Match Report


Bristol RoversBristol Rovers     BarnsleyBarnsley
Sandra HurleySandra Hurley Computer Player Computer Player
Nico NahrstedtN. Nahrstedt53
G
captain1
G
66Luke JeffersL. Jeffers
Carl PattersonC. Patterson52
D
2
D
62Fernando FerreiraF. Ferreira
Paul WestwoodP. Westwood53
D
3
D
59Roberto TorresR. Torres
Garry DickovG. Dickov33
D
4
D
54Edoardo MurgitaE. Murgita
Abel AntunesA. Antunes44
D
5
D
45Matthew SimonsenM. Simonsen
Alfred CandelaA. Candela43
M
6captain
M
62Francesco G. FerronF. Ferron
Robert DeanR. Dean65
M
7
M
55Jason ImpeyJ. Impey
Duncan NivenD. Niven55
M
8
M
48Danny FinneyD. Finney
Pontus PartinP. Partin57
A
9
A
66Michael SkoraM. Skora
Mohammed DouchezM. Douchez56
A
10
A
61Christophe OuedecC. Ouedec
Daniele KirklandD. Kirkland54
A
11
A
56Gary BellamyG. Bellamy
 
Sergei ShevchenkoS. Shevchenko39
D
12
G
66Teddy BanksT. Banks
Barket BattlesB. Battles56
M
13
A
53George GascoigneG. Gascoigne
Richard HitchcockR. Hitchcock53
M
14
A
53Tomas BarrosT. Barros

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Memorial Stadium where Bristol Rovers play host to Barnsley. A crowd of 4,641 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Bristol Rovers and Barnsley are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Marvin Potts.


