Match Report
| Bristol Rovers | Bristol Rovers |  |  | Queens Park Rangers | Queens Park Rangers | ||||||||||||||||
| Peter Siddorn | Peter Siddorn | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Stuart White | S. White |  | 47 | G |  | 1 | | G | 61 |  | Adam Goodwin | A. Goodwin | |||||||||
| Arthur Huckerby | A. Huckerby | | 43 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 53 | | Scott Terry | S. Terry | |||||||||
| Nigel Salako | N. Salako | | 42 | D |  | | 3 | | D | 51 | | Richard Carragher | R. Carragher | ||||||||
| David Sullivan | D. Sullivan | | 45 | D | | 4 | | | D | 48 | | Matt Gordon | M. Gordon | ||||||||
| Dave Dublin | D. Dublin | | 45 | D | | 5 | | D | 47 | | Nigel Godber | N. Godber | |||||||||
| Jermaine Mendonca | J. Mendonca | | 36 | M | | 6 | | M | 53 | | Paolo Croft | P. Croft | |||||||||
| Peter Tovar | P. Tovar |  | 47 | M | | 7 | | M | 50 | | Neil Cole | N. Cole | |||||||||
| Richard Montague | R. Montague | | 50 | M | | 8 | | M | 41 | | Kieron Marr | K. Marr | |||||||||
| Kelvin Wetherall | K. Wetherall | | 46 | M | | 9 | | A | 58 | | Ian Vieira | I. Vieira | |||||||||
| Mervin Gardner | M. Gardner | | 44 | A | | 10 | | A | 52 | | Ivan Merson | I. Merson | |||||||||
| Seth Beckham | S. Beckham | | 44 | A | | 11 | | A | 49 | | Ben Serrant | B. Serrant | |||||||||
| Leon Jeffers | L. Jeffers | | 42 | G | | 12 | | G | 54 |  | David Kneissl | D. Kneissl | |||||||||
| Graham Ball | G. Ball | | 48 | D | | 13 | | A | 47 | | Graham Ince | G. Ince | |||||||||
| Eddie Middleton | E. Middleton | | 49 | A | | 14 | | G | 43 | | Graham Griffin | G. Griffin | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Memorial Stadium where Bristol Rovers play host to Queens Park Rangers. A crowd of 2,859 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Queens Park Rangers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Eddie Owen.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Queens Park Rangers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Eddie Owen.
0.00
0-0Bristol Rovers get the match underway!
3.07
0-0Nigel Salako knocks the ball forward to Peter Tovar. Peter Tovar flicks a high pass forward. Mervin Gardner controls it well on his chest. Mervin Gardner controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
4.48
Richard Carragher hits a low pass to Kieron Marr. Kieron Marr shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
6.50
Scott Terry sees a break and surges forward. Scott Terry passes the ball forward to Ian Vieira. Ian Vieira runs straight at the defence! Ian Vieira looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
12.45
Richard Montague passes the ball forward to Seth Beckham. Seth Beckham shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
14.38
With a delightful solo run, Kieron Marr stretches the opposition's defence. Kieron Marr sees Ben Serrant just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Ben Serrant comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
15.36
Nigel Salako sees space and advances. Nigel Salako shoots from 25 yards but it's drastically wayward!
20.24
Kieron Marr flicks a high pass forward. Ben Serrant collects the pass. Ben Serrant plays a scrappy one-two with Ivan Merson and advances towards the goal... Ben Serrant takes a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
21.08
Neil Cole knocks the ball to his team mate, Kieron Marr. Kieron Marr shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
27.44
0-0Neil Cole deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ivan Merson. Ivan Merson kicks a strong pass forward to Kieron Marr but the referee indicates it's offside!
28.08
Richard Carragher passes the ball forward to Kieron Marr. Kieron Marr makes a simple pass to Ben Serrant. Ben Serrant knocks the ball forward to Kieron Marr but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
36.16
0-0Peter Tovar flicks a high ball forward to Seth Beckham who takes it down. Seth Beckham knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adam Goodwin who gathers it comfortably.
