Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Sixfields Stadium where Northampton Town play Bristol Rovers in this friendly game. A crowd of 19,117 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Northampton Town are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Northampton Town are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
0.00
0-0Northampton Town kick off and get the first half underway!
2.33
0-0With great vision, Leon Godber plays the ball forward to Sebastian Spengler. Sebastian Spengler shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
12.25
Seeing Max Mcgovern's run, Alejandro Suarez quickly throws the ball into his path. Max Mcgovern brings the ball forward. Max Mcgovern brings the ball forward. Max Mcgovern shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
16.27
Gary Adams deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duarte Sousa. Duarte Sousa skips past Nick Stockdale! Duarte Sousa makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but slams it into the crowd!
18.57
With vision, Max Mcgovern plays the ball forward to Leon Godber. Leon Godber makes a simple pass to Gavin Youds. Gavin Youds shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
26.35
Shaun Duberry knocks the ball forward to Alessandro Orocini. Alessandro Orocini shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
28.47
Shaun Duberry knocks the ball forward to Alessandro Orocini. Alessandro Orocini shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
32.03
Gavin Rae flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Youds controls it well on his chest. Gavin Youds whips in a cross ball towards Sebastian Spengler. Sebastian Spengler is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
42.26
0-0Shaun Duberry threads the ball through to Duarte Sousa. Duarte Sousa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.43
Gavin Rae makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Youds. Gavin Youds knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Yuri Onopko.
45.00
0-0Max Mcgovern darts forward. Max Mcgovern makes a simple pass to Gavin Youds. Gavin Youds shoots from 20 yards but somehow Nwankwo Rowett manages to keep it out.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Northampton Town appear unchanged since the first half. Bristol Rovers have changed their lineup with Manuel Cudini replacing Shaun Duberry and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-2-1 formation.
45.00
Bristol Rovers kick off and get the second half underway!
48.20
Danijel Laville kicks a strong pass forward to Paolo De Vezze. Paolo De Vezze shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
49.17
John Bailey sweeps the ball long. Paolo De Vezze passes the ball forward to Duarte Sousa. Duarte Sousa muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
57.13
Gary Adams deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alessandro Orocini. Alessandro Orocini finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
63.52
Stephen Meiklejohn knocks the ball forward to Leon Godber. Leon Godber sees space and advances. Leon Godber shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
65.35
Danijel Laville flicks a high pass forward. Alessandro Orocini collects the pass. Alessandro Orocini shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Sean Bresciano!
69.09
0-1Danijel Laville kicks a strong pass forward to Duarte Sousa. Duarte Sousa knocks in a cross ball towards Paolo De Vezze. Paolo De Vezze connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
73.25
Danijel Laville flicks the ball to his team mate, Duarte Sousa. Duarte Sousa sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
77.49
0-1Max Mcgovern comes in with a late challenge on Duarte Sousa. The referee warns Max Mcgovern to calm down! Duarte Sousa hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.56
Gary Adams flicks the ball to his team mate, Paolo De Vezze. Paolo De Vezze knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.59
Alejandro Suarez knocks the ball forward to Gavin Rae. Gavin Rae controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Youds. Gavin Youds sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
85.22
Gavin Rae advances with the ball. Gavin Rae tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Nwankwo Rowett.
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 Paolo De Vezze of Bristol Rovers |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Sean Bresciano (GK)
7
2. Alejandro Suarez (DEF)
6
3. Max Mcgovern (DEF)
8
4. Nick Stockdale (DEF)
6
5. Stephen Meiklejohn (DEF)
6
6. Alistair Dean (MID)
6
7. Gavin Rae (MID)
7
8. Leon Godber (MID)
7
9. Duncan Glass (MID)
6
10. Gavin Youds (ATT)
6
11. Sebastian Spengler (ATT)
6
12. Jakob Roth (MID)
0
13. Noah Weigel (ATT)
0
14. Tom Mentink (ATT)
0
1. Nwankwo Rowett (GK)
7
2. Yuri Onopko (DEF)
6
3. Jan Döring (DEF)
7
4. John Bailey (DEF)
7
5. John Gallacher (DEF)
6
6. Shaun Duberry (MID)
7
7. Danijel Laville (MID)
7
8. Gary Adams (MID)
7
9. Duarte Sousa (ATT)
8
10. Alessandro Orocini (ATT)
6
11. Paolo De Vezze (ATT)
9
12. Manuel Cudini (GK)
6
13. Marcel Völler (MID)
0
14. David Beresford (DEF)
0