Match Report


Doncaster RoversDoncaster Rovers     Bristol RoversBristol Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Martin WeirM. Weir52
G
1
G
52Mike Lua-LuaM. Lua-Lua
Clive DraperC. Draper55
D
2
D
53Stephen CharltonS. Charlton
Robbie MendoncaR. Mendonca44
D
3
D
50Jody PearceJ. Pearce
Duncan MortensenD. Mortensen44
D
4
D
50Steve StockdaleS. Stockdale
Ross LockleyR. Lockley43
D
5
D
46Edward WallworkE. Wallwork
Steven LjungbergS. Ljungberg52
M
6
M
56John SwiftJ. Swift
Kelvin PerryK. Perry46
M
captain7
M
55Greg SalmonG. Salmon
Kemal ImpeyK. Impey46
M
8
A
58Alistair JeffersA. Jeffers
Anthony GardnerA. Gardner54
A
9captain
A
57Adam VickersA. Vickers
David CarrickD. Carrick45
A
10
A
50Terry WoodcockT. Woodcock
Scott SeamanS. Seaman40
A
11
A
41Nwankwo WiseN. Wise
 
Marvin CutlerM. Cutler46
M
12
M
49Guilherme GomesG. Gomes
Simon LindnerS. Lindner42
M
13
G
46Tim BrownT. Brown
Dominic MorrisonD. Morrison41
D
14
M
45Neil HapgoodN. Hapgood

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Keepmoat Stadium where Doncaster Rovers play host to Bristol Rovers. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Doncaster Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Summerbell.


0.00
The whistle blows and Bristol Rovers get the match underway!
3.28
Showing composure, John Swift laces a weighted ball forward to Terry Woodcock. Terry Woodcock controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
9.58
Jody Pearce takes a quick throw-in, which Stephen Charlton takes on the chest. Stephen Charlton threads the ball through to John Swift. John Swift flicks a high pass forward. Alistair Jeffers collects the pass. Alistair Jeffers whips in a cross ball towards Adam Vickers. Adam Vickers connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
14.57
Kelvin Perry takes it forward alone. Kelvin Perry skips past Edward Wallwork! Kelvin Perry muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
15.12
John Swift flicks a high pass forward. Nwankwo Wise controls it well on his chest. Nwankwo Wise tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
18.22
John Swift kicks a strong pass forward to Adam Vickers. Adam Vickers tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
26.27
Steve Stockdale flicks a high pass forward. Greg Salmon collects the pass. Greg Salmon hits a low pass to Terry Woodcock. Terry Woodcock shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
28.32
Steven Ljungberg hits a low pass to David Carrick. David Carrick tries a spectacular long range effort but Mike Lua-Lua reads it well. Quality keeping!
32.10
John Swift knocks the ball to his team mate, Terry Woodcock. Terry Woodcock runs straight at the defence! Terry Woodcock looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies just off target!
34.28
Greg Salmon darts forward. Greg Salmon controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Terry Woodcock through on goal. Some silky footwork from Terry Woodcock provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
39.16
Jody Pearce flicks a high pass forward. Greg Salmon controls it well on his chest. Greg Salmon makes a simple pass to Nwankwo Wise. Nwankwo Wise knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Robbie Mendonca.
40.57
Robbie Mendonca knocks the ball to his team mate, Steven Ljungberg. With imagination, Steven Ljungberg picks a pass forward to David Carrick. David Carrick knocks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Gardner. Anthony Gardner rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
44.16
Duncan Mortensen sees Steven Ljungberg in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Steven Ljungberg flicks a high pass forward to Scott Seaman who brings the ball under control. Scott Seaman knocks the ball to his team mate, David Carrick. David Carrick cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
Greg Salmon chips the ball to his team mate, Terry Woodcock. Terry Woodcock shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Doncaster Rovers get the second half underway!
51.09
Steve Stockdale knocks the ball to his team mate, Greg Salmon. Greg Salmon makes an attacking run forward. Greg Salmon shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
59.01
Kemal Impey flicks a high pass forward to Scott Seaman who brings the ball under control. Scott Seaman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.34
Steve Stockdale flicks a high pass forward. Greg Salmon holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Greg Salmon knocks the ball to his team mate, Adam Vickers. Adam Vickers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.10
With a delightful solo run, Greg Salmon stretches the opposition's defence. Greg Salmon shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
67.21
Stephen Charlton knocks the ball to his team mate, John Swift. John Swift changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. John Swift threads a neat, attacking ball through to Neil Hapgood. Some good footwork from Neil Hapgood provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
71.29
Greg Salmon hits a low pass to Nwankwo Wise. Nwankwo Wise knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Martin Weir who gathers it comfortably.
72.53
Robbie Mendonca flicks a high ball forward to Kelvin Perry who takes it down. Kelvin Perry flicks a high pass forward to Anthony Gardner who brings the ball under control. Anthony Gardner shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
75.14
Robbie Mendonca sees Steven Ljungberg in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Steven Ljungberg deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Carrick. David Carrick shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
77.16
Doncaster Rovers have made a substitution with Dominic Morrison replacing David Carrick .
78.25
Greg Salmon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adam Vickers. Adam Vickers lofts in a cross ball towards Alistair Jeffers. Alistair Jeffers directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
81.49
John Swift decides to run forward with the ball. John Swift knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.46
John Swift darts forward. John Swift shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
87.08
Kelvin Perry plays the ball forward to Scott Seaman. Scott Seaman sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
89.34
Tim Brown threads a neat ball through to Greg Salmon. Greg Salmon flicks a high pass forward. Alistair Jeffers controls it well on his chest. Alistair Jeffers tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Martin Weir!
90.00
John Swift deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adam Vickers. Adam Vickers shoots from outside the area but somehow Martin Weir manages to keep it out.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Doncaster Rovers

Bristol Rovers
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
5
10
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.3%
56.7%
Play Area
33.3%
42.2%
24.4%

Scorers
Anthony Gardner 41
Adam Vickers 10
Alistair Jeffers 78

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Greg Salmon of Bristol Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Martin Weir (GK)
7
2.Clive Draper (DEF)
6
3.Robbie Mendonca (DEF)
7
4.Duncan Mortensen (DEF)
6
5.Ross Lockley (DEF)
6
6.Steven Ljungberg (MID)
7
7.Kelvin Perry (MID)
7
8.Kemal Impey (MID)
6
9.Anthony Gardner (ATT)goal scored
7
10.David Carrick (ATT)
6
11.Scott Seaman (ATT)
6
 
12.Marvin Cutler (MID)
0
13.Simon Lindner (MID)
0
14.Dominic Morrison (DEF)
6

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)
9
7.Greg Salmon (MID)
9
8.Alistair Jeffers (ATT)goal scored
8
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