Match Report


Bristol RoversBristol Rovers     Charlton AthleticCharlton Athletic
Computer Player Computer Player Iain Richer Iain Richer
Marino GullitM. Gullit63
G
1
G
67Antonio RomanA. Roman
Jason BrandJ. Brand70
D
2
D
70Bernardo VenturinB. Venturin
John MilliganJ. Milligan64
D
3
D
66Flavio MazzolaF. Mazzola
Paul HelmerP. Helmer60
D
4
D
67Bryan YakubuB. Yakubu
Terry OakesT. Oakes58
D
5
D
67Kevin StrachanK. Strachan
Tim WiltordT. Wiltord62
M
captain6
M
74Gerard Van WanrooyG. Van Wanrooy
Aniello De LiguoriA. De Liguori61
M
7
M
75Bojan ElmanderB. Elmander
Des ScalesD. Scales59
M
8captain
A
79Ivo SimonsI. Simons
Marco CasaleM. Casale68
A
9
A
72Giulio LentiniG. Lentini
Arnold RobbenA. Robben66
A
10
A
70Tore Andre HålandT. Håland
Craig ShearerC. Shearer63
A
11
A
72Luciano OngaratoL. Ongarato
 
Don MckinlayD. Mckinlay60
G
12
M
52Arno HoenessA. Hoeness
Felice ParisF. Paris57
D
13
M
69Tim NaylorT. Naylor
Danny MoncurD. Moncur55
A
14
A
65Nicky FroggattN. Froggatt

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Memorial Stadium where Bristol Rovers play host to Charlton Athletic. A crowd of 15,317 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Charlton Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Armstrong.


0.00
Bristol Rovers kick off the first half!
2.03
Paul Helmer sees Des Scales in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Des Scales deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Shearer. Craig Shearer shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
9.09
Bryan Yakubu knocks the ball forward to Bojan Elmander. Bojan Elmander deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tore Andre Håland. Tore Andre Håland lofts in a cross ball towards Luciano Ongarato. Luciano Ongarato gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Marino Gullit is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
12.11
Des Scales hits a low pass to Arnold Robben. Arnold Robben plays a one-two with Craig Shearer and advances towards the goal... Arnold Robben muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
14.20
Des Scales threads the ball through to Marco Casale. Marco Casale threads the ball through into the box. Some silky footwork from Craig Shearer provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
20.16
Des Scales flicks a high ball forward to Craig Shearer who takes it down. Craig Shearer knocks the ball forward to Marco Casale but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
24.29
With a delightful solo run, Bojan Elmander stretches the opposition's defence. Bojan Elmander shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
26.43
Gerard Van Wanrooy kicks a strong pass forward to Tore Andre Håland. Tore Andre Håland threads a neat ball through to Luciano Ongarato. Luciano Ongarato makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Terry Oakes.
28.46
Arnold Robben catches Bryan Yakubu on the ankles. The referee calls over Arnold Robben and warns him to calm down! Bryan Yakubu runs off the knock.
32.24
John Milligan launches a long ball forward. Craig Shearer plays a one-two with Arnold Robben and rushes in on goal... Craig Shearer side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Craig Shearer!
36.36
Des Scales flicks a high ball forward to Craig Shearer who takes it down. Craig Shearer threads a neat ball through to Marco Casale. Marco Casale muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
Charlton Athletic start the second half!
57.22
Gerard Van Wanrooy flicks a high pass forward. Giulio Lentini collects the pass. Giulio Lentini shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
59.10
Des Scales runs straight at the opposition's defence. Des Scales knocks in a cross ball towards Marco Casale. Marco Casale is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
60.23
Bristol Rovers have made 3 substitutions with Don Mckinlay replacing Craig Shearer, Felice Paris replacing Des Scales and Danny Moncur replacing Terry Oakes .
63.32
Bojan Elmander controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ivo Simons. Ivo Simons knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Danny Moncur.
67.19
Aniello De Liguori flicks a high pass forward. Don Mckinlay holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Don Mckinlay rushes past Bernardo Venturin! Don Mckinlay shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Antonio Roman with no chance!! Goal for Bristol Rovers!
73.16
Gerard Van Wanrooy kicks a strong pass forward to Giulio Lentini. Giulio Lentini lofts in a cross ball towards Luciano Ongarato. Luciano Ongarato directs the ball goalwards with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
75.02
Bojan Elmander flicks a high pass forward to Giulio Lentini who brings the ball under control. Giulio Lentini plays a one-two with Luciano Ongarato and advances towards the goal... Giulio Lentini takes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
79.17
Danny Moncur flicks the ball to his team mate, Tim Wiltord. Tim Wiltord runs straight at the opposition's defence. Tim Wiltord lofts in a cross ball towards Marco Casale. Marco Casale flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Antonio Roman. Excellent save.
81.56
Flavio Mazzola flicks a high ball forward to Bojan Elmander who takes it down. Bojan Elmander threads a neat ball through to Giulio Lentini. Giulio Lentini whips in a cross ball towards Ivo Simons. Ivo Simons is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Marino Gullit with no chance!! Goal for Charlton Athletic!
90.00
Bojan Elmander threads a neat ball through to Tore Andre Håland. Tore Andre Håland flicks a high pass forward. Giulio Lentini controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Giulio Lentini side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but Marino Gullit is on top of it.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Bristol Rovers

Charlton Athletic
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60.3%
39.7%
Play Area
29.4%
47.1%
23.5%

Scorers
Craig Shearer 14, 32
Don Mckinlay 67
Luciano Ongarato 9
Giulio Lentini 75
Ivo Simons 82

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

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

1.Antonio Roman (GK)
6
2.Bernardo Venturin (DEF)
6
3.Flavio Mazzola (DEF)
6
4.Bryan Yakubu (DEF)
6
5.Kevin Strachan (DEF)
6
6.Gerard Van Wanrooy (MID)
6
7.Bojan Elmander (MID)
7
8.Ivo Simons (ATT)goal scored
7
9.Giulio Lentini (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Tore Andre Håland (ATT)
7
11.Luciano Ongarato (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Arno Hoeness (MID)
0
13.Tim Naylor (MID)
0
14.Nicky Froggatt (ATT)
0