Match Report
| Bristol Rovers | Bristol Rovers |  |  | Middlesbrough | Middlesbrough | ||||||||||||||||
| Andy Moyes | Andy Moyes | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| René Friedli | R. Friedli |  | 82 | G |  | 1 | | G | 67 |  | Steve Shearer | S. Shearer | |||||||||
| Tiago Thome | T. Thome |  | 74 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 70 | | Sylvain Potts | S. Potts | |||||||||
| Fabian Hofbauer | F. Hofbauer |  | 79 | D | | 3 | | D | 69 | | Steve Weir | S. Weir | |||||||||
| Joel Ahla | J. Ahla |  | 78 | D | | 4 | | D | 69 | | Nwankwo Westwood | N. Westwood | |||||||||
| Yoshito Ishigawa | Y. Ishigawa |  | 71 | M | | 5 | | D | 65 | | Chris Redknapp | C. Redknapp | |||||||||
| Jean-Sebastien Espatero | J. Espatero |  | 75 | M | | 6 | | M | 64 | | Wes Marshall | W. Marshall | |||||||||
| Des Davies | D. Davies | | 76 | M | | 7 | | M | 64 | | Kieron Goldberg | K. Goldberg | |||||||||
| Amedeo Lorieri | A. Lorieri |  | 73 | M | | 8 | | M | 58 | | Alessio Bedin | A. Bedin | |||||||||
| Mark Addo | M. Addo |  | 88 | A | | 9 | | A | 67 | | Gavin Defoe | G. Defoe | |||||||||
| Armand Ali Sangaré | A. Ali Sangaré |  | 90 | A | | 10 | | A | 60 | | Omer Godber | O. Godber | |||||||||
| Gavin Elliott | G. Elliott | | 84 | A | | 11 | | A | 59 | | Scott Kirkland | S. Kirkland | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Memorial Stadium where Bristol Rovers play host to Middlesbrough. A crowd of 19,494 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Middlesbrough kick off!
4.49
0-0Tiago Thome chips the ball to his team mate, Jean-Sebastien Espatero. Jean-Sebastien Espatero makes a simple pass to Gavin Elliott. Gavin Elliott knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Steve Weir.
6.16
0-0Nwankwo Westwood catches Mark Addo on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mark Addo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.04
0-0Yoshito Ishigawa makes a simple pass to Armand Ali Sangaré. Armand Ali Sangaré knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Elliott. Gavin Elliott connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Steve Shearer easily smothers it.
10.51
Alessio Bedin knocks the ball forward to Omer Godber. Omer Godber knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tiago Thome.
12.25
1-0Jean-Sebastien Espatero threads the ball through to Gavin Elliott. Gavin Elliott lofts in a cross ball towards Armand Ali Sangaré. Armand Ali Sangaré is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
15.12
1-0Wes Marshall barges into Des Davies. Wes Marshall is given a warning by the referee! Des Davies gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
16.07
Des Davies knocks the ball forward to Mark Addo. Mark Addo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.07
Jean-Sebastien Espatero passes the ball forward to Mark Addo. Mark Addo shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Steve Shearer manages to gather it comfortably.
20.03
Des Davies deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Armand Ali Sangaré. Armand Ali Sangaré knocks in a cross ball towards Mark Addo. Mark Addo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
24.04
1-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
26.22
Amedeo Lorieri brings the ball forward. Amedeo Lorieri makes a simple pass to Armand Ali Sangaré. Armand Ali Sangaré rockets a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
30.33
Alessio Bedin threads the ball through to Scott Kirkland. Scott Kirkland shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but René Friedli manages to gather it comfortably.
32.07
2-0Amedeo Lorieri chips the ball to his team mate, Mark Addo. Mark Addo shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
33.58
Des Davies flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Elliott. Gavin Elliott knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nwankwo Westwood.
34.55
2-0Chris Redknapp hacks Gavin Elliott from behind! Chris Redknapp is given a warning by the referee! Gavin Elliott runs off the knock.
39.12
Wes Marshall makes a beautiful solo run. Wes Marshall finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
42.30
Wes Marshall makes a beautiful solo run. Wes Marshall sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Bristol Rovers kick off!
49.15
Fabian Hofbauer knocks the ball forward to Jean-Sebastien Espatero. Jean-Sebastien Espatero makes a simple pass to Mark Addo. Mark Addo knocks in a cross ball towards Armand Ali Sangaré. Armand Ali Sangaré is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
51.51
Amedeo Lorieri controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Elliott. Gavin Elliott lofts in a cross ball towards Mark Addo. Mark Addo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Steve Shearer.
53.02
Tiago Thome makes a simple pass to Jean-Sebastien Espatero. Jean-Sebastien Espatero makes a simple pass to Mark Addo. Mark Addo whips in a cross ball towards Armand Ali Sangaré. Armand Ali Sangaré is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
60.17
Steve Weir makes a probing pass to Alessio Bedin. Alessio Bedin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Kirkland. Scott Kirkland knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to René Friedli who gathers it comfortably.
61.43
Kieron Goldberg brings the ball forward. Kieron Goldberg shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
63.34
Yoshito Ishigawa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Armand Ali Sangaré. Armand Ali Sangaré knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.47
Tiago Thome sees space and advances. Tiago Thome makes a simple pass to Armand Ali Sangaré. Armand Ali Sangaré whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Elliott. Gavin Elliott connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
71.40
Nwankwo Westwood comes in with a late challenge on Mark Addo. Nwankwo Westwood is warned by the referee! Mark Addo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.28
Jean-Sebastien Espatero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mark Addo. Mark Addo whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Elliott. Gavin Elliott flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Steve Shearer had no chance!! Goal for Bristol Rovers!
77.25
Steve Weir makes a beautiful solo run. Steve Weir sees a break and surges forward. Steve Weir shoots from distance but somehow René Friedli manages to keep it out.
78.12
Alessio Bedin brings the ball forward. Alessio Bedin shoots from outside the area. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
81.36
5-1Nwankwo Westwood knocks the ball forward to Alessio Bedin. Alessio Bedin chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Defoe. Gavin Defoe makes a probing pass to Scott Kirkland but he's offside!
83.21
Joel Ahla kicks a strong pass forward to Jean-Sebastien Espatero. Jean-Sebastien Espatero surges forward with the ball. Jean-Sebastien Espatero finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
84.45
Jean-Sebastien Espatero knocks the ball to his team mate, Armand Ali Sangaré. Armand Ali Sangaré lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Elliott. Gavin Elliott directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Steve Shearer had no chance!! Goal for Bristol Rovers!
87.11
Amedeo Lorieri controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mark Addo. Mark Addo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.27
Joel Ahla deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Amedeo Lorieri. Amedeo Lorieri makes a probing pass to Mark Addo. Mark Addo lofts in a cross ball towards Armand Ali Sangaré. Armand Ali Sangaré is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Steve Shearer easily smothers it.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Armand Ali Sangaré 12, 26, 53 Gavin Elliott 65, 72, 84 | Alessio Bedin 78 |