Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Selhurst Park where Crystal Palace play host to Bristol Rovers. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Crystal Palace and Bristol Rovers are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Sylvain Davis.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Crystal Palace and Bristol Rovers are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Sylvain Davis.
0.00
0-0Bristol Rovers kick off and get the match underway!
2.35
0-0With wonderful imagination, Marcos Cano plays the ball forward to Pinheiro L. Ribeiro. Pinheiro L. Ribeiro plays a one-two with Riccardo Albino and advances towards the goal... Albrecht Netzer hacks Pinheiro L. Ribeiro from behind! Pinheiro L. Ribeiro appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
3.37
0-0Lester Tierney catches Paul Weber on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Paul Weber hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.29
1-0Lucas Gabriel Adailton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pinheiro L. Ribeiro. Pinheiro L. Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball towards Marcos Cano. Marcos Cano outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Marcos Cano!
10.12
1-0James Morris flicks a high pass forward. Gianfranco Albertini collects the pass. Gianfranco Albertini flicks the ball to his team mate, Eddy Blasi. Eddy Blasi shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
21.21
1-0Gary Gallacher flicks a high pass forward to Marcos Cano who brings the ball under control. Marcos Cano flicks the ball to his team mate, Riccardo Albino. Riccardo Albino whips in a cross ball towards Lucas Gabriel Adailton. Lucas Gabriel Adailton is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Jonas Pfeiffer didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
22.25
Guillermo Sanz flicks a high pass forward. Eddy Blasi controls it well on his chest. Eddy Blasi edges inside the box! Eddy Blasi cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
24.23
Gianfranco Albertini threads the ball through to Kevin Dickov. Kevin Dickov shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
27.47
Graham Barmby flicks the ball to his team mate, Lucas Gabriel Adailton. Lucas Gabriel Adailton shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
28.26
Gary Gallacher flicks the ball to his team mate, Graham Barmby. Graham Barmby flicks a high pass forward. Riccardo Albino controls it well on his chest. Riccardo Albino whips in a cross ball towards Pinheiro L. Ribeiro. Pinheiro L. Ribeiro knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
33.30
2-0Gianfranco Albertini runs straight at the opposition's defence. Gianfranco Albertini plays a scrappy one-two with Eddy Blasi and advances towards the goal... Gianfranco Albertini takes a shot at goal. The ball strikes Houssin Amzine's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
34.36
2-0It's a corner kick. Gianfranco Albertini loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Some good footwork from Guillermo Sanz provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
36.21
Gary Gallacher threads a neat ball through to Marcos Cano. Marcos Cano makes a simple pass to Lucas Gabriel Adailton. Lucas Gabriel Adailton shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
40.56
2-0Graham Barmby flicks a high pass forward to Riccardo Albino who brings the ball under control. Riccardo Albino knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Gary Gallacher sees Lester Tierney in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lester Tierney sees a break and surges forward. Lester Tierney shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Crystal Palace appear unchanged since the first half. Bristol Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Crystal Palace kick off!
47.45
Gary Gallacher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lester Tierney. Lester Tierney threads the ball through to Lucas Gabriel Adailton. Lucas Gabriel Adailton tries a spectacular long range effort. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Lucas Gabriel Adailton!
51.39
Without breaking stride, Greg Shearer plays the ball forward to Riccardo Albino. Riccardo Albino flicks a high pass forward. Lucas Gabriel Adailton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lucas Gabriel Adailton knocks in a cross ball towards Riccardo Albino. Riccardo Albino knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
55.45
With some swift thinking, Marcos Cano plays the ball forward to Lucas Gabriel Adailton. Lucas Gabriel Adailton lofts in a cross ball towards Pinheiro L. Ribeiro. Pinheiro L. Ribeiro powers a header at goal but Jonas Pfeiffer reads it well. Excellent keeping!
59.10
Miguel Ramos flicks a high pass forward. Anton Babbel controls it well on his chest. Anton Babbel lofts in a cross ball towards Gianfranco Albertini. Gianfranco Albertini makes a looping header on goal but Hashim Barajas is on top of it.
60.19
3-0Crystal Palace have made 3 substitutions with Tim Clapham replacing Lester Tierney, Dries Roy replacing Graham Barmby and Roland Maglia replacing Lucas Gabriel Adailton .
66.43
Greg Shearer kicks a strong pass forward to Tim Clapham. Tim Clapham kicks a strong pass forward to Pinheiro L. Ribeiro. Pinheiro L. Ribeiro whips in a cross ball towards Riccardo Albino. Riccardo Albino powers a header at goal. Jonas Pfeiffer effortlessly punches it away to safety.
77.28
Guillermo Sanz knocks the ball to his team mate, Gianfranco Albertini. Gianfranco Albertini edges inside the box! Gianfranco Albertini looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
87.12
Marcos Cano sees Roland Maglia in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Roland Maglia knocks in a cross ball towards Riccardo Albino. Riccardo Albino connects with a diving header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
Dries Roy makes an attacking run forward. Dries Roy whips in a cross ball towards Riccardo Albino. Riccardo Albino finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Jonas Pfeiffer is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
5
1
Shots on Target
9
3
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.9%
41.1%
Play Area
23.3%
45.2%
31.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Riccardo Albino of Crystal Palace |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Hashim Barajas (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Greg Shearer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gary Gallacher (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Houssin Amzine (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Daniel Uribe (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Marcos Cano (MID) |  | 8 |
| 7. | Lester Tierney (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Graham Barmby (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Lucas Gabriel Adailton (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Riccardo Albino (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Pinheiro L. Ribeiro (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Dries Roy (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Roland Maglia (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Tim Clapham (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Jonas Pfeiffer (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Albrecht Netzer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Paul Weber (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | James Morris (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Craig Hendry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gianfranco Albertini (MID) | | 8 |
| 7. | Kevin Dickov (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Guillermo Sanz (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Miguel Ramos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Eddy Blasi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Anton Babbel (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Julian Clegg (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rafael Zimmerman (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Darren Dryden (MID) | 0 | |