Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Memorial Stadium where Bristol Rovers play host to Bolton Wanderers. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Bristol Rovers and Bolton Wanderers are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.


0.00
Bolton Wanderers kick off!
2.42
Joel Ahla hacks Les Lampard from behind! Joel Ahla is given a warning by the referee! Les Lampard stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.22
Allan Bögelund comes in with a late challenge on Graham Sharpe. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Graham Sharpe hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.37
Youri Karpin makes a simple pass to Kristoffer Hyypia. Kristoffer Hyypia brings the ball forward. Kristoffer Hyypia lofts in a cross ball towards Claus Holm. Claus Holm is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
24.59
Bolton Wanderers are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Bristol Rovers's defence.
32.29
Kristoffer Hyypia makes a beautiful solo run. Kristoffer Hyypia flicks the ball to his team mate, Claus Holm. Claus Holm shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by René Friedli!
33.49
Nicolas Sachs knocks the ball forward to Allan Bögelund. Allan Bögelund surges forward with the ball. Allan Bögelund flicks the ball to his team mate, Luís Adailton. Luís Adailton shoots from just inside the box. It's there!! René Friedli has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
40.44
Nicolas Sachs controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hassan Fertout. Hassan Fertout makes a simple pass to Luís Adailton. Luís Adailton goes all the way! Luís Adailton rockets a shot on goal. Luís Adailton scores for Bolton Wanderers!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
The whistle blows and Bristol Rovers kick off!
47.40
Allan Bögelund flicks the ball to his team mate, Luís Adailton. Luís Adailton shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
48.10
Yoshito Ishigawa makes a simple pass to Armand Ali Sangaré. Armand Ali Sangaré plays a perfect one-two with Mark Addo and rushes in on goal... Armand Ali Sangaré makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
53.37
Tiago Thome kicks a strong pass forward to Jean-Sebastien Espatero. Jean-Sebastien Espatero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Elliott. Gavin Elliott knocks in a cross ball towards Mark Addo. Mark Addo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
59.08
Kristoffer Hyypia makes a probing pass to Luís Adailton. Luís Adailton shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
61.37
Jean-Sebastien Espatero flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Elliott. Gavin Elliott whips in a cross ball towards Mark Addo. Mark Addo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Zbigniew Malkowski easily picks it out of the air!
65.13
Joel Ahla sees a break and surges forward. Joel Ahla makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Armand Ali Sangaré. Armand Ali Sangaré knocks in a cross ball towards Mark Addo. Mark Addo directs the ball goalwards with his head. Zbigniew Malkowski easily picks it out of the air!
66.37
Youri Karpin hits it upfield. Les Lampard knocks the ball to his team mate, Luís Adailton. Luís Adailton makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but René Friedli manages to gather it comfortably.
69.09
Yoshito Ishigawa comes in with a late challenge on Kristoffer Hyypia. Yoshito Ishigawa is warned by the referee! Kristoffer Hyypia runs off the knock.
72.18
Jean-Sebastien Espatero surges forward with the ball. Jean-Sebastien Espatero knocks in a cross ball towards Mark Addo. Mark Addo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
78.54
Bristol Rovers are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Bolton Wanderers's defence.
79.30
Youri Karpin clumsily knocks into Mark Addo. Youri Karpin is warned by the referee! Mark Addo stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.25
Kristoffer Hyypia knocks the ball to his team mate, Les Lampard. Les Lampard lofts in a cross ball towards Luís Adailton. Luís Adailton is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow René Friedli manages to keep it out.
85.20
Fabian Hofbauer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Yoshito Ishigawa. Yoshito Ishigawa kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Elliott. Gavin Elliott knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.11
Armand Ali Sangaré clumsily knocks into Juan Ignacio Guzmán. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Juan Ignacio Guzmán hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Bristol Rovers are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Luís Adailton of Bolton Wanderers

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 7
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 0 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 3 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 46.4788732394366 vs 53.5211267605634
Play Area
Home team third: 25.35%, Midfield: 46.48%, Away team third: 28.17%

Scorers