Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Memorial Stadium where Bristol Rovers play host to Manchester City. A crowd of 8,441 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Bristol Rovers start the match!
14.43
0-0John Mann chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Woodcock. Craig Woodcock knocks the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Butragueno. Leonardo Butragueno whips in a cross ball towards Lucien Ndo. Lucien Ndo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Dion Collymore manages to gather it comfortably.
16.17
0-0John Mann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Woodcock. Craig Woodcock threads the ball through to Jacob Jess. Jacob Jess knocks the ball forward to Lucien Ndo but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
24.55
0-0Yohann Rascle makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lucien Ndo. Lucien Ndo tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
27.18
Joseph-Desire Mboma makes a simple pass to Jan Jensen. Jan Jensen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Syd Dixon. Syd Dixon kicks a strong pass forward to Des Philips but the referee indicates it's offside!
34.27
0-0John Mann comes in with a late challenge on Des Philips. John Mann is warned by the referee! Des Philips grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
38.17
Brian Todd knocks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Johnson. Nigel Johnson goes all the way! Nigel Johnson rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
40.08
John Heskey knocks the ball to his team mate, Jan Jensen. Jan Jensen threads the ball through to Des Philips. Des Philips shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
0-0Brian Todd clumsily knocks into Alexandre Fonseca. Brian Todd is warned by the referee! Alexandre Fonseca hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Manchester City get the second half underway!
49.10
Yohann Rascle makes a simple pass to Lucien Ndo. Lucien Ndo shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Dion Collymore manages to gather it comfortably.
54.20
Jon Isaksson makes a beautiful solo run. Jon Isaksson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jacob Jess. Jacob Jess finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Dion Collymore manages to gather it comfortably.
55.08
Luigi Baronio passes the ball forward to Nigel Johnson. Nigel Johnson plays a perfect one-two with Syd Dixon and rushes in on goal... Nigel Johnson cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
59.49
Jan Jensen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nigel Johnson. Nigel Johnson makes a probing pass to Des Philips. Des Philips rockets a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
61.31
0-0Jan Jensen passes the ball forward to Des Philips. Des Philips knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jon Isaksson.
63.28
John Heskey threads the ball through to Luigi Baronio. Luigi Baronio controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nigel Johnson. Nigel Johnson tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
71.51
Craig Woodcock passes the ball forward to Lucien Ndo. Lucien Ndo shoots from 25 yards but somehow Dion Collymore manages to keep it out.
72.38
Alexandre Fonseca makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jacob Jess. Jacob Jess plays a perfect one-two with Lucien Ndo and rushes in on goal... Jacob Jess rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Dion Collymore easily smothers it!
73.32
1-0Luigi Baronio flicks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Johnson. Nigel Johnson shoots from distance. Dagui Tiéné is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
77.03
Luigi Baronio decides to run forward with the ball. Luigi Baronio shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
79.04
Rodney Condé barges into Des Philips. Rodney Condé is warned by the referee! Des Philips stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.55
Brian Todd advances with the ball. Brian Todd sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
85.13
Yohann Rascle chips the ball to his team mate, Lucien Ndo. Lucien Ndo lofts in a cross ball towards Jacob Jess. Jacob Jess flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
89.12
Jon Isaksson kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Woodcock. Craig Woodcock deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lucien Ndo. Lucien Ndo whips in a cross ball towards Jacob Jess. Jacob Jess is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60%
40%
Play Area
26.2%
43.8%
30%
Scorers
| Nigel Johnson 73 | Jacob Jess 89 |