Match Report
| Bristol Rovers | Bristol Rovers |  |  | Gillingham | Gillingham | ||||||||||||||||
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| Mike Lua-Lua | M. Lua-Lua |  | 52 | G |  | 1 | | G | 42 | | Neil Ball | N. Ball | |||||||||
| Stephen Charlton | S. Charlton | | 53 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 65 | | Steve Fletcher | S. Fletcher | |||||||||
| Jody Pearce | J. Pearce | | 50 | D | | 3 | | D | 56 | | Anthony Benali | A. Benali | |||||||||
| Steve Stockdale | S. Stockdale | | 50 | D | | 4 | | D | 51 | | Mark Le Tissier | M. Le Tissier | |||||||||
| Edward Wallwork | E. Wallwork | | 46 | D | | 5 | | D | 49 | | Les Platt | L. Platt | |||||||||
| Greg Salmon | G. Salmon | | 56 | M | | 6 | | M | 60 | | James Prior | J. Prior | |||||||||
| John Swift | J. Swift | | 56 | M | | 7 | | M | 52 | | Lomano Gascoigne | L. Gascoigne | |||||||||
| Alistair Jeffers | A. Jeffers | | 58 | A | | 8 | | M | 50 | | Anthony Taylor | A. Taylor | |||||||||
| Adam Vickers | A. Vickers | | 57 | A |  | | 9 | | | M | 46 | | Peter Sheringham | P. Sheringham | |||||||
| Terry Woodcock | T. Woodcock | | 50 | A | | 10 | | A | 52 | | Dave Butt | D. Butt | |||||||||
| Nwankwo Wise | N. Wise | | 41 | A | | 11 | | A | 51 | | Mick Scales | M. Scales | |||||||||
| Guilherme Gomes | G. Gomes |  | 49 | M | | 12 | | A | 50 | | Steve Ball | S. Ball | |||||||||
| Tim Brown | T. Brown | | 46 | G | | 13 | | A | 46 | | Wayne Ince | W. Ince | |||||||||
| Neil Hapgood | N. Hapgood | | 45 | M | | 14 | | D | 45 | | Neil Laycock | N. Laycock | |||||||||
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Memorial Stadium where Bristol Rovers play host to Gillingham. A crowd of 2,752 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Gillingham appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Wayne Impey.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Gillingham appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Wayne Impey.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Gillingham kicking off!
2.13
0-0Edward Wallwork takes it forward alone. Edward Wallwork flicks a high pass forward to Nwankwo Wise who brings the ball under control. Nwankwo Wise shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
3.24
0-0Lomano Gascoigne hits a low pass to Mick Scales. Mick Scales knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.24
0-0John Swift threads the ball through to Alistair Jeffers. Alistair Jeffers controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Neil Ball.
9.37
0-0Corner kick to Bristol Rovers. John Swift plays it to the near post. Neil Ball drops low and scoops up the ball.
12.42
0-0Peter Sheringham clumsily knocks into John Swift. The referee brings Peter Sheringham to one side and gives him a warning! John Swift stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.23
Jody Pearce sees John Swift in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Swift makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adam Vickers. Adam Vickers advances inside the box! Adam Vickers muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
16.41
Edward Wallwork flicks a high ball forward to Greg Salmon who takes it down. Greg Salmon threads the ball through to Terry Woodcock. Terry Woodcock shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
20.44
John Swift plays the ball forward to Alistair Jeffers. Alistair Jeffers shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
22.53
1-0Steve Stockdale threads a neat ball through to Greg Salmon. Greg Salmon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Terry Woodcock. Terry Woodcock finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
27.56
Stephen Charlton pushes up the pitch. Stephen Charlton kicks a strong pass forward to Alistair Jeffers. Alistair Jeffers controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Nwankwo Wise through on goal. Nwankwo Wise shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
28.51
Lomano Gascoigne runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Lomano Gascoigne plays a scrappy one-two with Mick Scales and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Lomano Gascoigne provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
38.07
Dave Butt catches Steve Stockdale on the ankles. The referee brings Dave Butt to one side and gives him a warning! Steve Stockdale stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
James Prior chips the ball to his team mate, Dave Butt. Dave Butt shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
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. Gillingham appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Bristol Rovers get the second half underway!
47.42
Stephen Charlton runs forward with the ball. Stephen Charlton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adam Vickers. Adam Vickers runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Adam Vickers provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Adam Vickers!
51.55
Edward Wallwork laces a through ball forward to John Swift. John Swift hits a low pass to Adam Vickers. Adam Vickers plays a scrappy one-two with Nwankwo Wise and stumbles forward towards the goal... Adam Vickers strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
57.41
John Swift controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adam Vickers. Adam Vickers knocks in a cross ball towards Nwankwo Wise. Nwankwo Wise powers a header at goal but is denied by Neil Ball. Excellent save.
59.23
Mark Le Tissier receives the ball from a throw-in from Les Platt. Mark Le Tissier threads a neat ball through to Anthony Taylor. Anthony Taylor sees Dave Butt in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dave Butt knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mike Lua-Lua who gathers it comfortably.
60.44
3-1Gillingham have made 3 substitutions with Steve Ball replacing Steve Fletcher, Wayne Ince replacing James Prior and Neil Laycock replacing Dave Butt .
71.38
John Swift deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alistair Jeffers. Alistair Jeffers shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
75.39
Anthony Taylor threads a neat ball through to Mick Scales. Mick Scales knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Steve Stockdale.
79.16
Lomano Gascoigne flicks a high pass forward. Neil Laycock holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Neil Laycock knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.28
John Swift passes the ball forward to Alistair Jeffers. Alistair Jeffers lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Hapgood. Neil Hapgood rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
87.19
4-1John Swift decides to run forward with the ball. John Swift edges inside the box! John Swift shoots from just inside the box but somehow Mark Le Tissier happens to be in the right place to block it.
89.42
4-1Steve Ball hacks Nwankwo Wise from behind! The referee calls over Steve Ball and shows him a yellow card! Nwankwo Wise hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.42
Free kick to Bristol Rovers just outside the area...
90.00
Alistair Jeffers takes a slow run up but the ball is low and comes straight off the wall.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
8
1
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.3%
42.7%
Play Area
26.7%
41.3%
32%
Scorers
| Terry Woodcock 23 Adam Vickers 47, 52 Neil Hapgood 81 | Lomano Gascoigne 29 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Adam Vickers of Bristol Rovers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Mike Lua-Lua (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Stephen Charlton (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Jody Pearce (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Steve Stockdale (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Edward Wallwork (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Greg Salmon (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | John Swift (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Alistair Jeffers (ATT) | 7 | |
| 9. | Adam Vickers (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Terry Woodcock (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Nwankwo Wise (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Guilherme Gomes (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Tim Brown (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Neil Hapgood (MID) | | 7 |
| 1. | Neil Ball (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Steve Fletcher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Anthony Benali (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Mark Le Tissier (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Les Platt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | James Prior (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Lomano Gascoigne (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Anthony Taylor (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Peter Sheringham (MID) | 5 | |
| 10. | Dave Butt (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Mick Scales (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Steve Ball (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 13. | Wayne Ince (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Neil Laycock (DEF) | 6 | |