Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Memorial Stadium where Bristol Rovers play host to Manchester City. A crowd of 9,971 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Bristol Rovers and Manchester City are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Bristol Rovers and Manchester City are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0Manchester City get the match underway!
2.40
0-0Don Liddell flicks the ball to his team mate, Ashley Summerbell. Ashley Summerbell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.42
0-0Patrick Drake comes in with a late challenge on Sol Davies. The referee calls over Patrick Drake and warns him to calm down! Sol Davies runs off the knock.
9.16
0-1Alexander Sharpe knocks the ball forward to George Lisbie. George Lisbie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adrian Wright-Phillips. Adrian Wright-Phillips whips in a cross ball towards Patrick Drake. Patrick Drake directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
14.02
Ruel Kitson makes a probing pass to Patrick Drake. Patrick Drake knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.03
0-1Gennaro Ferraresi clumsily knocks into Marcus Southgate. The referee calls over Gennaro Ferraresi and shows him a yellow card! Marcus Southgate carries on, but is struggling a bit.
24.58
Gennaro Ferraresi knocks the ball forward to Hugo Kiko. Hugo Kiko knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Don Mcinnes.
26.54
0-1George Lisbie makes a probing pass to Adrian Wright-Phillips. Adrian Wright-Phillips plays a perfect one-two with Patrick Drake and rushes in on goal... Adrian Wright-Phillips takes a shot at goal but Sven Busse is on top of it.
28.28
0-1Del Deane passes the ball forward to Don Liddell. Don Liddell makes a beautiful solo run. Don Liddell knocks the ball forward to Ashley Summerbell but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
32.08
Kevin Hurst knocks the ball forward to George Lisbie. George Lisbie decides to run forward with the ball. George Lisbie whips in a cross ball towards Adrian Wright-Phillips. Adrian Wright-Phillips connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Adrian Wright-Phillips!
39.52
George Lisbie passes the ball forward to Patrick Drake. Patrick Drake lofts in a cross ball towards Adrian Wright-Phillips. Adrian Wright-Phillips heads the ball goalwards but Sven Busse is on top of it.
42.26
Del Deane powers a long ball forward. Hugo Kiko knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sebastiao Postiga.
45.00
0-2Rene Dassen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ashley Summerbell. Ashley Summerbell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hugo Kiko. Hugo Kiko makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Bristol Rovers get the second half underway!
48.01
Don Liddell hacks Ruel Kitson from behind! The referee calls over Don Liddell and warns him to calm down! Ruel Kitson gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
49.18
Peter Burbage knocks the ball forward to Adrian Wright-Phillips. Adrian Wright-Phillips knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Del Deane.
57.05
Alexander Sharpe catches Hugo Kiko on the ankles. Alexander Sharpe is warned by the referee! Hugo Kiko hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.27
Del Deane chips the ball to his team mate, Rene Dassen. Rene Dassen knocks the ball to his team mate, Ashley Summerbell. Ashley Summerbell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.11
Sol Davies chips the ball to his team mate, Don Liddell. Don Liddell knocks the ball forward to Ashley Summerbell. Ashley Summerbell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.13
Don Liddell flicks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Kiko. Hugo Kiko sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Jody Philips easily smothers it!
81.43
Warren Adams deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Don Liddell. Don Liddell takes it forward alone. Don Liddell knocks in a cross ball towards Ashley Summerbell. Ashley Summerbell flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
85.24
1-2Bristol Rovers are easily keeping Manchester City at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
89.27
Del Deane sweeps the ball long. Ashley Summerbell tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
2
0
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.2%
41.8%
Play Area
29.1%
48.1%
22.8%
Scorers