Match Report

0.00 0-0

The whistle blows and Bristol Rovers get the match underway!

2.42 0-0

Giorgio Bilic knocks the ball forward to Sebastian Pfeiffer. Sebastian Pfeiffer shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!

3.45 0-0

Omer Adams takes it forward alone. Omer Adams lofts in a cross ball towards Steffen Meyer. Steffen Meyer powers a header at goal but somehow Gareth Deane manages to keep it out.

4.51 0-0

Omer Adams knocks the ball forward to Sebastian Pfeiffer. Sebastian Pfeiffer whips in a cross ball towards Steffen Meyer. Steffen Meyer flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!

9.46 0-0

Nelson Emerton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vadim Vitsenets. Vadim Vitsenets lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Parker. Duncan Parker flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!

18.35 0-0

Gharib Chippo catches Ade Adeshina on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ade Adeshina stretches but gets up unharmed.

20.46 0-0

Neil Etherington sees space and advances. Neil Etherington knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.

21.25 0-0

Ade Adeshina deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nelson Emerton. Nelson Emerton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vadim Vitsenets. Vadim Vitsenets plays a perfect one-two with Gustavo Salgado and rushes in on goal... Vadim Vitsenets makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Nelson Kalac manages to gather it comfortably.

28.56 0-0

Paul Nelson knocks the ball forward to Omer Adams. Omer Adams knocks the ball forward to Gharib Chippo. Gharib Chippo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.

30.42 0-0

Nelson Emerton decides to run forward with the ball. Nelson Emerton whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Parker. Duncan Parker heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!

33.32 0-0

Paul Nelson hacks Gustavo Salgado from behind! The referee calls over Paul Nelson and warns him to calm down! Gustavo Salgado hobbles a bit, but should be okay.

34.09 0-0

Vincenzo Tiatto decides to run forward with the ball. Vincenzo Tiatto sees a break and surges forward. Vincenzo Tiatto shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!

39.10 0-0

Nelson Emerton sees space and advances. Nelson Emerton whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Parker. Duncan Parker heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!

42.03 0-0

Nelson Emerton kicks a strong pass forward to Gustavo Salgado. Gustavo Salgado knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Parker. Duncan Parker is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!

44.19 0-0

Ade Adeshina threads the ball through to Duarte Venegas. Duarte Venegas makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gustavo Salgado. Gustavo Salgado knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Parker. Duncan Parker directs the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!

45.00 0-0

Graeme Higginbotham kicks a strong pass forward to Sebastian Pfeiffer. Sebastian Pfeiffer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ade Adeshina.

45.00 0-0

The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

45.00 0-0

Arsenal kick off!

47.35 0-0

Nelson Emerton knocks the ball forward to Duncan Parker. Duncan Parker shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Nelson Kalac!

48.32 0-0

Diogo Guillen sweeps the ball long. Gustavo Salgado knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nelson Kalac who gathers it comfortably.

55.44 0-1

Paul Nelson knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Etherington. Neil Etherington flicks the ball to his team mate, Steffen Meyer. Steffen Meyer whips in a cross ball towards Gharib Chippo. Gharib Chippo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gharib Chippo!

61.01 0-1

Vincenzo Tiatto knocks the ball to his team mate, Nelson Emerton. Nelson Emerton knocks the ball forward to Duncan Parker. Duncan Parker finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!

65.01 0-1

Miguel Altidore brings the ball forward. Miguel Altidore goes all the way! Miguel Altidore shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!

69.54 1-1

Diogo Guillen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nelson Emerton. Nelson Emerton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vadim Vitsenets. Vadim Vitsenets shoots from 20 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!

72.52 1-1

Ade Adeshina takes it forward alone. Ade Adeshina chips the ball to his team mate, Gustavo Salgado. Gustavo Salgado knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bakary Walter.

73.02 1-1

Nelson Emerton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gustavo Salgado. Gustavo Salgado shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!

75.01 1-1

Matthias Ziegenhagen threads the ball through to Vadim Vitsenets. Vadim Vitsenets whips in a cross ball towards Gustavo Salgado. Gustavo Salgado directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!

77.10 1-1

Miguel Altidore makes a simple pass to Duncan Parker. Duncan Parker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.

78.40 1-1

Ade Adeshina deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matthias Ziegenhagen. Matthias Ziegenhagen makes a probing pass to Vadim Vitsenets. Vadim Vitsenets passes the ball forward to Duncan Parker. Duncan Parker shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.

83.04 1-1

Miguel Altidore catches Omer Adams on the ankles. Miguel Altidore is given a warning by the referee! Omer Adams stretches but gets up unharmed.

84.54 1-1

Neil Etherington controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gharib Chippo. Gharib Chippo goes all the way! Gharib Chippo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Gareth Deane is on top of it.

90.00 1-1

The referee blows the final whistle