Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Memorial Stadium where Bristol Rovers play host to Arsenal. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Bristol Rovers and Arsenal are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Bristol Rovers and Arsenal are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Bristol Rovers kick off the first half!
3.57
0-0Alberto Corrado makes a beautiful solo run. Alberto Corrado knocks the ball forward to Mark Addo. Mark Addo plays a perfect one-two with Armand Ali Sangaré and rushes in on goal... Mark Addo shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Anthony Summerbell manages to gather it comfortably.
6.16
0-0John Arne Håland makes a probing pass to Ashley Howey. Ashley Howey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jessie Bailey. Jessie Bailey shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
9.52
0-0Morgan Bellini barges into Dennis Nielsen. Morgan Bellini is given a warning by the referee! Dennis Nielsen stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.50
Francis Bloomer threads the ball through to Ashley Howey. Ashley Howey knocks the ball forward to Jose Javier Kiko. Jose Javier Kiko whips in a cross ball towards Jessie Bailey. Jessie Bailey powers a header at goal but René Friedli is on top of it.
16.21
0-0Jose Fortes Marquez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Trond Egil Håland. Trond Egil Håland makes a probing pass to Armand Ali Sangaré. Armand Ali Sangaré knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Arne Håland.
18.53
George Leonte kicks a strong pass forward to Armand Ali Sangaré. Armand Ali Sangaré knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alf-Inge Riise.
20.28
Norman Sanchez knocks the ball to his team mate, George Leonte. George Leonte makes a probing pass to Andri Baldursson. Andri Baldursson tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
32.19
Norman Sanchez threads the ball through to George Leonte. What a great partnership. George Leonte threads the ball through to Armand Ali Sangaré. Armand Ali Sangaré lofts in a cross ball towards Mark Addo. Mark Addo directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Anthony Summerbell manages to keep it out.
34.37
David George passes the ball forward to Jessie Bailey. Jessie Bailey goes all the way! Jessie Bailey cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
36.55
1-0Alberto Corrado knocks the ball to his team mate, Trond Egil Håland. Trond Egil Håland threads the ball through to Andri Baldursson. Andri Baldursson whips in a cross ball towards Armand Ali Sangaré. Armand Ali Sangaré directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Anthony Summerbell had no chance!! Goal for Bristol Rovers!
45.00
George Leonte passes the ball forward to Mark Addo. Mark Addo knocks in a cross ball towards Armand Ali Sangaré. Armand Ali Sangaré heads the ball goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Arsenal kick off!
48.45
Alberto Corrado makes a probing pass to Morgan Bellini. Morgan Bellini makes a probing pass to Andri Baldursson. Andri Baldursson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
49.42
2-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
51.35
Trond Egil Håland kicks a strong pass forward to Andri Baldursson. Andri Baldursson whips in a cross ball towards Armand Ali Sangaré. Armand Ali Sangaré connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Anthony Summerbell easily smothers it.
65.56
Morgan Bellini threads the ball through to Mark Addo. Mark Addo shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
71.16
Dennis Nielsen kicks a strong pass forward to Graham Kanu. Graham Kanu plays a perfect one-two with Jessie Bailey and rushes in on goal... Graham Kanu takes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
72.11
Joel Ahla controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Trond Egil Håland. Trond Egil Håland makes a probing pass to Andri Baldursson. Andri Baldursson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
78.31
Trond Egil Håland kicks a strong pass forward to Mark Addo. Mark Addo lofts in a cross ball towards Andri Baldursson. Andri Baldursson directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Anthony Summerbell.
79.34
Morgan Bellini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andri Baldursson. Andri Baldursson plays a perfect one-two with Mark Addo and rushes in on goal... Andri Baldursson cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
85.22
3-0Francis Bloomer hacks Mark Addo from behind! The referee calls over Francis Bloomer and warns him to calm down! Mark Addo gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
87.21
Jun Ichi Matsuda makes a probing pass to Ashley Howey. Ashley Howey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Graham Kanu. Graham Kanu goes all the way! Graham Kanu cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. René Friedli is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
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 37, 45 Andri Baldursson 79 | Graham Kanu 87 |