Match Report
| Bristol Rovers | Bristol Rovers |  |  | Northampton Town | Northampton Town | ||||||||||||||||
| Peter Siddorn | Peter Siddorn | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Leon Jeffers | L. Jeffers |  | 42 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 49 | | Eoin Izzet | E. Izzet | ||||||||
| Arthur Huckerby | A. Huckerby | | 43 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 54 | | Graeme Konchesky | G. Konchesky | |||||||||
| Eduardo Lopes | E. Lopes |  | 51 | D | | | 3 | | D | 43 | | Neil Stamp | N. Stamp | ||||||||
| Graham Ball | G. Ball | | 48 | D | | 4 | | D | 43 | | Syd Bould | S. Bould | |||||||||
| David Sullivan | D. Sullivan |  | 45 | D | | 5 | | M | 54 | | Niccolo Simonsen | N. Simonsen | |||||||||
| Scott White | S. White | | 41 | M | | 6 | | M | 51 | | Jon Whelan | J. Whelan | |||||||||
| Alberto Keane | A. Keane | | 51 | M | | 7 | | M | 46 | | Alfred Marsden | A. Marsden | |||||||||
| Peter Tovar | P. Tovar |  | 47 | M | | 8 | | M | 45 | | Eddie Cutler | E. Cutler | |||||||||
| Marvin Mccann | M. Mccann | | 46 | M | | 9 | | A | 40 | | Craig Prior | C. Prior | |||||||||
| Guillermo Gainza | G. Gainza |  | 47 | A | | 10 | | A | 40 | | Omer Bridge | O. Bridge | |||||||||
| Stephen Jeffers | S. Jeffers | | 51 | A | | 11 | | A | 40 | | Sol Bellamy | S. Bellamy | |||||||||
| Stuart White | S. White | | 47 | G | | 12 | | M | 43 | | Clive Lowe | C. Lowe | |||||||||
| Dave Dublin | D. Dublin | | 45 | D | | 13 | | D | 42 | | Craig Lisbie | C. Lisbie | |||||||||
| Eddie Middleton | E. Middleton | | 48 | A | | 14 | | G | 39 | | Damien Richards | D. Richards | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Dilbert |
Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Memorial Stadium where Bristol Rovers play Northampton Town in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Northampton Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Ince.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Northampton Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Ince.
0.00
0-0Bristol Rovers start the match!
4.28
0-0Stephen Jeffers flicks the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Gainza. Guillermo Gainza shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
6.28
0-0Eddie Cutler kicks a strong pass forward to Alfred Marsden. Alfred Marsden makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sol Bellamy but he's offside!
8.40
0-0David Sullivan flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Keane collects the pass. Alberto Keane advances with the ball. Alberto Keane knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.09
Alberto Keane flicks a high pass forward. Peter Tovar holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Peter Tovar knocks in a cross ball towards Guillermo Gainza. Guillermo Gainza connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Good keeping from Eoin Izzet as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
10.10
0-0Corner kick to Bristol Rovers. Scott White plays it out to the edge of the box. Eddie Cutler gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
12.28
Arthur Huckerby passes the ball forward to Scott White. Scott White makes a probing pass to Stephen Jeffers. Stephen Jeffers knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eoin Izzet who gathers it comfortably.
16.49
0-0Graham Ball threads a neat ball through to Alberto Keane. Alberto Keane flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Jeffers collects the pass. Stephen Jeffers advances inside the box! Stephen Jeffers muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
22.00
Neil Stamp threads a neat ball through to Jon Whelan. Jon Whelan sees Craig Prior in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Prior plays a one-two with Omer Bridge and advances towards the goal... Craig Prior shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Solid save from Leon Jeffers.
26.58
Eddie Cutler knocks the ball to his team mate, Sol Bellamy. Sol Bellamy tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
27.36
David Sullivan decides to run forward with the ball. David Sullivan makes a probing pass to Stephen Jeffers. Stephen Jeffers puts a great ball through but Guillermo Gainza is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
30.23
Syd Bould makes a probing pass to Niccolo Simonsen. Niccolo Simonsen threads a neat ball through to Omer Bridge. Omer Bridge knocks in a cross ball towards Eddie Cutler. Eddie Cutler jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
32.34
Stephen Jeffers threads a neat ball through to Guillermo Gainza. Guillermo Gainza whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Jeffers. Stephen Jeffers makes a deft header. Eoin Izzet picks it out of the air!
33.48
Peter Tovar hits a low pass to Marvin Mccann. Marvin Mccann shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
42.37
With vision, Peter Tovar picks a pass forward to Scott White. With imagination, Scott White plays the ball forward to Stephen Jeffers. Stephen Jeffers knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alfred Marsden.
45.00
1-0Arthur Huckerby makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Jeffers. Stephen Jeffers plays a one-two with Guillermo Gainza and advances towards the goal... Stephen Jeffers strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It's there!! Eoin Izzet has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bristol Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Northampton Town have changed their lineup with Craig Lisbie replacing Eddie Cutler.
45.00
The whistle blows and Northampton Town kick off!
49.44
1-0Craig Prior comes in with a late challenge on Marvin Mccann. Craig Prior is given a warning by the referee! Marvin Mccann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.25
Graeme Konchesky hits a low pass to Alfred Marsden. Alfred Marsden flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Lisbie. Craig Lisbie shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
60.05
1-0Northampton Town have made a substitution with Damien Richards replacing Omer Bridge .
61.06
Alberto Keane sees Stephen Jeffers in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen Jeffers lofts in a cross ball towards Guillermo Gainza. Guillermo Gainza directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
66.39
Eduardo Lopes arcs the ball upfield. Stephen Jeffers tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Eoin Izzet. Excellent save.
71.38
Peter Tovar makes a simple pass to Guillermo Gainza. Guillermo Gainza sees Stephen Jeffers just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Stephen Jeffers takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Eoin Izzet has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
77.07
Northampton Town have made a substitution with Clive Lowe replacing Sol Bellamy .
84.43
Arthur Huckerby deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott White. Scott White makes a beautiful solo run. Scott White shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
87.26
Guillermo Gainza catches Craig Lisbie on the ankles. Guillermo Gainza is warned by the referee! Craig Lisbie stretches but gets up unharmed.
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
| Stephen Jeffers 45, 71 Guillermo Gainza 61 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Stephen Jeffers of Bristol Rovers |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Leon Jeffers (GK)
6
2. Arthur Huckerby (DEF)
6
3. Eduardo Lopes (DEF)
6
4. Graham Ball (DEF)
6
5. David Sullivan (DEF)
6
6. Scott White (MID)
6
7. Alberto Keane (MID)
6
8. Peter Tovar (MID)
6
9. Marvin Mccann (MID)
6
10. Guillermo Gainza (ATT)
8
11. Stephen Jeffers (ATT)
9
12. Stuart White (GK)
0
13. Dave Dublin (DEF)
0
14. Eddie Middleton (ATT)
0
1. Eoin Izzet (GK)
7
2. Graeme Konchesky (DEF)
6
3. Neil Stamp (DEF)
6
4. Syd Bould (DEF)
6
5. Niccolo Simonsen (MID)
6
6. Jon Whelan (MID)
6
7. Alfred Marsden (MID)
6
8. Eddie Cutler (MID)
6
9. Craig Prior (ATT)
6
10. Omer Bridge (ATT)
6
11. Sol Bellamy (ATT)
6
12. Clive Lowe (MID)
6
13. Craig Lisbie (DEF)
6
14. Damien Richards (GK)
6