Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Memorial Stadium where Bristol Rovers play host to Wigan Athletic. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Wigan Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
Bristol Rovers kick off!
3.20
Tomislav Boksic passes the ball forward to Yves-A. Ferreira. Yves-A. Ferreira chips the ball to his team mate, Gunnar Håland. Gunnar Håland goes all the way! Gunnar Håland shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Dion Collymore!
6.31
Marchanno Shew A Tjon surges forward with the ball. Marchanno Shew A Tjon tries a spectacular long range effort. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Marchanno Shew A Tjon!
10.57
Warren Fenton brings the ball forward. Warren Fenton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to George Urzica who gathers it comfortably.
12.47
Adrian Hunt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luigi Baronio. Luigi Baronio threads the ball through to Syd Dixon. Syd Dixon finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by George Urzica.
15.50
John Heskey hacks João Miguel Denilson from behind! John Heskey is warned by the referee! João Miguel Denilson grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
18.02
Jonathan Waters knocks the ball forward to Gunnar Håland. Gunnar Håland whips in a cross ball towards Javier Suggs. Javier Suggs is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
20.51
Tomislav Boksic makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marchanno Shew A Tjon. Marchanno Shew A Tjon makes a simple pass to Gunnar Håland. Gunnar Håland goes all the way! Gunnar Håland rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
21.07
Marchanno Shew A Tjon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Max Yobou. Max Yobou knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Heskey.
22.03
Warren Fenton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Des Philips. Des Philips shoots from distance. George Urzica easily smothers it.
28.32
Wes Laver takes it forward alone. Wes Laver makes a simple pass to Nigel Johnson. Nigel Johnson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
30.09
Tomislav Boksic controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Yves-A. Ferreira. Yves-A. Ferreira makes a probing pass to Javier Suggs. Javier Suggs knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Heskey.
33.19
Nicholas Le Saux makes a simple pass to Syd Dixon. Syd Dixon goes all the way! Syd Dixon makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
34.41
Nicholas Le Saux controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nigel Johnson. Nigel Johnson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to George Urzica who gathers it comfortably.
36.04
Adam Jobson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luigi Baronio. Luigi Baronio brings the ball forward. Luigi Baronio sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
38.28
Marchanno Shew A Tjon threads the ball through to Javier Suggs. Javier Suggs lofts in a cross ball towards Max Yobou. Max Yobou is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
42.26
Luigi Baronio kicks a strong pass forward to Syd Dixon. Syd Dixon shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
44.52
Tomislav Boksic knocks the ball forward to Jonathan Waters. Jonathan Waters threads the ball through to Max Yobou. Max Yobou knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
Wigan Athletic start the second half!
47.02
Nicholas Le Saux barges into Marchanno Shew A Tjon. Nicholas Le Saux is shown the yellow card! Marchanno Shew A Tjon runs off the knock.
49.17
João Miguel Denilson chips the ball to his team mate, Javier Suggs. Javier Suggs knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.06
Warren Fenton knocks the ball forward to Syd Dixon. Syd Dixon tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
59.08
Hayder Risco sees a break and surges forward. Hayder Risco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Javier Suggs. Javier Suggs knocks in a cross ball towards Gunnar Håland. Gunnar Håland is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
63.33
Marchanno Shew A Tjon makes a simple pass to Gunnar Håland. Gunnar Håland whips in a cross ball towards Javier Suggs. Javier Suggs powers a header at goal. Dion Collymore easily smothers it.
71.14
Nicholas Le Saux knocks the ball forward to Syd Dixon. Syd Dixon controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. George Urzica easily smothers it.
81.41
Warren Fenton advances with the ball. Warren Fenton shoots from distance. Magnificent save by George Urzica!
89.40
Yves-A. Ferreira threads the ball through to Max Yobou. Max Yobou knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Heskey.
90.00
João Miguel Denilson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Max Yobou. Max Yobou shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Gunnar Håland of Wigan Athletic
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.4%
55.6%
Play Area
30.6%
44.4%
25%