Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Memorial Stadium where Bristol Rovers play host to Southampton. A crowd of 11,891 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Bristol Rovers and Southampton are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Sol Wright.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Bristol Rovers and Southampton are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Sol Wright.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Southampton kicking off!
2.54
0-0Hugo Caminero kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Zimmerman. Rafael Zimmerman makes a probing pass to Gabriel Molina but he's offside!
4.55
0-0Medhi Rodriguez sees space and advances. Medhi Rodriguez sees Scott James in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott James finds some space and shoots from distance but Samuel Milla reads it well. Excellent keeping!
6.20
0-0Felice Iannuzzi hacks Niccolo Kerr from behind! Felice Iannuzzi is shown the yellow card! Niccolo Kerr runs off the knock.
8.57
0-0Niccolo Kerr passes the ball forward to Dennis Carlton. Dennis Carlton knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott James. Scott James knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Danny Wiltord.
9.34
Davide Redaelli flicks a high ball forward to Medhi Rodriguez who takes it down. Medhi Rodriguez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Thirlwell. Billy Thirlwell knocks in a cross ball towards Arnold Douglas. Arnold Douglas rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Solid save from Samuel Milla. What a great pair of hands!
12.22
Davide Redaelli knocks the ball to his team mate, Giovanni Zanchi. Giovanni Zanchi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Thirlwell. Billy Thirlwell whips in a cross ball towards Arnold Douglas. Arnold Douglas gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
15.05
Carlos Nascimento flicks a high pass forward. Julian Clegg holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Julian Clegg decides to run forward with the ball. Julian Clegg skips past Niccolo Kerr! Julian Clegg muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Scott Kirkland.
16.15
0-0Julian Clegg takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Niccolo Kerr chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
18.36
Felice Iannuzzi receives the ball from a throw-in from Danny Wiltord. Felice Iannuzzi threads the ball through to Richard Cope. Richard Cope flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Zimmerman holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rafael Zimmerman skips past Davide Redaelli! Rafael Zimmerman muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Scott Kirkland effortlessly smothers it!
21.19
Bert Chivu flicks a high ball forward to Dennis Carlton who takes it down. Dennis Carlton whips in a cross ball towards Arnold Douglas. Arnold Douglas shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
24.48
0-0Danny Wiltord makes a simple pass to Carlos Nascimento. Carlos Nascimento makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gabriel Molina. Gabriel Molina sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
26.21
1-0Carlos Nascimento threads a neat ball through to Richard Cope. Richard Cope chips the ball to his team mate, Zbigniew Deyna. Zbigniew Deyna skips past Davide Redaelli! Zbigniew Deyna looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Zbigniew Deyna scores for Bristol Rovers!!
32.19
Hugo Caminero passes the ball forward to Rafael Zimmerman. Rafael Zimmerman whips in a cross ball towards Eddy Blasi. Eddy Blasi connects with a diving header. Scott Kirkland comfortably punches it away to safety.
33.07
Felice Iannuzzi flicks the ball to his team mate, Danny Wiltord. Danny Wiltord flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Caminero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hugo Caminero plays a scrappy one-two with Rafael Zimmerman and advances towards the goal... Hugo Caminero side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
34.34
Giovanni Zanchi flicks a high pass forward to Billy Thirlwell who brings the ball under control. Billy Thirlwell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carlos Nascimento.
36.05
Without breaking stride, Hugo Caminero plays the ball forward to Gabriel Molina. Gabriel Molina shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
38.51
Bert Chivu threads a neat ball through to Arnold Douglas. Arnold Douglas controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
39.54
Julian Clegg threads a neat ball through to Rafael Zimmerman. Rafael Zimmerman finds some space and shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Rafael Zimmerman!
44.43
Davide Redaelli flicks a high pass forward. Giovanni Zanchi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Giovanni Zanchi threads a neat ball through to Bert Chivu. Bert Chivu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Richard Cope knocks the ball forward to Eddy Blasi. Eddy Blasi finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bristol Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Southampton also appear unchanged since the first half. The Bristol Rovers players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Bristol Rovers kick off the second half!
