Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Memorial Stadium where Bristol Rovers play host to Southend United. A crowd of 9,160 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Southend United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dion Mustoe.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Southend United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dion Mustoe.
0.00
0-0Bristol Rovers kick off the first half!
2.19
0-0Ivan Gallagher pushes up the pitch. Ivan Gallagher takes it forward alone. Ivan Gallagher shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
3.16
Jason Brand hits a low pass to Des Scales. Des Scales flicks a high pass forward. Arnold Robben collects the pass. Arnold Robben lofts in a cross ball towards Danny Moncur. Danny Moncur flicks the ball with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
8.24
0-0Max Cutler sees Scott Barry in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Barry threads a neat ball through to Malcolm Gower. Malcolm Gower whips in a cross ball towards Damien Simonsen. Damien Simonsen heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
9.13
1-0Des Scales makes a simple pass to Craig Shearer. Craig Shearer sees Danny Moncur just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Danny Moncur shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
12.21
Tim Wiltord makes a simple pass to Arnold Robben. Arnold Robben runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Arnold Robben provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
14.22
1-0Scott Barry hits a low pass to Damien Simonsen. Damien Simonsen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Helmer.
16.58
Max Cutler sees Scott Barry in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Barry kicks a strong pass forward to Ben Ince. Ben Ince knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jason Brand.
22.36
1-0Ivan Gallagher chips the ball to his team mate, Morris Lumsdon. Morris Lumsdon flicks a high pass forward. Ben Ince controls it well on his chest. Ben Ince whips in a cross ball towards Damien Simonsen. Damien Simonsen jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Felice Paris is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
24.48
With great vision, Aniello De Liguori plays the ball forward to Danny Moncur. Danny Moncur shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Julian Taylor.
28.35
Ivan Gallagher threads the ball through to Scott Barry. Scott Barry chips the ball to his team mate, Damien Simonsen. Damien Simonsen lofts in a cross ball towards Malcolm Gower. Malcolm Gower rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Marino Gullit reads it well. Good keeping!
42.23
Terry Oakes takes a quick throw-in. Felice Paris passes the ball forward to Tim Wiltord. Tim Wiltord flicks a high pass forward to Arnold Robben who brings the ball under control. Arnold Robben knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bristol Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Southend United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Bristol Rovers players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Southend United kick off!
48.37
Aniello De Liguori sees Arnold Robben in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Arnold Robben plays a quick one-two with Danny Moncur and rushes in on goal... Arnold Robben shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
51.51
Julian Goodwin flicks a high pass forward. Damien Simonsen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Damien Simonsen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marino Gullit who gathers it comfortably.
55.57
Tim Wiltord threads a neat ball through to Danny Moncur. Danny Moncur whips in a cross ball towards Arnold Robben. Arnold Robben makes a looping header on goal but somehow Julian Taylor manages to keep it out.
57.30
Max Cutler chips the ball to his team mate, Julian Goodwin. Seeing a gap ahead, Julian Goodwin plays the ball forward to Damien Simonsen. Damien Simonsen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.49
Tim Wiltord threads a neat ball through to Arnold Robben. Arnold Robben cuts inside the box! Arnold Robben looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
61.49
2-0Bristol Rovers have made 3 substitutions with Don Mckinlay replacing Danny Moncur, Jermaine Wright-Phillips replacing Aniello De Liguori and Harris Jansen replacing Felice Paris .Southend United appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
66.32
Ivan Gallagher passes the ball forward to Scott Barry. With a delightful solo run, Scott Barry stretches the opposition's defence. Scott Barry shoots from long range. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Scott Barry!
69.43
2-1Craig Shearer barges into Ivan Gallagher. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ivan Gallagher hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.19
Scott Barry flicks a high ball forward to Malcolm Gower who takes it down. Malcolm Gower knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marino Gullit who gathers it comfortably.
75.34
Jermaine Wright-Phillips passes the ball forward to Craig Shearer. Craig Shearer plays a sublime one-two with Arnold Robben and races in on goal... Craig Shearer strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it flies wide!
77.37
2-1Julian Goodwin comes in with a late challenge on Jermaine Wright-Phillips. The referee warns Julian Goodwin to calm down! Jermaine Wright-Phillips runs off the knock.
84.53
Terry Oakes flicks the ball to his team mate, Des Scales. Des Scales flicks a high ball forward to Arnold Robben who takes it down. Arnold Robben shoots from distance. Julian Taylor gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
85.16
Ivan Gallagher chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Barry. Scott Barry chips the ball to his team mate, Alberto Cutler. Alberto Cutler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Terry Oakes.
87.55
Tim Wiltord sees Craig Shearer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Shearer shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
89.11
Scott Barry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ben Ince. Ben Ince lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Cutler. Alberto Cutler gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies just wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.3%
54.7%
Play Area
23.3%
41.9%
34.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Arnold Robben of Bristol Rovers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Marino Gullit (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jason Brand (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Paul Helmer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Terry Oakes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Felice Paris (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Tim Wiltord (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Des Scales (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Aniello De Liguori (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Arnold Robben (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Craig Shearer (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 11. | Danny Moncur (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Don Mckinlay (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Jermaine Wright-Phillips (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Harris Jansen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Julian Taylor (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Max Cutler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ivan Gallagher (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Carmine Bucci (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Morris Lumsdon (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Julian Goodwin (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Scott Barry (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Alberto Cutler (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ben Ince (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Malcolm Gower (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Damien Simonsen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gareth Standing (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ross Black (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | George Burbage (ATT) | 0 | |