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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 9,244 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Bristol Rovers and Queens Park Rangers are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Daniel Kirkland.


0.00
Queens Park Rangers kick off and get the match underway!
3.11
Aaron Copping barges into Neil Ball. The referee warns Aaron Copping to calm down! Neil Ball gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
4.34
David Littbarski flicks a high pass forward. Dennis Brooking controls it well on his chest. Dennis Brooking runs straight at the opposition's defence. Dennis Brooking knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Warren Mercer.
8.03
David Littbarski makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Lockley. John Lockley flicks a high pass forward to Thierry Smith who brings the ball under control. Thierry Smith knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Lawrence. Gary Lawrence makes a looping header on goal. It's miles wide!
12.38
Nigel Moore threads a neat ball through to Ian Cooke. Ian Cooke darts forward. Ian Cooke shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
18.43
Gary Lawrence hits a low pass to Thierry Smith. Thierry Smith whips in a cross ball towards Jacob Hendrie. Jacob Hendrie directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
22.34
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
24.05
John Lockley knocks the ball forward to Jacob Hendrie. Jacob Hendrie whips in a cross ball towards Gary Lawrence. Gary Lawrence knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper, Graham Beagrie, sees it late!! Goal for Queens Park Rangers!
32.58
John Lockley flicks a high pass forward. Jacob Hendrie collects the pass. Jacob Hendrie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.23
Sebastiano Artistico hacks Alan Beresford from behind! The referee warns Sebastiano Artistico to calm down! Alan Beresford grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
34.58
Dennis Brooking flicks a high pass forward to John Lockley who brings the ball under control. John Lockley flicks a high pass forward to Thierry Smith who brings the ball under control. Thierry Smith knocks in a cross ball towards Jacob Hendrie. Jacob Hendrie fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Graham Beagrie 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. Queens Park Rangers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Bristol Rovers kick off and get the second half underway!
51.42
Gary Lawrence chips the ball to his team mate, Jacob Hendrie. Jacob Hendrie shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
53.06
Sebastiano Artistico flicks a high pass forward. Edward Boateng holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Edward Boateng whips in a cross ball towards Neil Ball. Neil Ball flicks the ball with his head but Malcolm Seaman reads it well. Excellent keeping!
54.52
Without breaking stride, Edward Boateng plays the ball forward to Mike Dryden. Mike Dryden whips in a cross ball towards Edward Boateng. Edward Boateng knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
57.28
Seeing a gap ahead, Jacob Hendrie laces a through ball forward to Thierry Smith. Thierry Smith knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nigel Moore.
59.01
David Littbarski hits a low pass to Thierry Smith. Thierry Smith whips in a cross ball towards Jacob Hendrie. Jacob Hendrie knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Graham Beagrie manages to gather it.
61.41
Nigel Moore takes it forward alone. Nigel Moore sees a break and surges forward. Nigel Moore lofts in a cross ball towards Glynn Simonsen. Glynn Simonsen whips the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Malcolm Seaman!
66.43
Lee Blake threads a neat ball through to Edward Boateng. Edward Boateng makes an attacking run forward. Edward Boateng whips in a cross ball towards Mike Dryden. Mike Dryden connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Malcolm Seaman with no chance!! Goal for Bristol Rovers!
71.34
Jacob Hendrie flicks the ball to his team mate, Thierry Smith. Thierry Smith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.35
Aaron Copping hits a low pass to John Lockley. John Lockley knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Graham Beagrie who gathers it comfortably.
79.20
Gilles Kahn passes the ball forward to Jacob Hendrie. Jacob Hendrie knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Lawrence. Gary Lawrence makes a looping header on goal. Good keeping from Graham Beagrie as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
80.17
Gary Lawrence takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Glynn Simonsen reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
81.34
Edward Boateng knocks the ball to his team mate, Mike Dryden. Mike Dryden knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.13
Sebastiano Artistico deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Glynn Simonsen. Glynn Simonsen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.18
Warren Mercer flicks the ball to his team mate, Mike Dryden. Without breaking stride, Mike Dryden plays the ball forward to Glynn Simonsen. Glynn Simonsen advances inside the box! Glynn Simonsen strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball is deflected off David Littbarski and goes out of play.
88.05
Mike Dryden takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. John Lockley reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 5
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 50.6493506493506 vs 49.3506493506493
Play Area
Home team third: 27.27%, Midfield: 49.35%, Away team third: 23.38%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jacob Hendrie of Queens Park Rangers

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
3. Lee Blake (DEF)
6
4. Warren Mercer (DEF)
6
5. Nigel Moore (DEF)
6
7. Ian Cooke (MID)
6
7
9. Neil Ball (MID)
6
10. Mike Dryden (ATT)
7
11. Glynn Simonsen (ATT)
6

12. Gareth Harrison (DEF)
0
13. Dean Gallagher (ATT)
0
14. Carl Jeffers (ATT)
0

6
4. Gilles Kahn (DEF)
6
6
6. Nicky Jess (MID)
6
7. Aaron Copping (MID)
6
8. John Lockley (MID)
6
9. Gary Lawrence (MID)
8
10. Jacob Hendrie (ATT)
9
11. Thierry Smith (ATT)
7

12. Dave Lofthouse (ATT)
0
13. Tony Westwood (MID)
0
14. Gareth Eustace (DEF)
0