Match Report
| Bristol Rovers | Bristol Rovers |  |  | Bury | Bury | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Gustavo Villarreal | G. Villarreal |  | 66 | G |  | 1 | | G | 52 |  | Niccolo Gower | N. Gower | |||||||||
| Michael Naylor | M. Naylor | | 68 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 69 | | Carlton Platt | C. Platt | |||||||||
| Phil Holloway | P. Holloway | | 61 | D | | 3 | | D | 58 | | Lomano Proctor | L. Proctor | |||||||||
| Nigel Elliott | N. Elliott | | 57 | D | | 4 | | D | 55 | | Fredrik Heskey | F. Heskey | |||||||||
| Duncan Jack | D. Jack | | 74 | M | | 5 | | D | 51 | | Ian Mendonca | I. Mendonca | |||||||||
| Sidney Garcia | S. Garcia |  | 68 | M | | 6 | | M | 66 | | Jermaine Mann | J. Mann | |||||||||
| Paul Johnstone | P. Johnstone |  | 68 | M | | 7 | | M | 63 | | Chris Keane | C. Keane | |||||||||
| Ralph Stewart | R. Stewart | | 60 | M | | 8 | | M | 60 | | Wayne Oakes | W. Oakes | |||||||||
| Aboubacar Delpierre | A. Delpierre | | 70 | A | | 9 | | M | 56 | | Frank Myers | F. Myers | |||||||||
| Mark Ferrante | M. Ferrante |  | 67 | A | | 10 | | A | 74 | | Oleg Edghill | O. Edghill | |||||||||
| Neil Hurst | N. Hurst | | 64 | A | | 11 | | A | 67 | | Alan Mason | A. Mason | |||||||||
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Memorial Stadium where Bristol Rovers play host to Bury. A crowd of 8,741 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bury appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bury appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Bury kick off the first half!
2.23
0-0Sidney Garcia knocks the ball to his team mate, Aboubacar Delpierre. Aboubacar Delpierre whips in a cross ball towards Mark Ferrante. Mark Ferrante flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
4.52
0-0Sidney Garcia threads the ball through to Aboubacar Delpierre. Aboubacar Delpierre knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ian Mendonca.
6.58
0-0Sidney Garcia catches Wayne Oakes on the ankles. The referee calls over Sidney Garcia and shows him a yellow card! Wayne Oakes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.58
0-0Bury are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
9.49
Chris Keane barges into Paul Johnstone. The referee calls over Chris Keane and shows him a yellow card! Paul Johnstone stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.32
0-0Chris Keane makes a probing pass to Oleg Edghill. Oleg Edghill shoots from 25 yards. Gustavo Villarreal easily smothers it.
18.08
0-0Alan Mason barges into Michael Naylor. The referee calls over Alan Mason and warns him to calm down! Michael Naylor hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.19
0-0Ralph Stewart comes in with a very late challenge on Jermaine Mann. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Jermaine Mann runs off the knock.
24.35
Michael Naylor brings the ball forward. Michael Naylor makes a simple pass to Mark Ferrante. Mark Ferrante shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
32.11
0-1Wayne Oakes surges forward with the ball. Wayne Oakes knocks in a cross ball towards Oleg Edghill. Oleg Edghill connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Gustavo Villarreal had no chance!! Goal for Bury!
38.56
Michael Naylor makes a simple pass to Neil Hurst. Neil Hurst knocks the ball to his team mate, Aboubacar Delpierre. Aboubacar Delpierre knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.33
Sidney Garcia knocks the ball forward to Aboubacar Delpierre. Aboubacar Delpierre shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
40.30
Phil Holloway sees a break and surges forward. Phil Holloway chips the ball to his team mate, Aboubacar Delpierre. Aboubacar Delpierre shoots from distance but somehow Niccolo Gower manages to keep it out.
44.56
Nigel Elliott passes the ball forward to Duncan Jack. Duncan Jack makes a simple pass to Mark Ferrante. Mark Ferrante knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fredrik Heskey.
45.00
Paul Johnstone advances with the ball. Paul Johnstone plays a perfect one-two with Aboubacar Delpierre and rushes in on goal... Paul Johnstone tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The second half starts with Bristol Rovers kicking off!
47.25
Bristol Rovers are easily keeping Bury at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
48.21
Jermaine Mann makes a simple pass to Oleg Edghill. Oleg Edghill shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Gustavo Villarreal manages to gather it comfortably.
49.19
Wayne Oakes makes a probing pass to Alan Mason. Alan Mason shoots from distance but it is miles over!
51.06
Frank Myers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alan Mason. Alan Mason controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
53.15
Chris Keane passes the ball forward to Alan Mason. Alan Mason knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.00
Sidney Garcia hacks Wayne Oakes from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Wayne Oakes runs off the knock.
55.21
Chris Keane makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alan Mason. Alan Mason shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
60.54
Wayne Oakes kicks a strong pass forward to Oleg Edghill. Oleg Edghill controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
61.15
Paul Johnstone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Aboubacar Delpierre. Aboubacar Delpierre sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
65.12
Chris Keane barges into Neil Hurst. Chris Keane is given a warning by the referee! Neil Hurst runs off the knock.
69.27
Phil Holloway comes in with a late challenge on Oleg Edghill. Phil Holloway is given a warning by the referee! Oleg Edghill hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.39
Chris Keane controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alan Mason. Alan Mason threads the ball through to Oleg Edghill. Oleg Edghill shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Oleg Edghill scores for Bury!!
75.38
Wayne Oakes knocks the ball forward to Oleg Edghill. Oleg Edghill controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
78.45
Michael Naylor flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Hurst. Neil Hurst brings the ball forward. Neil Hurst knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lomano Proctor.
84.51
2-2Oleg Edghill hacks Michael Naylor from behind! The referee calls over Oleg Edghill and shows him a yellow card! Michael Naylor gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
87.35
Phil Holloway threads the ball through to Paul Johnstone. Paul Johnstone chips the ball to his team mate, Aboubacar Delpierre. Aboubacar Delpierre shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
4
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
2
0
Possession
44.6%
55.4%
Play Area
30.1%
50.6%
19.3%
Scorers
| Paul Johnstone 45 Aboubacar Delpierre 61 | Oleg Edghill 32, 72 |