Match Report
| Darlington | Darlington |  |  | Bristol Rovers | Bristol Rovers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Ralph Christie | R. Christie |  | 47 | G |  | 1 | | G | 58 | | Nicholas Dean | N. Dean | |||||||||
| Ashley Mcleod | A. Mcleod | | 47 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 59 |  | Ronald Blinker | R. Blinker | |||||||||
| Nicky Delaney | N. Delaney | | 46 | D |  | | 3 | | | D | 57 | | Adam Newby | A. Newby | |||||||
| Gareth Carlton | G. Carlton | | 46 | D | | 4 | | D | 50 | | Colin Greaves | C. Greaves | |||||||||
| Dave Pallister | D. Pallister | | 51 | M | | 5 | | D | 44 | | Greg Winterburn | G. Winterburn | |||||||||
| Patrick Smith | P. Smith | | 50 | M | | 6 | | M | 66 | | Niccolo Lumsdon | N. Lumsdon | |||||||||
| Patrick Royce | P. Royce | | 50 | M | | 7 | | M | 61 |  | Jose Poulard | J. Poulard | |||||||||
| Jason Izzet | J. Izzet | | 42 | M | | 8 | | A | 64 | | Julian Hendrie | J. Hendrie | |||||||||
| Jermaine Terry | J. Terry | | 55 | A | | 9 | | A | 56 |  | Adriano Biancone | A. Biancone | |||||||||
| Alexander Bishop | A. Bishop | | 49 | A | | 10 | | A | 47 | | Dean Lowe | D. Lowe | |||||||||
| Matthew Weir | M. Weir | | 47 | A | | 11 | | A | 34 | | Adam Kanu | A. Kanu | |||||||||
| Darren Mason | D. Mason | | 47 | G | | 12 | | M | 58 |  | Florian Seifert | F. Seifert | |||||||||
| Ruel Clegg | R. Clegg | | 46 | A | | 13 | | M | 54 | | Tim Shearer | T. Shearer | |||||||||
| Kemal Carlton | K. Carlton | | 44 | A | | 14 | | M | 54 | | Ronnie Coppinger | R. Coppinger | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at The Northern Echo Darlington Arena where Darlington play host to Bristol Rovers. A crowd of 2,760 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Darlington are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Peter Summerbell.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Darlington are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Peter Summerbell.
0.00
0-0Darlington kick off!
2.16
0-0Adam Newby clumsily knocks into Jermaine Terry. The referee brings Adam Newby to one side and gives him a warning! Jermaine Terry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
2.16
0-0Free kick to Darlington just outside the area...
3.52
Matthew Weir takes a stuttering run up but the ball is low and comes straight off the wall.
4.22
1-0Patrick Royce flicks a high pass forward to Alexander Bishop who brings the ball under control. Alexander Bishop whips in a cross ball towards Matthew Weir. Matthew Weir powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Matthew Weir!
8.05
Jose Poulard hits a low pass to Adriano Biancone. Adriano Biancone plays a scrappy one-two with Dean Lowe and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Adriano Biancone provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty! That brings them back into the game!
12.30
1-1Patrick Royce deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jermaine Terry. Jermaine Terry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.15
Ashley Mcleod flicks a high ball forward to Patrick Royce who takes it down. Patrick Royce flicks a high pass forward. Jermaine Terry holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jermaine Terry knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nicholas Dean who gathers it comfortably.
16.23
Nicky Delaney controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Patrick Royce. Patrick Royce deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jermaine Terry. Jermaine Terry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.43
Dave Pallister threads a neat ball through to Jermaine Terry. Jermaine Terry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.57
1-1Dave Pallister knocks the ball forward to Matthew Weir. Matthew Weir shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
22.20
1-1Jose Poulard flicks a high ball forward to Adam Kanu who takes it down. Adam Kanu makes a probing pass between the defence to Julian Hendrie. Julian Hendrie shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
24.14
Patrick Royce kicks a strong pass forward to Alexander Bishop. Alexander Bishop knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nicholas Dean who gathers it comfortably.
