Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Memorial Stadium where Bristol Rovers play Peterborough United in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Peterborough United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kemal Banks.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Peterborough United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kemal Banks.
0.00
0-0Bristol Rovers kick off the first half!
8.09
0-0Duncan Niven flicks the ball to his team mate, Pontus Partin. Pontus Partin runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Pontus Partin provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's a woeful effort!
10.18
0-0Isaiah Chadwick flicks a high pass forward. Vitor Neves comfortably collects the pass. Vitor Neves deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Danny Brown but the linesman indicates offside!
12.53
0-0Des Palmer hits a long diagonal ball forward. Danny Brown knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jean-Guy Abbas.
15.18
Terry Guppy flicks a high pass forward. Vitor Neves collects the pass. Vitor Neves knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nico Nahrstedt who gathers it comfortably.
18.37
0-0Alfred Moss knocks the ball to his team mate, Barket Battles. Barket Battles shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
20.42
Jean-Guy Abbas passes the ball forward to Pontus Partin. Pontus Partin passes the ball forward but Alfred Moss is offside!
21.21
Without breaking stride, Andy Young plays the ball forward to Dennis Burgess. Dennis Burgess knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.49
0-0Pedro Vieira comes in with a late challenge on Barket Battles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Barket Battles gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
26.33
Roberto Ambrosini receives the ball from a throw-in from Pedro Vieira. Roberto Ambrosini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Des Palmer. With vision, Des Palmer laces a weighted ball forward to Isaiah Chadwick. Isaiah Chadwick shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
32.41
Barket Battles hits a low pass to Dominic Campbell. Dominic Campbell whips in a cross ball towards Barket Battles. Barket Battles finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
33.13
1-0Jean-Guy Abbas knocks the ball to his team mate, Barket Battles. Barket Battles controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pontus Partin. Pontus Partin rushes past Pedro Vieira! Pontus Partin comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's there!! Stanley Barton has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
36.09
Without breaking stride, Carl Patterson plays the ball forward to Duncan Niven. Duncan Niven makes a simple pass to Pontus Partin. Pontus Partin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
39.23
Des Palmer knocks the ball to his team mate, Danny Brown. Danny Brown chips the ball to his team mate, Isaiah Chadwick. Isaiah Chadwick cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Isaiah Chadwick provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
40.12
1-0Stanley Waters hacks Barket Battles from behind! Stanley Waters is shown the yellow card! Barket Battles runs off the knock.
42.54
Paul Westwood darts forward. Paul Westwood runs straight at the opposition's defence. Paul Westwood whips in a cross ball towards Pontus Partin. Pontus Partin is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Stanley Barton gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
45.00
With a delightful solo run, Barket Battles stretches the opposition's defence. Barket Battles whips in a cross ball towards Pontus Partin. Pontus Partin gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Magnificent save by Stanley Barton!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bristol Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Peterborough United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Peterborough United kicking off!
47.33
Terry Guppy chips the ball to his team mate, Dennis Burgess. Dennis Burgess sees Terry Guppy just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some silky footwork from Terry Guppy provides some space. He shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
48.56
With vision, Des Palmer plays the ball forward to Terry Guppy. Terry Guppy flicks the ball to his team mate, Dennis Burgess. Dennis Burgess passes the ball forward but Vitor Neves is offside!
49.50
Andy Young deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vitor Neves. Vitor Neves knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Abel Antunes.
57.56
Des Palmer flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Young. Andy Young flicks a high pass forward. Dennis Burgess collects the pass. Dennis Burgess knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Westwood.
59.20
Duncan Niven runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Duncan Niven shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
60.53
Carl Patterson sweeps the ball up the wings. Pontus Partin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pedro Vieira.
66.36
Jean-Guy Abbas makes a simple pass to Alfred Moss. Alfred Moss makes a probing pass to Barket Battles. Barket Battles knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.05
Pedro Vieira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Des Palmer. Des Palmer advances with the ball. Des Palmer lofts in a cross ball towards Isaiah Chadwick. Isaiah Chadwick makes a convincing header but it is tipped over by Nico Nahrstedt.
