Match Report
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 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Bristol City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Malcolm Swift.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Bristol City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Malcolm Swift.
0.00
Bristol City kick off and get the match underway!
2.09
Jean-Guy Abbas threads a neat ball through to Sékou Irié Bi Séhi. With some swift thinking, Sékou Irié Bi Séhi plays the ball forward to Barket Battles. Barket Battles shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
10.05
Barket Battles catches Linus Lindemann on the ankles. Barket Battles is warned by the referee! Linus Lindemann stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.17
Edmundo Carmona chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Bishop. Paul Bishop kicks a strong pass forward to Juan Torres. Juan Torres threads the ball through to Graham Serrant but he's offside!
18.23
Remco Veldman flicks a high pass forward to Paul Bishop who brings the ball under control. Paul Bishop plays a one-two with Graham Serrant and rushes in on goal... Paul Bishop side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Paul Bishop!
22.53
Andre Marques makes a probing pass to Graham Serrant. Graham Serrant knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gavin Dickov.
24.00
Edmundo Carmona flicks a high pass forward. Pablo Ramirez controls it well on his chest. Pablo Ramirez chips the ball to his team mate, Graham Serrant. Graham Serrant makes a great pass forward. Pablo Ramirez runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
26.09
Juan Torres chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Bishop. Paul Bishop finds some space and shoots from distance. Fantastic reaction save from Nico Nahrstedt!
27.34
Showing fabulous composure, Andre Marques laces a through ball forward to Paul Bishop. Paul Bishop flicks a high pass forward. Graham Serrant controls it well on his chest. Graham Serrant tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
28.29
Linus Lindemann hacks Gavin Dickov from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gavin Dickov hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.42
Remco Veldman chips the ball to his team mate, Juan Torres. Juan Torres knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.06
Remco Veldman makes a simple pass to Juan Torres. Juan Torres threads a neat, attacking ball through to Garry Telfer. Garry Telfer strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Nico Nahrstedt effortlessly smothers it!
44.30
Garry Telfer flicks a high pass forward. Linus Lindemann collects the pass. Linus Lindemann shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bristol Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Bristol City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Bristol Rovers players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Bristol Rovers kicking off!
47.57
Pablo Ramirez flicks a high pass forward. Paul Bishop controls it well on his chest. Paul Bishop sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Superb reactions from Nico Nahrstedt. What a save!
48.12
Carl Patterson threads a neat ball through to Pontus Partin. Pontus Partin makes a simple pass to Simón Romero. Simón Romero finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
54.17
Remco Veldman threads a neat ball through to Juan Torres. Juan Torres passes the ball forward but Pablo Ramirez is offside!
55.05
Richard Hitchcock catches Edmundo Carmona on the ankles. Richard Hitchcock is shown the yellow card! Edmundo Carmona runs off the knock.
60.35
Bristol City have made 3 substitutions with Marco Bertotto replacing Paul Bishop, Michael Naylor replacing Remco Veldman and Carlton Hibbs replacing Farid Capiaux .
61.39
Antonio Rey threads the ball through to Simón Romero. Simón Romero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.48
Antonio Rey makes a probing pass to Simón Romero. Simón Romero sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
67.08
Abel Antunes hits a low pass to Antonio Rey. Antonio Rey hits a low pass to Richard Hitchcock. Richard Hitchcock shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
72.39
Simón Romero barges into Carlton Hibbs. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Carlton Hibbs stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.37
Edmundo Carmona passes the ball forward to Linus Lindemann. Linus Lindemann takes it forward alone. Linus Lindemann shoots from long range but is denied by Nico Nahrstedt. Excellent save.
81.46
Carl Patterson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sékou Irié Bi Séhi. Sékou Irié Bi Séhi makes a probing pass to Simón Romero. Simón Romero whips in a cross ball towards Pontus Partin. Pontus Partin rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
83.48
Andre Marques sees Carlton Hibbs in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carlton Hibbs flicks a high pass forward. Marco Bertotto collects the pass. With great vision, Marco Bertotto plays the ball forward to Michael Naylor who has made a great run into the box. Michael Naylor looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Good keeping from Nico Nahrstedt as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
85.13
Carlton Hibbs deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pablo Ramirez. What vision.Pablo Ramirez hits a low pass to Juan Torres. Juan Torres whips in a cross ball towards Graham Serrant. Graham Serrant is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Nico Nahrstedt comfortably punches it away to safety.
89.24
Carlton Hibbs kicks a strong pass forward to Juan Torres. Juan Torres rushes past Abel Antunes! Carl Patterson comes in with a late challenge on Juan Torres. Penalty not given!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
7
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.3%
55.7%
Play Area
36.7%
41.8%
21.5%
Scorers
| Paul Bishop 18 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Paul Bishop of Bristol City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Nico Nahrstedt (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Jean-Guy Abbas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Carl Patterson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Abel Antunes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gavin Dickov (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Sékou Irié Bi Séhi (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Antonio Rey (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Barket Battles (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Richard Hitchcock (MID) | ![]() | 5 |
| 10. | Simón Romero (ATT) | ![]() | 5 |
| 11. | Pontus Partin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Neil Minto (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Yyvind Bratseth (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alfred Candela (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Aladino Maiuri (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Edmundo Carmona (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Andre Marques (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Farid Capiaux (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Linus Lindemann (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
| 6. | Pablo Ramirez (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Remco Veldman (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Garry Telfer (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Juan Torres (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Graham Serrant (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Paul Bishop (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 12. | Marco Bertotto (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Michael Naylor (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Carlton Hibbs (DEF) | 6 | |















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