Match Report
| Millwall | Millwall |  |  | Bristol Rovers | Bristol Rovers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Del Clegg | D. Clegg |  | 58 | G |  | 1 | | G | 66 |  | Gustavo Villarreal | G. Villarreal | |||||||||
| Glynn Newton | G. Newton | | 75 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 68 | | Michael Naylor | M. Naylor | |||||||||
| Rafael Nascimento | R. Nascimento |  | 65 | D | | 3 | | D | 61 | | Phil Holloway | P. Holloway | |||||||||
| Tony Gilchrist | T. Gilchrist | | 62 | D | | 4 | | D | 57 | | Nigel Elliott | N. Elliott | |||||||||
| Harvey Lofthouse | H. Lofthouse | | 62 | D | | 5 | | M | 74 | | Duncan Jack | D. Jack | |||||||||
| Spencer Young | S. Young | | 65 | M | | 6 | | M | 68 |  | Paul Johnstone | P. Johnstone | |||||||||
| Alberto Castillo | A. Castillo |  | 61 | M | | 7 | | M | 59 | | Patrick Adams | P. Adams | |||||||||
| Duncan Mckinlay | D. Mckinlay | | 58 | M | | 8 | | M | 49 | | Mike Insley | M. Insley | |||||||||
| Jamie Todd | J. Todd | | 53 | A | | 9 | | A | 70 |  | Aboubacar Delpierre | A. Delpierre | |||||||||
| Michael Peters | M. Peters | | 52 | A | | 10 | | A | 67 |  | Mark Ferrante | M. Ferrante | |||||||||
| Ronnie Blake | R. Blake | | 51 | A | | 11 | | A | 64 | | Neil Hurst | N. Hurst | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at The New Den where Millwall play host to Bristol Rovers. A crowd of 8,654 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Millwall are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Millwall are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Millwall kick off the first half!
4.42
0-0Spencer Young makes a probing pass to Jamie Todd. Jamie Todd plays a perfect one-two with Michael Peters and rushes in on goal... Jamie Todd shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Gustavo Villarreal!
6.01
0-0Alberto Castillo knocks the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Blake. Ronnie Blake makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Michael Peters but he's offside!
9.41
0-0Glynn Newton hits it upfield. Ronnie Blake controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
14.32
Nigel Elliott sees space and advances. Nigel Elliott controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Hurst. Neil Hurst shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
18.57
Alberto Castillo kicks a strong pass forward to Ronnie Blake. Ronnie Blake whips in a cross ball towards Michael Peters. Michael Peters flicks the ball with his head. Gustavo Villarreal easily smothers it.
20.56
Patrick Adams chips the ball to his team mate, Mark Ferrante. Mark Ferrante shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
22.52
0-0Neil Hurst clumsily knocks into Rafael Nascimento. The referee calls over Neil Hurst and shows him a yellow card! Rafael Nascimento hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.02
Mike Insley makes a probing pass to Mark Ferrante. Mark Ferrante shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Del Clegg easily smothers it!
34.44
0-1Paul Johnstone knocks the ball to his team mate, Mark Ferrante. Mark Ferrante controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. What a cracker!! Del Clegg had no chance!! Goal for Bristol Rovers!
38.04
0-1Paul Johnstone makes a probing pass to Aboubacar Delpierre. Aboubacar Delpierre knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.42
Paul Johnstone threads the ball through to Neil Hurst. Neil Hurst shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
44.12
Tony Gilchrist passes the ball forward to Spencer Young. Spencer Young makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jamie Todd. Jamie Todd plays a perfect one-two with Michael Peters and rushes in on goal... Jamie Todd cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with Bristol Rovers kicking off!
63.52
Harvey Lofthouse brings the ball forward. Harvey Lofthouse knocks the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Blake. Ronnie Blake makes a simple pass to Michael Peters. Michael Peters shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
65.15
Mike Insley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Aboubacar Delpierre. Aboubacar Delpierre lofts in a cross ball towards Mark Ferrante. Mark Ferrante is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
66.28
Spencer Young knocks the ball to his team mate, Michael Peters. Michael Peters shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
69.15
Rafael Nascimento flicks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Castillo. Alberto Castillo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Blake. Ronnie Blake passes the ball forward but Jamie Todd is offside!
71.52
Phil Holloway passes the ball forward to Patrick Adams. Patrick Adams sees space and advances. Patrick Adams controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
72.31
1-1Bristol Rovers are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Millwall's defence.
75.38
Patrick Adams threads the ball through to Mark Ferrante. Mark Ferrante knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tony Gilchrist.
77.22
Alberto Castillo knocks the ball to his team mate, Jamie Todd. Jamie Todd whips in a cross ball towards Michael Peters. Michael Peters is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
79.03
Spencer Young makes a beautiful solo run. Spencer Young knocks in a cross ball towards Michael Peters. Michael Peters connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
83.20
1-1Michael Naylor barges into Ronnie Blake. Michael Naylor is given a warning by the referee! Ronnie Blake gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
89.04
1-1Alberto Castillo clumsily knocks into Patrick Adams. Alberto Castillo is warned by the referee! Patrick Adams runs off the knock.
89.04
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.2%
47.8%
Play Area
29.9%
44.8%
25.4%
Scorers
| Jamie Todd 44 | Mark Ferrante 34 |