Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Memorial Stadium where Bristol Rovers play host to Middlesbrough. A crowd of 18,746 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Hapgood.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Hapgood.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Middlesbrough get the match underway!
8.30
0-0Shaun Duberry makes a simple pass to Duarte Sousa. Duarte Sousa shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
14.54
0-0Pepe Reyes catches Gary Adams on the ankles. The referee calls over Pepe Reyes and warns him to calm down! Gary Adams runs off the knock.
18.29
0-0Danijel Laville hits a low pass to Alessandro Orocini. Alessandro Orocini knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gianmatteo Da Rold.
20.35
0-0Hakan Abdullah flicks a high pass forward. Eugenio Ferrer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eugenio Ferrer darts forward. Eugenio Ferrer passes the ball forward but Shota Groenendijk is offside!
21.46
Hakan Abdullah decides to run forward with the ball. Hakan Abdullah hits a low pass to Gary Rae. Gary Rae knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jan Döring.
27.36
0-0Danijel Laville knocks the ball forward to Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus finds some space and shoots from distance. Dennis Tudor comfortably gets down and covers it.
28.01
Shaun Duberry barges into Ross Banks. The referee warns Shaun Duberry to calm down! Ross Banks stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.26
Alpay Kayis threads the ball through to Danijel Laville. Danijel Laville knocks the ball to his team mate, Duarte Sousa. Duarte Sousa shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
32.27
Gary Adams chips the ball to his team mate, Alessandro Orocini. Alessandro Orocini cuts inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Alessandro Orocini provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
33.50
Younes Kossingou threads a neat ball through to Eugenio Ferrer. Eugenio Ferrer sees Shota Groenendijk in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Shota Groenendijk finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Nwankwo Rowett smothers it!
39.08
Shaun Duberry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alessandro Orocini. Alessandro Orocini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.24
Eugenio Ferrer sees space and advances. Eugenio Ferrer tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bristol Rovers have changed their lineup with Marcel Völler replacing Shaun Duberry and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-2-1 formation. Middlesbrough appear unchanged since the first half. The Bristol Rovers players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Bristol Rovers get the second half underway!
48.11
Alpay Kayis darts forward. Seeing a gap ahead, Alpay Kayis plays the ball forward to Duarte Sousa. Duarte Sousa controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Dennis Tudor manages to gather it effortlessly.
49.35
Hakan Abdullah chips the ball to his team mate, Pepe Reyes. Pepe Reyes hits a low pass to Shota Groenendijk. Shota Groenendijk knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.37
Pepe Reyes flicks the ball to his team mate, Bryan Stam. Bryan Stam advances inside the box! Bryan Stam comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but is denied by Nwankwo Rowett. Excellent save.
53.46
0-1Eugenio Ferrer chips the ball to his team mate, Bryan Stam. Bryan Stam knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Rae. Gary Rae gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gary Rae!
57.39
Gary Adams deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alessandro Orocini. Alessandro Orocini tries a spectacular long range effort. Dennis Tudor gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
65.10
0-1Showing composure, Gary Adams plays the ball forward to Alessandro Orocini. Alessandro Orocini knocks in a cross ball towards Duarte Sousa. Duarte Sousa connects with a diving header but it is deflected wide by Gianmatteo Da Rold.
66.15
0-1It's a corner kick. Gary Adams loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Hakan Abdullah jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
69.52
Eugenio Ferrer threads a neat ball through to Shota Groenendijk. Shota Groenendijk tries a spectacular long range effort. Nwankwo Rowett gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
72.33
0-1Eugenio Ferrer clumsily knocks into Danijel Laville. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Danijel Laville runs off the knock.
73.08
Yuri Onopko kicks a strong pass forward to Danijel Laville. Danijel Laville flicks a high pass forward. Adrian Venus holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Adrian Venus finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
77.31
Younes Kossingou threads a neat ball through to Pepe Reyes. Pepe Reyes flicks a high pass forward. Bryan Stam controls it well on his chest. Bryan Stam shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Nwankwo Rowett smothers it!
78.55
Jan Döring flicks a high pass forward. Danijel Laville collects the pass. Danijel Laville decides to run forward with the ball. Danijel Laville hits a low pass to Alessandro Orocini. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Alessandro Orocini provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. Younes Kossingou steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
81.33
Yuri Onopko sees space and advances. Yuri Onopko flicks the ball to his team mate, Duarte Sousa. Duarte Sousa whips in a cross ball towards Alessandro Orocini. Alessandro Orocini connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Dennis Tudor has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
84.27
Eugenio Ferrer sees Gary Rae in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gary Rae knocks in a cross ball towards Shota Groenendijk. Shota Groenendijk gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's there!! Nwankwo Rowett has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alessandro Orocini of Bristol Rovers |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Nwankwo Rowett (GK)
7
2. Yuri Onopko (DEF)
6
3. Jan Döring (DEF)
6
4. Alpay Kayis (DEF)
6
5. John Bailey (DEF)
6
6. Shaun Duberry (MID)
6
7. Danijel Laville (MID)
8
8. Gary Adams (MID)
6
9. Duarte Sousa (ATT)
7
10. Adrian Venus (ATT)
6
11. Alessandro Orocini (ATT)
9
12. Marcel Völler (MID)
6
13. Manuel Cudini (GK)
0
14. Paolo De Vezze (ATT)
0
1. Dennis Tudor (GK)
7
2. Gianmatteo Da Rold (DEF)
6
3. Younes Kossingou (DEF)
6
4. Hakan Abdullah (DEF)
7
5. Bill Guppy (DEF)
6
6. Pepe Reyes (MID)
6
7. Eugenio Ferrer (MID)
7
8. Ross Banks (MID)
6
9. Shota Groenendijk (ATT)
8
10. Gary Rae (ATT)
9
11. Bryan Stam (ATT)
8
12. Francisco Prieto (GK)
0
13. Carl Minto (DEF)
0
14. Gavin McStay (ATT)
0