Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Memorial Stadium where Bristol Rovers play host to Tottenham Hotspur. A crowd of 19,938 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Bristol Rovers and Tottenham Hotspur are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Bristol Rovers and Tottenham Hotspur are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Bristol Rovers start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.36
0-0James Owen catches Ade Adeshina on the ankles. James Owen is warned by the referee! Ade Adeshina hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
3.14
0-0Miguel Altidore controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vadim Vitsenets. Vadim Vitsenets controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Malte Eberle manages to gather it comfortably.
4.42
0-0Eddie Banks knocks the ball to his team mate, James Owen. James Owen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.09
Roland Zanoni makes a simple pass to James Owen. James Owen goes all the way! James Owen makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Gareth Deane easily smothers it!
14.03
0-0Matthias Ziegenhagen knocks the ball to his team mate, Vadim Vitsenets. Vadim Vitsenets shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
15.01
Nelson Emerton threads the ball through to Vadim Vitsenets. Vadim Vitsenets knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.10
Ade Adeshina controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duarte Venegas. Duarte Venegas makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vadim Vitsenets. Vadim Vitsenets knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alan Evans.
24.12
Nelson Emerton knocks the ball forward to Gustavo Salgado. Gustavo Salgado lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Parker. Duncan Parker powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
26.31
Alan Evans makes a simple pass to Anthony Siviglia. Anthony Siviglia knocks the ball to his team mate, James Owen. James Owen shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Gareth Deane!
33.52
1-0Miguel Altidore brings the ball forward. Miguel Altidore lofts in a cross ball towards Vadim Vitsenets. Vadim Vitsenets powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
38.44
1-0Bristol Rovers are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Tottenham Hotspur's defence.
39.47
Eddie Banks threads the ball through to James Owen. James Owen whips in a cross ball towards Jannes Paauwe. Jannes Paauwe connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
40.34
Eddie Banks advances with the ball. Eddie Banks knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Vincenzo Tiatto.
42.45
Ade Adeshina surges forward with the ball. Ade Adeshina chips the ball to his team mate, Duncan Parker. Duncan Parker knocks in a cross ball towards Vadim Vitsenets. Vadim Vitsenets powers a header at goal but Malte Eberle is on top of it.
44.31
Roland Zanoni threads the ball through to Jannes Paauwe. Jannes Paauwe finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Tottenham Hotspur kick off and get the second half underway!
48.29
Anthony Siviglia deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jannes Paauwe. Jannes Paauwe tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
49.57
Alan Evans knocks the ball forward to Eddie Banks. Eddie Banks knocks the ball to his team mate, Jannes Paauwe. Jannes Paauwe shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
53.55
Roland Zanoni makes a beautiful pass to the feet of James Owen. James Owen tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Gareth Deane.
55.48
Nelson Emerton passes the ball forward to Vadim Vitsenets. Vadim Vitsenets makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Parker. Duncan Parker shoots from just inside the box but Malte Eberle is on top of it.
59.24
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
60.36
Duarte Venegas threads the ball through to Duncan Parker. Duncan Parker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.01
1-1Roland Zanoni brings the ball forward. Roland Zanoni passes the ball forward but Yurtcan Izzet is offside!
67.02
Michael Simonsen brings the ball forward. Michael Simonsen knocks the ball forward to Duncan Parker. Duncan Parker controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
71.07
Gary McNeill kicks a strong pass forward to Yurtcan Izzet. Yurtcan Izzet threads the ball through to James Owen but he's offside!
72.56
Matthias Ziegenhagen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gustavo Salgado. Gustavo Salgado knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Malte Eberle who gathers it comfortably.
75.39
Miguel Altidore controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duncan Parker. Duncan Parker knocks in a cross ball towards Gustavo Salgado. Gustavo Salgado connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
78.32
Matthias Ziegenhagen knocks the ball forward to Vadim Vitsenets. Vadim Vitsenets goes all the way! Vadim Vitsenets rockets a shot on goal. Malte Eberle is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
83.07
Nelson Emerton barges into Eddie Banks. Nelson Emerton is given a warning by the referee! Eddie Banks hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.20
Ade Adeshina kicks a strong pass forward to Duarte Venegas. Duarte Venegas knocks the ball forward to Vadim Vitsenets. Vadim Vitsenets lofts in a cross ball towards Gustavo Salgado. Gustavo Salgado connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
87.44
Gustavo Salgado catches Diego Guerrero on the ankles. Gustavo Salgado is given a warning by the referee! Diego Guerrero runs off the knock.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.2%
45.8%
Play Area
23.6%
47.2%
29.2%
Scorers
| Vadim Vitsenets 34, 78 Gustavo Salgado 84 | Jannes Paauwe 44 |