26.14
Nicky Delaney makes a probing pass to Dave Pallister. Dave Pallister flicks the ball to his team mate, Matthew Weir. Matthew Weir knocks in a cross ball towards Jermaine Terry. Jermaine Terry jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
30.02
Jose Poulard flicks a high ball forward to Julian Hendrie who takes it down. Julian Hendrie whips in a cross ball towards Adam Kanu. Adam Kanu flicks the ball with his head but slams it into the crowd!
36.35
2-1Jason Izzet barges into Ronald Blinker. The referee calls over Jason Izzet and shows him a yellow card! Ronald Blinker carries on, but is struggling a bit.
38.38
Niccolo Lumsdon knocks the ball to his team mate, Dean Lowe. Dean Lowe shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
39.51
Patrick Royce threads a neat ball through to Jermaine Terry. Jermaine Terry shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
42.49
Gareth Carlton makes a probing pass to Patrick Royce. Patrick Royce brings the ball forward. Patrick Royce shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
44.30
2-1Adam Kanu barges into Gareth Carlton. The referee calls over Adam Kanu and shows him a yellow card! Gareth Carlton stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Jose Poulard flicks the ball to his team mate, Dean Lowe. Dean Lowe whips in a cross ball towards Julian Hendrie. Julian Hendrie whips the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Ralph Christie!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Darlington have changed their lineup with Darren Mason replacing Gareth Carlton, Ruel Clegg replacing Patrick Smith and Kemal Carlton replacing Matthew Weir. Bristol Rovers appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Bristol Rovers start the second half!
49.02
Ruel Clegg knocks the ball forward to Alexander Bishop. Alexander Bishop knocks in a cross ball towards Jermaine Terry. Jermaine Terry connects with a diving header. Fantastic reaction save from Nicholas Dean!
51.33
Niccolo Lumsdon knocks the ball to his team mate, Julian Hendrie. Julian Hendrie rushes past Darren Mason! Julian Hendrie shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
60.05
2-1Bristol Rovers have made 3 substitutions with Florian Seifert replacing Colin Greaves, Tim Shearer replacing Julian Hendrie and Ronnie Coppinger replacing Dean Lowe .
65.51
Adam Newby flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Poulard. Jose Poulard darts forward. Jose Poulard shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
71.53
Greg Winterburn pushes mid-way up the pitch. Greg Winterburn makes a simple pass to Ronnie Coppinger. Ronnie Coppinger controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
72.33
Jose Poulard flicks a high pass forward. Adam Kanu collects the pass. Adam Kanu knocks the ball to his team mate, Tim Shearer. Tim Shearer shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
75.12
Adam Newby barges into Kemal Carlton. Adam Newby is warned by the referee again! Kemal Carlton stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.42
Patrick Royce flicks a high pass forward. Alexander Bishop controls it well on his chest. Alexander Bishop cuts inside the box! Alexander Bishop side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
83.52
Ronald Blinker kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Poulard. Jose Poulard sees a break and surges forward. Jose Poulard rushes past Ashley Mcleod! Jose Poulard shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
89.30
Ruel Clegg hits a low pass to Alexander Bishop. Alexander Bishop runs straight at the defence! Alexander Bishop strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ralph Christie (GK)
7
2. Ashley Mcleod (DEF)
6
3. Nicky Delaney (DEF)
6
4. Gareth Carlton (DEF)
6
5. Dave Pallister (MID)
6
6. Patrick Smith (MID)
6
7. Patrick Royce (MID)
8
8. Jason Izzet (MID)
5
9. Jermaine Terry (ATT)
8
10. Alexander Bishop (ATT)
8
11. Matthew Weir (ATT)
9
12. Darren Mason (GK)
6
13. Ruel Clegg (ATT)
6
14. Kemal Carlton (ATT)
6
1. Nicholas Dean (GK)
6
2. Ronald Blinker (DEF)
6
3. Adam Newby (DEF)
5
4. Colin Greaves (DEF)
6
5. Greg Winterburn (DEF)
6
6. Niccolo Lumsdon (MID)
6
7. Jose Poulard (MID)
8
8. Julian Hendrie (ATT)
7
9. Adriano Biancone (ATT)
8
10. Dean Lowe (ATT)
6
11. Adam Kanu (ATT)
6
12. Florian Seifert (MID)
6
13. Tim Shearer (MID)
8
14. Ronnie Coppinger (MID)
6