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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Memorial Stadium where Bristol Rovers play host to Aston Villa. A crowd of 19,035 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Bristol Rovers kick off the first half!
2.40
0-0Guilherme Fonseca makes a simple pass to Mark Addo. Mark Addo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.33
0-0Marcello Moro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ivo Marbus. Ivo Marbus knocks the ball forward to Daniel Alvarado. Daniel Alvarado shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
21.48
Alex Appiah makes a probing pass to Daniel Alvarado. Daniel Alvarado finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
22.46
0-0Des Davies makes a probing pass to Gavin Elliott. Gavin Elliott goes all the way! Gavin Elliott makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Fernando Verges manages to keep it out.
24.03
Cosmin Noica surges forward with the ball. Cosmin Noica makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Elliott. Gavin Elliott controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Fernando Verges manages to keep it out.
26.57
Des Davies chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Elliott. Gavin Elliott shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Fernando Verges manages to gather it comfortably.
28.50
Jonatan Farnerud chips the ball to his team mate, Syd Woodcock. Syd Woodcock tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
33.28
0-0Guilherme Fonseca passes the ball forward to Mark Addo. Mark Addo makes a probing pass to Gavin Elliott but he's offside!
38.42
0-0Daniel Alvarado catches Cosmin Noica on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Cosmin Noica hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.23
0-0Rick Oosterhof catches Alex Appiah on the ankles. The referee calls over Rick Oosterhof and warns him to calm down! Alex Appiah gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
42.45
Cosmin Noica knocks the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Fonseca. Guilherme Fonseca makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brendan Peckham. Brendan Peckham shoots from 20 yards but Fernando Verges is on top of it.
45.00
Ivo Marbus passes the ball forward to Daniel Alvarado. Daniel Alvarado finds some space and shoots from distance. René Friedli easily smothers it.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Aston Villa start the second half!
48.04
Stephan Zermatten flicks the ball to his team mate, Ivo Marbus. Ivo Marbus makes a simple pass to Syd Woodcock. Syd Woodcock tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
51.13
Ivo Marbus makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Xavier Orellana. Xavier Orellana shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
54.13
Gavin Elliott catches Marcello Moro on the ankles. The referee calls over Gavin Elliott and warns him to calm down! Marcello Moro gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
57.20
Cosmin Noica knocks the ball to his team mate, Alvaro Aleman. Alvaro Aleman knocks the ball to his team mate, Mark Addo. Mark Addo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brendan Peckham but he's offside!
59.55
Jonatan Farnerud threads the ball through to Syd Woodcock. Syd Woodcock tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but René Friedli easily smothers it!
60.14
Guglielmo Lavecchia kicks a strong pass forward to Alex Appiah. Alex Appiah flicks the ball to his team mate, Xavier Orellana. Xavier Orellana shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
61.14
Guilherme Fonseca makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brendan Peckham. Brendan Peckham goes all the way! Brendan Peckham tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Fernando Verges.
66.43
Guilherme Fonseca passes the ball forward to Brendan Peckham. Brendan Peckham shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Fernando Verges manages to gather it comfortably.
71.36
1-0Alvaro Aleman threads the ball through to Brendan Peckham. Brendan Peckham goes all the way! Brendan Peckham shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Fernando Verges is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
75.46
1-0Stephan Zermatten barges into Cosmin Noica. The referee calls over Stephan Zermatten and warns him to calm down! Cosmin Noica stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.13
Alvaro Aleman makes a beautiful solo run. Alvaro Aleman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Elliott but the linesman indicates offside!
78.56
Roberto Jesus makes a probing pass to Alvaro Aleman. Alvaro Aleman makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brendan Peckham. Brendan Peckham threads the ball through to Gavin Elliott but he's offside!
83.49
Jonatan Farnerud passes the ball forward to Syd Woodcock. Syd Woodcock sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
84.29
Des Davies makes a probing pass to Brendan Peckham. Brendan Peckham goes all the way! Brendan Peckham takes a shot at goal. Fernando Verges easily smothers it.
89.16
Cosmin Noica threads the ball through to Rick Oosterhof. Rick Oosterhof flicks the ball to his team mate, Brendan Peckham. Brendan Peckham goes all the way! Brendan Peckham shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
Rick Oosterhof makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Elliott. Gavin Elliott tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
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