Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Memorial Stadium where Bristol Rovers play host to Birmingham City. A crowd of 9,365 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Bristol Rovers and Birmingham City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Bristol Rovers and Birmingham City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Bristol Rovers get the match underway!
2.46
0-0Luigi Baronio passes the ball forward to Des Philips. Des Philips shoots from distance but somehow Marcus Matthews manages to keep it out.
3.09
0-0Titus Forbes makes a simple pass to Clive Mcleod. Clive Mcleod makes a simple pass to Nick Unsworth. Nick Unsworth passes the ball forward but Jonathan Gallagher is offside!
4.28
0-0Orlando Diallo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jonathan Gallagher. Jonathan Gallagher shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
9.05
Adrian Hunt flicks the ball to his team mate, Luigi Baronio. Luigi Baronio kicks a strong pass forward to Syd Dixon. Syd Dixon shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
14.38
Jan Jensen makes a simple pass to Nigel Johnson. Nigel Johnson whips in a cross ball towards Des Philips. Des Philips powers a header at goal. Marcus Matthews manages to gather it comfortably.
16.53
0-0Des Philips barges into Titus Forbes. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Titus Forbes gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
20.58
0-0Jose Javier Fuentes knocks the ball forward to Clive Mcleod. Clive Mcleod chips the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Gallagher. Jonathan Gallagher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.51
Jan Jensen knocks the ball to his team mate, Des Philips. Des Philips knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.15
Jan Jensen knocks the ball forward to Des Philips. Des Philips sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
33.50
0-0Jose Javier Fuentes catches Des Philips on the ankles. Jose Javier Fuentes is shown the yellow card! Des Philips hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.32
Clive Mcleod knocks the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Gallagher. Jonathan Gallagher knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dion Collymore who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Birmingham City get the second half underway!
47.06
0-1Orlando Diallo knocks the ball forward to Ihor Sakhnevych. Ihor Sakhnevych whips in a cross ball towards Nick Unsworth. Nick Unsworth powers a header at goal. Nick Unsworth scores for Birmingham City!!
51.55
Adrian Hunt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jan Jensen. Jan Jensen knocks the ball forward to Nigel Johnson. Nigel Johnson whips in a cross ball towards Des Philips. Des Philips is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Marcus Matthews is on top of it.
53.04
Jose Javier Fuentes decides to run forward with the ball. Jose Javier Fuentes kicks a strong pass forward to Nick Unsworth. Nick Unsworth kicks a strong pass forward to Jonathan Gallagher. Jonathan Gallagher tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
63.11
Jan Jensen passes the ball forward to Des Philips. Des Philips shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Marcus Matthews.
65.54
John Heskey knocks the ball to his team mate, Brian Todd. Brian Todd flicks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Johnson. Nigel Johnson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
67.27
Jose Javier Fuentes comes in with a late challenge on Des Philips. The referee calls over Jose Javier Fuentes and warns him to calm down! Des Philips carries on, but is struggling a bit.
69.09
Brian Todd makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Syd Dixon. Syd Dixon tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
71.02
Brian Todd makes a simple pass to Syd Dixon. Syd Dixon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.27
Adam Jobson knocks the ball forward to Jan Jensen. Jan Jensen knocks the ball to his team mate, Des Philips. Des Philips sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
73.35
Adrian Hunt kicks a strong pass forward to Jan Jensen. Jan Jensen knocks the ball forward to Des Philips. Des Philips deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nigel Johnson but the linesman indicates offside!
75.54
0-2John Heskey hacks Ihor Sakhnevych from behind! The referee calls over John Heskey and warns him to calm down! Ihor Sakhnevych runs off the knock.
77.27
Edward Butt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Orlando Diallo. Orlando Diallo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nick Unsworth. Nick Unsworth shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Dion Collymore.
83.02
Jose Javier Fuentes knocks the ball to his team mate, Orlando Diallo. Orlando Diallo makes a probing pass to Nick Unsworth. Nick Unsworth plays a perfect one-two with Ihor Sakhnevych and rushes in on goal... Nick Unsworth shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Nick Unsworth!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.8%
44.2%
Play Area
27.3%
41.6%
31.2%
Scorers
| Nick Unsworth 47, 83 Jonathan Gallagher 53 |