Match Report
| Bristol Rovers | Bristol Rovers |  |  | Hartlepool United | Hartlepool United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Nicholas Dean | N. Dean |  | 57 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 79 |  | Benjamin Ream | B. Ream | ||||||||
| Ronald Blinker | R. Blinker |  | 57 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 67 |  | Paulo Moreira | P. Moreira | |||||||||
| Darren Kahn | D. Kahn | | 52 | D | | | 3 | | D | 66 | | Darl Zijm | D. Zijm | ||||||||
| John Boertien | J. Boertien | | 50 | D | | 4 | | D | 66 | | Alberto Weir | A. Weir | |||||||||
| Colin Greaves | C. Greaves | | 50 | D | | 5 | | D | 66 | | Mick Deane | M. Deane | |||||||||
| Niccolo Lumsdon | N. Lumsdon | | 64 | M | | 6 | | M | 73 | | Spencer Scales | S. Scales | |||||||||
| Jose Poulard | J. Poulard |  | 60 | M | | 7 | | M | 72 | | Jamie Whelan | J. Whelan | |||||||||
| Julian Hendrie | J. Hendrie | | 64 | A | | 8 | | M | 69 |  | Julian Hernandez | J. Hernandez | |||||||||
| Terry Pearson | T. Pearson | | 54 | A | | 9 | | A | 73 |  | Ruslan Matviyenko | R. Matviyenko | |||||||||
| Dean Lowe | D. Lowe | | 46 | A | | 10 | | A | 69 | | Gilles Vieira | G. Vieira | |||||||||
| Arthur Harrison | A. Harrison | | 33 | A | | 11 | | A | 67 | | Julian Marquez | J. Marquez | |||||||||
| Florian Seifert | F. Seifert |  | 56 | M | | 12 | | M | 66 | | Ruud Brunswijk | R. Brunswijk | |||||||||
| Tim Shearer | T. Shearer | | 54 | M | | 13 | | D | 65 | | Cristiano Barros | C. Barros | |||||||||
| Ronnie Coppinger | R. Coppinger | | 53 | M | | 14 | | A | 65 | | Mykhaylo Ermachenko | M. Ermachenko | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Red Cross |
Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Memorial Stadium where Bristol Rovers play Hartlepool United in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Hartlepool United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Cole.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Hartlepool United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Cole.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Bristol Rovers kick off!
3.49
0-0Terry Pearson hacks Alberto Weir from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alberto Weir stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.54
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Darren Kahn plays the ball forward to Jose Poulard. Jose Poulard makes a simple pass to Terry Pearson. Terry Pearson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.48
Jose Poulard catches Jamie Whelan on the ankles. Jose Poulard is shown the yellow card! Jamie Whelan runs off the knock.
14.51
Darl Zijm threads a neat ball through to Jamie Whelan. Jamie Whelan flicks a high pass forward. Ruslan Matviyenko controls it well on his chest. Ruslan Matviyenko knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.56
With vision, Jose Poulard picks a pass forward to Arthur Harrison. Arthur Harrison knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alberto Weir.
16.37
0-0Jose Poulard makes an attacking run forward. Jose Poulard whips in a cross ball towards Arthur Harrison. Arthur Harrison jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
18.27
Niccolo Lumsdon knocks the ball forward to Terry Pearson. Terry Pearson knocks in a cross ball towards Dean Lowe. Dean Lowe is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
20.51
Alberto Weir knocks the ball to his team mate, Julian Hernandez. Julian Hernandez runs straight at the opposition's defence. Julian Hernandez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Darren Kahn.
26.58
0-0Alberto Weir plays the ball forward to Spencer Scales. Spencer Scales threads the ball through to Ruslan Matviyenko. Ruslan Matviyenko whips in a cross ball towards Julian Marquez. Colin Greaves catches Julian Marquez on the ankles. Julian Marquez appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
27.01
0-0Jamie Whelan brings the ball forward. Jamie Whelan plays a scrappy one-two with Gilles Vieira and stumbles forward towards the goal... Jamie Whelan takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
28.14
0-1Julian Hernandez kicks a strong pass forward to Gilles Vieira. Gilles Vieira cuts inside the box! Gilles Vieira takes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
33.53
Darl Zijm darts forward. Darl Zijm flicks a high ball forward to Julian Marquez who takes it down. Julian Marquez plays a quick one-two with Ruslan Matviyenko and rushes in on goal... Julian Marquez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
36.28
John Boertien makes a beautiful solo run. John Boertien makes a beautiful solo run. John Boertien whips in a cross ball towards Terry Pearson. Terry Pearson makes a convincing header. Magnificent save by Benjamin Ream!
