Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Memorial Stadium where Bristol Rovers play host to West Ham United. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Bristol Rovers and West Ham United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Bristol Rovers and West Ham United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Bristol Rovers kick off!
2.51
0-0Miguel Altidore kicks a strong pass forward to Takis Nikolaidis. Takis Nikolaidis shoots from distance. Magnificent save by John Mckinlay!
8.06
0-0Joris Cairo comes in with a late challenge on Ade Adeshina. The referee calls over Joris Cairo and warns him to calm down! Ade Adeshina hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.04
0-0Eben Appiah flicks the ball to his team mate, Duarte Venegas. Duarte Venegas knocks the ball forward to Takis Nikolaidis. Takis Nikolaidis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.57
1-0Matthias Ziegenhagen decides to run forward with the ball. Matthias Ziegenhagen knocks in a cross ball towards Vadim Vitsenets. Vadim Vitsenets connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! John Mckinlay had no chance!! Goal for Bristol Rovers!
15.58
1-0Vincenzo Tiatto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Artur Moreira. Artur Moreira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Takis Nikolaidis. Takis Nikolaidis knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Parker. Duncan Parker is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
16.39
Matthias Ziegenhagen chips the ball to his team mate, Vadim Vitsenets. Vadim Vitsenets whips in a cross ball towards Takis Nikolaidis. Takis Nikolaidis flicks the ball with his head but somehow John Mckinlay manages to keep it out.
18.08
Jonathan Serrant decides to run forward with the ball. Jonathan Serrant plays a perfect one-two with Mick Murrin and rushes in on goal... Jonathan Serrant takes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
22.12
Eben Appiah flicks the ball to his team mate, Artur Moreira. Artur Moreira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vadim Vitsenets. Vadim Vitsenets knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Mckinlay who gathers it comfortably.
24.00
Duarte Venegas threads the ball through to Vadim Vitsenets. Vadim Vitsenets shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
27.02
Arek Wilimowski makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luca Dalakis. Luca Dalakis knocks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Williams. Pedro Williams rockets a shot on goal but somehow Gareth Deane manages to keep it out.
32.26
Arek Wilimowski makes a simple pass to Luca Dalakis. Luca Dalakis controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Gareth Deane.
33.48
Ade Adeshina kicks a strong pass forward to Miguel Altidore. Miguel Altidore threads the ball through to Vadim Vitsenets. Vadim Vitsenets shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by John Mckinlay.
34.09
Eben Appiah chips the ball to his team mate, Matthias Ziegenhagen. Matthias Ziegenhagen flicks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Parker. Duncan Parker shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
38.57
Eben Gargo clumsily knocks into Miguel Altidore. Eben Gargo is warned by the referee! Miguel Altidore runs off the knock.
44.37
Eben Appiah flicks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Altidore. Miguel Altidore threads the ball through to Vadim Vitsenets. Vadim Vitsenets knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
West Ham United kick off!
48.46
Duarte Venegas knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Parker. Duncan Parker whips in a cross ball towards Takis Nikolaidis. Takis Nikolaidis powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! John Mckinlay had no chance!! Goal for Bristol Rovers!
51.26
Arek Wilimowski knocks the ball to his team mate, Luca Dalakis. Luca Dalakis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Vincenzo Tiatto.
53.14
Arek Wilimowski clumsily knocks into Artur Moreira. Arek Wilimowski is given a warning by the referee! Artur Moreira stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.01
Miguel Altidore knocks the ball to his team mate, Takis Nikolaidis. Takis Nikolaidis knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Mckinlay who gathers it comfortably.
57.02
Arek Wilimowski controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pedro Williams. Pedro Williams goes all the way! Pedro Williams makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Gareth Deane manages to keep it out.
59.40
Ade Adeshina chips the ball to his team mate, Miguel Altidore. Miguel Altidore threads the ball through to Takis Nikolaidis. Takis Nikolaidis shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
60.34
Vincenzo Tiatto knocks the ball forward to Artur Moreira. Artur Moreira passes the ball forward to Takis Nikolaidis. Takis Nikolaidis sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
61.57
Eben Appiah clumsily knocks into Pedro Williams. Eben Appiah is warned by the referee! Pedro Williams hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.51
Duarte Venegas sees space and advances. Duarte Venegas tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
66.33
Miguel Altidore deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Takis Nikolaidis. Takis Nikolaidis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eben Gargo.
72.25
2-0Arek Wilimowski advances with the ball. Arek Wilimowski deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mick Murrin but the linesman indicates offside!
73.50
2-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
77.19
Miguel Altidore knocks the ball forward to Takis Nikolaidis. Takis Nikolaidis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.47
Jonathan Serrant flicks the ball to his team mate, Luca Dalakis. Luca Dalakis shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Gareth Deane.
90.00
Duarte Venegas barges into Arek Wilimowski. The referee calls over Duarte Venegas and warns him to calm down! Arek Wilimowski hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
67.7%
32.3%
Play Area
24%
45.8%
30.2%
Scorers