Match Report


Bristol RoversBristol Rovers     Milton Keynes DonsMilton Keynes Dons
Computer Player Computer Player Krishna Ramgopal Krishna Ramgopal
Lauren Bisan-E. SouchardL. Souchard56
G
captain1
G
59Alistair SalmonA. Salmon
Duncan ArmstrongD. Armstrong61
D
2
D
55Carl ClaphamC. Clapham
Phil CampbellP. Campbell59
D
3
D
53Domenico Lo GattoD. Lo Gatto
Adam OwenA. Owen56
D
4
D
52Simon DyerS. Dyer
Noel LawrenceN. Lawrence49
D
5
M
57Gionatha VergassolaG. Vergassola
Sékou Irié Bi SéhiS. Irié Bi Séhi63
M
6
M
53John SharpeJ. Sharpe
Antonio ReyA. Rey61
M
7captain
M
40Jacob DichioJ. Dichio
Richard HitchcockR. Hitchcock55
M
8
M
40David MayD. May
Steve MowbrayS. Mowbray54
M
9
A
50Ruel McManamanR. McManaman
Pontus PartinP. Partin61
A
10
A
48Anselmo AtzeniA. Atzeni
Mike BoltonM. Bolton55
A
11
A
40Paul ThirlwellP. Thirlwell
 
Yyvind BratsethY. Bratseth47
M
12
G
55Jody BrookingJ. Brooking
Lomano KasperL. Kasper45
G
13
G
51Adrian FentonA. Fenton
Nick HitchcockN. Hitchcock45
M
14
D
47Tarik MonierT. Monier

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Memorial Stadium where Bristol Rovers play host to Milton Keynes Dons. A crowd of 4,456 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Milton Keynes Dons appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nigel Ferdinand.


0.00
Bristol Rovers start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.31
Carl Clapham threads the ball through to John Sharpe. John Sharpe sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
8.56
Antonio Rey flicks the ball to his team mate, Pontus Partin. Pontus Partin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mike Bolton but he's offside!
14.50
John Sharpe darts forward. John Sharpe tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
16.06
Antonio Rey hits a low pass to Pontus Partin. Pontus Partin deftly passes the ball to Mike Bolton, releasing him through on goal. Mike Bolton comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
18.08
Phil Campbell catches Paul Thirlwell on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Paul Thirlwell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.39
Sékou Irié Bi Séhi sees a break and surges forward. Sékou Irié Bi Séhi shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
26.35
Simon Dyer flicks a high pass forward. Gionatha Vergassola collects the pass. Gionatha Vergassola knocks the ball to his team mate, Ruel McManaman. Ruel McManaman shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
28.40
Anselmo Atzeni makes a probing pass to Ruel McManaman. Ruel McManaman shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
30.40
Jacob Dichio flicks the ball to his team mate, David May. David May knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Duncan Armstrong.
32.40
John Sharpe comes in with a late challenge on Phil Campbell. The referee calls over John Sharpe and warns him to calm down! Phil Campbell runs off the knock.
33.47
Sékou Irié Bi Séhi flicks a high pass forward. Mike Bolton controls it well on his chest. Mike Bolton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Simon Dyer.
38.34
Phil Campbell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pontus Partin. Pontus Partin flicks a high pass forward to Mike Bolton who brings the ball under control. Mike Bolton threads a neat, attacking ball through to Pontus Partin. Pontus Partin makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
42.51
Antonio Rey flicks a high pass forward. Pontus Partin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pontus Partin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carl Clapham.
45.00
Simon Dyer breaks forward. Simon Dyer threads a neat ball through to David May. David May knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lauren Bisan-E. Souchard who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Bristol Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Milton Keynes Dons also appear unchanged since the first half. The Milton Keynes Dons players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Milton Keynes Dons kick off and get the second half underway!
48.04
Simon Dyer plays a long ball forward. Paul Thirlwell tries a spectacular long range effort. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Paul Thirlwell!
59.03
Gionatha Vergassola knocks the ball forward to Anselmo Atzeni. Anselmo Atzeni edges inside the box! Duncan Armstrong catches Anselmo Atzeni on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
60.09
Milton Keynes Dons have made 3 substitutions with Jody Brooking replacing Simon Dyer, Adrian Fenton replacing John Sharpe and Tarik Monier replacing Anselmo Atzeni .
61.13
Phil Campbell makes a strong solo run forward. Phil Campbell flicks a high pass forward to Mike Bolton who brings the ball under control. Mike Bolton whips in a cross ball towards Pontus Partin. Pontus Partin connects with a diving header. Pontus Partin scores for Bristol Rovers!!
65.26
Phil Campbell threads a neat ball through to Sékou Irié Bi Séhi. Sékou Irié Bi Séhi makes a beautiful solo run. Sékou Irié Bi Séhi whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Rey. Antonio Rey directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
66.02
Carl Clapham sees Ruel McManaman in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ruel McManaman makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adrian Fenton. Adrian Fenton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.23
Noel Lawrence makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Hitchcock. Richard Hitchcock flicks a high pass forward. Pontus Partin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pontus Partin lofts in a cross ball towards Mike Bolton. Mike Bolton is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.48
Sékou Irié Bi Séhi threads a neat ball through to Mike Bolton. Mike Bolton plays a quick one-two with Richard Hitchcock and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Mike Bolton provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Alistair Salmon with no chance!! Goal for Bristol Rovers!
81.11
Carl Clapham knocks the ball forward to Adrian Fenton. Adrian Fenton hits a low pass to Ruel McManaman. Ruel McManaman controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Lauren Bisan-E. Souchard easily smothers it!
84.36
Steve Mowbray flicks the ball to his team mate, Mike Bolton. Mike Bolton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alistair Salmon who gathers it comfortably.
85.50
Phil Campbell chips the ball to his team mate, Adam Owen. Adam Owen knocks the ball to his team mate, Steve Mowbray. Steve Mowbray knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alistair Salmon who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Bristol Rovers

Milton Keynes Dons
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.2%
52.8%
Play Area
29.2%
44.4%
26.4%

Scorers
Pontus Partin 38, 61
Mike Bolton 77
Paul Thirlwell 48

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Pontus Partin of Bristol Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Lauren Bisan-E. Souchard (GK)
6
2.Duncan Armstrong (DEF)
6
3.Phil Campbell (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Adam Owen (DEF)
6
5.Noel Lawrence (DEF)
6
6.Sékou Irié Bi Séhi (MID)
7
7.Antonio Rey (MID)
6
8.Richard Hitchcock (MID)
6
9.Steve Mowbray (MID)
6
10.Pontus Partin (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Mike Bolton (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Yyvind Bratseth (MID)
0
13.Lomano Kasper (GK)
0
14.Nick Hitchcock (MID)
0

1.Alistair Salmon (GK)
6
2.Carl Clapham (DEF)
6
3.Domenico Lo Gatto (DEF)
6
4.Simon Dyer (DEF)
7
5.Gionatha Vergassola (MID)
6
6.John Sharpe (MID)
6
7.Jacob Dichio (MID)
6
8.David May (MID)
6
9.Ruel McManaman (ATT)
6
10.Anselmo Atzeni (ATT)
6
11.Paul Thirlwell (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Jody Brooking (GK)
6
13.Adrian Fenton (GK)
6
14.Tarik Monier (DEF)
6