Match Report


Bristol RoversBristol Rovers     BarnsleyBarnsley
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Nicholas DeanN. Dean58
G
1
G
52Steven MorrisS. Morris
Ronald BlinkerR. Blinker59
D
2
D
56Simon MarsdenS. Marsden
Adam NewbyA. Newby57
D
captain3
D
51Kevin PallisterK. Pallister
Colin GreavesC. Greaves50
D
4captain
D
46Matt SinclairM. Sinclair
Greg WinterburnG. Winterburn44
D
5
M
50George LightfootG. Lightfoot
Niccolo LumsdonN. Lumsdon66
M
6
M
48Jonathan WhelanJ. Whelan
Jose PoulardJ. Poulard61
M
7
M
48Aniello MarascoA. Marasco
Julian HendrieJ. Hendrie64
A
8
M
44Chris DaviesC. Davies
Adriano BianconeA. Biancone56
A
9
A
57Darius DaviesD. Davies
Dean LoweD. Lowe47
A
10
A
49Frank ThirlwellF. Thirlwell
Phil HarleyP. Harley42
A
11
A
44Michael CooperM. Cooper
 
Florian SeifertF. Seifert58
M
12
D
46Peter LjungbergP. Ljungberg
Tim ShearerT. Shearer54
M
13
G
44Ross MccannR. Mccann
Ronnie CoppingerR. Coppinger54
M
14
M
42Stan WainwrightS. Wainwright

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Memorial Stadium where Bristol Rovers play host to Barnsley. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Barnsley appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Benali.


0.00
Barnsley kick off the first half!
2.56
Adam Newby passes the ball forward to Jose Poulard. Jose Poulard knocks the ball to his team mate, Adriano Biancone. Adriano Biancone knocks in a cross ball towards Dean Lowe. Dean Lowe whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
9.59
Colin Greaves sees Jose Poulard in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Poulard knocks the ball forward to Julian Hendrie. Julian Hendrie whips in a cross ball towards Phil Harley. Phil Harley rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's drastically wayward!
10.03
Aniello Marasco takes a long throw-in. Jonathan Whelan knocks the ball to his team mate, Darius Davies. Darius Davies shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
12.53
Adam Newby threads a neat ball through to Niccolo Lumsdon. Niccolo Lumsdon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Phil Harley. Phil Harley makes a probing pass to Adriano Biancone but he's offside!
14.32
Jonathan Whelan brings the ball forward. Jonathan Whelan chips the ball to his team mate, Michael Cooper. Michael Cooper comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
15.55
Ronald Blinker controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Poulard. Jose Poulard kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Hendrie. Julian Hendrie lofts in a cross ball towards Dean Lowe. Dean Lowe whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
27.32
Ronald Blinker hacks Aniello Marasco from behind! The referee calls over Ronald Blinker and shows him a yellow card! Aniello Marasco runs off the knock.
27.32
Free kick to Barnsley just outside the area...
28.07
Darius Davies takes a short run up and curls the ball around the wall. It's too high and doesn't trouble the keeper.
30.58
Jose Poulard flicks the ball to his team mate, Julian Hendrie. Julian Hendrie shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
33.22
Kevin Pallister takes a quick throw-in. Matt Sinclair gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Frank Thirlwell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
36.58
Colin Greaves passes the ball forward to Niccolo Lumsdon. Niccolo Lumsdon makes a simple pass to Dean Lowe. Dean Lowe knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Simon Marsden.
40.22
Adam Newby sees a break and surges forward. Adam Newby threads a neat ball through to Julian Hendrie. Julian Hendrie shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
42.26
Jose Poulard takes a short throw-in bringing Niccolo Lumsdon into play. Niccolo Lumsdon sees space and advances. Niccolo Lumsdon lofts in a cross ball towards Adriano Biancone. Adriano Biancone knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Matt Sinclair clears it off the line with his head!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Bristol Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Barnsley also appear unchanged since the first half. The Bristol Rovers players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Bristol Rovers get the second half underway!
47.27
Showing composure, Colin Greaves plays the ball forward to Jose Poulard. Jose Poulard makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Hendrie. Julian Hendrie finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
49.44
Jonathan Whelan knocks the ball to his team mate, Darius Davies. Darius Davies controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
54.09
George Lightfoot takes a quick throw-in. Jonathan Whelan sees Darius Davies in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Darius Davies tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
57.12
George Lightfoot knocks the ball to his team mate, Michael Cooper. Michael Cooper shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
59.41
Jose Poulard plays the ball forward to Dean Lowe. Dean Lowe knocks in a cross ball towards Adriano Biancone. Adriano Biancone connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Simon Marsden is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
60.31
Bristol Rovers have made 3 substitutions with Florian Seifert replacing Colin Greaves, Tim Shearer replacing Julian Hendrie and Ronnie Coppinger replacing Dean Lowe .
61.40
Jonathan Whelan knocks the ball to his team mate, Frank Thirlwell. Frank Thirlwell plays a scrappy one-two with Michael Cooper and stumbles forward towards the goal... Greg Winterburn hacks Frank Thirlwell from behind! Frank Thirlwell appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
67.07
Jonathan Whelan flicks a high pass forward. Michael Cooper collects the pass. Michael Cooper whips in a cross ball towards Darius Davies. Darius Davies gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
73.48
Jose Poulard deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tim Shearer. Tim Shearer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matt Sinclair.
75.15
Jose Poulard deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tim Shearer. Tim Shearer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin Pallister.
77.01
Simon Marsden threads a neat ball through to Jonathan Whelan. Jonathan Whelan chips the ball to his team mate, Frank Thirlwell. Frank Thirlwell shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
79.50
Jonathan Whelan chips the ball to his team mate, Michael Cooper. Michael Cooper knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adam Newby.
84.42
Matt Sinclair chips the ball to his team mate, Aniello Marasco. Aniello Marasco threads a neat ball through to Darius Davies. Darius Davies shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
85.47
Phil Harley clumsily knocks into Kevin Pallister. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kevin Pallister hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.41
Matt Sinclair threads a neat ball through to Jonathan Whelan. Jonathan Whelan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Darius Davies. Darius Davies knocks in a cross ball towards Frank Thirlwell. Frank Thirlwell makes a deft header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Bristol Rovers

Barnsley
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
4
9
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
34.6%
42%
23.5%

Scorers
Dean Lowe 3, 16
Frank Thirlwell 89

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dean Lowe of Bristol Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Nicholas Dean (GK)
6
2.Ronald Blinker (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Adam Newby (DEF)
7
4.Colin Greaves (DEF)
7
5.Greg Winterburn (DEF)
6
6.Niccolo Lumsdon (MID)
7
7.Jose Poulard (MID)
7
8.Julian Hendrie (ATT)
7
9.Adriano Biancone (ATT)
6
10.Dean Lowe (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Phil Harley (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Florian Seifert (MID)
6
13.Tim Shearer (MID)
6
14.Ronnie Coppinger (MID)
6

1.Steven Morris (GK)
6
2.Simon Marsden (DEF)
6
3.Kevin Pallister (DEF)
6
4.Matt Sinclair (DEF)
7
5.George Lightfoot (MID)
6
6.Jonathan Whelan (MID)
8
7.Aniello Marasco (MID)
6
8.Chris Davies (MID)
6
9.Darius Davies (ATT)
6
10.Frank Thirlwell (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Michael Cooper (ATT)
6
 
12.Peter Ljungberg (DEF)
0
13.Ross Mccann (GK)
0
14.Stan Wainwright (MID)
0