Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Memorial Stadium where Bristol Rovers play host to Shrewsbury Town. A crowd of 12,775 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Bristol Rovers and Shrewsbury Town are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Phil Brighton.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Bristol Rovers and Shrewsbury Town are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Phil Brighton.
0.00
0-0Bristol Rovers get the match underway!
2.30
0-0Sandro Inzaghi passes the ball forward to Hugo Caminero. Hugo Caminero runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Hugo Caminero sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Marcel Verhoeven is on top of it.
8.02
0-0Sandro Inzaghi flicks a high pass forward to Richard Cope who brings the ball under control. Richard Cope flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Molina holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gabriel Molina tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
12.49
Garry Matteo flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Caminero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hugo Caminero plays a one-two with Garry Matteo and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Hugo Caminero provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
14.48
0-0Cesare Susic makes a simple pass to Fausto Circati. Fausto Circati knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.20
Hugo Caminero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rafael Zimmerman. Rafael Zimmerman knocks in a cross ball towards Miguel Ramos. Miguel Ramos is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it rises well off target!
24.00
Cesare Susic threads the ball through to Fausto Circati. Fausto Circati deftly passes the ball to Jan-Willem Opschoor, releasing him through on goal. Jan-Willem Opschoor makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
28.50
Garry Matteo makes a probing pass to Rafael Zimmerman. Rafael Zimmerman shoots from 25 yards. Marcel Verhoeven gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
30.48
Hugo Caminero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rafael Zimmerman. Rafael Zimmerman makes a simple pass, allowing Gabriel Molina to run into the box. Gabriel Molina shoots from just inside the box but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
32.51
0-0Arno Wieczorek barges into Garry Matteo. The referee brings Arno Wieczorek to one side and gives him a warning! Garry Matteo grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
33.44
1-0Hugo Caminero chips the ball to his team mate, Rafael Zimmerman. Rafael Zimmerman whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Ramos. Miguel Ramos whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
36.01
Felice Iannuzzi makes a simple pass to Miguel Ramos. Miguel Ramos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marcel Verhoeven who gathers it comfortably.
44.44
1-0Garry Matteo threads the ball through to Julian Clegg. Julian Clegg knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Rafael Zimmerman is offside!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bristol Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Shrewsbury Town also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Shrewsbury Town kick off!
48.45
Carlos Nascimento makes a probing pass to Miguel Ramos. Miguel Ramos kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Zimmerman. Rafael Zimmerman whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Ramos. Miguel Ramos knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Marcel Verhoeven comfortably punches it away to safety.
49.08
John Van Der Meyde brings the ball forward. John Van Der Meyde makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jan-Willem Opschoor. Jan-Willem Opschoor chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Gemmell. Richard Gemmell side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
51.06
1-0Fausto Circati clumsily knocks into Carlos Nascimento. Fausto Circati is given a warning by the referee! Carlos Nascimento runs off the knock.
53.01
Showing composure, Arno Wieczorek picks a pass forward to JŸrgen Piket. JŸrgen Piket controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Linus Völler. Linus Völler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Samuel Milla. Excellent save.
59.44
1-0Bristol Rovers are in full control of this game.
63.56
Carlos Nascimento sees a break and surges forward. Carlos Nascimento flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Zimmerman collects the pass. Rafael Zimmerman makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Miguel Ramos but he's offside!
65.43
Fausto Circati makes a simple pass to Jan-Willem Opschoor. Jan-Willem Opschoor shoots from distance. Samuel Milla gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
66.06
Julian Clegg flicks a high pass forward. Garry Matteo collects the pass. Garry Matteo knocks the ball forward to Gabriel Molina but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
67.05
Julian Clegg kicks a strong pass forward to Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
72.57
Linus Völler sees Jan-Willem Opschoor in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jan-Willem Opschoor skips past Felice Iannuzzi! Jan-Willem Opschoor shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Samuel Milla.
74.21
1-0Corner kick to Shrewsbury Town. Linus Völler plays it out to the edge of the box. Some silky footwork from John Van Der Meyde provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball strikes Carlos Nascimento's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
75.38
1-0Linus Völler takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Rafael Zimmerman gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
81.27
Garry Matteo surges forward with the ball. Garry Matteo deftly passes the ball to Gabriel Molina, releasing him through on goal. Gabriel Molina takes a shot at goal. The keeper, Marcel Verhoeven, sees it late!! Goal for Bristol Rovers!
84.29
Garry Matteo makes a probing pass to Rafael Zimmerman. Rafael Zimmerman passes the ball forward but Gabriel Molina is offside!
85.59
Arno Wieczorek kicks a strong pass forward to Morris Cooper. Morris Cooper makes a simple pass to Jan-Willem Opschoor. Jan-Willem Opschoor whips in a cross ball towards Spencer Sinclair. Spencer Sinclair makes a looping header on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
87.03
Richard Gemmell knocks the ball forward to Spencer Sinclair. Spencer Sinclair whips in a cross ball towards Richard Gemmell. Richard Gemmell connects with a diving header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
4
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
65.3%
34.7%
Play Area
22.7%
42.7%
34.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Garry Matteo of Bristol Rovers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Samuel Milla (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Felice Iannuzzi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Sandro Inzaghi (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Carlos Nascimento (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Richard Cope (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Hugo Caminero (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Garry Matteo (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Julian Clegg (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Rafael Zimmerman (ATT) | 8 | |
| 10. | Gabriel Molina (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Miguel Ramos (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Danny Wiltord (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Zbigniew Deyna (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Greg Davies (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Marcel Verhoeven (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | JŸrgen Piket (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Arno Wieczorek (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | John Van Der Meyde (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Morris Cooper (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Richard Gemmell (MID) | | 8 |
| 7. | Cesare Susic (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Linus Völler (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Fausto Circati (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jan-Willem Opschoor (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Spencer Sinclair (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ivan Carter (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Anthony Bridge (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Joe Lisbie (DEF) | 0 | |