Match Report
| Doncaster Rovers | Doncaster Rovers |  |  | Crystal Palace | Crystal Palace | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Wes Owen | W. Owen |  | 37 | G |  | 1 | | G | 55 | | Jason Bowyer | J. Bowyer | |||||||||
| Stan Williams | S. Williams | | 56 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 60 | | Greg Midgley | G. Midgley | |||||||||
| Danny Matthews | D. Matthews | | 54 | D | | 3 | | D | 50 | | Ruel Pearce | R. Pearce | |||||||||
| Daniel Woodgate | D. Woodgate | | 48 | D | | 4 | | D | 43 | | Sol Ripley | S. Ripley | |||||||||
| Ben Ehiogu | B. Ehiogu | | 49 | M | | 5 | | D | 41 | | Ugo Boyd | U. Boyd | |||||||||
| Kristinn Ingi Sverrisson | K. Sverrisson |  | 43 | M | | 6 | | M | 59 | | Sylvain Black | S. Black | |||||||||
| Duncan Clegg | D. Clegg | | 43 | M | | 7 | | M | 57 | | Ian Mercer | I. Mercer | |||||||||
| Ronnie Sinclair | R. Sinclair | | 37 | M | | 8 | | M | 50 | | James Parker | J. Parker | |||||||||
| Ebi Lato | E. Lato |  | 49 | A | | 9 | | A | 48 | | Joe Potts | J. Potts | |||||||||
| Tommy Laycock | T. Laycock | | 48 | A | | 10 | | A | 41 | | Jason Simonsen | J. Simonsen | |||||||||
| Andy Banks | A. Banks | | 47 | A | | 11 | | A | 40 |  | Mario Izazola | M. Izazola | |||||||||
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Keepmoat Stadium where Doncaster Rovers play host to Crystal Palace. A crowd of 2,513 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Doncaster Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Crystal Palace appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Doncaster Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Crystal Palace appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Doncaster Rovers kick off and get the match underway!
2.18
0-0James Parker makes a simple pass to Jason Simonsen. Jason Simonsen shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
3.59
Duncan Clegg chips the ball to his team mate, Andy Banks. Andy Banks shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
4.12
0-0Stan Williams controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ben Ehiogu. Ben Ehiogu deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Banks. Andy Banks knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jason Bowyer who gathers it comfortably.
8.32
Duncan Clegg chips the ball to his team mate, Ebi Lato. Ebi Lato knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.28
0-0Tommy Laycock comes in with a very late challenge on Ruel Pearce. Tommy Laycock is shown the red card!! Ruel Pearce hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.52
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
28.38
0-0Duncan Clegg brings the ball forward. Duncan Clegg controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
34.13
0-0Danny Matthews makes a beautiful solo run. Danny Matthews flicks the ball to his team mate, Ebi Lato. Ebi Lato threads the ball through to Andy Banks but he's offside!
39.25
Doncaster Rovers are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
42.00
James Parker surges forward with the ball. James Parker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Crystal Palace kick off!
47.44
Duncan Clegg threads the ball through to Ebi Lato. Ebi Lato shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
48.44
Danny Matthews decides to run forward with the ball. Danny Matthews flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Banks. Andy Banks shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
49.42
Ugo Boyd knocks the ball forward to Ian Mercer. Ian Mercer knocks the ball forward to Jason Simonsen. Jason Simonsen shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
51.12
Ian Mercer threads the ball through to Jason Simonsen. Jason Simonsen passes the ball forward but Mario Izazola is offside!
54.16
Daniel Woodgate flicks the ball to his team mate, Ben Ehiogu. Ben Ehiogu chips the ball to his team mate, Ebi Lato. Ebi Lato knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.14
0-0Sylvain Black catches Duncan Clegg on the ankles. The referee calls over Sylvain Black and warns him to calm down! Duncan Clegg carries on, but is struggling a bit.
55.14
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
59.31
0-0Jason Simonsen hacks Daniel Woodgate from behind! Jason Simonsen is given a warning by the referee! Daniel Woodgate stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.52
Ben Ehiogu kicks a strong pass forward to Ebi Lato. Ebi Lato shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
73.33
Stan Williams hacks Joe Potts from behind! The referee calls over Stan Williams and warns him to calm down! Joe Potts runs off the knock.
75.32
Duncan Clegg controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ebi Lato. Ebi Lato knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Banks. Andy Banks connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is miles over!
78.00
Sylvain Black knocks the ball to his team mate, Joe Potts. Joe Potts finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
79.13
Sylvain Black makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mario Izazola. Mario Izazola sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
84.21
Ronnie Sinclair knocks the ball to his team mate, Ebi Lato. Ebi Lato shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Jason Bowyer!
87.45
Ugo Boyd makes a probing pass to Ian Mercer. Ian Mercer makes a probing pass to Jason Simonsen. Jason Simonsen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mario Izazola. Mario Izazola tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
2
0
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
1
0
Possession
67.5%
32.5%
Play Area
30%
46.2%
23.8%