Match Report


Bristol RoversBristol Rovers     Plymouth ArgylePlymouth Argyle
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Marino GullitM. Gullit62
G
1
G
62Gavin RufusG. Rufus
Jason BrandJ. Brand69
D
2
D
56Alistair EhioguA. Ehiogu
Paul HelmerP. Helmer60
D
3
D
55Jamie PowerJ. Power
Terry OakesT. Oakes57
D
4
D
53Dave NewtonD. Newton
Felice ParisF. Paris57
D
5
D
53Shaun DrakeS. Drake
Tim WiltordT. Wiltord62
M
6captain
D
40Ruel KoncheskyR. Konchesky
Des ScalesD. Scales59
M
7
M
72Ian BoatengI. Boateng
Aniello De LiguoriA. De Liguori59
M
8
M
65Charles-Edward LokoC. Loko
Arnold RobbenA. Robben65
A
9
A
62Craig BridgesC. Bridges
Craig ShearerC. Shearer62
A
10
A
59Tony SinclairT. Sinclair
Danny MoncurD. Moncur55
A
captain11
A
57Said AllachS. Allach
 
Don MckinlayD. Mckinlay60
G
12
G
57Fabio StroppaF. Stroppa
Jermaine Wright-PhillipsJ. Wright-Phillips56
M
13
A
51Nicky StandingN. Standing
Harris JansenH. Jansen54
D
14
A
49Nick JacksonN. Jackson

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Memorial Stadium where Bristol Rovers play host to Plymouth Argyle. A crowd of 9,771 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Plymouth Argyle appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nicky Laycock.


0.00
Bristol Rovers kick off the first half!
6.55
Jamie Power catches Arnold Robben on the ankles. The referee calls over Jamie Power and shows him a yellow card! Arnold Robben hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.38
Tim Wiltord sees Arnold Robben in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Arnold Robben plays a one-two with Craig Shearer and rushes in on goal... Arnold Robben looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Arnold Robben scores for Bristol Rovers!!
14.04
Aniello De Liguori passes the ball forward to Danny Moncur. Danny Moncur skips past Shaun Drake! Danny Moncur 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!!
18.58
Showing composure, Ruel Konchesky plays the ball forward to Ian Boateng. Ian Boateng makes a probing pass to Craig Bridges. Craig Bridges plays a one-two with Said Allach and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Craig Bridges provides some space. He shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
20.31
Tim Wiltord flicks a high ball forward to Arnold Robben who takes it down. Arnold Robben knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Shaun Drake.
21.34
Tony Sinclair clumsily knocks into Jason Brand. The referee warns Tony Sinclair to calm down! Jason Brand hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.49
Tim Wiltord deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Shearer. Craig Shearer plays a scrappy one-two with Danny Moncur and stumbles forward towards the goal... Craig Shearer looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
26.50
Craig Shearer hacks Alistair Ehiogu from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alistair Ehiogu runs off the knock.
28.43
Dave Newton flicks a high pass forward to Ian Boateng who brings the ball under control. Ian Boateng knocks the ball forward to Said Allach. Said Allach shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Marino Gullit. What a great pair of hands!
30.05
Terry Oakes makes a probing pass to Aniello De Liguori. Aniello De Liguori kicks a strong pass forward to Danny Moncur. Danny Moncur knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Rufus who gathers it comfortably.
32.30
Charles-Edward Loko barges into Tim Wiltord. Charles-Edward Loko is given a warning by the referee! Tim Wiltord runs off the knock.
33.51
Tim Wiltord catches Charles-Edward Loko on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Charles-Edward Loko gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
34.22
Des Scales flicks a high ball forward to Arnold Robben who gracefully takes it down. Arnold Robben shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
39.23
Charles-Edward Loko sees Said Allach in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Said Allach knocks in a cross ball towards Tony Sinclair. Tony Sinclair finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Marino Gullit with no chance!! Goal for Plymouth Argyle!
45.00
Charles-Edward Loko comes in with a late challenge on Aniello De Liguori. Charles-Edward Loko is given another warning by the referee! Aniello De Liguori hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Bristol Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Plymouth Argyle also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
Plymouth Argyle start the second half!
48.14
Ian Boateng flicks a high ball forward to Craig Bridges who takes it down. Craig Bridges shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
49.36
Terry Oakes kicks a strong pass forward to Aniello De Liguori. Aniello De Liguori flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Shearer. Craig Shearer threads the ball through to Arnold Robben but he's offside!
60.59
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 .Plymouth Argyle have made 2 substitutions with Fabio Stroppa replacing Charles-Edward Loko and Nick Jackson replacing Said Allach .
67.45
Tony Sinclair barges into Jason Brand. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jason Brand hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.43
Des Scales controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Shearer. Craig Shearer skips past Jamie Power! Craig Shearer strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Gavin Rufus gets down and covers it.
72.35
Terry Oakes threads a neat ball through to Des Scales. Des Scales flicks a high ball forward to Don Mckinlay who takes it down. Don Mckinlay skips past Alistair Ehiogu! Some silky footwork from Don Mckinlay provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
77.29
Paul Helmer makes a probing pass to Jermaine Wright-Phillips. Jermaine Wright-Phillips flicks a high pass forward. Craig Shearer controls it well on his chest. Craig Shearer shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
81.33
Jason Brand threads the ball through to Tim Wiltord. Tim Wiltord changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Tim Wiltord controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Arnold Robben through on goal. Arnold Robben looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
85.49
Des Scales clumsily knocks into Fabio Stroppa. The referee brings Des Scales to one side and gives him a warning! Fabio Stroppa runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Bristol Rovers

Plymouth Argyle
Goals
5
1
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
5
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
69.7%
30.3%
Play Area
21.1%
46.1%
32.9%

Scorers
Arnold Robben 10, 81
Danny Moncur 14
Craig Shearer 22
Don Mckinlay 72
Tony Sinclair 39

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)yellow card
7
7.Des Scales (MID)
7
8.Aniello De Liguori (MID)
7
9.Arnold Robben (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Craig Shearer (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
8
11.Danny Moncur (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Don Mckinlay (GK)goal scored
8
13.Jermaine Wright-Phillips (MID)
6
14.Harris Jansen (DEF)
6

1.Gavin Rufus (GK)
6
2.Alistair Ehiogu (DEF)
6
3.Jamie Power (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Dave Newton (DEF)
6
5.Shaun Drake (DEF)
6
6.Ruel Konchesky (DEF)
6
7.Ian Boateng (MID)
6
8.Charles-Edward Loko (MID)
5
9.Craig Bridges (ATT)
6
10.Tony Sinclair (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
6
11.Said Allach (ATT)
6
 
12.Fabio Stroppa (GK)
6
13.Nicky Standing (ATT)
0
14.Nick Jackson (ATT)
6