Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Memorial Stadium where Bristol Rovers play host to Aston Villa. A crowd of 8,394 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Bristol Rovers get the match underway!
2.31
0-0Emile Evans controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Frank Janssen. Frank Janssen lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Todd. Colin Todd connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
3.56
0-0Gennaro Ferraresi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ashley Summerbell. Ashley Summerbell passes the ball forward but Hugo Kiko is offside!
4.11
Sol Davies makes a probing pass to Don Liddell. Don Liddell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ashley Summerbell. Ashley Summerbell lofts in a cross ball towards Hugo Kiko. Hugo Kiko powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
8.19
Oliver Zick threads the ball through to Shaun Woodgate. Shaun Woodgate knocks the ball forward to Colin Todd. Colin Todd goes all the way! Colin Todd tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
9.08
0-0Aston Villa are easily keeping Bristol Rovers at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
18.35
Dietmar Jahn knocks the ball forward to Craig Hibbs. Craig Hibbs flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Todd. Colin Todd knocks in a cross ball towards Ashley Hurst. Ashley Hurst powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
20.58
Rene Dassen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hugo Kiko. Hugo Kiko finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
22.29
0-0Gennaro Ferraresi takes it forward alone. Gennaro Ferraresi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hugo Kiko. Hugo Kiko shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Brian Defoe easily smothers it.
24.30
0-1Oleg Mills brings the ball forward. Oleg Mills sees space and advances. Oleg Mills knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Todd. Colin Todd flicks the ball with his head. Sven Busse is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
27.12
0-1Emile Evans catches Don Liddell on the ankles. The referee calls over Emile Evans and shows him a yellow card! Don Liddell runs off the knock.
30.43
Oliver Zick knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Hibbs. Craig Hibbs threads the ball through to Colin Todd. Colin Todd whips in a cross ball towards Frank Janssen. Frank Janssen flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
32.04
0-1Dietmar Jahn makes a probing pass to Shaun Woodgate. Shaun Woodgate deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Frank Janssen. Frank Janssen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sol Davies.
34.11
Emile Evans threads the ball through to Colin Todd. Colin Todd knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sven Busse who gathers it comfortably.
36.58
Del Deane makes a simple pass to Rene Dassen. Rene Dassen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ashley Summerbell. Ashley Summerbell shoots from 25 yards but somehow Brian Defoe manages to keep it out.
39.50
Craig Hibbs makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frank Janssen. Frank Janssen tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
40.54
Don Liddell takes it forward alone. Don Liddell lofts in a cross ball towards Ashley Summerbell. Ashley Summerbell is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Brian Defoe easily smothers it.
45.00
Don Liddell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hugo Kiko. Hugo Kiko knocks in a cross ball towards Ashley Summerbell. Ashley Summerbell powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Aston Villa kick off!
49.17
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
51.17
Craig Hibbs makes a simple pass to Ashley Hurst. Ashley Hurst controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Sven Busse manages to keep it out.
54.53
Gennaro Ferraresi barges into Craig Hibbs. The referee calls over Gennaro Ferraresi and shows him a yellow card! Craig Hibbs hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.20
Gennaro Ferraresi surges forward with the ball. Gennaro Ferraresi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dietmar Jahn.
59.49
Don Liddell chips the ball to his team mate, Ashley Summerbell. Ashley Summerbell shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
60.08
Don Liddell knocks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Kiko. Hugo Kiko shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
61.14
Rene Dassen threads the ball through to Ashley Summerbell. Ashley Summerbell knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Kiko. Hugo Kiko is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
65.21
Emile Evans chips the ball to his team mate, Ashley Hurst. Ashley Hurst shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
66.06
0-1Warren Adams clumsily knocks into Colin Todd. The referee calls over Warren Adams and warns him to calm down! Colin Todd grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
67.06
Don Liddell passes the ball forward to Ashley Summerbell. Ashley Summerbell whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Kiko. Hugo Kiko directs the ball goalwards with his head. Hugo Kiko scores for Bristol Rovers!!
71.38
Dietmar Jahn decides to run forward with the ball. Dietmar Jahn makes a beautiful solo run. Dietmar Jahn whips in a cross ball towards Ashley Hurst. Ashley Hurst directs the ball goalwards with his head. Sven Busse easily picks it out of the air!
73.07
Sol Davies makes a beautiful solo run. Sol Davies decides to run forward with the ball. Sol Davies goes all the way! Sol Davies cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
78.21
Gennaro Ferraresi passes the ball forward to Hugo Kiko. Hugo Kiko knocks in a cross ball towards Ashley Summerbell. Ashley Summerbell connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's miles wide!
84.02
Gennaro Ferraresi chips the ball to his team mate, Hugo Kiko. Hugo Kiko shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
85.49
Oleg Mills knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Hibbs. Craig Hibbs threads the ball through to Colin Todd. Colin Todd whips in a cross ball towards Frank Janssen. Frank Janssen is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
87.15
2-1Shaun Woodgate catches John Brooking on the ankles. Shaun Woodgate is given a warning by the referee! John Brooking hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.01
Emile Evans makes a beautiful solo run. Emile Evans shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
8
7
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
23.6%
47.2%
29.2%
Scorers
| Hugo Kiko 67 Sol Davies 73 | Colin Todd 24 |