Match Report


Bristol RoversBristol Rovers     Sheffield WednesdaySheffield Wednesday
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Marino GullitM. Gullit62
G
1
G
66Nicky MossN. Moss
Jason BrandJ. Brand70
D
2
D
69Lomano DoddL. Dodd
John MilliganJ. Milligan64
D
captain3captain
D
68Mauricio FiorettiM. Fioretti
Paul HelmerP. Helmer60
D
4
D
66Roland LangR. Lang
Terry OakesT. Oakes58
D
5
M
75Jose LopesJ. Lopes
Tim WiltordT. Wiltord62
M
6
M
73Sjaak VeldmanS. Veldman
Aniello De LiguoriA. De Liguori61
M
7
M
73Dave DarwinkelD. Darwinkel
Des ScalesD. Scales59
M
8
M
69Carmine AltomareC. Altomare
Marco CasaleM. Casale68
A
9
A
66Tommaso CavalloT. Cavallo
Arnold RobbenA. Robben65
A
10
A
66David McStayD. McStay
Craig ShearerC. Shearer63
A
11
A
65Nicola Carlo ZauriN. Zauri
 
Don MckinlayD. Mckinlay60
G
12
G
66Tim TerryT. Terry
Jermaine Wright-PhillipsJ. Wright-Phillips57
M
13
D
65Alex MasonA. Mason
Felice ParisF. Paris57
D
14
A
64John ElliottJ. Elliott

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Memorial Stadium where Bristol Rovers play host to Sheffield Wednesday. A crowd of 16,743 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sheffield Wednesday appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Michael Milligan.


0.00
Bristol Rovers kick off and get the match underway!
12.34
Jose Lopes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicola Carlo Zauri. Nicola Carlo Zauri shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Marino Gullit.
13.36
Jose Lopes takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Mauricio Fioretti. Mauricio Fioretti comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it curls horrendously wide!
14.30
Dave Darwinkel hits a low pass to Tommaso Cavallo. Tommaso Cavallo shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
15.22
Paul Helmer flicks a high ball forward to Des Scales who takes it down. Des Scales makes a simple pass to Marco Casale. Marco Casale plays a one-two with Craig Shearer and advances towards the goal... Mauricio Fioretti catches Marco Casale on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
18.09
Without breaking stride, Paul Helmer plays the ball forward to Aniello De Liguori. Aniello De Liguori runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Aniello De Liguori shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
20.19
Without breaking stride, Lomano Dodd plays the ball forward to Sjaak Veldman. Sjaak Veldman makes a probing pass to Nicola Carlo Zauri. Nicola Carlo Zauri threads the ball through to David McStay but he's offside!
21.27
Lomano Dodd chips the ball to his team mate, Sjaak Veldman. Sjaak Veldman makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David McStay. David McStay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.32
Dave Darwinkel deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tommaso Cavallo. Tommaso Cavallo knocks the ball to his team mate, David McStay. David McStay takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Marino Gullit.
25.25
Corner kick to Sheffield Wednesday. Jose Lopes plays it to the near post. Tim Wiltord reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
30.18
Dave Darwinkel runs straight at the opposition's defence. Dave Darwinkel threads a neat ball through to David McStay. David McStay rockets a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
32.39
John Milligan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tim Wiltord. Tim Wiltord knocks the ball to his team mate, Marco Casale. Marco Casale controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Fantastic reaction save from Nicky Moss!
34.42
Arnold Robben comes in with a late challenge on Roland Lang. Arnold Robben is warned by the referee! Roland Lang hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.47
Dave Darwinkel flicks a high pass forward. Nicola Carlo Zauri holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nicola Carlo Zauri knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marino Gullit who gathers it comfortably.
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. Sheffield Wednesday 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
The second half starts with Sheffield Wednesday kicking off!
47.16
Tim Wiltord knocks the ball forward to Craig Shearer. Craig Shearer lofts in a cross ball towards Arnold Robben. Arnold Robben knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
53.50
With a delightful solo run, Aniello De Liguori stretches the opposition's defence. Aniello De Liguori shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
54.17
Jason Brand catches Nicola Carlo Zauri on the ankles. The referee calls over Jason Brand and shows him a yellow card! Nicola Carlo Zauri stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.20
Sjaak Veldman threads the ball through to Nicola Carlo Zauri. Nicola Carlo Zauri whips in a cross ball towards Tommaso Cavallo. Tommaso Cavallo outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
59.31
Des Scales hits a low pass to Marco Casale. Marco Casale edges inside the box! Marco Casale side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
60.54
Bristol Rovers have made 3 substitutions with Don Mckinlay replacing Craig Shearer, Jermaine Wright-Phillips replacing Des Scales and Felice Paris replacing Terry Oakes .Sheffield Wednesday have made a substitution with John Elliott replacing Tommaso Cavallo .
65.23
Sjaak Veldman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David McStay. David McStay knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Felice Paris.
67.17
Sjaak Veldman flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicola Carlo Zauri. Nicola Carlo Zauri plays a one-two with John Elliott and rushes in on goal... Nicola Carlo Zauri muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's there!! Marino Gullit has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
73.04
Felice Paris makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Aniello De Liguori. Aniello De Liguori makes a beautiful solo run. Aniello De Liguori deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marco Casale but the linesman indicates offside!
77.18
Sheffield Wednesday have made a substitution with Tim Terry replacing Lomano Dodd .
81.58
John Elliott hacks John Milligan from behind! The referee calls over John Elliott and shows him a yellow card! John Milligan grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
85.44
Aniello De Liguori kicks a strong pass forward to Arnold Robben. Arnold Robben shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
87.56
Mauricio Fioretti breaks forward. Mauricio Fioretti makes a probing pass to John Elliott. John Elliott finds some space and shoots from distance. Marino Gullit easily gets down and covers it.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Bristol Rovers

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

Possession
46.7%
53.3%
Play Area
30.7%
48%
21.3%

Scorers
Tommaso Cavallo 55
Nicola Carlo Zauri 67

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nicola Carlo Zauri of Sheffield Wednesday

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

1.Nicky Moss (GK)
7
2.Lomano Dodd (DEF)
6
3.Mauricio Fioretti (DEF)
6
4.Roland Lang (DEF)
6
5.Jose Lopes (MID)
6
6.Sjaak Veldman (MID)
7
7.Dave Darwinkel (MID)
7
8.Carmine Altomare (MID)
6
9.Tommaso Cavallo (ATT)goal scored
8
10.David McStay (ATT)
6
11.Nicola Carlo Zauri (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Tim Terry (GK)
6
13.Alex Mason (DEF)
0
14.John Elliott (ATT)yellow card
6