Rankin. Marvin Rankin connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's a lousy effort!
18.43
1-0Alec Niven flicks a high pass forward to Stephan Lauper who brings the ball under control. Stephan Lauper flicks a high pass forward. Seth Beckham holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Seth Beckham knocks in a cross ball towards Eddie Middleton. Eddie Middleton heads the ball goalwards. What a cracker!! Ruel Lineker had no chance!! Goal for Bristol Rovers!
24.05
Alec Niven flicks the ball to his team mate, David Sullivan. David Sullivan plays the ball forward to Eddie Middleton. Eddie Middleton shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
30.30
1-0Graham Wainwright flicks a high pass forward. Edward Gower collects the pass. Edward Gower controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marvin Oakes. Marvin Oakes edges inside the box! Some superb footwork from Marvin Oakes provides some space. He shoots at goal. Magnificent block by Peter Lidstrom!
36.46
1-0Kelvin Wetherall hits a low pass to Stephan Lauper. Stephan Lauper knocks in a cross ball towards Kelvin Wetherall. Kelvin Wetherall finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
39.35
1-0Stephan Lauper threads a neat ball through to Eddie Middleton. Eddie Middleton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arthur Kerr.
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. Bristol City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Bristol City kick off!
48.40
David Sullivan flicks a high pass forward. Peter Tovar controls it well on his chest. Peter Tovar makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marvin Rankin. Marvin Rankin lofts in a cross ball towards Seth Beckham. Seth Beckham jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
51.41
Kelvin Wetherall flicks a high ball forward to Eddie Middleton who takes it down. Eddie Middleton lofts in a cross ball towards Marvin Rankin. Marvin Rankin whips the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
60.36
David Sullivan chips the ball to his team mate, Peter Tovar. Peter Tovar flicks the ball to his team mate, Marvin Rankin. Marvin Rankin plays a quick one-two with Peter Tovar and rushes in on goal... Marvin Rankin takes a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
65.59
Stephan Lauper passes the ball forward to Peter Tovar. Peter Tovar shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
66.24
Chris Shearer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edward Gower. Edward Gower threads a neat ball through to John Mcgovern. John Mcgovern tries a spectacular strike but it's a lousy effort!
69.44
Graham Wainwright flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Clegg holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eddie Clegg skips past Alec Niven! Eddie Clegg comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out his aim is horrendously poor!
73.03
Peter Lidstrom flicks a high pass forward to Marvin Rankin who brings the ball under control. Marvin Rankin shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
78.12
John Mcgovern sees a break and surges forward. John Mcgovern sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
79.34
Seth Beckham kicks a strong pass forward to Marvin Rankin. Marvin Rankin shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
81.26
Chris Shearer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eddie Clegg. Eddie Clegg flicks a high pass forward. Marvin Oakes collects the pass. Marvin Oakes lofts in a cross ball towards Rio Redknapp. Rio Redknapp jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Stuart White is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
89.56
Kelvin Wetherall flicks a high pass forward. Seth Beckham controls it well on his chest. Seth Beckham knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ruel Lineker who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
9
6
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59%
41%
Play Area
28.9%
42.2%
28.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Eddie Middleton of Bristol Rovers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Stuart White (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Eduardo Lopes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Peter Lidstrom (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Alec Niven (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | David Sullivan (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Kelvin Wetherall (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Peter Tovar (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Stephan Lauper (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Seth Beckham (ATT) | 8 | |
| 10. | Eddie Middleton (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Marvin Rankin (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Leon Jeffers (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gilles Barry (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Stephen Jeffers (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Ruel Lineker (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Graham Wainwright (DEF) | 8 | |
| 3. | Arthur Kerr (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Chris Shearer (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Carlton Gower (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | John Mcgovern (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Eddie Clegg (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Nicholas Clarke (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Edward Gower (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Marvin Oakes (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Rio Redknapp (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Shaun Dixon (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Robert Evans (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Tim Rankin (GK) | 0 | |