Match Report


Aston VillaAston Villa     Bristol RoversBristol Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Ralph MarrR. Marr49
G
1
G
62Marino GullitM. Gullit
Hugo MarquesH. Marques64
D
2
D
69Jason BrandJ. Brand
David ElliottD. Elliott64
D
captain3
D
60Paul HelmerP. Helmer
Robert CleggR. Clegg55
D
4
D
57Terry OakesT. Oakes
Warren CoppingW. Copping53
D
5captain
D
57Felice ParisF. Paris
Rodolfo Guerrero LopezR. Guerrero Lopez61
M
6
M
62Tim WiltordT. Wiltord
Kelvin BarmbyK. Barmby59
M
7
M
59Des ScalesD. Scales
Alistair NichollsA. Nicholls58
M
8
M
59Aniello De LiguoriA. De Liguori
John JoachimJ. Joachim57
M
9
A
65Arnold RobbenA. Robben
Jacob JessJ. Jess76
A
10
A
62Craig ShearerC. Shearer
Ugo ToddU. Todd68
A
11
A
55Danny MoncurD. Moncur
 
Martin RufusM. Rufus66
A
12
G
60Don MckinlayD. Mckinlay
Brian CutlerB. Cutler56
A
13
M
56Jermaine Wright-PhillipsJ. Wright-Phillips
Michael RichardsM. Richards55
M
14
D
54Harris JansenH. Jansen

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Villa Park where Aston Villa play host to Bristol Rovers. A crowd of 9,000 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Aston Villa are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Milligan.


0.00
The first half starts with Bristol Rovers kicking off!
22.26
Terry Oakes kicks a strong pass forward to Des Scales. Des Scales makes a beautiful solo run. Des Scales runs straight at the defence! Des Scales shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Ralph Marr gets down and covers it.
26.32
Robert Clegg knocks the ball to his team mate, Kelvin Barmby. Kelvin Barmby flicks a high ball forward to Ugo Todd who takes it down. Ugo Todd shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
28.31
Tim Wiltord threads a neat ball through to Danny Moncur. Danny Moncur advances inside the box! Danny Moncur cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. Danny Moncur scores for Bristol Rovers!!
32.56
Kelvin Barmby barges into Aniello De Liguori. The referee calls over Kelvin Barmby and warns him to calm down! Aniello De Liguori hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.23
With great vision, Kelvin Barmby plays the ball forward to Ugo Todd. Ugo Todd knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.23
Terry Oakes flicks the ball to his team mate, Des Scales. Des Scales darts forward. Des Scales finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
Aniello De Liguori flicks a high pass forward. Arnold Robben controls it well on his chest. Arnold Robben threads the ball through to Danny Moncur but he's offside!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Aston Villa appear unchanged since the first half. Bristol Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Bristol Rovers players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The second half starts with Aston Villa kicking off!
48.25
Alistair Nicholls flicks the ball to his team mate, Ugo Todd. Ugo Todd makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Jacob Jess. Some awkward footwork from Jacob Jess provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Aston Villa!
53.43
David Elliott plays the ball forward to Alistair Nicholls. Alistair Nicholls threads the ball through to Ugo Todd. Ugo Todd shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
60.09
Bristol Rovers have made 3 substitutions with Don Mckinlay replacing Danny Moncur, Jermaine Wright-Phillips replacing Aniello De Liguori and Harris Jansen replacing Felice Paris .
61.14
Terry Oakes darts forward. Terry Oakes flicks a high ball forward to Don Mckinlay who takes it down. Don Mckinlay controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
65.04
Tim Wiltord threads a neat ball through to Craig Shearer. Craig Shearer runs straight at the defence! Craig Shearer takes a shot at goal. Robert Clegg steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
66.43
Robert Clegg flicks a high pass forward. Rodolfo Guerrero Lopez controls it well on his chest. Rodolfo Guerrero Lopez sees space and advances. Rodolfo Guerrero Lopez lofts in a cross ball towards Jacob Jess. Terry Oakes comes in with a late challenge on Jacob Jess. Penalty not given!!
72.08
Robert Clegg darts forward. Robert Clegg sees a break and surges forward. Robert Clegg tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
73.28
Jermaine Wright-Phillips threads a neat ball through to Don Mckinlay. Don Mckinlay threads a neat ball through to Arnold Robben. Arnold Robben cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
75.37
Hugo Marques flicks a high pass forward. Alistair Nicholls holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alistair Nicholls deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ugo Todd. Ugo Todd knocks in a cross ball towards Jacob Jess. Harris Jansen comes in with a late challenge on Jacob Jess. Jacob Jess appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
89.07
Des Scales sees Arnold Robben in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Arnold Robben advances inside the box! Arnold Robben rockets a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Aston Villa

Bristol Rovers
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
1
6
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
3
4
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.1%
52.9%
Play Area
30.6%
43.5%
25.9%

Scorers
Jacob Jess 48
Danny Moncur 28
Des Scales 38
Arnold Robben 89

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Des Scales of Bristol Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Ralph Marr (GK)
6
2.Hugo Marques (DEF)
6
3.David Elliott (DEF)
6
4.Robert Clegg (DEF)
7
5.Warren Copping (DEF)
6
6.Rodolfo Guerrero Lopez (MID)
7
7.Kelvin Barmby (MID)
6
8.Alistair Nicholls (MID)
6
9.John Joachim (MID)
6
10.Jacob Jess (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Ugo Todd (ATT)
6
 
12.Martin Rufus (ATT)
0
13.Brian Cutler (ATT)
0
14.Michael Richards (MID)
0

1.Marino Gullit (GK)
6
2.Jason Brand (DEF)
6
3.Paul Helmer (DEF)
6
4.Terry Oakes (DEF)
8
5.Felice Paris (DEF)
6
6.Tim Wiltord (MID)
7
7.Des Scales (MID)goal scored
9
8.Aniello De Liguori (MID)
6
9.Arnold Robben (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Craig Shearer (ATT)
6
11.Danny Moncur (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Don Mckinlay (GK)
6
13.Jermaine Wright-Phillips (MID)
6
14.Harris Jansen (DEF)
6