Match Report
| Bristol City | Bristol City |  |  | Bristol Rovers | Bristol Rovers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Steve Granville | S. Granville |  | 49 | G |  | 1 | | G | 58 | | Nicholas Dean | N. Dean | |||||||||
| Luis Torres | L. Torres |  | 54 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 59 |  | Ronald Blinker | R. Blinker | |||||||||
| Anthony Henry | A. Henry | | 51 | D | | 3 | |  | D | 58 | | Adam Newby | A. Newby | ||||||||
| Tommy Moncur | T. Moncur | | 46 | D | | | 4 | | D | 51 | | Colin Greaves | C. Greaves | ||||||||
| Darius Carlton | D. Carlton | | 57 | M | | 5 | | D | 40 | | Isaiah Lawrence | I. Lawrence | |||||||||
| Tim Henry | T. Henry | | 52 | M | | 6 | | M | 66 | | Niccolo Lumsdon | N. Lumsdon | |||||||||
| James Upson | J. Upson | | 51 | M | | 7 | | M | 62 |  | Jose Poulard | J. Poulard | |||||||||
| Lomano Mcgreal | L. Mcgreal | | 51 | M | | 8 | | A | 64 | | Julian Hendrie | J. Hendrie | |||||||||
| Graham Wise | G. Wise | | 59 | A | | 9 | | A | 57 |  | Adriano Biancone | A. Biancone | |||||||||
| Leon Wright-Phillips | L. Wright-Phillips | | 55 | A | | 10 | | A | 47 | | Dean Lowe | D. Lowe | |||||||||
| John Lampard | J. Lampard | | 52 | A | | 11 | | A | 42 | | Phil Harley | P. Harley | |||||||||
| Eddie Stewart | E. Stewart | | 50 | M | | 12 | | M | 58 |  | Florian Seifert | F. Seifert | |||||||||
| Anthony Harley | A. Harley | | 48 | A | | 13 | | M | 55 | | Tim Shearer | T. Shearer | |||||||||
| Adrian Adams | A. Adams | | 45 | D | | 14 | | G | 46 | | Jermaine Adams | J. Adams | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Ashton Gate where Bristol City play host to Bristol Rovers in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bristol City 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 Andy Ljungberg.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bristol City 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 Andy Ljungberg.
0.00
0-0Bristol Rovers kick off and get the first half underway!
2.29
0-0Luis Torres chips the ball to his team mate, Tim Henry. Tim Henry brings the ball forward. Tim Henry sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
3.42
0-0Jose Poulard makes a simple pass to Adriano Biancone. Adriano Biancone shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Steve Granville. Excellent save.
4.02
0-0Colin Greaves flicks a high pass forward. Jose Poulard collects the pass. Jose Poulard makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adriano Biancone. Adriano Biancone knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Anthony Henry.
10.20
0-0Lomano Mcgreal flicks a high ball forward to Graham Wise who takes it down. Graham Wise lofts in a cross ball towards Leon Wright-Phillips. Leon Wright-Phillips makes a convincing header but somehow Isaiah Lawrence happens to be in the right place to block it.
15.37
Showing fabulous composure, Luis Torres laces a through ball forward to James Upson. James Upson sees John Lampard in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Lampard knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.57
James Upson darts forward. James Upson advances inside the box! James Upson takes a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
21.02
Jose Poulard knocks the ball forward to Julian Hendrie. Julian Hendrie whips in a cross ball towards Phil Harley. Phil Harley heads the ball goalwards but it rises well off target!
27.41
1-0Luis Torres brings the ball forward. Luis Torres sees space and advances. Luis Torres knocks in a cross ball towards Graham Wise. Graham Wise makes a looping header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Nicholas Dean with no chance!! Goal for Bristol City!
32.52
James Upson hits a low pass to John Lampard. John Lampard knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Colin Greaves.
33.20
1-0Luis Torres clumsily knocks into Jose Poulard. Luis Torres is shown the yellow card! Jose Poulard runs off the knock.
