Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Memorial Stadium where Bristol Rovers play host to Southampton. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Joachim.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Joachim.
0.00
0-0Southampton kick off the first half!
4.30
0-0Olivier Doukantie flicks a high pass forward. Ted Moustaïd controls it well on his chest. Ted Moustaïd knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.35
0-0Julian Clegg makes a simple pass to Muzzy Abdullah. Muzzy Abdullah knocks the ball forward, putting Miguel Ramos through on goal. Miguel Ramos makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
15.44
1-0Evan Videira flicks a high pass forward to Albrecht Netzer who brings the ball under control. Albrecht Netzer hits a low pass to Rafael Zimmerman. Rafael Zimmerman advances inside the box! Rafael Zimmerman takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
20.10
1-0Evan Videira pushes up the pitch. Evan Videira hits a low pass to Miguel Ramos. Miguel Ramos shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
21.58
1-0Gabriel Molina clumsily knocks into Matt Mckinlay. The referee calls over Gabriel Molina and warns him to calm down! Matt Mckinlay hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.22
Hubert Combin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eddie Wright-Phillips. Eddie Wright-Phillips sees space and advances. Eddie Wright-Phillips knocks in a cross ball towards Nick Pfennings. Nick Pfennings makes a deft header. Nick Pfennings scores for Southampton!!
26.59
Hubert Combin passes the ball forward to Nick Pfennings. Nick Pfennings whips in a cross ball towards Ted Moustaïd. Ted Moustaïd outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
33.56
Bert Chivu makes a simple pass to Nick Pfennings. Nick Pfennings knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jonas Pfeiffer who gathers it comfortably.
34.48
Hans Blinker threads the ball through to Gabriel Molina. Gabriel Molina edges inside the box! Gabriel Molina looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
40.36
2-2Hans Blinker clumsily knocks into Bert Chivu. Hans Blinker is shown the yellow card! Bert Chivu carries on, but is struggling a bit.
42.08
Olivier Doukantie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ted Moustaïd. Ted Moustaïd knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stephan Gargo.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bristol Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Southampton also appear unchanged since the first half. The Southampton players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Bristol Rovers kick off the second half!
47.21
2-2Lomano Joseph flicks a high pass forward to Bert Chivu who brings the ball under control. Bert Chivu flicks a high pass forward. Nick Pfennings controls it well on his chest. Nick Pfennings lofts in a cross ball towards Ted Moustaïd. Ted Moustaïd directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is deflected wide by Stephan Gargo.
48.19
2-2Corner kick to Southampton. Hubert Combin plays it to the near post. Hans Blinker gets to the ball and clears it up field.
57.07
Ted Moustaïd makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nick Pfennings. Nick Pfennings sees Ted Moustaïd just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Ted Moustaïd comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
60.05
2-3Bristol Rovers have made 2 substitutions with Craig Hendry replacing Carlos Nascimento and Eddy Blasi replacing Gabriel Molina .
61.06
2-3Olivier Doukantie catches Miguel Ramos on the ankles. The referee calls over Olivier Doukantie and shows him a yellow card! Miguel Ramos runs off the knock.
63.52
Evan Videira sees space and advances. Evan Videira makes an attacking run forward. Evan Videira skips past Lomano Joseph! Some silky footwork from Evan Videira provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
67.09
Hans Blinker makes a beautiful solo run. Hans Blinker tries a spectacular long range effort. William Wright effortlessly gets down and covers it.
73.52
2-3Muzzy Abdullah makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hans Blinker. Hans Blinker threads the ball through to Miguel Ramos but he's offside!
77.40
Southampton have made 2 substitutions with Mark Mercuri replacing Phil Mcgovern and Arnold Douglas replacing Nick Pfennings .
78.48
Hubert Combin comes in with a late challenge on Rafael Zimmerman. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rafael Zimmerman runs off the knock.
81.13
Ted Moustaïd hacks Muzzy Abdullah from behind! Ted Moustaïd is given a warning by the referee! Muzzy Abdullah carries on, but is struggling a bit.
84.36
Stephan Gargo kicks a strong pass forward to Muzzy Abdullah. Muzzy Abdullah makes a probing pass to Rafael Zimmerman. Rafael Zimmerman advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Rafael Zimmerman provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
85.57
Arnold Douglas sees space and advances. Arnold Douglas sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
87.31
Hubert Combin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arnold Douglas. Arnold Douglas knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.14
Evan Videira barges into Arnold Douglas. The referee calls over Evan Videira and warns him to calm down! Arnold Douglas hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Hubert Combin sees a break and surges forward. Hubert Combin whips in a cross ball towards Arnold Douglas. Arnold Douglas jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
4
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.4%
45.6%
Play Area
27.9%
50%
22.1%
Scorers
| Rafael Zimmerman 15 Gabriel Molina 34 | Nick Pfennings 22 Ted Moustaïd 27, 57 Arnold Douglas 90 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nick Pfennings of Southampton |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jonas Pfeiffer (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Stephan Gargo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Evan Videira (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Albrecht Netzer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Carlos Nascimento (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Muzzy Abdullah (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Hans Blinker (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Julian Clegg (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Rafael Zimmerman (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Gabriel Molina (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Miguel Ramos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Craig Hendry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Hugo Caminero (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Eddy Blasi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | William Wright (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Matt Mckinlay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Lomano Joseph (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Phil Mcgovern (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Duncan Rae (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Eddie Wright-Phillips (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Hubert Combin (MID) | | 7 |
| 8. | Bert Chivu (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Olivier Doukantie (MID) | | 6 |
| 10. | Ted Moustaïd (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Nick Pfennings (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Mark Mercuri (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Graham Joachim (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Arnold Douglas (ATT) | | 7 |