Match Report
| Bristol Rovers | Bristol Rovers |  |  | Milton Keynes Dons | Milton Keynes Dons | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Graham Scowcroft | G. Scowcroft |  | 49 | G |  | 1 | | G | 56 |  | Arno Brückner | A. Brückner | |||||||||
| Jon Plowright | J. Plowright | | 44 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 56 | | Stuart Davies | S. Davies | |||||||||
| Jonathan Taylor | J. Taylor | | 44 | D | | 3 | | D | 52 | | Nick Marshall | N. Marshall | |||||||||
| Francis Davis | F. Davis | | 43 | D | | 4 | | D | 52 | | Dion Lisbie | D. Lisbie | |||||||||
| Paul Moncur | P. Moncur | | 44 | M | | 5 | | D | 50 |  | Martin Ross | M. Ross | |||||||||
| Paul Bellamy | P. Bellamy | | 40 | M | | 6 | | M | 58 | | Graham Taylor | G. Taylor | |||||||||
| John Clegg | J. Clegg | | 40 | M | | 7 | | M | 46 |  | Neil Henderson | N. Henderson | |||||||||
| Terry Kasper | T. Kasper | | 40 | M | | 8 | | M | 44 | | Brendan Butt | B. Butt | |||||||||
| Simon Brown | S. Brown | | 46 | A | | 9 | | A | 61 | | Ross Vernazza | R. Vernazza | |||||||||
| Bill Bramble | B. Bramble | | 45 | A | | 10 | | A | 51 |  | Angelo Chimenti | A. Chimenti | |||||||||
| Nwankwo Hendrie | N. Hendrie | | 45 | A | | 11 | | A | 50 | | Gabriele Lucenti | G. Lucenti | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Memorial Stadium where Bristol Rovers play host to Milton Keynes Dons. A crowd of 4,563 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Milton Keynes Dons appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Milton Keynes Dons appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Bristol Rovers start the match!
2.01
0-0John Clegg kicks a strong pass forward to Nwankwo Hendrie. Nwankwo Hendrie knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dion Lisbie.
6.33
0-0Nick Marshall hacks Bill Bramble from behind! Nick Marshall is warned by the referee! Bill Bramble hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.29
0-0Graham Taylor makes a simple pass to Ross Vernazza. Ross Vernazza knocks in a cross ball towards Angelo Chimenti. Angelo Chimenti directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
18.04
0-1Neil Henderson sees a break and surges forward. Neil Henderson goes all the way! Neil Henderson shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Neil Henderson!
21.34
Stuart Davies flicks the ball to his team mate, Graham Taylor. Graham Taylor chips the ball to his team mate, Angelo Chimenti. Angelo Chimenti controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
32.05
0-1Jonathan Taylor comes in with a late challenge on Angelo Chimenti. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Angelo Chimenti hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.13
Neil Henderson decides to run forward with the ball. Neil Henderson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
38.34
0-1Jonathan Taylor barges into Ross Vernazza. Jonathan Taylor is warned by the referee! Ross Vernazza carries on, but is struggling a bit.
39.47
Paul Moncur knocks the ball forward to Simon Brown. Simon Brown shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
42.05
Nick Marshall sees space and advances. Nick Marshall deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Angelo Chimenti. Angelo Chimenti shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
44.43
Martin Ross barges into Bill Bramble. The referee calls over Martin Ross and shows him a yellow card! Bill Bramble hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Paul Bellamy controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bill Bramble. Bill Bramble shoots from long range but it flies wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Milton Keynes Dons start the second half!
49.45
Paul Bellamy deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bill Bramble. Bill Bramble knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.11
Stuart Davies makes a beautiful solo run. Stuart Davies knocks the ball to his team mate, Gabriele Lucenti. Gabriele Lucenti goes all the way! Gabriele Lucenti tries a spectacular strike. It's there!! Graham Scowcroft has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
61.01
Dion Lisbie catches Simon Brown on the ankles. Dion Lisbie is warned by the referee! Simon Brown hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.55
0-2Paul Bellamy deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Brown. Simon Brown plays a perfect one-two with Nwankwo Hendrie and rushes in on goal... Simon Brown shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Arno Brückner manages to gather it comfortably.
65.39
Paul Moncur catches Brendan Butt on the ankles. The referee calls over Paul Moncur and shows him a yellow card! Brendan Butt runs off the knock.
67.03
Martin Ross hacks Bill Bramble from behind! Martin Ross is warned by the referee! Bill Bramble runs off the knock.
71.57
Dion Lisbie makes a simple pass to Neil Henderson. Neil Henderson knocks the ball to his team mate, Angelo Chimenti. Angelo Chimenti knocks in a cross ball towards Gabriele Lucenti. Gabriele Lucenti directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.17
0-3Milton Keynes Dons are easily keeping Bristol Rovers at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
78.11
Angelo Chimenti hacks Jonathan Taylor from behind! The referee calls over Angelo Chimenti and shows him a yellow card! Jonathan Taylor runs off the knock.
79.45
Dion Lisbie knocks the ball to his team mate, Brendan Butt. Brendan Butt chips the ball to his team mate, Gabriele Lucenti. Gabriele Lucenti shoots from 25 yards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
85.55
Dion Lisbie makes a probing pass to Graham Taylor. Graham Taylor flicks the ball to his team mate, Angelo Chimenti. Angelo Chimenti plays a perfect one-two with Gabriele Lucenti and rushes in on goal... Angelo Chimenti shoots from just inside the box but it is miles over!
87.46
0-4Paul Bellamy knocks the ball forward to Simon Brown. Simon Brown deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bill Bramble but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
Brendan Butt threads the ball through to Angelo Chimenti. Angelo Chimenti shoots from outside the area but Graham Scowcroft is on top of it.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
5
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.8%
52.2%
Play Area
24.6%
44.9%
30.4%
Scorers
| Neil Henderson 18 Gabriele Lucenti 53, 72, 79 |