Match Report


Bristol RoversBristol Rovers     WrexhamWrexham
Computer Player Computer Player Liam Rollings Liam Rollings
Nicholas DeanN. Dean58
G
1
G
50Teddy EvansT. Evans
Ronald BlinkerR. Blinker59
D
2
D
49Daniel HigginbothamD. Higginbotham
Adam NewbyA. Newby57
D
captain3
D
52Danny SharpeD. Sharpe
Colin GreavesC. Greaves50
D
4captain
D
42Carl ProctorC. Proctor
Greg WinterburnG. Winterburn44
D
5
D
43Nigel ShieldsN. Shields
Niccolo LumsdonN. Lumsdon66
M
6
M
44Joe CollymoreJ. Collymore
Jose PoulardJ. Poulard61
M
7
M
39Paul MonkP. Monk
Julian HendrieJ. Hendrie64
A
8
M
48Wayne MooreW. Moore
Adriano BianconeA. Biancone56
A
9
A
47Carlton GascoigneC. Gascoigne
Dean LoweD. Lowe47
A
10
A
46Dale KasperD. Kasper
Phil HarleyP. Harley42
A
11
A
44Teddy BaileyT. Bailey
 
Florian SeifertF. Seifert58
M
12
D
34Richard JamesR. James
Tim ShearerT. Shearer54
M
13
M
40Dominic MasonD. Mason
Ronnie CoppingerR. Coppinger54
M
14
A
35Edward JosephE. Joseph

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Memorial Stadium where Bristol Rovers play host to Wrexham. 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 Wrexham appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Crooks.


0.00
Bristol Rovers start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.58
Jose Poulard knocks the ball to his team mate, Dean Lowe. Dean Lowe plays a one-two with Adriano Biancone and advances towards the goal... Dean Lowe muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
6.17
Niccolo Lumsdon receives the ball from a throw-in from Jose Poulard. Niccolo Lumsdon flicks the ball to his team mate, Phil Harley. Phil Harley shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
9.09
Adam Newby sees Jose Poulard in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Poulard passes the ball forward to Adriano Biancone. Adriano Biancone lofts in a cross ball towards Phil Harley. Phil Harley makes a convincing header. Teddy Evans gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
10.18
Nigel Shields passes the ball forward to Joe Collymore. Joe Collymore kicks a strong pass forward to Teddy Bailey. Teddy Bailey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.41
Niccolo Lumsdon makes a simple pass to Adriano Biancone. Adriano Biancone whips in a cross ball towards Julian Hendrie. Julian Hendrie beats his man to it with a header. Magnificent block by Danny Sharpe!
18.57
With great vision, Jose Poulard plays the ball forward to Dean Lowe. Dean Lowe lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Hendrie. Julian Hendrie flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
26.25
Danny Sharpe flicks a high pass forward to Wayne Moore who brings the ball under control. Wayne Moore flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlton Gascoigne. Carlton Gascoigne knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.06
Teddy Bailey catches Ronald Blinker on the ankles. The referee warns Teddy Bailey to calm down! Ronald Blinker hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.42
Jose Poulard deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dean Lowe. Dean Lowe whips in a cross ball towards Phil Harley. Phil Harley connects with a diving header but it slams into the crowd!
33.26
Jose Poulard sees Adriano Biancone in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Adriano Biancone knocks in a cross ball towards Phil Harley. Phil Harley gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's drastically wayward!
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. Wrexham also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Wrexham kick off and get the second half underway!
47.02
Niccolo Lumsdon knocks the ball forward to Julian Hendrie. Julian Hendrie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Phil Harley but he's offside!
48.42
Wayne Moore flicks a high ball forward to Dale Kasper who takes it down. Dale Kasper controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Teddy Bailey through on goal. Teddy Bailey takes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
49.46
Niccolo Lumsdon flicks a high pass forward to Phil Harley who brings the ball under control. Phil Harley whips in a cross ball towards Adriano Biancone. With a superhuman jump, Adriano Biancone connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies wide!
51.33
Jose Poulard barges into Paul Monk. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Paul Monk grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
53.23
Ronald Blinker takes it forward alone. Without breaking stride, Ronald Blinker plays the ball forward to Dean Lowe. Dean Lowe plays a scrappy one-two with Phil Harley and stumbles forward towards the goal... Dean Lowe tries a spectacular strike but it flies wide!
55.42
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
57.33
Jose Poulard flicks a high pass forward. Dean Lowe controls it well on his chest. Dean Lowe plays a scrappy one-two with Phil Harley and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Dean Lowe provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
60.23
Bristol Rovers have made 3 substitutions with Florian Seifert replacing Colin Greaves, Tim Shearer replacing Julian Hendrie and Ronnie Coppinger replacing Dean Lowe .
63.05
Danny Sharpe deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wayne Moore. Wayne Moore passes the ball forward to Dale Kasper. Dale Kasper knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.25
Florian Seifert barges into Dale Kasper. Florian Seifert is given a warning by the referee! Dale Kasper stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.25
Free kick to Wrexham just outside the area...
70.48
Carlton Gascoigne takes a stuttering run up and curls the ball around the wall but the keeper has read it well and catches it comfortably.
71.26
Paul Monk flicks a high ball forward to Dale Kasper who takes it down. Dale Kasper tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
79.30
Joe Collymore knocks the ball forward to Dale Kasper. Dale Kasper shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Nicholas Dean manages to gather it effortlessly.
85.18
Daniel Higginbotham brings the ball forward. Daniel Higginbotham knocks the ball to his team mate, Dale Kasper. Dale Kasper lofts in a cross ball towards Carlton Gascoigne. Carlton Gascoigne directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
Showing composure, Paul Monk plays the ball forward to Teddy Bailey. Teddy Bailey shoots from outside the area but is denied by Nicholas Dean. Excellent save.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Bristol Rovers

Wrexham
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
7
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.7%
52.3%
Play Area
27.7%
44.6%
27.7%

Scorers
Julian Hendrie 19
Carlton Gascoigne 85

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Carlton Gascoigne of Wrexham

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

1.Teddy Evans (GK)
6
2.Daniel Higginbotham (DEF)
7
3.Danny Sharpe (DEF)
7
4.Carl Proctor (DEF)
6
5.Nigel Shields (DEF)
6
6.Joe Collymore (MID)
7
7.Paul Monk (MID)
7
8.Wayne Moore (MID)
7
9.Carlton Gascoigne (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Dale Kasper (ATT)
8
11.Teddy Bailey (ATT)
6
 
12.Richard James (DEF)
0
13.Dominic Mason (MID)
0
14.Edward Joseph (ATT)
0