Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Memorial Stadium where Bristol Rovers play host to Manchester United. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Bristol Rovers and Manchester United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Bristol Rovers and Manchester United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Bristol Rovers kick off!
2.52
0-0Marc Geis flicks the ball to his team mate, Hermanni Maltz. Hermanni Maltz makes a probing pass to Jose Ortiz. Jose Ortiz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.10
Diogo Olvera threads the ball through to Yacine Zemmouri. Yacine Zemmouri makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joe Thomson. Joe Thomson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ade Adeshina.
9.10
0-0Ade Adeshina knocks the ball forward to Artur Moreira. Artur Moreira knocks the ball to his team mate, Vadim Vitsenets. Vadim Vitsenets knocks in a cross ball towards Gustavo Salgado. Gustavo Salgado directs the ball goalwards with his head. Martin Farnerud manages to gather it comfortably.
20.12
Yacine Zemmouri knocks the ball forward to Joe Thomson. Joe Thomson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gareth Deane who gathers it comfortably.
21.06
0-0Michael Simonsen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duarte Venegas. Duarte Venegas flicks the ball to his team mate, Gustavo Salgado. Gustavo Salgado finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
22.24
Matthias Ziegenhagen kicks a strong pass forward to Gustavo Salgado. Gustavo Salgado knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Diogo Olvera.
24.05
Yacine Zemmouri takes it forward alone. Yacine Zemmouri tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
26.51
Marc Geis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Yacine Zemmouri. Yacine Zemmouri kicks a strong pass forward to Oluwashegun West. Oluwashegun West knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.57
0-0Ade Adeshina makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Artur Moreira. Artur Moreira chips the ball to his team mate, Duncan Parker. Duncan Parker threads the ball through to Gustavo Salgado but he's offside!
32.49
0-0Duarte Venegas comes in with a late challenge on Diogo Olvera. The referee calls over Duarte Venegas and warns him to calm down! Diogo Olvera carries on, but is struggling a bit.
36.01
Vincenzo Tiatto flicks the ball to his team mate, Nelson Emerton. Nelson Emerton knocks the ball to his team mate, Gustavo Salgado. Gustavo Salgado shoots from long range. Martin Farnerud easily smothers it.
38.34
Hermanni Maltz knocks the ball forward to Oluwashegun West. Oluwashegun West shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
39.01
Duarte Venegas makes a probing pass to Gustavo Salgado. Gustavo Salgado lofts in a cross ball towards Vadim Vitsenets. Vadim Vitsenets directs the ball goalwards with his head. Martin Farnerud easily smothers it.
40.57
0-0Ade Adeshina barges into Joe Thomson. Ade Adeshina is warned by the referee! Joe Thomson stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.05
Ade Adeshina makes a probing pass to Artur Moreira. Artur Moreira threads the ball through to Vadim Vitsenets. Vadim Vitsenets whips in a cross ball towards Gustavo Salgado. Gustavo Salgado flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
44.17
1-0Duarte Venegas makes a simple pass to Gustavo Salgado. Gustavo Salgado lofts in a cross ball towards Vadim Vitsenets. Vadim Vitsenets is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Vadim Vitsenets!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Manchester United kick off!
48.46
Hermanni Maltz makes a probing pass to Oluwashegun West. Oluwashegun West knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ade Adeshina.
49.50
Artur Moreira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gustavo Salgado. Gustavo Salgado knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.45
Yacine Zemmouri chips the ball to his team mate, Oluwashegun West. Oluwashegun West lofts in a cross ball towards Joe Thomson. Joe Thomson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
54.26
Dietmar Schröder makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Ortiz. Jose Ortiz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ade Adeshina.
55.01
Nelson Emerton knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Parker. Duncan Parker shoots from long range. What a cracker!! Martin Farnerud had no chance!! Goal for Bristol Rovers!
61.10
2-1The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
65.18
Artur Moreira kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Parker. Duncan Parker lofts in a cross ball towards Vadim Vitsenets. Vadim Vitsenets directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Martin Farnerud manages to keep it out.
66.23
Jeison Ortega makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Ortiz. Jose Ortiz whips in a cross ball towards Oluwashegun West. Oluwashegun West heads the ball goalwards but Gareth Deane is on top of it.
67.28
Matthias Ziegenhagen flicks the ball to his team mate, Gustavo Salgado. Gustavo Salgado knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kemal Lowe.
69.40
Matthias Ziegenhagen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gustavo Salgado. Gustavo Salgado knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Diogo Olvera.
71.31
Ade Adeshina makes a simple pass to Matthias Ziegenhagen. Matthias Ziegenhagen threads the ball through to Duncan Parker. Duncan Parker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.37
Diogo Olvera passes the ball forward to Jeison Ortega. Jeison Ortega flicks the ball to his team mate, Oluwashegun West. Oluwashegun West goes all the way! Oluwashegun West tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Oluwashegun West!
83.15
Matthias Ziegenhagen flicks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Parker. Duncan Parker knocks in a cross ball towards Gustavo Salgado. Gustavo Salgado is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Martin Farnerud manages to keep it out.
85.28
Nelson Emerton knocks the ball to his team mate, Gustavo Salgado. Gustavo Salgado knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Hermanni Maltz knocks the ball forward to Jose Ortiz. Jose Ortiz knocks in a cross ball towards Oluwashegun West. Oluwashegun West powers a header at goal but somehow Gareth Deane manages to keep it out.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
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