40.54
0-0Dave Dublin knocks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Salako. Nigel Salako flicks a high ball forward to Seth Beckham who takes it down. Seth Beckham cuts inside the box! Matt Gordon barges into Seth Beckham. Seth Beckham appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
42.48
0-0Jermaine Mendonca clumsily knocks into Kieron Marr. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kieron Marr grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
44.24
Peter Tovar hits a low pass to Jermaine Mendonca. Jermaine Mendonca sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
Richard Carragher pushes mid-way up the pitch. Richard Carragher threads the ball through to Ben Serrant. Ben Serrant rushes past David Sullivan! Some silky footwork from Ben Serrant provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bristol Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Queens Park Rangers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Queens Park Rangers kick off the second half!
59.20
Kelvin Wetherall hits a low pass to Nigel Salako. Nigel Salako hits a low pass to Seth Beckham. Seth Beckham knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kieron Marr.
60.09
0-0Bristol Rovers have made 3 substitutions with Graham Ball replacing David Sullivan, Eddie Middleton replacing Jermaine Mendonca and Leon Jeffers replacing Seth Beckham .Queens Park Rangers have made a substitution with Graham Ince replacing Nigel Godber .
61.11
Richard Montague kicks a strong pass forward to Mervin Gardner. Mervin Gardner controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
66.21
Matt Gordon knocks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Croft. Paolo Croft flicks a high pass forward. Neil Cole controls it well on his chest. Neil Cole advances inside the box! Neil Cole makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
67.35
Matt Gordon pushes up the pitch. Matt Gordon chips the ball to his team mate, Ivan Merson. Ivan Merson edges inside the box! Ivan Merson comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it curls horrendously wide!
75.36
Kieron Marr makes a simple pass to Ben Serrant. Ben Serrant lofts in a cross ball towards Ian Vieira. Ian Vieira is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
77.04
Bristol Rovers appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation. Queens Park Rangers have made a substitution with David Kneissl replacing Richard Carragher .
78.05
Matt Gordon makes a probing pass to Neil Cole. Neil Cole flicks a high pass forward to Ben Serrant who brings the ball under control. Ben Serrant shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
83.22
0-1Matt Gordon knocks the ball forward to David Kneissl. David Kneissl threads the ball through to Ben Serrant. Ben Serrant shoots from long range. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Queens Park Rangers!
87.06
0-1Richard Montague catches Neil Cole on the ankles. Richard Montague is warned by the referee! Neil Cole stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.35
David Kneissl hacks Richard Montague from behind! The referee brings David Kneissl to one side and gives him a warning! Richard Montague hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
David Kneissl catches Kelvin Wetherall on the ankles. The referee calls over David Kneissl again and warns him to calm down! Kelvin Wetherall carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Ben Serrant 83 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ben Serrant of Queens Park Rangers |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Stuart White (GK)
6
2. Arthur Huckerby (DEF)
6
3. Nigel Salako (DEF)
7
4. David Sullivan (DEF)
6
5. Dave Dublin (DEF)
6
6. Jermaine Mendonca (MID)
5
7. Peter Tovar (MID)
7
8. Richard Montague (MID)
6
9. Kelvin Wetherall (MID)
6
10. Mervin Gardner (ATT)
6
11. Seth Beckham (ATT)
6
12. Leon Jeffers (GK)
6
13. Graham Ball (DEF)
6
14. Eddie Middleton (ATT)
6
1. Adam Goodwin (GK)
6
2. Scott Terry (DEF)
6
3. Richard Carragher (DEF)
7
4. Matt Gordon (DEF)
8
5. Nigel Godber (DEF)
6
6. Paolo Croft (MID)
7
7. Neil Cole (MID)
8
8. Kieron Marr (MID)
7
9. Ian Vieira (ATT)
6
10. Ivan Merson (ATT)
6
11. Ben Serrant (ATT)
9
12. David Kneissl (GK)
6
13. Graham Ince (ATT)
6
14. Graham Griffin (GK)
0