Match Report


Bristol RoversBristol Rovers     Brighton and Hove AlbionBrighton and Hove Albion
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Mike Lua-LuaM. Lua-Lua52
G
1
G
42Eddie PriestleyE. Priestley
Stephen CharltonS. Charlton53
D
2
D
49Fredrik ByrneF. Byrne
Jody PearceJ. Pearce50
D
3
D
48Scott ThirlwellS. Thirlwell
Steve StockdaleS. Stockdale50
D
4
D
48Carl SouthgateC. Southgate
Edward WallworkE. Wallwork46
D
5
M
54Stan SmithS. Smith
John SwiftJ. Swift56
M
6captain
M
50Oleg GascoigneO. Gascoigne
Greg SalmonG. Salmon55
M
7
M
39Daniel WatsonD. Watson
Alistair JeffersA. Jeffers58
A
8
M
38Jacob PriestleyJ. Priestley
Adam VickersA. Vickers57
A
captain9
M
37Des HigginbothamD. Higginbotham
Terry WoodcockT. Woodcock50
A
10
A
47Eddie MurrayE. Murray
Nwankwo WiseN. Wise41
A
11
A
43Gavin LeeG. Lee
 
Guilherme GomesG. Gomes49
M
12
A
42Wes HitchcockW. Hitchcock
Tim BrownT. Brown46
G
13
A
40Oleg JamesO. James
Neil HapgoodN. Hapgood45
M
14
D
38Steve MersonS. Merson

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Memorial Stadium where Bristol Rovers play host to Brighton and Hove Albion. A crowd of 2,838 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Brighton and Hove Albion appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Peter Robinson.


0.00
Brighton and Hove Albion kick off the first half!
2.49
Scott Thirlwell flicks a high pass forward. Jacob Priestley controls it well on his chest. Jacob Priestley sees space and advances. Jacob Priestley whips in a cross ball towards Eddie Murray. Eddie Murray directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
3.16
Greg Salmon flicks a high ball forward to Alistair Jeffers who takes it down. Alistair Jeffers makes a defence splitting pass to Terry Woodcock. Some good footwork from Terry Woodcock provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!
4.51
Greg Salmon plays the ball forward to Terry Woodcock. Terry Woodcock shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
9.55
Jody Pearce threads a neat ball through to Greg Salmon. Greg Salmon knocks the ball forward to Adam Vickers. Adam Vickers shoots from 25 yards. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
12.39
Jacob Priestley decides to run forward with the ball. Jacob Priestley shoots from 20 yards. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
20.21
Oleg Gascoigne knocks the ball forward to Eddie Murray. Eddie Murray shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
21.05
Jody Pearce threads a neat ball through to Greg Salmon. Greg Salmon picks a pass forward to Terry Woodcock. Terry Woodcock shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
24.57
John Swift threads a neat ball through to Alistair Jeffers. Alistair Jeffers whips in a cross ball towards Adam Vickers. Adam Vickers connects with a diving header but it flies wide!
32.10
Greg Salmon kicks a strong pass forward to Terry Woodcock. Terry Woodcock lofts in a cross ball towards Nwankwo Wise. Nwankwo Wise knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Eddie Priestley gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
36.46
Steve Stockdale hacks Gavin Lee from behind! Steve Stockdale is warned by the referee! Gavin Lee hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.46
Free kick to Brighton and Hove Albion just outside the area...
37.28
Eddie Murray takes a cautious run up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
38.09
Eddie Murray catches Steve Stockdale on the ankles. Eddie Murray is given a warning by the referee! Steve Stockdale runs off the knock.
39.48
Gavin Lee comes in with a late challenge on Stephen Charlton. The referee warns Gavin Lee to calm down! Stephen Charlton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.35
John Swift surges forward with the ball. John Swift tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Bristol Rovers have changed their lineup with Tim Brown replacing Jody Pearce and Neil Hapgood replacing Terry Woodcock. Brighton and Hove Albion appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Bristol Rovers kick off the second half!
47.38
Oleg Gascoigne hits a low pass to Gavin Lee. Gavin Lee knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
48.30
Carl Southgate flicks a high pass forward to Daniel Watson who brings the ball under control. Daniel Watson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eddie Murray. Eddie Murray shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Mike Lua-Lua.
49.24
Oleg Gascoigne takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Fredrik Byrne shoots from just inside the box but it flies just off target!
61.05
Greg Salmon passes the ball forward to Neil Hapgood. Neil Hapgood sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
65.31
Steve Stockdale makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Greg Salmon. Greg Salmon knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Hapgood. Neil Hapgood shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
66.03
John Swift flicks a high pass forward. Neil Hapgood collects the pass. Neil Hapgood tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
67.12
John Swift makes a simple pass to Neil Hapgood. Neil Hapgood shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
69.43
Eddie Murray comes in with a late challenge on Tim Brown. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tim Brown carries on, but is struggling a bit.
71.05
Greg Salmon flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Hapgood. Neil Hapgood plays a one-two with Adam Vickers and advances towards the goal... Neil Hapgood tries a spectacular strike but it's a lousy effort!
73.21
Greg Salmon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Hapgood. Neil Hapgood knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fredrik Byrne.
75.23
Des Higginbotham flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Lee holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gavin Lee knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mike Lua-Lua who gathers it comfortably.
81.47
Stephen Charlton flicks a high pass forward. John Swift controls it well on his chest. John Swift flicks a high pass forward. Alistair Jeffers collects the pass. Alistair Jeffers shoots from 25 yards but somehow Eddie Priestley manages to keep it out.
84.25
Fredrik Byrne comes in with a late challenge on Adam Vickers. The referee calls over Fredrik Byrne and shows him a yellow card! Adam Vickers carries on, but is struggling a bit.
85.09
Fredrik Byrne deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jacob Priestley. Jacob Priestley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eddie Murray. Eddie Murray tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Bristol Rovers

Brighton and Hove Albion
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
10
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.8%
51.2%
Play Area
26.7%
44.2%
29.1%

Scorers
Adam Vickers 10
Jacob Priestley 12

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jacob Priestley of Brighton and Hove Albion

Match Ratings
1.Mike Lua-Lua (GK)
6
2.Stephen Charlton (DEF)
6
3.Jody Pearce (DEF)
6
4.Steve Stockdale (DEF)
6
5.Edward Wallwork (DEF)
6
6.John Swift (MID)
7
7.Greg Salmon (MID)
9
8.Alistair Jeffers (ATT)
6
9.Adam Vickers (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Terry Woodcock (ATT)
6
11.Nwankwo Wise (ATT)
6
 
12.Guilherme Gomes (MID)
0
13.Tim Brown (GK)
6
14.Neil Hapgood (MID)
6

1.Eddie Priestley (GK)
6
2.Fredrik Byrne (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Scott Thirlwell (DEF)
6
4.Carl Southgate (DEF)
6
5.Stan Smith (MID)
6
6.Oleg Gascoigne (MID)
6
7.Daniel Watson (MID)
6
8.Jacob Priestley (MID)goal scored
9
9.Des Higginbotham (MID)
6
10.Eddie Murray (ATT)yellow card
5
11.Gavin Lee (ATT)
6
 
12.Wes Hitchcock (ATT)
0
13.Oleg James (ATT)
0
14.Steve Merson (DEF)
0