Match Report
| Bristol Rovers | Bristol Rovers |  |  | Rotherham United | Rotherham United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Frank Flintlock | F. Flintlock |  | 49 | G |  | 1 | | G | 50 | | Daniele Chadwick | D. Chadwick | |||||||||
| Danny Midgley | D. Midgley | | 53 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 55 |  | Helder Nascimento | H. Nascimento | |||||||||
| Wes Laver | W. Laver | | 48 | D | | 3 | | D | 39 | | James Defoe | J. Defoe | |||||||||
| Phil Roberts | P. Roberts | | 48 | D | | 4 | | D | 39 | | Teddy Summerbee | T. Summerbee | |||||||||
| Nicholas Le Saux | N. Le Saux | | 49 | M | | 5 | | D | 38 | | Anthony Carlton | A. Carlton | |||||||||
| Luigi Baronio | L. Baronio |  | 47 | M | | 6 | | M | 47 | | Ralph Mustoe | R. Mustoe | |||||||||
| Marvin Sturridge | M. Sturridge | | 47 | M | | 7 | | M | 43 | | Dion Bridges | D. Bridges | |||||||||
| Mike Myers | M. Myers | | 42 | M | | 8 | | M | 42 | | Jody Edwards | J. Edwards | |||||||||
| Nigel Johnson | N. Johnson | | 49 | A | | 9 | | M | 39 | | Danny Dean | D. Dean | |||||||||
| Gavin Beresford | G. Beresford | | 45 | A | | 10 | | A | 55 | | Ugo Mccann | U. Mccann | |||||||||
| Ugo Milburn | U. Milburn | | 44 | A | | 11 | | A | 52 | | Morris Ball | M. Ball | |||||||||
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Memorial Stadium where Bristol Rovers play host to Rotherham United. A crowd of 4,269 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rotherham United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rotherham United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Bristol Rovers kick off!
2.32
0-0Mike Myers threads the ball through to Gavin Beresford. Gavin Beresford whips in a cross ball towards Ugo Milburn. Ugo Milburn connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's miles wide!
3.02
0-0Jody Edwards controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Morris Ball. Morris Ball knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.12
Mike Myers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Beresford. Gavin Beresford knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Helder Nascimento.
21.07
0-0Luigi Baronio passes the ball forward to Ugo Milburn. Ugo Milburn shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Daniele Chadwick.
24.45
Dion Bridges knocks the ball forward to Ugo Mccann. Ugo Mccann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.39
Wes Laver kicks a strong pass forward to Marvin Sturridge. Marvin Sturridge chips the ball to his team mate, Ugo Milburn. Ugo Milburn shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Daniele Chadwick easily smothers it!
30.38
Luigi Baronio knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Beresford. Gavin Beresford knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.17
Marvin Sturridge makes a probing pass to Gavin Beresford. Gavin Beresford knocks in a cross ball towards Ugo Milburn. Ugo Milburn is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is miles over!
44.56
Dion Bridges makes a simple pass to Morris Ball. Morris Ball shoots from outside the area but Frank Flintlock is on top of it.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Rotherham United get the second half underway!
48.22
0-0Dion Bridges clumsily knocks into Mike Myers. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mike Myers stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.41
Teddy Summerbee knocks the ball to his team mate, Dion Bridges. Dion Bridges decides to run forward with the ball. Dion Bridges shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
55.43
Anthony Carlton flicks the ball to his team mate, Jody Edwards. Jody Edwards makes a probing pass to Morris Ball. Morris Ball plays a perfect one-two with Ugo Mccann and rushes in on goal... Morris Ball tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
57.10
Teddy Summerbee kicks a strong pass forward to Dion Bridges. Dion Bridges passes the ball forward to Morris Ball. Morris Ball knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Wes Laver.
59.40
0-1Danny Dean controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ugo Mccann. Ugo Mccann whips in a cross ball towards Morris Ball. Morris Ball directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
63.20
Dion Bridges controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ugo Mccann. Ugo Mccann knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Phil Roberts.
66.15
Dion Bridges threads the ball through to Morris Ball. Morris Ball shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
71.03
James Defoe knocks the ball to his team mate, Dion Bridges. Dion Bridges passes the ball forward to Morris Ball. Morris Ball tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
73.53
Wes Laver flicks the ball to his team mate, Marvin Sturridge. Marvin Sturridge controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ugo Milburn. Ugo Milburn goes all the way! Ugo Milburn takes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
85.20
Phil Roberts sees space and advances. Phil Roberts makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ugo Milburn. Ugo Milburn shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41.7%
58.3%
Play Area
27.8%
43.1%
29.2%
Scorers
| Morris Ball 59 |