Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Fratton Park where Portsmouth play host to Bristol Rovers. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Portsmouth and Bristol Rovers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Portsmouth and Bristol Rovers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Portsmouth kick off the first half!
2.21
0-0Artur Moreira makes a probing pass to Takis Nikolaidis. Takis Nikolaidis knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pontus Bergmark who gathers it comfortably.
8.12
Miguel Altidore knocks the ball forward to Duncan Parker. Duncan Parker knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fouzi Sinouh.
10.48
Hakan Türkyilmaz makes a probing pass to Paul Rummenigge. Paul Rummenigge knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gareth Deane who gathers it comfortably.
12.38
0-0Lucas Risco kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Rummenigge. Paul Rummenigge goes all the way! Paul Rummenigge shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
20.55
0-0Ade Adeshina threads the ball through to Nelson Emerton. Nelson Emerton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gustavo Salgado. Gustavo Salgado shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
21.37
Nelson Emerton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gustavo Salgado. Gustavo Salgado knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fouzi Sinouh.
24.23
0-0Richardur Einarsson hacks Duncan Parker from behind! The referee calls over Richardur Einarsson and shows him a yellow card! Duncan Parker runs off the knock.
26.40
Talal Ramzi surges forward with the ball. Talal Ramzi finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
27.25
Miguel Altidore threads the ball through to Duncan Parker. Duncan Parker lofts in a cross ball towards Takis Nikolaidis. Takis Nikolaidis is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Pontus Bergmark manages to gather it comfortably.
30.36
Eben Appiah decides to run forward with the ball. Eben Appiah flicks the ball to his team mate, Gustavo Salgado. Gustavo Salgado knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.59
Talal Ramzi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Gyan. Mohammed Gyan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gareth Deane who gathers it comfortably.
33.23
1-0Talal Ramzi surges forward with the ball. Talal Ramzi whips in a cross ball towards Paul Rummenigge. Paul Rummenigge is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
36.38
Talal Ramzi makes a probing pass to Paul Rummenigge. Paul Rummenigge whips in a cross ball towards Mohammed Gyan. Mohammed Gyan is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Gareth Deane manages to gather it comfortably.
40.36
Nelson Emerton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Takis Nikolaidis. Takis Nikolaidis controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
45.00
Talal Ramzi knocks the ball forward to Mohammed Gyan. Mohammed Gyan whips in a cross ball towards Paul Rummenigge. Paul Rummenigge powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Gareth Deane.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Bristol Rovers start the second half!
47.53
1-0Sakis Apostolopoulos passes the ball forward to Julián Castillo. Julián Castillo flicks the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Gyan. Mohammed Gyan kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Rummenigge but the referee indicates it's offside!
53.28
Hakan Türkyilmaz flicks the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Gyan. Mohammed Gyan makes a probing pass to Steinar Berg. Steinar Berg shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
57.36
Michael Simonsen knocks the ball to his team mate, Nelson Emerton. Nelson Emerton flicks the ball to his team mate, Takis Nikolaidis. Takis Nikolaidis lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Parker. Duncan Parker connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is miles over!
60.19
Matthias Ziegenhagen makes a simple pass to Gustavo Salgado. Gustavo Salgado shoots from long range but Pontus Bergmark is on top of it.
61.44
Eben Appiah deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matthias Ziegenhagen. Matthias Ziegenhagen kicks a strong pass forward to Gustavo Salgado. Gustavo Salgado goes all the way! Gustavo Salgado tries a spectacular strike but Pontus Bergmark is on top of it.
66.56
Julián Castillo makes a beautiful solo run. Julián Castillo lofts in a cross ball towards Mohammed Gyan. Mohammed Gyan is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
69.56
Fouzi Sinouh surges forward with the ball. Fouzi Sinouh knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Rummenigge. Paul Rummenigge passes the ball forward but Mohammed Gyan is offside!
73.05
Ade Adeshina passes the ball forward to Nelson Emerton. Nelson Emerton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gustavo Salgado. Gustavo Salgado shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
75.38
Julián Castillo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steinar Berg. Steinar Berg knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.12
Nelson Emerton knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Parker. Duncan Parker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.35
Julián Castillo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steinar Berg. Steinar Berg lofts in a cross ball towards Mohammed Gyan. Mohammed Gyan directs the ball goalwards with his head. Gareth Deane manages to gather it comfortably.
81.39
3-0Nelson Emerton catches Lucas Risco on the ankles. The referee calls over Nelson Emerton and warns him to calm down! Lucas Risco hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.35
Miguel Altidore passes the ball forward to Takis Nikolaidis. Takis Nikolaidis tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Pontus Bergmark easily smothers it!
85.33
Miguel Altidore takes it forward alone. Miguel Altidore controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
Sakis Apostolopoulos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lucas Risco. Lucas Risco chips the ball to his team mate, Steinar Berg. Steinar Berg finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Gareth Deane!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
8
4
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.1%
54.9%
Play Area
26.8%
43.9%
29.3%
Scorers