Match Report


Doncaster RoversDoncaster Rovers     Tranmere RoversTranmere Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player David Jacobs David Jacobs
Tomas OliveiraT. Oliveira52
G
1
G
61Nicolas TurekN. Turek
Ledley GascoigneL. Gascoigne66
D
2
D
56Darren SalakoD. Salako
Henry FlintlockH. Flintlock63
D
3
D
56Steve GodberS. Godber
Ian FormonI. Formon63
D
4
D
64Nick PowellN. Powell
Gareth BeresfordG. Beresford63
D
5
M
63Duncan BowyerD. Bowyer
Oleg FinneyO. Finney74
M
6
M
60Darren BoydD. Boyd
Dirk SchulpenD. Schulpen63
M
captain7
M
66Christian LindnerC. Lindner
Alec ElliottA. Elliott71
A
8captain
M
57Shaun AdamsS. Adams
Martin ColonneseM. Colonnese64
A
9
A
65Jon KirklandJ. Kirkland
Tony BeattieT. Beattie62
A
10
A
63Greg BishopG. Bishop
Remco van BeekR. van Beek59
A
11
A
64Ian BanksI. Banks
 
Larry LewisL. Lewis63
D
12
D
53Paul MontagueP. Montague
Vincenzo WeigelV. Weigel60
M
13
M
59Oleg WatersO. Waters
Adrian VieiraA. Vieira58
A
14
A
56Pedro FernandezP. Fernandez

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Keepmoat Stadium where Doncaster Rovers play host to Tranmere Rovers. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Doncaster Rovers are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Tranmere Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by James Marsden.


0.00
Doncaster Rovers start the match!
3.26
Nick Powell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Bowyer. Duncan Bowyer chips the ball to his team mate, Christian Lindner. Christian Lindner knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ledley Gascoigne.
4.33
Nick Powell threads a neat ball through to Greg Bishop. Greg Bishop sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. What a cracker!! Tomas Oliveira had no chance!! Goal for Tranmere Rovers!
8.39
Oleg Finney clumsily knocks into Shaun Adams. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Shaun Adams stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.44
Ian Formon flicks a high pass forward. Oleg Finney holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oleg Finney sees a break and surges forward. Oleg Finney sees Remco van Beek just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Remco van Beek side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
16.26
Martin Colonnese comes in with a late challenge on Nick Powell. Martin Colonnese is warned by the referee! Nick Powell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.35
Henry Flintlock catches Steve Godber on the ankles. The referee warns Henry Flintlock to calm down! Steve Godber stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.40
Seeing a gap ahead, Oleg Finney plays the ball forward to Dirk Schulpen. Dirk Schulpen knocks in a cross ball towards Remco van Beek. Remco van Beek is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Nicolas Turek comfortably punches it away to safety.
24.50
Christian Lindner hits a low pass to Greg Bishop. Greg Bishop makes a great pass forward. Jon Kirkland runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
26.03
Dirk Schulpen flicks a high ball forward to Oleg Finney who takes it down. Oleg Finney knocks in a cross ball towards Alec Elliott. Alec Elliott makes a deft header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
32.14
Henry Flintlock kicks a strong pass forward to Dirk Schulpen. Dirk Schulpen flicks a high pass forward. Tony Beattie collects the pass. Tony Beattie knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Colonnese. Martin Colonnese whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
40.23
Duncan Bowyer flicks a high pass forward. Ian Banks holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ian Banks tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
44.29
Gareth Beresford passes the ball forward to Dirk Schulpen. Dirk Schulpen flicks a high pass forward. Oleg Finney collects the pass. Oleg Finney skips past Christian Lindner! Oleg Finney strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It curls slightly but Nicolas Turek manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Doncaster Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Tranmere Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Tranmere Rovers players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Tranmere Rovers kick off!
48.44
Nick Powell makes a simple pass to Shaun Adams. Shaun Adams flicks the ball to his team mate, Greg Bishop. Greg Bishop knocks in a cross ball towards Jon Kirkland. With a superhuman jump, Jon Kirkland connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Solid save from Tomas Oliveira.
51.46
Oleg Finney threads the ball through to Alec Elliott. Alec Elliott makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Remco van Beek but he's offside!
54.38
Christian Lindner kicks a strong pass forward to Shaun Adams. Shaun Adams shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
55.56
Oleg Finney decides to run forward with the ball. Oleg Finney tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
57.42
Alec Elliott hacks Duncan Bowyer from behind! The referee calls over Alec Elliott and shows him a yellow card! Duncan Bowyer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.54
Tony Beattie hacks Nick Powell from behind! Tony Beattie is shown the yellow card! Nick Powell stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.34
Tranmere Rovers have made 3 substitutions with Paul Montague replacing Darren Salako, Oleg Waters replacing Christian Lindner and Pedro Fernandez replacing Jon Kirkland .
61.35
Gareth Beresford breaks forward. Gareth Beresford changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gareth Beresford runs straight at the defence! Gareth Beresford muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
63.48
Steve Godber makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Bowyer. Duncan Bowyer knocks the ball to his team mate, Oleg Waters. Oleg Waters finds some space and shoots from distance. Tomas Oliveira gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
66.15
Oleg Waters hits a low pass to Duncan Bowyer. Duncan Bowyer threads the ball through to Greg Bishop. Greg Bishop shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
67.42
Shaun Adams threads a neat ball through to Darren Boyd. Darren Boyd tries a spectacular long range effort. Tomas Oliveira gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
69.19
Shaun Adams knocks the ball to his team mate, Oleg Waters. Oleg Waters knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Henry Flintlock.
75.02
Dirk Schulpen threads a neat ball through to Martin Colonnese. Martin Colonnese makes a probing pass to Alec Elliott but he's offside!
83.19
Greg Bishop makes a probing pass to Pedro Fernandez. Pedro Fernandez shoots from outside the area. Good keeping from Tomas Oliveira as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
84.01
It's a corner kick. Oleg Waters kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Greg Bishop looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
85.22
Ian Formon sees space and advances. Ian Formon sees space and advances. Ian Formon shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Oleg Waters advances with the ball. Oleg Waters controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Doncaster Rovers

Tranmere Rovers
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
5
0
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
40.8%
59.2%
Play Area
30.3%
40.8%
28.9%

Scorers
Remco van Beek 10
Martin Colonnese 32
Greg Bishop 4

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Oleg Finney of Doncaster Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Tomas Oliveira (GK)
8
2.Ledley Gascoigne (DEF)
6
3.Henry Flintlock (DEF)
6
4.Ian Formon (DEF)
8
5.Gareth Beresford (DEF)
7
6.Oleg Finney (MID)yellow card
8
7.Dirk Schulpen (MID)
7
8.Alec Elliott (ATT)yellow card
5
9.Martin Colonnese (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Tony Beattie (ATT)yellow card
6
11.Remco van Beek (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Larry Lewis (DEF)
0
13.Vincenzo Weigel (MID)
0
14.Adrian Vieira (ATT)
0

1.Nicolas Turek (GK)
6
2.Darren Salako (DEF)
6
3.Steve Godber (DEF)
7
4.Nick Powell (DEF)
7
5.Duncan Bowyer (MID)
6
6.Darren Boyd (MID)
6
7.Christian Lindner (MID)
6
8.Shaun Adams (MID)
6
9.Jon Kirkland (ATT)
6
10.Greg Bishop (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Ian Banks (ATT)
6
 
12.Paul Montague (DEF)
6
13.Oleg Waters (MID)
7
14.Pedro Fernandez (ATT)
6