42.37
Julian Hernandez threads a neat ball through to Ruslan Matviyenko. Ruslan Matviyenko shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
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. Hartlepool United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Hartlepool United kicking off!
48.12
0-1Julian Hernandez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Julian Marquez. Julian Marquez knocks in a cross ball towards Gilles Vieira. Gilles Vieira fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Ronald Blinker. Excellent block.
51.23
0-1Niccolo Lumsdon hacks Julian Hernandez from behind! The referee calls over Niccolo Lumsdon and warns him to calm down! Julian Hernandez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.22
Jose Poulard threads a neat ball through to Julian Hendrie. Julian Hendrie threads a neat, attacking ball through to Terry Pearson. Terry Pearson strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it rises well off target!
54.48
Jose Poulard threads a neat ball through to Julian Hendrie. Julian Hendrie shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
60.08
0-1Bristol Rovers have made 3 substitutions with Florian Seifert replacing John Boertien, Tim Shearer replacing Julian Hendrie and Ronnie Coppinger replacing Dean Lowe .
66.10
0-1Alberto Weir comes in with a late challenge on Ronnie Coppinger. Alberto Weir is warned by the referee! Ronnie Coppinger gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
71.39
Spencer Scales passes the ball forward to Ruslan Matviyenko. Ruslan Matviyenko edges inside the box! Ruslan Matviyenko muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Darren Kahn steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
75.18
With a delightful solo run, Julian Hernandez stretches the opposition's defence. Julian Hernandez plays a scrappy one-two with Julian Marquez and stumbles forward towards the goal... Julian Hernandez tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
77.20
Hartlepool United have made 2 substitutions with Ruud Brunswijk replacing Mick Deane and Mykhaylo Ermachenko replacing Ruslan Matviyenko .
81.15
Jamie Whelan flicks a high pass forward. Gilles Vieira collects the pass. Gilles Vieira shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
83.45
Spencer Scales flicks a high pass forward. Gilles Vieira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Without breaking stride, Gilles Vieira plays the ball forward to Julian Marquez who has made a great run into the box. Julian Marquez rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
87.38
0-1Julian Hernandez knocks the ball to his team mate, Mykhaylo Ermachenko. Mykhaylo Ermachenko makes a pass forward but Gilles Vieira is yards offside!
90.00
Jose Poulard brings the ball forward. Jose Poulard rushes past Darl Zijm! Jose Poulard shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Benjamin Ream.
90.00
0-1Corner kick to Bristol Rovers. Niccolo Lumsdon plays it to the far post. Ronnie Coppinger shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
90.00
The whistle indicates 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 Julian Hernandez of Hartlepool United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Nicholas Dean (GK)
7
2. Ronald Blinker (DEF)
6
3. Darren Kahn (DEF)
6
4. John Boertien (DEF)
7
5. Colin Greaves (DEF)
6
6. Niccolo Lumsdon (MID)
6
7. Jose Poulard (MID)
8
8. Julian Hendrie (ATT)
6
9. Terry Pearson (ATT)
5
10. Dean Lowe (ATT)
6
11. Arthur Harrison (ATT)
6
12. Florian Seifert (MID)
6
13. Tim Shearer (MID)
6
14. Ronnie Coppinger (MID)
6
1. Benjamin Ream (GK)
7
2. Paulo Moreira (DEF)
6
3. Darl Zijm (DEF)
7
4. Alberto Weir (DEF)
6
5. Mick Deane (DEF)
6
6. Spencer Scales (MID)
6
7. Jamie Whelan (MID)
7
8. Julian Hernandez (MID)
9
9. Ruslan Matviyenko (ATT)
7
10. Gilles Vieira (ATT)
9
11. Julian Marquez (ATT)
6
12. Ruud Brunswijk (MID)
6
13. Cristiano Barros (DEF)
0
14. Mykhaylo Ermachenko (ATT)
6