Match Report


Doncaster RoversDoncaster Rovers     Crystal PalaceCrystal Palace
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Martin WeirM. Weir52
G
1
G
43Jody InceJ. Ince
Clive DraperC. Draper55
D
2
D
44Simon HulmeS. Hulme
Robbie MendoncaR. Mendonca44
D
3
D
42Gareth EvansG. Evans
Duncan MortensenD. Mortensen44
D
4captain
D
38Neil BrittonN. Britton
Ross LockleyR. Lockley43
D
5
D
37Ben BenjaminB. Benjamin
Steven LjungbergS. Ljungberg52
M
6
M
54Graham BaileyG. Bailey
Kelvin PerryK. Perry46
M
captain7
M
45Tommy AndrewsT. Andrews
Kemal ImpeyK. Impey46
M
8
M
45Gareth VassellG. Vassell
Anthony GardnerA. Gardner54
A
9
A
55Jonathan WinterburnJ. Winterburn
Frank NevilleF. Neville48
A
10
A
52Syd CrooksS. Crooks
David CarrickD. Carrick45
A
11
A
47Chris WatsonC. Watson
 
Marvin CutlerM. Cutler46
M
12
A
45Eddie DyerE. Dyer
Simon LindnerS. Lindner42
M
13
M
41Gilles SmithG. Smith
Dominic MorrisonD. Morrison41
D
14
M
39Robbie ParkerR. Parker

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Keepmoat Stadium where Doncaster Rovers play host to Crystal Palace. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Doncaster Rovers and Crystal Palace are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Graeme Cort.


0.00
The first half starts with Doncaster Rovers kicking off!
2.39
Ben Benjamin picks a pass forward to Gareth Vassell. Gareth Vassell threads the ball through to Syd Crooks. Syd Crooks plays a one-two with Jonathan Winterburn and rushes in on goal... Ross Lockley hacks Syd Crooks from behind! Syd Crooks appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
3.13
Gareth Evans threads a neat ball through to Gareth Vassell. Gareth Vassell flicks the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Winterburn. Jonathan Winterburn shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
6.25
Kelvin Perry kicks a strong pass forward to Anthony Gardner. Anthony Gardner whips in a cross ball towards David Carrick. David Carrick beats his man to it with a header. It's miles wide!
15.16
Gareth Vassell flicks a high pass forward. Syd Crooks holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Syd Crooks runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Syd Crooks provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
18.41
Kemal Impey sees Anthony Gardner in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Anthony Gardner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.14
Kemal Impey makes a probing pass to David Carrick. David Carrick shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
22.45
Kemal Impey plays the ball forward to Anthony Gardner. Anthony Gardner knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ben Benjamin.
28.23
Gareth Vassell threads a neat ball through to Chris Watson. Chris Watson plays a one-two with Syd Crooks and rushes in on goal... Chris Watson tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
36.15
Gareth Vassell chips the ball to his team mate, Syd Crooks. Syd Crooks lofts in a cross ball towards Jonathan Winterburn. Jonathan Winterburn gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's miles wide!
40.33
Steven Ljungberg flicks a high ball forward to Frank Neville who takes it down. Frank Neville sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
44.34
Duncan Mortensen kicks a strong pass forward to Kelvin Perry. Kelvin Perry flicks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Gardner. Anthony Gardner finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Doncaster Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Crystal Palace also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Crystal Palace start the second half!
47.24
Neil Britton darts forward. Neil Britton makes a simple pass to Syd Crooks. Syd Crooks shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
48.04
Duncan Mortensen threads a neat ball through to Kelvin Perry. Kelvin Perry threads a neat ball through to Anthony Gardner. Anthony Gardner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.01
Kelvin Perry advances with the ball. Kelvin Perry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Frank Neville but the linesman indicates offside!
59.10
Clive Draper flicks a high pass forward to Kelvin Perry who brings the ball under control. Kelvin Perry sees David Carrick in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Carrick knocks the ball to his team mate, Frank Neville. Some good footwork from Frank Neville provides some space. He shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
60.35
Gareth Vassell sees Jonathan Winterburn in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jonathan Winterburn cuts inside the box! Jonathan Winterburn rockets a shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
65.43
Kemal Impey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anthony Gardner. Anthony Gardner shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
72.56
Neil Britton hits a low pass to Tommy Andrews. Tommy Andrews makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Chris Watson. Chris Watson plays a quick one-two with Jonathan Winterburn and rushes in on goal... Chris Watson side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
77.45
Doncaster Rovers have made a substitution with Dominic Morrison replacing Frank Neville .
78.54
Gareth Vassell flicks a high ball forward to Chris Watson who takes it down. Chris Watson plays a one-two with Jonathan Winterburn and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Chris Watson provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
83.47
Steven Ljungberg knocks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Morrison. Dominic Morrison skips past Neil Britton! Some awkward footwork from Dominic Morrison provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
84.43
Duncan Mortensen sees Kelvin Perry in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kelvin Perry knocks the ball forward to Anthony Gardner. Anthony Gardner sees Dominic Morrison just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Dominic Morrison shoots from just inside the box. Solid save from Jody Ince.
90.00
Duncan Mortensen hits a low pass to Kelvin Perry. Kelvin Perry sees space and advances. Kelvin Perry advances inside the box! Neil Britton clumsily knocks into Kelvin Perry. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
90.00
The referee points to the spot..
90.00
David Carrick takes a long run up. The ball flies inside the left post - goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Doncaster Rovers

Crystal Palace
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
5
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
65.4%
34.6%
Play Area
22.2%
46.9%
30.9%

Scorers
Anthony Gardner 65
David Carrick 91 (p)
Syd Crooks 15
Chris Watson 28

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Syd Crooks of Crystal Palace

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

1.Jody Ince (GK)
6
2.Simon Hulme (DEF)
6
3.Gareth Evans (DEF)
6
4.Neil Britton (DEF)
7
5.Ben Benjamin (DEF)
6
6.Graham Bailey (MID)
6
7.Tommy Andrews (MID)
6
8.Gareth Vassell (MID)
8
9.Jonathan Winterburn (ATT)
6
10.Syd Crooks (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Chris Watson (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Eddie Dyer (ATT)
0
13.Gilles Smith (MID)
0
14.Robbie Parker (MID)
0