Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Memorial Stadium where Bristol Rovers play host to Leeds United. A crowd of 12,429 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Bristol Rovers and Leeds United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Arthur Dixon.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Bristol Rovers and Leeds United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Arthur Dixon.
0.00
0-0Leeds United kick off and get the match underway!
8.57
0-0Zbigniew Deyna makes a beautiful solo run. Zbigniew Deyna makes a probing pass to Gabriel Molina but he's offside!
9.50
0-0John Shaw flicks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Quaresma. Antonio Quaresma makes a simple pass to Dominic Liddell. Dominic Liddell shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Samuel Milla manages to gather it easily.
10.44
Jean-Paul Van Ede kicks a strong pass forward to Max Upson. Max Upson knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Stan Mercer is offside!
14.51
Antonio Quaresma threads a neat ball through to Dominic Liddell. Dominic Liddell whips in a cross ball towards Max Upson. Max Upson flicks the ball with his head but Samuel Milla is on top of it.
16.11
Seeing a gap ahead, Zbigniew Deyna plays the ball forward to Eddy Blasi. Eddy Blasi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
18.46
0-0Sandro Inzaghi flicks a high pass forward. Eddy Blasi controls it well on his chest. Eddy Blasi threads the ball through to Rafael Zimmerman. Rafael Zimmerman knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Oscar Gutierrez.
20.16
0-0Jean-Paul Van Ede barges into Hugo Caminero. Jean-Paul Van Ede is shown the yellow card! Hugo Caminero stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.54
0-0Zbigniew Deyna catches Stan Mercer on the ankles. Zbigniew Deyna is warned by the referee! Stan Mercer gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
24.45
Julian Clegg deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Zbigniew Deyna. Without breaking stride, Zbigniew Deyna plays the ball forward to Rafael Zimmerman who has made a great run into the box. Rafael Zimmerman shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Arthur Jackson reads it well. Superb keeping!
27.17
Oscar Gutierrez threads the ball through to Antonio Quaresma. Antonio Quaresma threads a neat ball through to Dominic Liddell. Dominic Liddell makes a great pass forward. Nuno Fernandes runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
28.16
0-0Zbigniew Deyna catches Antonio Quaresma on the ankles. Zbigniew Deyna is warned by the referee again! Antonio Quaresma stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.27
1-0Sandro Inzaghi flicks a high ball forward to Zbigniew Deyna who takes it down. With imagination, Zbigniew Deyna plays the ball forward to Gabriel Molina. Gabriel Molina plays a scrappy one-two with Zbigniew Deyna and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Gabriel Molina provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
38.23
Sandro Inzaghi flicks a high pass forward. Zbigniew Deyna holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Zbigniew Deyna knocks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Molina. Gabriel Molina puts a great ball through. Hugo Caminero races clear but the linesman lifts his flag. Offside by the narrowest of margins!
39.19
Oscar Gutierrez threads a neat ball through to Jean-Paul Van Ede. Jean-Paul Van Ede flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Liddell collects the pass. Dominic Liddell kicks a strong pass forward to Stan Mercer but the referee indicates it's offside!
40.26
Garry Matteo flicks a high ball forward to Gabriel Molina who takes it down. Gabriel Molina makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rafael Zimmerman but he's offside!
44.02
Jacques Casanova darts forward. Jacques Casanova knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
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. Leeds United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Leeds United players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Bristol Rovers start the second half!
49.37
Nuno Fernandes laces a weighted ball forward to Dominic Liddell. Dominic Liddell skips past Sandro Inzaghi! Dominic Liddell side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
51.33
1-0John Shaw makes a probing pass to Max Upson. Max Upson flicks a high pass forward. Stan Mercer collects the pass. Stan Mercer knocks in a cross ball towards Dominic Liddell. Dominic Liddell powers a header at goal but it rises well off target!
53.41
Jean-Paul Van Ede flicks a high ball forward to Antonio Quaresma who gracefully takes it down. Antonio Quaresma edges inside the box! Antonio Quaresma muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Antonio Quaresma scores for Leeds United!!
59.48
Zbigniew Deyna chips the ball to his team mate, Eddy Blasi. Eddy Blasi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Shaw.
60.57
1-1Bristol Rovers have made 2 substitutions with Richard Cope replacing Julian Clegg and Jo Van Steenveldt replacing Gabriel Molina .Leeds United have made 3 substitutions with Gerald Revelles replacing Nuno Fernandes, Ricardo Valdano replacing Max Upson and Henry Myers replacing Stan Mercer .
65.10
Sandro Inzaghi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Zbigniew Deyna. Zbigniew Deyna changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Zbigniew Deyna plays a quick one-two with Rafael Zimmerman and rushes in on goal... Zbigniew Deyna shoots from just inside the box. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
73.46
Sandro Inzaghi surges forward with the ball. Sandro Inzaghi rushes past Oscar Gutierrez! Sandro Inzaghi cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Arthur Jackson is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
77.32
Jean-Paul Van Ede flicks a high ball forward to Henry Myers who takes it down. Henry Myers shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Samuel Milla manages to gather it effortlessly.
78.01
Zbigniew Deyna barges into Jean-Paul Van Ede. Zbigniew Deyna is warned by the referee yet again! Jean-Paul Van Ede stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.38
Scott Sherwood flicks the ball to his team mate, Gerald Revelles. Gerald Revelles flicks a high pass forward to Jacques Casanova who brings the ball under control. Jacques Casanova makes a pass forward but Henry Myers makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
90.00
The whistle blows 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 Sandro Inzaghi of Bristol Rovers |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Samuel Milla (GK)
7
2. Carlos Nascimento (DEF)
6
3. Felice Iannuzzi (DEF)
6
4. Sandro Inzaghi (DEF)
9
5. Garry Matteo (MID)
6
6. Zbigniew Deyna (MID)
8
7. Hugo Caminero (MID)
6
8. Julian Clegg (MID)
6
9. Rafael Zimmerman (ATT)
6
10. Gabriel Molina (ATT)
8
11. Eddy Blasi (ATT)
6
12. Danny Wiltord (DEF)
0
13. Richard Cope (MID)
6
14. Jo Van Steenveldt (GK)
6
1. Arthur Jackson (GK)
6
2. Oscar Gutierrez (DEF)
6
3. Scott Sherwood (DEF)
6
4. John Shaw (DEF)
6
5. Max Upson (MID)
6
6. Jean-Paul Van Ede (MID)
6
7. Antonio Quaresma (MID)
8
8. Nuno Fernandes (MID)
6
9. Dominic Liddell (ATT)
7
10. Jacques Casanova (ATT)
6
11. Stan Mercer (ATT)
6
12. Ricardo Valdano (MID)
6
13. Gerald Revelles (MID)
6
14. Henry Myers (ATT)
6