Match Report
| Bristol Rovers | Bristol Rovers |  |  | Coventry City | Coventry City | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Graham Scowcroft | G. Scowcroft |  | 50 | G |  | 1 | | G | 59 | | Colin Carlton | C. Carlton | |||||||||
| Jon Plowright | J. Plowright | | 45 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 56 | | Dale Milligan | D. Milligan | |||||||||
| Jonathan Taylor | J. Taylor | | 44 | D | | 3 | | D | 49 | | Stephen Cole | S. Cole | |||||||||
| Gavin Craddock | G. Craddock | | 43 | D | | 4 | | D | 49 | | Stan Wallwork | S. Wallwork | |||||||||
| Paul Moncur | P. Moncur | | 44 | M | | 5 | | D | 44 | | Nigel Gerrard | N. Gerrard | |||||||||
| Terry Kasper | T. Kasper | | 41 | M | | 6 | | M | 62 | | Trevor Gower | T. Gower | |||||||||
| Ross Tiler | R. Tiler | | 41 | M | | 7 | | M | 47 | | Nigel Beagrie | N. Beagrie | |||||||||
| Saul Vieri | S. Vieri |  | 40 | M | | 8 | | M | 43 | | Jacob Laycock | J. Laycock | |||||||||
| Simon Brown | S. Brown | | 47 | A | | 9 | | A | 56 | | Warren Lawton | W. Lawton | |||||||||
| Bill Bramble | B. Bramble | | 46 | A | | 10 | | A | 54 | | Dennis Thomson | D. Thomson | |||||||||
| Stefan Zola | S. Zola | | 43 | A | | 11 | | A | 51 | | Patrick Lumsdon | P. Lumsdon | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Memorial Stadium where Bristol Rovers play host to Coventry City. A crowd of 4,573 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Coventry City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Coventry City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Coventry City kicking off!
2.41
0-0Terry Kasper deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stefan Zola. Stefan Zola finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
3.53
0-0Nigel Beagrie advances with the ball. Nigel Beagrie makes a probing pass to Dennis Thomson but he's offside!
6.02
0-0Terry Kasper hacks Jacob Laycock from behind! The referee calls over Terry Kasper and warns him to calm down! Jacob Laycock runs off the knock.
12.17
Jacob Laycock threads the ball through to Dennis Thomson. Dennis Thomson finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
18.53
Nigel Beagrie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dennis Thomson. Dennis Thomson shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
20.17
0-0Coventry City are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
24.54
Paul Moncur makes a beautiful solo run. Paul Moncur goes all the way! Paul Moncur takes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
26.29
Jacob Laycock passes the ball forward to Patrick Lumsdon. Patrick Lumsdon shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
28.46
Saul Vieri chips the ball to his team mate, Stefan Zola. Stefan Zola plays a perfect one-two with Simon Brown and rushes in on goal... Stefan Zola shoots from just inside the box but it curls horrendously wide!
32.17
Jacob Laycock knocks the ball forward to Patrick Lumsdon. Patrick Lumsdon controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
38.07
1-0Jon Plowright flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Moncur. Paul Moncur makes a probing pass to Simon Brown. Simon Brown lofts in a cross ball towards Stefan Zola. Stefan Zola is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Colin Carlton had no chance!! Goal for Bristol Rovers!
42.20
Paul Moncur flicks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Zola. Stefan Zola lofts in a cross ball towards Bill Bramble. Bill Bramble powers a header at goal. Colin Carlton is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
Paul Moncur makes a probing pass to Stefan Zola. Stefan Zola finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with Bristol Rovers kicking off!
47.27
2-0Terry Kasper knocks the ball forward to Stefan Zola. Stefan Zola knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stephen Cole.
59.55
Paul Moncur knocks the ball to his team mate, Bill Bramble. Bill Bramble knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Colin Carlton who gathers it comfortably.
61.32
Stephen Cole chips the ball to his team mate, Nigel Beagrie. Nigel Beagrie makes a simple pass to Dennis Thomson. Dennis Thomson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.39
Gavin Craddock threads the ball through to Paul Moncur. Paul Moncur makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Brown. Simon Brown chips the ball to his team mate, Bill Bramble. Bill Bramble tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
66.19
2-0Jon Plowright makes a simple pass to Ross Tiler. Ross Tiler kicks a strong pass forward to Stefan Zola. Stefan Zola shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
69.58
Terry Kasper takes it forward alone. Terry Kasper whips in a cross ball towards Simon Brown. Simon Brown directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
71.55
Ross Tiler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stefan Zola. Stefan Zola tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
73.33
Trevor Gower knocks the ball to his team mate, Warren Lawton. Warren Lawton shoots from 20 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
81.48
Dale Milligan knocks the ball forward to Jacob Laycock. Jacob Laycock knocks the ball to his team mate, Dennis Thomson. Dennis Thomson shoots from distance but it is miles over!
84.43
Jacob Laycock knocks the ball forward to Patrick Lumsdon. Patrick Lumsdon lofts in a cross ball towards Warren Lawton. Warren Lawton flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
85.26
Terry Kasper sees space and advances. Terry Kasper goes all the way! Terry Kasper makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Terry Kasper!
89.47
Jacob Laycock chips the ball to his team mate, Dennis Thomson. Dennis Thomson shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Graham Scowcroft.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
7
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.3%
39.7%
Play Area
28.8%
41.1%
30.1%
Scorers
| Stefan Zola 38 Bill Bramble 42 Terry Kasper 85 | Warren Lawton 73 |