47.51
Niccolo Kerr flicks a high pass forward. Scott James holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott James knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carlos Nascimento.
54.40
Davide Redaelli takes a long throw-in. Giovanni Zanchi runs straight at the opposition's defence. Giovanni Zanchi whips in a cross ball towards Arnold Douglas. Arnold Douglas fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
59.38
Julian Clegg sees a break and surges forward. Julian Clegg passes the ball forward but Eddy Blasi is offside!
60.42
2-1Southampton have made a substitution with John Grant replacing Arnold Douglas .
61.47
2-1Davide Redaelli catches Hugo Caminero on the ankles. Davide Redaelli is shown the yellow card! Hugo Caminero grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
63.04
Medhi Rodriguez kicks a strong pass forward to Giovanni Zanchi. Giovanni Zanchi sees a break and surges forward. Giovanni Zanchi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Felice Iannuzzi.
65.48
Davide Redaelli flicks the ball to his team mate, Dennis Carlton. Dennis Carlton kicks a strong pass forward to Bert Chivu. Bert Chivu knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Felice Iannuzzi.
69.01
Felice Iannuzzi takes it forward alone. Felice Iannuzzi passes the ball forward to Rafael Zimmerman. Rafael Zimmerman plays a quick one-two with Eddy Blasi and rushes in on goal... Rafael Zimmerman shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
72.08
Davide Redaelli makes a simple pass to Niccolo Kerr. Niccolo Kerr runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Niccolo Kerr shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
73.44
Medhi Rodriguez threads a neat ball through to Giovanni Zanchi. Giovanni Zanchi darts forward. Giovanni Zanchi shoots from outside the area. Superb reactions from Samuel Milla. What a save!
75.13
Scott James barges into Carlos Nascimento. Scott James is shown the yellow card! Carlos Nascimento runs off the knock.
77.09
Southampton have made a substitution with Juan-Carlos Saez replacing Bert Chivu .
81.28
Juan-Carlos Saez knocks the ball forward to Billy Thirlwell. Billy Thirlwell whips in a cross ball towards Malte Ziegler. Malte Ziegler beats his man to it with a header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
84.55
Niccolo Kerr makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Medhi Rodriguez. Medhi Rodriguez plays the ball forward to Scott James. Scott James knocks in a cross ball towards John Grant. John Grant finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
85.18
Juan-Carlos Saez chips the ball to his team mate, John Grant. John Grant shoots from long range. Samuel Milla gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
87.01
Julian Clegg threads a neat ball through to Hugo Caminero. Hugo Caminero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles 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 Rafael Zimmerman of Bristol Rovers |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Samuel Milla (GK)
8
2. Carlos Nascimento (DEF)
6
3. Felice Iannuzzi (DEF)
6
4. Danny Wiltord (DEF)
6
5. Richard Cope (MID)
7
6. Hugo Caminero (MID)
7
7. Julian Clegg (MID)
8
8. Zbigniew Deyna (MID)
8
9. Rafael Zimmerman (ATT)
9
10. Gabriel Molina (ATT)
6
11. Eddy Blasi (ATT)
6
12. Sandro Inzaghi (DEF)
0
13. Guilherme Nieto (MID)
0
14. Miguel Ramos (ATT)
0
1. Scott Kirkland (GK)
7
2. Medhi Rodriguez (DEF)
7
3. Niccolo Kerr (DEF)
7
4. Davide Redaelli (DEF)
6
5. Dennis Carlton (MID)
6
6. Bert Chivu (MID)
6
7. Giovanni Zanchi (MID)
9
8. Malte Ziegler (MID)
7
9. Arnold Douglas (ATT)
8
10. Scott James (ATT)
5
11. Billy Thirlwell (ATT)
7
12. Kai Hanssen (DEF)
0
13. Juan-Carlos Saez (MID)
6
14. John Grant (ATT)
6