Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Memorial Stadium where Bristol Rovers play host to Portsmouth. A crowd of 19,483 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Bristol Rovers and Portsmouth are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Bristol Rovers and Portsmouth are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Portsmouth start the match!
3.46
0-0Michael Simonsen kicks a strong pass forward to Artur Moreira. Artur Moreira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Parker. Duncan Parker shoots from 25 yards but somehow Pontus Bergmark manages to keep it out.
10.04
0-0Matthias Ziegenhagen knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Parker. Duncan Parker knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fouzi Sinouh.
15.46
Talal Ramzi makes a simple pass to Mohammed Gyan. Mohammed Gyan lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Rummenigge. Paul Rummenigge powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
18.34
Artur Moreira kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Parker. Duncan Parker knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fouzi Sinouh.
20.44
Ade Adeshina makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matthias Ziegenhagen. Matthias Ziegenhagen knocks the ball forward to Gustavo Salgado. Gustavo Salgado knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.03
Hakan Ayaz knocks the ball forward to Paul Rummenigge. Paul Rummenigge finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Gareth Deane.
27.15
1-0Artur Moreira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Parker. Duncan Parker chips the ball to his team mate, Gustavo Salgado. Gustavo Salgado tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
30.39
Michael Simonsen makes a beautiful solo run. Michael Simonsen knocks the ball to his team mate, Gustavo Salgado. Gustavo Salgado whips in a cross ball towards Vadim Vitsenets. Vadim Vitsenets directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Pontus Bergmark.
32.31
Hakan Ayaz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mohammed Gyan. Mohammed Gyan knocks in a cross ball towards Maximiliano Alarcón. Maximiliano Alarcón flicks the ball with his head but somehow Gareth Deane manages to keep it out.
33.33
1-0Hakan Ayaz hacks Artur Moreira from behind! Hakan Ayaz is warned by the referee! Artur Moreira stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.25
Duarte Venegas deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gustavo Salgado. Gustavo Salgado knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fouzi Sinouh.
39.30
Fouzi Sinouh kicks a strong pass forward to Talal Ramzi. Talal Ramzi chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Rummenigge. Paul Rummenigge whips in a cross ball towards Maximiliano Alarcón. Maximiliano Alarcón is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Gareth Deane manages to gather it comfortably.
44.27
Talal Ramzi knocks the ball to his team mate, Maximiliano Alarcón. Maximiliano Alarcón sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
45.00
Christian Davis makes a simple pass to Talal Ramzi. Talal Ramzi flicks the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Gyan. Mohammed Gyan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Bristol Rovers start the second half!
47.53
Hakan Ayaz kicks a strong pass forward to Mohammed Gyan. Mohammed Gyan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gareth Deane who gathers it comfortably.
48.58
1-0Vadim Vitsenets hacks Christian Davis from behind! The referee calls over Vadim Vitsenets and shows him a yellow card! Christian Davis runs off the knock.
49.28
1-0Hakan Ayaz passes the ball forward to Paul Rummenigge. Paul Rummenigge shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
53.08
Hakan Ayaz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Maximiliano Alarcón. Maximiliano Alarcón finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
57.24
Ade Adeshina flicks the ball to his team mate, Artur Moreira. Artur Moreira passes the ball forward to Vadim Vitsenets. Vadim Vitsenets plays a perfect one-two with Duncan Parker and rushes in on goal... Vadim Vitsenets takes a shot at goal. Pontus Bergmark easily smothers it.
60.21
Miguel Altidore makes a beautiful solo run. Miguel Altidore shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
61.35
Matthias Ziegenhagen chips the ball to his team mate, Duncan Parker. Duncan Parker lofts in a cross ball towards Gustavo Salgado. Gustavo Salgado flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
66.34
Talal Ramzi makes a probing pass to Maximiliano Alarcón. Maximiliano Alarcón knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Rummenigge. Paul Rummenigge is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
69.38
Michael Simonsen hacks Maximiliano Alarcón from behind! The referee calls over Michael Simonsen and warns him to calm down! Maximiliano Alarcón hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.37
Talal Ramzi threads the ball through to Maximiliano Alarcón. Maximiliano Alarcón knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.59
Talal Ramzi threads the ball through to Mohammed Gyan. Mohammed Gyan shoots from 20 yards but somehow Gareth Deane manages to keep it out.
78.33
Michael Simonsen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duarte Venegas. Duarte Venegas makes a simple pass to Gustavo Salgado. Gustavo Salgado knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fouzi Sinouh.
79.55
Christian Davis kicks a strong pass forward to Alun Gower. Alun Gower sees a break and surges forward. Alun Gower knocks in a cross ball towards Mohammed Gyan. Mohammed Gyan heads the ball goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
83.38
Alun Gower threads the ball through to Maximiliano Alarcón. Maximiliano Alarcón knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Rummenigge. Paul Rummenigge powers a header at goal. Gareth Deane easily picks it out of the air!
85.32
Hakan Ayaz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mohammed Gyan. Mohammed Gyan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ade Adeshina.
87.36
Fouzi Sinouh makes a simple pass to Talal Ramzi. Talal Ramzi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Gyan. Mohammed Gyan shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
89.14
Hakan Ayaz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Maximiliano Alarcón. Maximiliano Alarcón lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Rummenigge. Paul Rummenigge is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Gustavo Salgado 27, 61 | Paul Rummenigge 66, 89 |