Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Memorial Stadium where Bristol Rovers play host to Hull City. A crowd of 19,915 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Hull City appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nelson Fuchs.


0.00
The first half starts with Hull City kicking off!
2.30
Eddy Blasi catches Michael Barton on the ankles. The referee calls over Eddy Blasi and shows him a yellow card! Michael Barton stretches but gets up unharmed.
4.41
Garry Matteo passes the ball forward to Rafael Zimmerman. Rafael Zimmerman finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
6.31
Danny Wiltord threads a neat ball through to Garry Matteo. With vision, Garry Matteo laces a weighted ball forward to Miguel Ramos. Miguel Ramos runs straight at the defence! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Miguel Ramos provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
8.09
Seeing a gap ahead, Hauke Bartsch laces a weighted ball forward to Rodney Thompson. Rodney Thompson shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
10.43
Hauke Bartsch clumsily knocks into Zbigniew Deyna. Hauke Bartsch is given a warning by the referee! Zbigniew Deyna hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.39
Franck Molinier flicks the ball to his team mate, Hauke Bartsch. Hauke Bartsch controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
22.32
Zbigniew Deyna knocks the ball forward to Hugo Caminero. Hugo Caminero shoots from long range. Solid save from Jose Javier Jimenez.
24.46
Hauke Bartsch catches Eddy Blasi on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eddy Blasi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.22
Hauke Bartsch flicks a high pass forward to Helder Lopes who brings the ball under control. Helder Lopes shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
33.24
Hugo Caminero flicks a high pass forward to Eddy Blasi who brings the ball under control. Eddy Blasi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hauke Bartsch.
40.15
Zbigniew Deyna threads the ball through to Miguel Ramos. Miguel Ramos edges inside the box! Miguel Ramos shoots from just inside the box. Solid save from Jose Javier Jimenez.
42.26
Franck Molinier flicks a high pass forward. Helder Lopes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Helder Lopes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stephan Gargo.
45.00
Pierre Njanka threads a neat ball through to Hauke Bartsch. Hauke Bartsch makes an attacking run forward. Hauke Bartsch plays a quick one-two with Rodney Thompson and rushes in on goal... Hauke Bartsch makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Samuel Milla had no chance!! Goal for Hull City!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Bristol Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Hull City also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Bristol Rovers kick off the second half!
47.48
Alex Di Masi pushes up the pitch. Alex Di Masi flicks a high ball forward to Helder Lopes who takes it down. Helder Lopes shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
49.16
Eddy Blasi hacks Franck Molinier from behind! The referee brings Eddy Blasi to one side and gives him a warning! Franck Molinier hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.56
Michael Barton makes a beautiful solo run. Michael Barton skips past Felice Iannuzzi! Michael Barton tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Samuel Milla smothers it!
60.15
Bristol Rovers have made 2 substitutions with Julian Clegg replacing Zbigniew Deyna and Greg Davies replacing Rafael Zimmerman .
73.40
Franck Molinier knocks the ball forward to Hauke Bartsch. Hauke Bartsch makes a simple pass to Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodney Thompson. Rodney Thompson tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
75.19
Hauke Bartsch flicks a high pass forward to Henry Greening who brings the ball under control. Henry Greening controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
78.41
Franck Molinier hits a low pass to Hauke Bartsch. Hauke Bartsch whips in a cross ball towards Franck Molinier. Franck Molinier powers a header at goal but is denied by Samuel Milla. Excellent save.
79.33
Without breaking stride, Evan Videira plays the ball forward to Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo threads a neat ball through to Greg Davies. Greg Davies hits a low pass to Miguel Ramos. Miguel Ramos side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies wide!
81.09
Hugo Caminero comes in with a late challenge on Franck Molinier. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Franck Molinier gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
Garry Matteo flicks a high pass forward to Hugo Caminero who brings the ball neatly under control. Hugo Caminero lofts in a cross ball towards Greg Davies. Greg Davies connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics

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

Possession
Possession: 51.3157894736842 vs 48.6842105263158
Play Area
Home team third: 27.63%, Midfield: 48.68%, Away team third: 23.68%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Hauke Bartsch of Hull City

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Samuel Milla (GK)
7
2. Stephan Gargo (DEF)
6
7
4. Evan Videira (DEF)
6
5. Danny Wiltord (DEF)
6
6. Hugo Caminero (MID)
7
6
8. Garry Matteo (MID)
7
10. Miguel Ramos (ATT)
7
11. Eddy Blasi (ATT)
4

13. Julian Clegg (MID)
6
14. Greg Davies (ATT)
8

2. Alex Di Masi (DEF)
6
3. Pierre Njanka (DEF)
6
6
7
6
7
8. Hauke Bartsch (MID)
9
6
10. Rodney Thompson (ATT)
7
11. Helder Lopes (ATT)
6

12. Roberto Mendes (ATT)
0
13. Alex Edusei (GK)
0
14. Paul Falk (MID)
0