Match Report
| Bristol Rovers | Bristol Rovers |  |  | Newcastle United | Newcastle United | ||||||||||||||||
| Andy Moyes | Andy Moyes | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Paul Blatsis | P. Blatsis |  | 18 | G |  | 1 | | G | 63 |  | Neil Milligan | N. Milligan | |||||||||
| Terry Cooke | T. Cooke | | 19 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 74 |  | Dmitri Blokhin | D. Blokhin | |||||||||
| Harry Wainwright | H. Wainwright | | 22 | D | | 3 | | D | 73 | | Damien Hall | D. Hall | |||||||||
| Arno Ziegler | A. Ziegler |  | 22 | D | | 4 | | D | 72 | | David Kirkland | D. Kirkland | |||||||||
| Neil Cort | N. Cort | | 20 | D | | 5 | | D | 71 |  | Zisi Gouzanis | Z. Gouzanis | |||||||||
| Kieron Barrett | K. Barrett | | 28 | M | | 6 | | M | 77 |  | Bram Schouten | B. Schouten | |||||||||
| Jermaine Thatcher | J. Thatcher | | 25 | M | | 7 | | M | 70 | | Sol Riggott | S. Riggott | |||||||||
| Craig Ward | C. Ward | | 24 | M | | 8 | | M | 66 | | Sol Best | S. Best | |||||||||
| Stuart McGrory | S. McGrory |  | 25 | A | | 9 | | A | 87 |  | Shiro Ihara | S. Ihara | |||||||||
| Jason Bolton | J. Bolton | | 76 | A | | 10 | | A | 84 |  | Luc Stassin | L. Stassin | |||||||||
| Michael Shaw | M. Shaw | | 22 | A | | 11 | | A | 81 |  | Rui Lujan | R. Lujan | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Memorial Stadium where Bristol Rovers play Newcastle United in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Bristol Rovers and Newcastle United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Bristol Rovers and Newcastle United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Newcastle United kick off and get the first half underway!
6.35
0-0Kieron Barrett hacks Sol Best from behind! Kieron Barrett is given a warning by the referee! Sol Best hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.36
0-0Newcastle United are easily keeping Bristol Rovers at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
12.43
0-0Sol Best controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Shiro Ihara. Shiro Ihara controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Paul Blatsis.
15.39
Sol Riggott decides to run forward with the ball. Sol Riggott plays a perfect one-two with Rui Lujan and rushes in on goal... Sol Riggott shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Paul Blatsis easily smothers it!
18.06
Bram Schouten makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rui Lujan. Rui Lujan shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Paul Blatsis.
20.16
0-0Sol Best makes a probing pass to Luc Stassin. Luc Stassin threads the ball through to Rui Lujan but he's offside!
22.40
0-0Jermaine Thatcher makes a probing pass to Stuart McGrory. Stuart McGrory knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.02
0-0Bram Schouten passes the ball forward to Rui Lujan. Rui Lujan shoots from distance but it is miles over!
27.41
Sol Riggott deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luc Stassin. Luc Stassin shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
28.34
0-1Damien Hall deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bram Schouten. Bram Schouten knocks the ball to his team mate, Rui Lujan. Rui Lujan plays a perfect one-two with Luc Stassin and rushes in on goal... Rui Lujan shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
33.21
Jermaine Thatcher makes a probing pass to Michael Shaw. Michael Shaw shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
39.04
Arno Ziegler sweeps the ball long. Stuart McGrory controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Neil Milligan manages to gather it comfortably.
40.32
Jermaine Thatcher threads the ball through to Jason Bolton. Jason Bolton finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
42.37
David Kirkland makes a beautiful solo run. David Kirkland controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Shiro Ihara. Shiro Ihara knocks in a cross ball towards Rui Lujan. Rui Lujan flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
45.00
Newcastle United are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Bristol Rovers kick off the second half!
53.37
Craig Ward chips the ball to his team mate, Stuart McGrory. Stuart McGrory plays a perfect one-two with Michael Shaw and rushes in on goal... Stuart McGrory tries a spectacular strike but it curls horrendously wide!
55.41
Dmitri Blokhin passes the ball forward to Sol Best. Sol Best makes a probing pass to Luc Stassin. Luc Stassin plays a perfect one-two with Rui Lujan and rushes in on goal... Luc Stassin makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Paul Blatsis is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
59.56
Craig Ward kicks a strong pass forward to Jason Bolton. Jason Bolton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.37
Bristol Rovers are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
63.36
Sol Riggott passes the ball forward to Shiro Ihara. Shiro Ihara plays a perfect one-two with Luc Stassin and rushes in on goal... Shiro Ihara tries a spectacular strike but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
66.18
David Kirkland deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sol Best. Sol Best passes the ball forward to Luc Stassin. Luc Stassin plays a perfect one-two with Shiro Ihara and rushes in on goal... Luc Stassin shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
69.31
Sol Best advances with the ball. Sol Best lofts in a cross ball towards Shiro Ihara. Shiro Ihara is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Paul Blatsis is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
72.52
Bram Schouten kicks a strong pass forward to Rui Lujan. Rui Lujan goes all the way! Rui Lujan tries a spectacular strike but it goes wide for a goal kick.
79.02
Kieron Barrett kicks a strong pass forward to Michael Shaw. Michael Shaw knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Neil Milligan who gathers it comfortably.
89.16
Damien Hall flicks the ball to his team mate, Sol Riggott. Sol Riggott deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luc Stassin. Luc Stassin knocks in a cross ball towards Rui Lujan. Rui Lujan directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Rui Lujan 28, 89 Luc Stassin 55, 66 Shiro Ihara 69 |