0.00
Bristol Rovers kick off and get the first half underway!
3.36
Paul Westwood barges into Michael Skora. The referee calls over Paul Westwood and warns him to calm down! Michael Skora hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.43
Paul Westwood sees a break and surges forward. Paul Westwood plays a one-two with Pontus Partin and rushes in on goal... Paul Westwood makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Luke Jeffers reads it well. Superb keeping!
8.06
Abel Antunes chips the ball to his team mate, Alfred Candela. Alfred Candela flicks a high pass forward. Daniele Kirkland controls it well on his chest. Daniele Kirkland edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Daniele Kirkland provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
9.09
Francesco G. Ferron flicks a high pass forward to Danny Finney who brings the ball under control. Danny Finney plays a scrappy one-two with Michael Skora and advances towards the goal... Danny Finney makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!
14.25
With some swift thinking, Alfred Candela plays the ball forward to Mohammed Douchez. Mohammed Douchez plays a scrappy one-two with Duncan Niven and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Mohammed Douchez provides some space. He shoots at goal but Luke Jeffers reads it well. Fabulous stop!
18.18
Francesco G. Ferron catches Duncan Niven on the ankles. Francesco G. Ferron is shown the yellow card! Duncan Niven hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.20
Alfred Candela flicks a high pass forward. Mohammed Douchez collects the pass. Mohammed Douchez knocks in a cross ball towards Alfred Candela. Alfred Candela beats his man to it with a header but it's a lousy effort!
27.15
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
30.45
Edoardo Murgita knocks the ball to his team mate, Danny Finney. Danny Finney takes it forward alone. Danny Finney shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
32.17
Matthew Simonsen catches Alfred Candela on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alfred Candela hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.00
Abel Antunes threads a neat ball through to Duncan Niven. Duncan Niven flicks a high ball forward to Alfred Candela who takes it down. Alfred Candela knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luke Jeffers who gathers it comfortably.
39.16
Alfred Candela threads the ball through to Robert Dean. Robert Dean plays a scrappy one-two with Alfred Candela and advances towards the goal... Robert Dean comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
44.55
Alfred Candela darts forward. Alfred Candela knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matthew Simonsen.
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. Barnsley also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Barnsley kick off!
47.18
Matthew Simonsen threads a neat ball through to Michael Skora. Michael Skora runs straight at the defence! Michael Skora side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Nico Nahrstedt.
48.15
It's a corner kick. Francesco G. Ferron loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Christophe Ouedec is dispossessed by a tackle from Abel Antunes.
49.47
Alfred Candela threads a neat ball through to Daniele Kirkland. Daniele Kirkland whips in a cross ball towards Pontus Partin. Pontus Partin directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
51.32
Jason Impey controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Christophe Ouedec. Christophe Ouedec sees Jason Impey just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Jason Impey provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball takes a deflection leaving Nico Nahrstedt with no chance!! Goal for Barnsley!
55.31
Garry Dickov makes a probing pass to Alfred Candela. Alfred Candela flicks a high pass forward. Daniele Kirkland collects the pass. Daniele Kirkland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.18
Danny Finney takes it forward alone. Danny Finney flicks a high ball forward to Christophe Ouedec who takes it down. Christophe Ouedec finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
59.19
Matthew Simonsen kicks a strong pass forward to Danny Finney. Danny Finney plays the ball forward to Michael Skora. Michael Skora knocks the ball forward to Christophe Ouedec but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
60.55
Duncan Niven comes in with a late challenge on Francesco G. Ferron. The referee brings Duncan Niven to one side and gives him a warning! Francesco G. Ferron carries on, but is struggling a bit.
61.44
Carl Patterson passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Duncan Niven. Duncan Niven whips in a cross ball towards Pontus Partin. Pontus Partin flicks the ball with his head. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Bristol Rovers are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
65.19
Mohammed Douchez passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Pontus Partin. Pontus Partin lofts in a cross ball towards Alfred Candela. Alfred Candela connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
69.51
Edoardo Murgita flicks the ball to his team mate, Danny Finney. Danny Finney passes the ball forward to Christophe Ouedec. Christophe Ouedec rushes past Garry Dickov! Some good footwork from Christophe Ouedec provides some space. He shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
75.07
Danny Finney chips the ball to his team mate, Francesco G. Ferron. Francesco G. Ferron chips the ball to his team mate, Michael Skora. Michael Skora knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.46
Alfred Candela chips the ball to his team mate, Duncan Niven. Duncan Niven shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
85.24
Alfred Candela hits a low pass to Mohammed Douchez. Mohammed Douchez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luke Jeffers who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Francesco G. Ferron controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Christophe Ouedec. Christophe Ouedec controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Nico Nahrstedt.
90.00
It's a corner kick. Francesco G. Ferron loops the ball over to the far post. Daniele Kirkland reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Bristol Rovers

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

Possession
48.1%
51.9%
Play Area
23.5%
45.7%
30.9%

Scorers
Robert Dean 39
Alfred Candela 65
Jason Impey 51

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alfred Candela of Bristol Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Nico Nahrstedt (GK)
6
2.Carl Patterson (DEF)
6
3.Paul Westwood (DEF)
6
4.Garry Dickov (DEF)
6
5.Abel Antunes (DEF)
6
6.Alfred Candela (MID)goal scored
9
7.Robert Dean (MID)goal scored
7
8.Duncan Niven (MID)
6
9.Pontus Partin (ATT)
6
10.Mohammed Douchez (ATT)
6
11.Daniele Kirkland (ATT)
7
 
12.Sergei Shevchenko (DEF)
0
13.Barket Battles (MID)
0
14.Richard Hitchcock (MID)
0

1.Luke Jeffers (GK)
7
2.Fernando Ferreira (DEF)
6
3.Roberto Torres (DEF)
6
4.Edoardo Murgita (DEF)
6
5.Matthew Simonsen (DEF)yellow card
6
6.Francesco G. Ferron (MID)yellow card
6
7.Jason Impey (MID)goal scored
7
8.Danny Finney (MID)
8
9.Michael Skora (ATT)
6
10.Christophe Ouedec (ATT)
7
11.Gary Bellamy (ATT)
6
 
12.Teddy Banks (GK)
0
13.George Gascoigne (ATT)
0
14.Tomas Barros (ATT)
0