Match Report
| Bristol Rovers | Bristol Rovers |  |  | Charlton Athletic | Charlton Athletic | ||||||||||||||||
| Andy Moyes | Andy Moyes | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Paul Blatsis | P. Blatsis |  | 18 | G |  | 1 | | G | 69 |  | Ian King | I. King | |||||||||
| Terry Cooke | T. Cooke | | 19 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 80 |  | Ian Timmer | I. Timmer | |||||||||
| Harry Wainwright | H. Wainwright | | 21 | D | | 3 | | D | 71 | | Billy Howells | B. Howells | |||||||||
| Ferreira Junior | F. Junior |  | 72 | D | | 4 | | D | 69 | | Alan Mcleod | A. Mcleod | |||||||||
| Neil Cort | N. Cort | | 19 | D | | 5 | | M | 72 | | Wout Van Der Weerden | W. Van Der Weerden | |||||||||
| Kieron Barrett | K. Barrett | | 28 | M | | 6 | | M | 63 | | David Carlton | D. Carlton | |||||||||
| Jermaine Thatcher | J. Thatcher | | 25 | M | | 7 | | M | 63 | | Dale Mortensen | D. Mortensen | |||||||||
| Craig Ward | C. Ward | | 23 | M | | 8 | | M | 62 | | Ross Brown | R. Brown | |||||||||
| Stuart McGrory | S. McGrory |  | 25 | A | | 9 | | A | 79 |  | Calen Ferrari | C. Ferrari | |||||||||
| Jason Bolton | J. Bolton | | 76 | A | | 10 | | A | 75 | | Sylvain Atherton | S. Atherton | |||||||||
| Michael Shaw | M. Shaw | | 22 | A | | 11 | | A | 75 | | Des Ince | D. Ince | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Hanami |
Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Memorial Stadium where Bristol Rovers play Charlton Athletic in this friendly game. A crowd of 19,813 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Charlton Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Charlton Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Charlton Athletic get the match underway!
2.46
0-0Dale Mortensen threads the ball through to Des Ince. Des Ince knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Harry Wainwright.
8.26
0-1David Carlton kicks a strong pass forward to Sylvain Atherton. Sylvain Atherton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
12.12
0-1Jermaine Thatcher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Michael Shaw. Michael Shaw shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
16.58
Alan Mcleod chips the ball to his team mate, Dale Mortensen. Dale Mortensen threads the ball through to Sylvain Atherton. Sylvain Atherton whips in a cross ball towards Calen Ferrari. Calen Ferrari is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
20.03
0-1Charlton Athletic are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Bristol Rovers's defence.
22.11
Craig Ward deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jason Bolton. Jason Bolton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alan Mcleod.
24.52
Jermaine Thatcher brings the ball forward. Jermaine Thatcher plays a perfect one-two with Jason Bolton and rushes in on goal... Jermaine Thatcher takes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
26.41
Alan Mcleod makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Carlton. David Carlton passes the ball forward to Des Ince. Des Ince goes all the way! Des Ince cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
27.23
Ross Brown chips the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Atherton. Sylvain Atherton goes all the way! Sylvain Atherton tries a spectacular strike. It's there!! Paul Blatsis has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
30.52
0-2Dale Mortensen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Calen Ferrari. Calen Ferrari lofts in a cross ball towards Sylvain Atherton. Sylvain Atherton powers a header at goal. Paul Blatsis manages to gather it comfortably.
34.05
Alan Mcleod deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dale Mortensen. Dale Mortensen flicks the ball to his team mate, Calen Ferrari. Calen Ferrari lofts in a cross ball towards Sylvain Atherton. Sylvain Atherton connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
42.45
Kieron Barrett kicks a strong pass forward to Michael Shaw. Michael Shaw knocks in a cross ball towards Jason Bolton. Jason Bolton powers a header at goal. Ian King manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
David Carlton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Calen Ferrari. Calen Ferrari shoots from long range. Paul Blatsis easily smothers it.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Bristol Rovers kick off the second half!
48.50
Craig Ward knocks the ball forward to Michael Shaw. Michael Shaw sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Ian King manages to gather it comfortably.
49.07
Ross Brown sees a break and surges forward. Ross Brown knocks in a cross ball towards Des Ince. Des Ince directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
53.06
Ross Brown kicks a strong pass forward to Des Ince. Des Ince whips in a cross ball towards Sylvain Atherton. Sylvain Atherton is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
55.35
0-3David Carlton barges into Jermaine Thatcher. The referee calls over David Carlton and shows him a yellow card! Jermaine Thatcher runs off the knock.
59.49
Dale Mortensen chips the ball to his team mate, Calen Ferrari. Calen Ferrari shoots from outside the area. Paul Blatsis easily smothers it.
65.43
Ian Timmer makes a probing pass to Dale Mortensen. Dale Mortensen chips the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Atherton. Sylvain Atherton lofts in a cross ball towards Des Ince. Des Ince directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Paul Blatsis had no chance!! Goal for Charlton Athletic!
71.13
Billy Howells makes a probing pass to David Carlton. David Carlton knocks the ball to his team mate, Calen Ferrari. Calen Ferrari lofts in a cross ball towards Des Ince. Des Ince is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
75.47
Ian Timmer knocks the ball to his team mate, Wout Van Der Weerden. Wout Van Der Weerden flicks the ball to his team mate, Des Ince. Des Ince knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ferreira Junior.
81.49
Dale Mortensen sees a break and surges forward. Dale Mortensen whips in a cross ball towards Calen Ferrari. Calen Ferrari powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Sylvain Atherton 8, 27 Des Ince 49, 65, 71 Calen Ferrari 81 |