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 Atalanta in this friendly game. A crowd of 20,269 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Bristol Rovers and Atalanta are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Bristol Rovers and Atalanta are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Bristol Rovers get the match underway!
2.23
0-0Aldo Bonera deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lamberto Gorgone. Lamberto Gorgone lofts in a cross ball towards Edern Mayer. Edern Mayer directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
6.26
0-0Jermaine Thatcher sees a break and surges forward. Jermaine Thatcher knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Emanuele Corrent who gathers it comfortably.
8.21
1-0Tiago Thome threads the ball through to Yoshito Ishigawa. Yoshito Ishigawa makes a probing pass to Brendan Peckham. Brendan Peckham whips in a cross ball towards Jason Bolton. Jason Bolton directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Emanuele Corrent had no chance!! Goal for Bristol Rovers!
12.41
Aldo Bonera decides to run forward with the ball. Aldo Bonera lofts in a cross ball towards Lamberto Gorgone. Lamberto Gorgone powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
15.42
1-0Andre Amoroso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fabio Strada. Fabio Strada makes a simple pass to Lamberto Gorgone. Lamberto Gorgone goes all the way! Lamberto Gorgone cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but René Friedli is on top of it.
20.40
Pietro Cardone knocks the ball to his team mate, Generoso Redaelli. Generoso Redaelli shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
24.54
Arno Ziegler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Yoshito Ishigawa. Yoshito Ishigawa makes a probing pass to Brendan Peckham. Brendan Peckham lofts in a cross ball towards Jason Bolton. Jason Bolton connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Emanuele Corrent is on top of it.
27.38
1-0Tiago Thome barges into Edern Mayer. Tiago Thome is warned by the referee! Edern Mayer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.27
Andre Amoroso chips the ball to his team mate, Aldo Bonera. Aldo Bonera flicks the ball to his team mate, Generoso Redaelli. Generoso Redaelli lofts in a cross ball towards Edern Mayer. Edern Mayer flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! René Friedli has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
36.31
Mariano Olivi decides to run forward with the ball. Mariano Olivi makes a probing pass to Generoso Redaelli. Generoso Redaelli lofts in a cross ball towards Edern Mayer. Edern Mayer connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but René Friedli is on top of it.
38.01
Arno Ziegler flicks the ball to his team mate, Yoshito Ishigawa. Yoshito Ishigawa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brendan Peckham. Brendan Peckham shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Emanuele Corrent easily smothers it!
39.08
Yoshito Ishigawa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart McGrory. Stuart McGrory knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.19
Andre Amoroso hacks Kieron Barrett from behind! Andre Amoroso is warned by the referee! Kieron Barrett hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.22
Kieron Barrett makes a simple pass to Jason Bolton. Jason Bolton shoots from 25 yards but Emanuele Corrent is on top of it.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Atalanta kick off the second half!
47.05
Pietro Cardone makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lamberto Gorgone. Lamberto Gorgone knocks in a cross ball towards Generoso Redaelli. Generoso Redaelli powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
54.36
Andre Amoroso controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Aldo Bonera. Aldo Bonera flicks the ball to his team mate, Generoso Redaelli. Generoso Redaelli knocks in a cross ball towards Edern Mayer. Edern Mayer connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is miles over!
59.52
Aldo Bonera makes a probing pass to Edern Mayer. Edern Mayer finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by René Friedli.
60.04
1-2Natale Murgita knocks the ball forward to Aldo Bonera. Aldo Bonera controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edern Mayer. Edern Mayer threads the ball through to Lamberto Gorgone but he's offside!
61.29
Ferreira Junior takes it forward alone. Ferreira Junior makes a probing pass to Jason Bolton. Jason Bolton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.38
Giancarlo Iannuzzi hacks Tijani Koning from behind! Giancarlo Iannuzzi is warned by the referee! Tijani Koning runs off the knock.
66.54
Andre Amoroso kicks a strong pass forward to Pietro Cardone. Pietro Cardone kicks a strong pass forward to Lamberto Gorgone. Lamberto Gorgone plays a perfect one-two with Generoso Redaelli and rushes in on goal... Lamberto Gorgone cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow René Friedli manages to keep it out.
67.01
Aldo Bonera flicks the ball to his team mate, Lamberto Gorgone. Lamberto Gorgone knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tiago Thome.
69.49
Aldo Bonera knocks the ball forward to Lamberto Gorgone. Lamberto Gorgone knocks in a cross ball towards Edern Mayer. Edern Mayer directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
71.36
Pietro Cardone deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Generoso Redaelli. Generoso Redaelli finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
72.11
Giancarlo Iannuzzi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stuart McGrory. Stuart McGrory goes all the way! Stuart McGrory rockets a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
75.01
Giancarlo Iannuzzi passes the ball forward to Stuart McGrory. Stuart McGrory knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mariano Olivi.
78.54
Tijani Koning makes a probing pass to Lamberto Gorgone. Lamberto Gorgone shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
79.03
Pietro Cardone deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edern Mayer. Edern Mayer lofts in a cross ball towards Generoso Redaelli. Generoso Redaelli powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by René Friedli.
81.23
Giancarlo Iannuzzi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brendan Peckham. Brendan Peckham controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Emanuele Corrent.
84.33
1-2Bristol Rovers are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
85.28
Yoshito Ishigawa brings the ball forward. Yoshito Ishigawa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
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