68.57
1-0Corner kick to Peterborough United. Andy Young plays it to the near post. Danny Brown tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
69.37
Roberto Ambrosini makes a simple pass to Dennis Burgess. Dennis Burgess whips in a cross ball towards Isaiah Chadwick. Isaiah Chadwick outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. What a cracker!! Nico Nahrstedt had no chance!! Goal for Peterborough United!
72.20
Barket Battles chips the ball to his team mate, Sékou Irié Bi Séhi. Sékou Irié Bi Séhi whips in a cross ball towards Alfred Moss. Alfred Moss makes a looping header on goal but it slams into the crowd!
75.36
Jean-Guy Abbas clumsily knocks into Isaiah Chadwick. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Isaiah Chadwick hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.53
Jean-Guy Abbas flicks a high ball forward to Duncan Niven who takes it down. Duncan Niven chips the ball to his team mate, Dominic Campbell. Dominic Campbell shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
Barket Battles threads a neat ball through to Duncan Niven. Duncan Niven lofts in a cross ball towards Pontus Partin. Pontus Partin is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies well off target!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
The game is drawn at 1-1 and so goes to penalties!
1-0Pontus Partin takes a cautious run up. It's there!! Stanley Barton has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
Isaiah Chadwick calmly steps up. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
Dominic Campbell takes a stuttering run up. It's there!! Stanley Barton has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
Dennis Burgess takes a slow run up. It's there!! Nico Nahrstedt has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
Sékou Irié Bi Séhi takes a stuttering run up. The keeper has read the penalty correctly. He gets his fingers to it, but the shot is too strong and edges inside the post. Goal!
Vitor Neves takes a slow run up but it goes wide.
Paul Westwood takes a long run up and powers a low shot which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
Des Palmer takes a short run up. The keeper has read the penalty correctly. He gets his fingers to it, but the shot is too strong and edges inside the post. Goal!
Barket Battles takes a short run up but connects badly skews it wide!
Stanley Barton steps up. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
Alfred Moss calmly steps up. The keeper dives to the left but Alfred Moss cheekily places the ball straight down the middle. Goal!
Andy Young takes a stuttering run up. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
Nico Nahrstedt takes a cautious run up. The keeper has read the penalty correctly. He gets his fingers to it, but the shot is too strong and edges inside the post. Goal!
Pedro Vieira takes a short run up. The ball rockets into the roof of the net. Goal!
Jean-Guy Abbas takes a stuttering run up. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
Terry Guppy takes a cautious run up. The keeper dives to the left but Terry Guppy cheekily places the ball straight down the middle. Goal!
Carl Patterson takes a slow run up but it's wide!
Roberto Ambrosini takes a slow run up. The ball clips the left post and goes in. Goal!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Full Time Score
Normal Play Goals
Penalty Shootout
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 Pontus Partin of Bristol Rovers |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Nico Nahrstedt (GK)
6
2. Paul Westwood (DEF)
7
3. Jean-Guy Abbas (DEF)
6
4. Carl Patterson (DEF)
6
5. Abel Antunes (DEF)
6
6. Alfred Moss (MID)
6
7. Sékou Irié Bi Séhi (MID)
6
8. Barket Battles (MID)
8
9. Duncan Niven (MID)
7
10. Dominic Campbell (ATT)
6
11. Pontus Partin (ATT)
9
12. Mohammed Douchez (ATT)
0
13. Neil Minto (ATT)
0
14. Richard Hitchcock (MID)
0
1. Stanley Barton (GK)
7
2. Pedro Vieira (DEF)
5
3. Roberto Ambrosini (DEF)
6
4. Des Palmer (DEF)
7
5. Stanley Waters (MID)
5
6. Andy Young (MID)
6
7. Terry Guppy (MID)
6
8. Danny Brown (MID)
6
9. Dennis Burgess (ATT)
7
10. Isaiah Chadwick (ATT)
8
11. Vitor Neves (ATT)
6
12. Graham Banks (GK)
0
13. Alberto Clemence (DEF)
0
14. Aniello Maresca (DEF)
0