Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Memorial Stadium where Bristol Rovers play host to Norwich City. A crowd of 8,455 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Bristol Rovers kick off!
9.20
0-1Del Coppinger chips the ball to his team mate, Ivan Pirri. Ivan Pirri finds some space and shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
15.36
0-1Daniel Vickers kicks a strong pass forward to Ashley Wallwork. Ashley Wallwork kicks a strong pass forward to Ivan Pirri. Ivan Pirri controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
20.55
Alexander Oliver kicks a strong pass forward to Francis Seaman. Francis Seaman shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
21.53
0-1Warren Adams catches Francis Seaman on the ankles. Warren Adams is warned by the referee! Francis Seaman stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.25
0-1Gennaro Ferraresi makes a simple pass to Ashley Summerbell. Ashley Summerbell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.24
Steven Wilcox passes the ball forward to Alexander Oliver. Alexander Oliver takes it forward alone. Alexander Oliver controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
33.46
Don Liddell makes a simple pass to Hugo Kiko. Hugo Kiko knocks in a cross ball towards Ashley Summerbell. Ashley Summerbell is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Noah Sammer is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
36.15
1-1Daniel Vickers knocks the ball to his team mate, Del Coppinger. Del Coppinger takes it forward alone. Del Coppinger controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Sven Busse is on top of it.
38.56
Don Liddell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hugo Kiko. Hugo Kiko knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Noah Sammer who gathers it comfortably.
40.51
Ashley Wallwork surges forward with the ball. Ashley Wallwork finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
44.28
Sol Davies chips the ball to his team mate, Don Liddell. Don Liddell sees a break and surges forward. Don Liddell plays a perfect one-two with Hugo Kiko and rushes in on goal... Don Liddell shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Norwich City kick off!
47.47
Del Coppinger makes a beautiful solo run. Del Coppinger tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Sven Busse manages to keep it out.
60.22
Rene Dassen comes in with a late challenge on Ashley Wallwork. The referee calls over Rene Dassen and warns him to calm down! Ashley Wallwork stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.55
Rene Dassen makes a probing pass to Hugo Kiko. Hugo Kiko goes all the way! Hugo Kiko takes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
69.34
Ashley Wallwork barges into Rene Dassen. The referee calls over Ashley Wallwork and warns him to calm down! Rene Dassen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.53
Steven Wilcox comes in with a late challenge on Ashley Summerbell. Steven Wilcox is warned by the referee! Ashley Summerbell runs off the knock.
72.11
Sol Davies deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rene Dassen. Rene Dassen sees space and advances. Rene Dassen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.03
Syd Summerbee takes it forward alone. Syd Summerbee flicks the ball to his team mate, Ashley Roberts. Ashley Roberts goes all the way! Ashley Roberts rockets a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
77.51
Alexander Oliver makes a probing pass to Ashley Roberts. Ashley Roberts tries a spectacular long range effort but Sven Busse is on top of it.
79.49
Don Liddell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hugo Kiko. Hugo Kiko knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ralph Hibbs.
85.21
Don Liddell sees a break and surges forward. Don Liddell finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
89.21
Don Liddell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ashley Summerbell. Ashley Summerbell shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.1%
54.9%
Play Area
21.1%
49.3%
29.6%
Scorers