Match Report


Stoke CityStoke City     Bristol RoversBristol Rovers
Jim WillisJim Willis Computer Player Computer Player
Luis DiazL. Diaz56
G
1
G
62Marino GullitM. Gullit
Robbie NichollsR. Nicholls56
D
2captain
D
69Jason BrandJ. Brand
Nicky GalliN. Galli45
D
3
D
60Paul HelmerP. Helmer
Leonardo FerreriL. Ferreri52
D
4
D
57Terry OakesT. Oakes
Enrique MerinoE. Merino53
M
captain5
D
57Felice ParisF. Paris
Jon SmithJ. Smith71
M
6
M
62Tim WiltordT. Wiltord
Dries WilnisD. Wilnis59
M
7
M
59Des ScalesD. Scales
Peter BrandP. Brand46
M
8
M
59Aniello De LiguoriA. De Liguori
Stefano FresiS. Fresi66
A
9
A
65Arnold RobbenA. Robben
Anthony HibbsA. Hibbs55
A
10
A
62Craig ShearerC. Shearer
Ronald DenneboomR. Denneboom52
A
11
A
49Luke SerrantL. Serrant
 
Samuele MaltagliatiS. Maltagliati49
A
12
G
60Don MckinlayD. Mckinlay
Harvey AdamsH. Adams46
M
13
M
56Jermaine Wright-PhillipsJ. Wright-Phillips
Kemal MurphyK. Murphy41
D
14
D
54Harris JansenH. Jansen

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Bet 365 Stadium where Stoke City play host to Bristol Rovers. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Stoke City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Milligan.


0.00
Stoke City kick off and get the match underway!
2.33
Enrique Merino flicks a high pass forward to Ronald Denneboom who brings the ball under control. Ronald Denneboom finds some space and shoots from distance but Marino Gullit is on top of it.
6.55
Terry Oakes flicks the ball to his team mate, Des Scales. Des Scales threads a neat ball through to Arnold Robben. Arnold Robben deftly passes the ball to Craig Shearer, releasing him through on goal. Craig Shearer muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Craig Shearer scores for Bristol Rovers!!
9.45
Jason Brand makes a probing pass to Aniello De Liguori. Aniello De Liguori controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arnold Robben. Arnold Robben knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Leonardo Ferreri.
10.02
Felice Paris catches Ronald Denneboom on the ankles. Felice Paris is warned by the referee! Ronald Denneboom hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.30
Robbie Nicholls flicks the ball to his team mate, Jon Smith. With vision, Jon Smith picks a pass forward to Stefano Fresi. Stefano Fresi shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
14.48
Des Scales flicks a high ball forward to Arnold Robben who takes it down. Arnold Robben knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.48
Dries Wilnis takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Jon Smith. Jon Smith chips the ball to his team mate, Stefano Fresi. Stefano Fresi knocks in a cross ball towards Anthony Hibbs. Anthony Hibbs jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
24.17
Felice Paris flicks the ball to his team mate, Tim Wiltord. Tim Wiltord decides to run forward with the ball. Tim Wiltord makes a pass forward but Luke Serrant is yards offside!
30.05
Dries Wilnis makes a probing pass to Anthony Hibbs. Anthony Hibbs shoots from 20 yards. Marino Gullit gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
33.21
Aniello De Liguori flicks a high ball forward to Luke Serrant who takes it down. Luke Serrant cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Luke Serrant provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
34.24
Des Scales knocks the ball to his team mate, Luke Serrant. Luke Serrant deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Shearer but the linesman indicates offside!
38.01
Enrique Merino controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anthony Hibbs. Anthony Hibbs knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.17
Des Scales makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Shearer. Craig Shearer rushes past Robbie Nicholls! Craig Shearer shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Bristol Rovers!
44.16
Tim Wiltord deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luke Serrant. Luke Serrant skips past Robbie Nicholls! Luke Serrant side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
45.00
Tim Wiltord makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Shearer. Craig Shearer tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Stoke City have changed their lineup with Samuele Maltagliati replacing Anthony Hibbs, Harvey Adams replacing Enrique Merino and Kemal Murphy replacing Robbie Nicholls. Bristol Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. The Bristol Rovers players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Bristol Rovers kick off the second half!
49.09
Peter Brand makes a probing pass to Ronald Denneboom. Ronald Denneboom knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Helmer.
53.57
With vision, Jason Brand laces a through ball forward to Aniello De Liguori. Aniello De Liguori hits a low pass to Luke Serrant. Luke Serrant lofts in a cross ball towards Arnold Robben. Arnold Robben outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
57.40
Jon Smith threads a neat ball through to Stefano Fresi. Stefano Fresi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
59.36
Jon Smith takes a long throw-in. Peter Brand controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Samuele Maltagliati. Samuele Maltagliati shoots from distance but it flies wide!
60.17
Bristol Rovers have made 3 substitutions with Don Mckinlay replacing Luke Serrant, Jermaine Wright-Phillips replacing Aniello De Liguori and Harris Jansen replacing Felice Paris .
63.55
Dries Wilnis threads a neat ball through to Ronald Denneboom. Ronald Denneboom knocks in a cross ball towards Samuele Maltagliati. Samuele Maltagliati powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
66.58
Peter Brand knocks the ball to his team mate, Samuele Maltagliati. Samuele Maltagliati shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
67.35
Harris Jansen flicks a high pass forward to Des Scales who brings the ball under control. Des Scales plays the ball forward to Arnold Robben. Arnold Robben makes a great pass forward. Don Mckinlay runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
71.23
Des Scales makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Shearer. Craig Shearer lofts in a cross ball towards Don Mckinlay. Don Mckinlay outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but somehow Luis Diaz manages to keep it out.
75.01
Craig Shearer hacks Kemal Murphy from behind! Craig Shearer is shown the yellow card! Kemal Murphy runs off the knock.
77.26
Dries Wilnis threads the ball through to Stefano Fresi. Stefano Fresi shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
79.38
Peter Brand passes the ball forward to Samuele Maltagliati. Samuele Maltagliati lofts in a cross ball towards Ronald Denneboom. Ronald Denneboom outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
89.04
Harris Jansen knocks the ball to his team mate, Jermaine Wright-Phillips. Jermaine Wright-Phillips knocks the ball forward to Craig Shearer. Craig Shearer edges inside the box! Craig Shearer strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Craig Shearer scores for Bristol Rovers!! That's his third!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Stoke City

Bristol Rovers
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
39.1%
60.9%
Play Area
25.3%
42.5%
32.2%

Scorers
Anthony Hibbs 15
Craig Shearer 7, 40, 89

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Craig Shearer of Bristol Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Luis Diaz (GK)
6
2.Robbie Nicholls (DEF)
6
3.Nicky Galli (DEF)
6
4.Leonardo Ferreri (DEF)
6
5.Enrique Merino (MID)
6
6.Jon Smith (MID)
6
7.Dries Wilnis (MID)
6
8.Peter Brand (MID)
6
9.Stefano Fresi (ATT)
6
10.Anthony Hibbs (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Ronald Denneboom (ATT)
6
 
12.Samuele Maltagliati (ATT)
6
13.Harvey Adams (MID)
6
14.Kemal Murphy (DEF)
6

1.Marino Gullit (GK)
7
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)
7
8.Aniello De Liguori (MID)
6
9.Arnold Robben (ATT)
6
10.Craig Shearer (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scoredyellow card
10
11.Luke Serrant (ATT)
6
 
12.Don Mckinlay (GK)
6
13.Jermaine Wright-Phillips (MID)
6
14.Harris Jansen (DEF)
6