Match Report


Bristol RoversBristol Rovers     Coventry CityCoventry City
Computer Player Computer Player Mark Teahan Mark Teahan
Marino GullitM. Gullit62
G
1captain
G
77Stephan GyanS. Gyan
Jason BrandJ. Brand70
D
2
D
68Mariano BenfariM. Benfari
John MilliganJ. Milligan64
D
3
D
70Gavin UpsonG. Upson
Paul HelmerP. Helmer60
D
4
D
70Barry LobontB. Lobont
Terry OakesT. Oakes58
D
captain5
M
64Raffaele MandelliR. Mandelli
Tim WiltordT. Wiltord62
M
6
M
83Girolamo MiceliG. Miceli
Aniello De LiguoriA. De Liguori61
M
7
M
71Aladino VicariA. Vicari
Des ScalesD. Scales59
M
8
M
74Aimo ZilianiA. Ziliani
Marco CasaleM. Casale67
A
9
A
70Florian EiltsF. Eilts
Arnold RobbenA. Robben65
A
10
A
70Gianpaolo MalafronteG. Malafronte
Craig ShearerC. Shearer63
A
11
A
72Gianpaolo MaggioniG. Maggioni
 
Don MckinlayD. Mckinlay60
G
12
M
32Colin VassellC. Vassell
Jermaine Wright-PhillipsJ. Wright-Phillips57
M
13
M
35Dominic GlassD. Glass
Felice ParisF. Paris57
D
14
M
73Erwin ElshotE. Elshot

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Memorial Stadium where Bristol Rovers play host to Coventry City. A crowd of 17,619 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Coventry City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Laurent Mettomo.


0.00
Bristol Rovers kick off and get the match underway!
3.38
Florian Eilts hacks John Milligan from behind! The referee brings Florian Eilts to one side and gives him a warning! John Milligan stretches but gets up unharmed.
4.39
Aimo Ziliani flicks a high pass forward. Gianpaolo Malafronte holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gianpaolo Malafronte tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
6.22
Girolamo Miceli flicks a high pass forward. Florian Eilts controls it well on his chest. Florian Eilts shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
10.36
Paul Helmer drives a long ball upfield. Craig Shearer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
14.51
Mariano Benfari knocks the ball to his team mate, Aimo Ziliani. Aimo Ziliani runs straight at the opposition's defence. Aimo Ziliani knocks in a cross ball towards Florian Eilts. Florian Eilts connects with a diving header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
22.20
Tim Wiltord threads a neat ball through to Arnold Robben. Arnold Robben sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
26.02
Girolamo Miceli sees Gianpaolo Malafronte in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gianpaolo Malafronte knocks in a cross ball towards Gianpaolo Maggioni. Gianpaolo Maggioni jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it flies just off target!
32.31
Aimo Ziliani kicks a strong pass forward to Gianpaolo Maggioni. Gianpaolo Maggioni shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
34.51
Des Scales knocks the ball to his team mate, Marco Casale. Marco Casale passes the ball forward to Arnold Robben. Some silky footwork from Arnold Robben provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Good keeping from Stephan Gyan as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
38.25
Paul Helmer knocks the ball forward to Des Scales. Des Scales flicks a high ball forward to Craig Shearer who takes it down. Craig Shearer knocks in a cross ball towards Arnold Robben. Arnold Robben makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
39.08
John Milligan catches Gianpaolo Malafronte on the ankles. The referee calls over John Milligan and shows him a yellow card! Gianpaolo Malafronte stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.30
Mariano Benfari makes a simple pass to Aladino Vicari. Aladino Vicari chips the ball to his team mate, Gianpaolo Malafronte. Gianpaolo Malafronte shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
44.35
Showing intelligent composure, Girolamo Miceli laces a through ball forward to Gianpaolo Malafronte. Gianpaolo Malafronte shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
Aladino Vicari laces a weighted ball forward to Gianpaolo Malafronte. Gianpaolo Malafronte knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marino Gullit who gathers it comfortably.
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. Coventry 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
Coventry City kick off!
47.21
Aladino Vicari makes an attacking run forward. Aladino Vicari lofts in a cross ball towards Florian Eilts. With a superhuman jump, Florian Eilts connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Marino Gullit effortlessly punches it away to safety.
53.46
John Milligan sees Des Scales in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Des Scales makes a simple pass to Craig Shearer. Craig Shearer plays the ball forward to Marco Casale who has made a great run into the box. Marco Casale side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
54.45
Aladino Vicari sees Gianpaolo Maggioni in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gianpaolo Maggioni knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.52
Gavin Upson knocks the ball forward to Aladino Vicari. Aladino Vicari kicks a strong pass forward to Gianpaolo Malafronte. Gianpaolo Malafronte knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.39
Bristol Rovers have made 3 substitutions with Don Mckinlay replacing Craig Shearer, Jermaine Wright-Phillips replacing Des Scales and Felice Paris replacing Terry Oakes .
61.43
John Milligan pushes mid-way up the pitch. John Milligan flicks a high pass forward to Don Mckinlay who brings the ball under control. Don Mckinlay rushes past Gavin Upson! Don Mckinlay tries a spectacular strike but is denied by Gavin Upson. Excellent block.
66.33
Tim Wiltord flicks the ball to his team mate, Don Mckinlay. Don Mckinlay controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Arnold Robben through on goal. Arnold Robben tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
67.46
Girolamo Miceli hits a low pass to Gianpaolo Maggioni. Gianpaolo Maggioni sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
72.40
Jason Brand catches Gianpaolo Maggioni on the ankles. Jason Brand is shown the yellow card! Gianpaolo Maggioni hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.38
Girolamo Miceli flicks a high pass forward. Florian Eilts collects the pass. Florian Eilts knocks in a cross ball towards Gianpaolo Malafronte. Gianpaolo Malafronte beats his man to it with a header. Gianpaolo Malafronte scores for Coventry City!!
77.24
Tim Wiltord kicks a strong pass forward to Arnold Robben. Arnold Robben edges inside the box! Arnold Robben comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
79.12
Felice Paris flicks the ball to his team mate, Tim Wiltord. Tim Wiltord flicks the ball to his team mate, Arnold Robben. Arnold Robben lofts in a cross ball towards Don Mckinlay. Don Mckinlay finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's drastically wayward!
84.46
Barry Lobont barges into Marco Casale. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marco Casale hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Bristol Rovers

Coventry City
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
32.5%
45.5%
22.1%

Scorers
Arnold Robben 22
Florian Eilts 15
Gianpaolo Malafronte 73

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Arnold Robben of Bristol Rovers

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

1.Stephan Gyan (GK)
6
2.Mariano Benfari (DEF)
6
3.Gavin Upson (DEF)
6
4.Barry Lobont (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Raffaele Mandelli (MID)
6
6.Girolamo Miceli (MID)
7
7.Aladino Vicari (MID)
7
8.Aimo Ziliani (MID)
7
9.Florian Eilts (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Gianpaolo Malafronte (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Gianpaolo Maggioni (ATT)
6
 
12.Colin Vassell (MID)
0
13.Dominic Glass (MID)
0
14.Erwin Elshot (MID)
0