38.59
Jose Poulard flicks a high pass forward. Adriano Biancone collects the pass. Adriano Biancone whips in a cross ball towards Dean Lowe. Dean Lowe rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
42.34
Jose Poulard sees Julian Hendrie in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Julian Hendrie plays a quick one-two with Adriano Biancone and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Julian Hendrie provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Julian Hendrie!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bristol City appear unchanged since the first half. Bristol Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Bristol City start the second half!
49.13
Ronald Blinker flicks a high ball forward to Jose Poulard who takes it down. Jose Poulard threads the ball through to Dean Lowe. Dean Lowe knocks in a cross ball towards Phil Harley. Phil Harley directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Steve Granville manages to keep it out.
53.51
Niccolo Lumsdon hits a low pass to Adriano Biancone. Adriano Biancone knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steve Granville who gathers it comfortably.
54.52
Tommy Moncur threads the ball through to Darius Carlton. Darius Carlton flicks a high ball forward to John Lampard who takes it down. John Lampard whips in a cross ball towards Graham Wise. Graham Wise flicks the ball with his head but Nicholas Dean reads it well. Excellent save!
55.45
James Upson flicks a high pass forward. John Lampard holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. John Lampard knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Colin Greaves.
60.33
1-2Bristol Rovers have made 3 substitutions with Florian Seifert replacing Colin Greaves, Tim Shearer replacing Julian Hendrie and Jermaine Adams replacing Dean Lowe .
63.40
1-2Luis Torres kicks a strong pass forward to Darius Carlton. With imagination, Darius Carlton picks a pass forward to Leon Wright-Phillips. Leon Wright-Phillips knocks the ball forward to John Lampard but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
65.56
Ronald Blinker pushes up the pitch. Ronald Blinker controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Phil Harley. Phil Harley whips in a cross ball towards Tim Shearer. Tim Shearer connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
66.36
Jose Poulard makes a high pass forward. Tim Shearer shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Tim Shearer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steve Granville who gathers it comfortably.
75.37
Niccolo Lumsdon barges into Tim Henry. Niccolo Lumsdon is shown the yellow card! Tim Henry stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.40
James Upson hits a low pass to John Lampard. John Lampard shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
81.56
Niccolo Lumsdon threads the ball through to Phil Harley. Phil Harley whips in a cross ball towards Adriano Biancone. Adriano Biancone beats his man to it with a header but it flies well off target!
84.45
Tim Henry flicks a high pass forward. John Lampard controls it well on his chest. John Lampard knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.45
James Upson clumsily knocks into Jose Poulard. James Upson is shown the yellow card! Jose Poulard runs off the knock.
87.40
Niccolo Lumsdon sees Jermaine Adams in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jermaine Adams lofts in a cross ball towards Phil Harley. Phil Harley connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Graham Wise 27 | Dean Lowe 39 Julian Hendrie 42 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Julian Hendrie of Bristol Rovers |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Steve Granville (GK)
7
2. Luis Torres (DEF)
8
3. Anthony Henry (DEF)
6
4. Tommy Moncur (DEF)
6
5. Darius Carlton (MID)
6
6. Tim Henry (MID)
6
7. James Upson (MID)
7
8. Lomano Mcgreal (MID)
6
9. Graham Wise (ATT)
8
10. Leon Wright-Phillips (ATT)
6
11. John Lampard (ATT)
6
12. Eddie Stewart (MID)
0
13. Anthony Harley (ATT)
0
14. Adrian Adams (DEF)
0
1. Nicholas Dean (GK)
6
2. Ronald Blinker (DEF)
7
3. Adam Newby (DEF)
6
4. Colin Greaves (DEF)
6
5. Isaiah Lawrence (DEF)
6
6. Niccolo Lumsdon (MID)
6
7. Jose Poulard (MID)
8
8. Julian Hendrie (ATT)
9
9. Adriano Biancone (ATT)
8
10. Dean Lowe (ATT)
8
11. Phil Harley (ATT)
6
12. Florian Seifert (MID)
6
13. Tim Shearer (MID)
6
14. Jermaine Adams (GK)
6