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Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Memorial Stadium where Bristol Rovers play host to AFC Wimbledon. A crowd of 13,885 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while AFC Wimbledon appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Julian Riza.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while AFC Wimbledon appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Julian Riza.
0.00
0-0AFC Wimbledon start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.39
0-0Graham Wilcox surges forward with the ball. Graham Wilcox lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Cleland. Gary Cleland is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Jonas Pfeiffer.
4.09
0-0Corner kick to AFC Wimbledon. Graham Wilcox chips it out wide. Albrecht Netzer chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
12.25
0-0Eddy Blasi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nuno Bento. Nuno Bento runs straight at the defence! Nuno Bento shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
14.36
0-0Gary Cleland sees John Naysmith in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Naysmith knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jonas Pfeiffer who gathers it comfortably.
21.16
1-0Seeing Muzzy Abdullah's attacking run, Miguel Ramos quickly throws the ball into his path. Muzzy Abdullah threads the ball through to Eddy Blasi. Eddy Blasi knocks in a cross ball towards Muzzy Abdullah. Muzzy Abdullah makes a deft header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
24.43
James Morris chips the ball to his team mate, Muzzy Abdullah. Muzzy Abdullah sees Eddy Blasi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eddy Blasi flicks the ball to his team mate, Muzzy Abdullah. Muzzy Abdullah makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's there!! Jimmy Fabris has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
32.38
Seeing a gap ahead, Nuno Jardim laces a weighted ball forward to Graham Wilcox. Graham Wilcox runs straight at the opposition's defence. Graham Wilcox tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Jonas Pfeiffer smothers it!
34.37
Hakan Kayis flicks a high ball forward to John Naysmith who takes it down. John Naysmith threads the ball through to Fredrik Woodcock. Fredrik Woodcock knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stephan Gargo.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bristol Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. AFC Wimbledon have changed their lineup with Graeme Thomson replacing Nuno Jardim and Carlton Guppy replacing Leonardo Pires Viera. The AFC Wimbledon players seem much more motivated whilst the Bristol Rovers players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Bristol Rovers kick off!
47.08
Muzzy Abdullah chips the ball to his team mate, Eddy Blasi. Eddy Blasi shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
54.46
2-0Marcus Richards takes the throw-in. John Naysmith threads a neat ball through to Fredrik Woodcock. Fredrik Woodcock knocks in a cross ball towards Nunzio Italiano. Nunzio Italiano connects with a diving header but is denied by Albrecht Netzer. Excellent block.
60.18
2-0Bristol Rovers have made 2 substitutions with Anton Babbel replacing James Morris and Darren Dryden replacing Eddy Blasi .
66.56
Hakan Kayis flicks a high pass forward. Graham Wilcox controls it well on his chest. Graham Wilcox makes a probing pass to Fredrik Woodcock. Fredrik Woodcock knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.16
Hakan Kayis threads the ball through to John Naysmith. John Naysmith threads the ball through to Fredrik Woodcock. Fredrik Woodcock knocks in a cross ball towards Carlton Guppy. Carlton Guppy makes a convincing header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
72.15
John Naysmith deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fredrik Woodcock. Fredrik Woodcock knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Anton Babbel.
73.09
Albrecht Netzer breaks forward. Albrecht Netzer threads the ball through to Hans Blinker. Hans Blinker sees Miguel Ramos just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Miguel Ramos makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
75.19
Hakan Kayis plays a long ball forward. Nunzio Italiano lofts in a cross ball towards Fredrik Woodcock. Fredrik Woodcock directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but Stephan Gargo blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
77.27
Gary Cleland makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nunzio Italiano. Nunzio Italiano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.25
Jermaine Winterburn takes a quick throw-in. Graeme Thomson sees space and advances. Graeme Thomson brings the ball forward. Graeme Thomson plays a one-two with Carlton Guppy and advances towards the goal... Graeme Thomson shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies just off target!
83.36
Marcus Richards knocks the ball to his team mate, John Naysmith. John Naysmith threads a neat ball through to Fredrik Woodcock. Fredrik Woodcock knocks the ball forward, putting Carlton Guppy through on goal. Carlton Guppy looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Carlton Guppy scores for AFC Wimbledon!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Muzzy Abdullah 21, 24 | Carlton Guppy 83 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Muzzy Abdullah of Bristol Rovers |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jonas Pfeiffer (GK)
7
2. Evan Videira (DEF)
6
3. Albrecht Netzer (DEF)
7
4. Stephan Gargo (DEF)
6
5. James Morris (DEF)
6
6. Muzzy Abdullah (MID)
9
7. Hans Blinker (MID)
6
8. Julian Clegg (MID)
6
9. Miguel Ramos (ATT)
6
10. Eddy Blasi (ATT)
8
11. Nuno Bento (ATT)
6
12. Anton Babbel (ATT)
6
13. Rafael Zimmerman (ATT)
0
14. Darren Dryden (MID)
6
1. Jimmy Fabris (GK)
6
2. Nuno Jardim (DEF)
6
3. Hakan Kayis (DEF)
6
4. Jermaine Winterburn (DEF)
6
5. Graham Wilcox (MID)
7
6. Gary Cleland (MID)
6
7. Marcus Richards (MID)
6
8. John Naysmith (MID)
6
9. Nunzio Italiano (ATT)
6
10. Fredrik Woodcock (ATT)
7
11. Leonardo Pires Viera (ATT)
6
12. Graeme Thomson (DEF)
6
13. Edward Adams (MID)
0
14. Carlton Guppy (ATT)
7