Match Report



Match Report

Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Memorial Stadium where Bristol Rovers play host to Millwall. A crowd of 9,571 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Bristol Rovers and Millwall are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.


0.00
Millwall get the match underway!
2.58
Adam Jobson barges into Goran Boksic. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Goran Boksic stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.34
Luigi Baronio sees space and advances. Luigi Baronio kicks a strong pass forward to Des Philips. Des Philips rockets a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
14.10
Jan Jensen passes the ball forward to Nigel Johnson. Nigel Johnson shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
15.08
Claus Myhre makes a simple pass to Sieb Tobiassen. Sieb Tobiassen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Goran Boksic. Goran Boksic shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
20.37
Joseph-Desire Mboma chips the ball to his team mate, Jan Jensen. Jan Jensen flicks the ball to his team mate, Des Philips. Des Philips plays a perfect one-two with Nigel Johnson and rushes in on goal... Des Philips shoots from just inside the box but somehow Enrique Ortega manages to keep it out.
27.42
Luigi Baronio knocks the ball forward to Syd Dixon. Syd Dixon makes a simple pass to Nigel Johnson. Nigel Johnson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Nigel Johnson!
30.13
Sieb Tobiassen makes a beautiful solo run. Sieb Tobiassen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adam Jobson.
34.54
Joseph-Desire Mboma knocks the ball to his team mate, Brian Todd. Brian Todd kicks a strong pass forward to Nigel Johnson. Nigel Johnson shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
36.00
Enrique Galadames deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Goran Boksic. Goran Boksic knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dion Collymore who gathers it comfortably.
38.50
Brian Todd makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Des Philips. Des Philips makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nigel Johnson. Nigel Johnson takes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
42.12
Brian Todd flicks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Johnson. Nigel Johnson goes all the way! Nigel Johnson cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
44.20
Enrique Galadames deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Goran Boksic. Goran Boksic deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Darius Stockdale but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
The whistle blows and Bristol Rovers get the second half underway!
48.38
Claus Myhre comes in with a late challenge on Des Philips. The referee calls over Claus Myhre and warns him to calm down! Des Philips stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.12
Adrian Hunt knocks the ball to his team mate, Brian Todd. Brian Todd surges forward with the ball. Brian Todd shoots from 20 yards but Enrique Ortega is on top of it.
54.43
Lari Arctopolitanus makes a simple pass to António Amoroso. António Amoroso knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose E. Piazza. Jose E. Piazza knocks in a cross ball towards Darius Stockdale. Darius Stockdale flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
65.32
Luigi Baronio flicks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Johnson. Nigel Johnson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Syd Dixon. Syd Dixon rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Enrique Ortega!
66.07
Brian Todd makes a probing pass to Nigel Johnson. Nigel Johnson lofts in a cross ball towards Syd Dixon. Syd Dixon heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Enrique Ortega!
67.32
Goran Boksic barges into Joseph-Desire Mboma. Goran Boksic is given a warning by the referee! Joseph-Desire Mboma hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.33
Bristol Rovers are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Millwall's defence.
71.17
Luigi Baronio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Des Philips. Des Philips knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.16
António Amoroso knocks the ball forward to Jose E. Piazza. Jose E. Piazza shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Dion Collymore.
79.54
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
81.50
Claus Myhre clumsily knocks into Nigel Johnson. Claus Myhre is shown the yellow card! Nigel Johnson gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
83.14
Brian Todd knocks the ball forward to Syd Dixon. Syd Dixon tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Enrique Ortega manages to keep it out.
87.17
Luigi Baronio makes a beautiful solo run. Luigi Baronio shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
90.00
Adrian Hunt comes in with a late challenge on Goran Boksic. Adrian Hunt is given a warning by the referee! Goran Boksic hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Nigel Johnson of Bristol Rovers

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 6 vs 2
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 6 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 2 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 3
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 70.7317073170732 vs 29.2682926829268
Play Area
Home team third: 20.73%, Midfield: 47.56%, Away team third: 31.71%