Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Memorial Stadium where Bristol Rovers play host to Aston Villa. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Bristol Rovers kick off the first half!
3.05
0-0Santiago Valenzuela makes a probing pass to Ian Galindo. Ian Galindo threads the ball through to Lucas Gabriel Aloisio. Lucas Gabriel Aloisio shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
4.54
0-0Nelson Emerton catches Ian Galindo on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ian Galindo stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.42
0-1Santiago Valenzuela knocks the ball forward to Rodrigue Barckay. Rodrigue Barckay sees space and advances. Rodrigue Barckay plays a perfect one-two with Lucas Gabriel Aloisio and rushes in on goal... Rodrigue Barckay cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Rodrigue Barckay!
14.26
0-1Matthias Ziegenhagen threads the ball through to Gustavo Salgado. Gustavo Salgado knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.06
0-1Rodrigue Barckay knocks the ball to his team mate, Earnest Perry. Earnest Perry flicks the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Okocha. Mohammed Okocha cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Gareth Deane manages to gather it comfortably.
18.33
Vincenzo Tiatto sees space and advances. Vincenzo Tiatto decides to run forward with the ball. Vincenzo Tiatto lofts in a cross ball towards Vadim Vitsenets. Vadim Vitsenets is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Hermanni Forssell manages to keep it out.
20.51
Matthias Ziegenhagen passes the ball forward to Vadim Vitsenets. Vadim Vitsenets knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Parker. Duncan Parker connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
21.31
0-1Miguel Altidore threads the ball through to Duncan Parker. Duncan Parker knocks the ball forward to Vadim Vitsenets but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
27.37
0-1Bristol Rovers are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
30.29
Ade Adeshina makes a probing pass to Artur Moreira. Artur Moreira threads the ball through to Vadim Vitsenets. Vadim Vitsenets knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.48
0-1Ian Galindo clumsily knocks into Matthias Ziegenhagen. Ian Galindo is given a warning by the referee! Matthias Ziegenhagen carries on, but is struggling a bit.
33.43
Rodrigue Barckay deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lucas Gabriel Aloisio. Lucas Gabriel Aloisio passes the ball forward but Earnest Perry is offside!
34.51
Matthias Ziegenhagen brings the ball forward. Matthias Ziegenhagen knocks the ball forward to Duncan Parker. Duncan Parker tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Duncan Parker!
38.04
Miguel Altidore passes the ball forward to Duncan Parker. Duncan Parker knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andy Drake.
39.51
Miguel Altidore controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duncan Parker. Duncan Parker knocks in a cross ball towards Vadim Vitsenets. Vadim Vitsenets is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
42.20
Fouzi Elkhatabi makes a probing pass to Leandro Kehrli. Leandro Kehrli chips the ball to his team mate, Earnest Perry. Earnest Perry goes all the way! Earnest Perry takes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
1-2Miguel Altidore clumsily knocks into Rodrigue Barckay. The referee calls over Miguel Altidore and warns him to calm down! Rodrigue Barckay hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Aston Villa kick off!
47.32
Matthias Ziegenhagen makes a probing pass to Duncan Parker. Duncan Parker finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
51.15
Leandro Kehrli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Earnest Perry. Earnest Perry goes all the way! Earnest Perry rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
63.08
Miguel Altidore makes a simple pass to Vadim Vitsenets. Vadim Vitsenets goes all the way! Vadim Vitsenets tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Hermanni Forssell manages to gather it comfortably.
66.02
Fouzi Elkhatabi flicks the ball to his team mate, Ian Galindo. Ian Galindo chips the ball to his team mate, Earnest Perry. Earnest Perry shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
69.20
Rodrigue Barckay makes a probing pass to Lucas Gabriel Aloisio. Lucas Gabriel Aloisio goes all the way! Lucas Gabriel Aloisio cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Gareth Deane easily smothers it.
71.40
Santiago Valenzuela threads the ball through to Leandro Kehrli. Leandro Kehrli makes a probing pass to Lucas Gabriel Aloisio. Lucas Gabriel Aloisio whips in a cross ball towards Earnest Perry. Earnest Perry directs the ball goalwards with his head. Gareth Deane is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
75.20
Rodrigue Barckay knocks the ball forward to Earnest Perry. Earnest Perry controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Gareth Deane manages to keep it out.
77.30
Rodrigue Barckay makes a simple pass to Lucas Gabriel Aloisio. Lucas Gabriel Aloisio lofts in a cross ball towards Earnest Perry. Earnest Perry is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Gareth Deane easily picks it out of the air!
79.00
Fouzi Elkhatabi threads the ball through to Leandro Kehrli. Leandro Kehrli makes a simple pass to Lucas Gabriel Aloisio. Lucas Gabriel Aloisio kicks a strong pass forward to Mohammed Okocha. Mohammed Okocha cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
81.19
Ade Adeshina takes it forward alone. Ade Adeshina knocks the ball forward to Vadim Vitsenets. Vadim Vitsenets knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.57
Matthias Ziegenhagen catches Rodrigue Barckay on the ankles. Matthias Ziegenhagen is warned by the referee! Rodrigue Barckay carries on, but is struggling a bit.
85.15
Leandro Kehrli chips the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Okocha. Mohammed Okocha plays a perfect one-two with Lucas Gabriel Aloisio and rushes in on goal... Mohammed Okocha takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Gareth Deane manages to gather it comfortably.
89.37
Matthias Ziegenhagen takes it forward alone. Matthias Ziegenhagen whips in a cross ball towards Gustavo Salgado. Gustavo Salgado is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
Ade Adeshina deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Miguel Altidore. Miguel Altidore kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Parker. Duncan Parker shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
3
9
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.4%
47.6%
Play Area
28.6%
42.9%
28.6%
Scorers
| Duncan Parker 35 | Rodrigue Barckay 10 Earnest Perry 42, 51, 71 |