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 Bristol City in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bristol City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Darren Cole.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bristol City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Darren Cole.
0.00
0-0Bristol City start the match!
2.26
0-0Des Scales makes a simple pass to Luke Serrant. Luke Serrant makes a great pass forward. Arnold Robben runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
3.36
0-0Tim Wiltord threads a neat ball through to Gary Fletcher. Gary Fletcher controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Arnold Robben through on goal. Arnold Robben makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
4.11
0-0Mervin Lisbie flicks the ball to his team mate, Gianluigi Colasante. Gianluigi Colasante knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jason Brand.
10.40
Nigel Shearer threads a neat ball through to Terry Carlton. Terry Carlton shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
14.24
Nigel Shearer sees Gianluigi Colasante in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gianluigi Colasante knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.17
Miguael Bonilla deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Terry Carlton. Terry Carlton shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
18.45
Aniello De Liguori changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Aniello De Liguori advances inside the box! Aniello De Liguori muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
21.23
0-0Matt Meiklejohn catches Luke Serrant on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Luke Serrant runs off the knock.
28.13
Terry Oakes catches Terry Carlton on the ankles. The referee calls over Terry Oakes and shows him a yellow card! Terry Carlton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.52
With imagination, Tim Wiltord laces a through ball forward to Gary Fletcher. Gary Fletcher shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
32.48
Nigel Shearer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Terry Carlton. Terry Carlton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jason Brand.
40.46
Vitor Santos pushes up the pitch. Vitor Santos flicks a high pass forward. Gianluigi Colasante holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gianluigi Colasante knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.58
Joe Fortune flicks a high pass forward to Terry Carlton who brings the ball under control. Terry Carlton tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
44.36
0-0Miguael Bonilla plays the ball forward to Miguael Flucklinger. Miguael Flucklinger lofts in a cross ball towards Gianluigi Colasante. Gianluigi Colasante makes a deft header but somehow Marino Gullit manages to keep it out.
45.00
Felice Paris surges forward with the ball. Felice Paris sees Luke Serrant in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luke Serrant rushes past Harvey Barry! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Luke Serrant provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bristol Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Bristol City 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
Bristol Rovers kick off the second half!
47.38
0-1Mervin Lisbie makes a simple pass to Gianluigi Colasante. Gianluigi Colasante lofts in a cross ball towards Terry Carlton. Terry Carlton rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Terry Carlton scores for Bristol City!!
51.48
Nigel Shearer catches Des Scales on the ankles. Nigel Shearer is shown the yellow card! Des Scales runs off the knock.
57.05
Paul Helmer sees space and advances. Paul Helmer flicks the ball to his team mate, Luke Serrant. Luke Serrant knocks the ball forward to Gary Fletcher but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
59.31
Terry Oakes flicks a high pass forward. Aniello De Liguori holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Aniello De Liguori knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary Fletcher. Gary Fletcher knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Vitor Santos.
60.06
0-1Bristol Rovers have made 3 substitutions with Don Mckinlay replacing Gary Fletcher, Jermaine Wright-Phillips replacing Aniello De Liguori and Harris Jansen replacing Felice Paris .
61.09
Terry Oakes sees Jermaine Wright-Phillips in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jermaine Wright-Phillips makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luke Serrant. Luke Serrant knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Morton who gathers it comfortably.
63.11
Jermaine Wright-Phillips hits a low pass to Arnold Robben. Arnold Robben plays a one-two with Luke Serrant and advances towards the goal... Arnold Robben takes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
69.03
Des Scales makes a simple pass to Arnold Robben. Arnold Robben makes a pass forward but Luke Serrant makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
73.32
Joe Fortune deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gianluigi Colasante. Gianluigi Colasante knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jason Brand.
75.41
Harvey Barry takes a short throw-in bringing Matt Meiklejohn into play. Matt Meiklejohn threads a neat ball through to Nigel Shearer. Nigel Shearer picks a pass forward to Terry Carlton. Terry Carlton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.35
Matt Meiklejohn threads the ball through to Nigel Shearer. Nigel Shearer flicks a high pass forward to Terry Carlton who brings the ball under control. Terry Carlton shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
89.12
Nigel Shearer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Terry Carlton. Terry Carlton whips in a cross ball towards Miguael Flucklinger. Miguael Flucklinger directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.8%
52.2%
Play Area
30.4%
44.6%
25%
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) | 7 | |
| 4. | Terry Oakes (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Felice Paris (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Tim Wiltord (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Des Scales (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Aniello De Liguori (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Arnold Robben (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Luke Serrant (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Gary Fletcher (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Don Mckinlay (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Jermaine Wright-Phillips (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Harris Jansen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | John Morton (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Vitor Santos (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Harvey Barry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Matt Meiklejohn (DEF) | | 6 |
| 5. | Mervin Lisbie (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Nigel Shearer (MID) | | 7 |
| 7. | Miguael Bonilla (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Joe Fortune (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Terry Carlton (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Miguael Flucklinger (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gianluigi Colasante (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Scott Redknapp (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Adam Pearce (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Camille Bigné (MID) | 0 | |