Match Report


Bristol RoversBristol Rovers     Norwich CityNorwich City
Computer Player Computer Player Matthew Rees Matthew Rees
Jonas PfeifferJ. Pfeiffer71
G
captain1
G
70Pim HespP. Hesp
Albrecht NetzerA. Netzer64
D
2
D
66Darius NevilleD. Neville
Paul WeberP. Weber61
D
3
D
65Marvin BlackM. Black
James MorrisJ. Morris50
D
4
D
67Natale CastellazziN. Castellazzi
Craig HendryC. Hendry48
D
5
D
70Johnny ChaussidiereJ. Chaussidiere
Gianfranco AlbertiniG. Albertini71
M
6captain
M
68Jason BoltonJ. Bolton
Kevin DickovK. Dickov67
M
7
M
72Magnus MoukokoM. Moukoko
Guillermo SanzG. Sanz64
M
8
M
34Tryggvi LárussonT. Lárusson
Miguel RamosM. Ramos69
A
9
A
68Roberto SantosR. Santos
Eddy BlasiE. Blasi64
A
10
A
65Daniel JacobsD. Jacobs
Anton BabbelA. Babbel64
A
11
A
66Richard McGroryR. McGrory
 
Julian CleggJ. Clegg64
M
12
A
66Paul HeeringP. Heering
Rafael ZimmermanR. Zimmerman61
A
13
D
61Albert LopezA. Lopez
Darren DrydenD. Dryden55
M
14
D
65Jimmy KooimanJ. Kooiman

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Memorial Stadium where Bristol Rovers play host to Norwich City. A crowd of 9,887 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Bristol Rovers and Norwich City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Kanu.


0.00
Bristol Rovers get the match underway!
6.53
Jason Bolton brings the ball forward. Jason Bolton shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
12.52
Marvin Black decides to run forward with the ball. Marvin Black deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard McGrory. Richard McGrory plays a sublime one-two with Roberto Santos and races in on goal... Some silky footwork from Richard McGrory provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
16.56
Jason Bolton threads the ball through to Magnus Moukoko. Magnus Moukoko flicks a high ball forward to Daniel Jacobs who takes it down. Daniel Jacobs lofts in a cross ball towards Richard McGrory. Richard McGrory heads the ball goalwards. Richard McGrory scores for Norwich City!!
20.58
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
22.12
Johnny Chaussidiere makes a simple pass to Magnus Moukoko. Magnus Moukoko threads a neat ball through to Roberto Santos. Roberto Santos shoots from outside the area. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
32.28
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
36.10
Marvin Black decides to run forward with the ball. Marvin Black runs straight at the opposition's defence. Marvin Black flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Jacobs controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Daniel Jacobs cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Craig Hendry steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
38.10
Miguel Ramos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Dickov. Kevin Dickov knocks the ball forward to Eddy Blasi but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
40.58
Kevin Dickov knocks the ball forward to Miguel Ramos. Miguel Ramos knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Anton Babbel is offside!
44.35
Magnus Moukoko flicks the ball to his team mate, Tryggvi Lárusson. Tryggvi Lárusson threads the ball through to Daniel Jacobs but he's offside!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Bristol Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Norwich City also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Norwich City kick off!
48.43
With great vision, Magnus Moukoko plays the ball forward to Roberto Santos. Roberto Santos threads a neat ball through to Daniel Jacobs. Daniel Jacobs skips past Craig Hendry! Daniel Jacobs shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
53.19
Magnus Moukoko passes the ball forward to Roberto Santos. Roberto Santos tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
55.47
Natale Castellazzi barges into Gianfranco Albertini. The referee warns Natale Castellazzi to calm down! Gianfranco Albertini hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.47
Daniel Jacobs comes in with a late challenge on Albrecht Netzer. The referee calls over Daniel Jacobs and shows him a yellow card! Albrecht Netzer runs off the knock.
63.55
Natale Castellazzi takes it forward alone. Natale Castellazzi chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Jacobs. Daniel Jacobs knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Weber.
66.53
Miguel Ramos hacks Marvin Black from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marvin Black hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.11
Darius Neville sees Jason Bolton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jason Bolton darts forward. Jason Bolton plays a one-two with Roberto Santos and rushes in on goal... Jason Bolton shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
77.39
Norwich City have made a substitution with Paul Heering replacing Magnus Moukoko .
78.41
Paul Heering clumsily knocks into Kevin Dickov. The referee calls over Paul Heering and shows him a yellow card! Kevin Dickov runs off the knock.
79.43
Gianfranco Albertini sees a break and surges forward. Gianfranco Albertini kicks a strong pass forward to Eddy Blasi but the referee indicates it's offside!
81.24
Gianfranco Albertini flicks a high pass forward to Guillermo Sanz who brings the ball under control. Guillermo Sanz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Pim Hesp. Excellent save.
87.09
Craig Hendry flicks a high ball forward to Gianfranco Albertini who takes it down. Gianfranco Albertini flicks a high ball forward to Anton Babbel who takes it down. Anton Babbel shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
89.30
Guillermo Sanz makes a probing pass to Anton Babbel. Anton Babbel cuts inside the box! Anton Babbel tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Bristol Rovers

Norwich City
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
4
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.9%
48.1%
Play Area
29.6%
43.2%
27.2%

Scorers
Anton Babbel 89
Richard McGrory 17
Roberto Santos 22

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Roberto Santos of Norwich City

Match Ratings
1.Jonas Pfeiffer (GK)
6
2.Albrecht Netzer (DEF)
6
3.Paul Weber (DEF)
6
4.James Morris (DEF)
6
5.Craig Hendry (DEF)
6
6.Gianfranco Albertini (MID)
6
7.Kevin Dickov (MID)
6
8.Guillermo Sanz (MID)
7
9.Miguel Ramos (ATT)yellow card
5
10.Eddy Blasi (ATT)
6
11.Anton Babbel (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Julian Clegg (MID)
0
13.Rafael Zimmerman (ATT)
0
14.Darren Dryden (MID)
0

1.Pim Hesp (GK)
6
2.Darius Neville (DEF)
6
3.Marvin Black (DEF)
8
4.Natale Castellazzi (DEF)
6
5.Johnny Chaussidiere (DEF)
6
6.Jason Bolton (MID)
7
7.Magnus Moukoko (MID)
8
8.Tryggvi Lárusson (MID)
6
9.Roberto Santos (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Daniel Jacobs (ATT)yellow card
7
11.Richard McGrory (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Paul Heering (ATT)yellow card
5
13.Albert Lopez (DEF)
0
14.Jimmy Kooiman (DEF)
0