Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Memorial Stadium where Bristol Rovers play host to West Bromwich Albion. A crowd of 8,800 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while West Bromwich Albion appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while West Bromwich Albion appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
West Bromwich Albion kick off!
10.26
Warren Fenton passes the ball forward to Des Philips. Des Philips shoots from 25 yards. What a cracker!! Yurtcan Kayis had no chance!! Goal for Bristol Rovers!
16.33
Alexander Kastendeuch makes a simple pass to Élie Zahui. Élie Zahui lofts in a cross ball towards Nicholas James. Nicholas James heads the ball goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
24.07
John Heskey knocks the ball to his team mate, Warren Fenton. Warren Fenton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nigel Johnson. Nigel Johnson lofts in a cross ball towards Syd Dixon. Syd Dixon flicks the ball with his head. Yurtcan Kayis easily picks it out of the air!
32.50
John Heskey clumsily knocks into Élie Zahui. John Heskey is warned by the referee! Élie Zahui hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.21
Nicholas Le Saux flicks the ball to his team mate, Syd Dixon. Syd Dixon sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
40.51
Alexander Kastendeuch makes a probing pass to Lucas Gabriel Serginho. Lucas Gabriel Serginho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.02
Jason Hurst knocks the ball forward to Cristi Lacatus. Cristi Lacatus kicks a strong pass forward to Nicholas James. Nicholas James controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Dion Collymore easily smothers it.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Bristol Rovers start the second half!
47.35
Alexander Kastendeuch makes a probing pass to Nicholas James. Nicholas James tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Dion Collymore manages to keep it out.
49.17
Warren Fenton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Syd Dixon. Syd Dixon whips in a cross ball towards Des Philips. Des Philips directs the ball goalwards with his head. Yurtcan Kayis easily smothers it.
53.04
Stuart Marshall threads the ball through to Jose Luis Williams. Jose Luis Williams passes the ball forward to Élie Zahui. Élie Zahui shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
54.29
John Heskey passes the ball forward to Luigi Baronio. Luigi Baronio threads the ball through to Syd Dixon. Syd Dixon knocks in a cross ball towards Nigel Johnson. Nigel Johnson flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
55.30
Jason Hurst passes the ball forward to Lourenço Costa. Lourenço Costa knocks the ball to his team mate, Élie Zahui. Élie Zahui knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dion Collymore who gathers it comfortably.
57.18
Alexander Kastendeuch passes the ball forward to Lucas Gabriel Serginho. Lucas Gabriel Serginho shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
59.28
Luigi Baronio makes a probing pass to Nigel Johnson. Nigel Johnson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
61.10
Nicholas Le Saux knocks the ball forward to Syd Dixon. Syd Dixon shoots from outside the area. Yurtcan Kayis easily smothers it.
63.47
Stuart Marshall makes a simple pass to Lourenço Costa. Lourenço Costa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Élie Zahui. Élie Zahui knocks in a cross ball towards Nicholas James. Nicholas James heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
65.34
Cristi Lacatus makes a simple pass to Élie Zahui. Élie Zahui knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dion Collymore who gathers it comfortably.
66.20
Adrian Hunt knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Le Saux. Nicholas Le Saux chips the ball to his team mate, Nigel Johnson. Nigel Johnson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
69.27
Nicholas Le Saux knocks the ball to his team mate, Des Philips. Des Philips finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Yurtcan Kayis manages to gather it comfortably.
71.58
Luigi Baronio controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Des Philips. Des Philips tries a spectacular long range effort but Yurtcan Kayis is on top of it.
75.01
Clyde Wood knocks the ball forward to Lourenço Costa. Lourenço Costa threads the ball through to Nicholas James. Nicholas James knocks the ball to his team mate, Élie Zahui. Élie Zahui shoots from just inside the box but Dion Collymore is on top of it.
77.50
Clyde Wood takes it forward alone. Clyde Wood knocks the ball forward to Nicholas James. Nicholas James knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Heskey.
81.04
Luigi Baronio kicks a strong pass forward to Des Philips. Des Philips threads the ball through to Syd Dixon. Syd Dixon rockets a shot on goal. Yurtcan Kayis is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
84.09
Cristi Lacatus flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicholas James. Nicholas James finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
87.39
Adrian Hunt comes in with a late challenge on Nicholas James. Adrian Hunt is warned by the referee! Nicholas James stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.1%
56.9%
Play Area
30.6%
43.1%
26.4%
Scorers
Des Philips 10 Syd Dixon 81 |