Match Report


Bristol RoversBristol Rovers     Port ValePort Vale
Computer Player Computer Player Eric Bellemore Eric Bellemore
Jonas PfeifferJ. Pfeiffer71
G
captain1
G
66Scott KirklandS. Kirkland
Albrecht NetzerA. Netzer64
D
2
D
62Giorgio VergassolaG. Vergassola
Stephan GargoS. Gargo61
D
3
D
63Hassan AbdellaouiH. Abdellaoui
James MorrisJ. Morris50
D
4
D
66Jose Fortes PastorJ. Pastor
Craig HendryC. Hendry48
D
5
D
62Leonardo MarquezL. Marquez
Gianfranco AlbertiniG. Albertini71
M
6captain
M
60Dayo ZanettiD. Zanetti
Julian CleggJ. Clegg64
M
7
M
68David MorrisonD. Morrison
Guillermo SanzG. Sanz64
M
8
M
66Darren MyersD. Myers
Miguel RamosM. Ramos69
A
9
A
66Adriano De CesareA. De Cesare
Eddy BlasiE. Blasi64
A
10
A
65Nicholas BrookingN. Brooking
Anton BabbelA. Babbel64
A
11
A
71Duncan HopkinD. Hopkin
 
Rafael ZimmermanR. Zimmerman61
A
12
D
43Chris SummerbeeC. Summerbee
Darren DrydenD. Dryden55
M
13
A
55Nicolas CortesN. Cortes
Adam BoertienA. Boertien49
A
14
G
32Stephane FischerS. Fischer

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Memorial Stadium where Bristol Rovers play host to Port Vale. A crowd of 11,591 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Bristol Rovers and Port Vale are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Thierry Vickers.


0.00
Port Vale kick off and get the first half underway!
3.14
Stephan Gargo makes a probing pass to Gianfranco Albertini. Gianfranco Albertini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eddy Blasi. Eddy Blasi rushes past Hassan Abdellaoui! Eddy Blasi cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
6.11
David Morrison catches Anton Babbel on the ankles. The referee brings David Morrison to one side and gives him a warning! Anton Babbel hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.18
Leonardo Marquez runs forward with the ball. Leonardo Marquez knocks the ball to his team mate, Dayo Zanetti. Dayo Zanetti shoots from outside the area which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
14.42
Eddy Blasi chips the ball to his team mate, Miguel Ramos. Miguel Ramos makes a probing pass to Eddy Blasi but he's offside!
18.09
Jose Fortes Pastor flicks a high pass forward to Darren Myers who brings the ball under control. Darren Myers flicks a high ball forward to Duncan Hopkin who takes it down. Duncan Hopkin whips in a cross ball towards Adriano De Cesare. Adriano De Cesare makes a looping header on goal but somehow Jonas Pfeiffer manages to keep it out.
20.58
David Morrison deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Hopkin. Duncan Hopkin knocks in a cross ball towards Nicholas Brooking. Nicholas Brooking connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies just off target!
32.56
Hassan Abdellaoui deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Brooking. Nicholas Brooking knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.36
Guillermo Sanz threads the ball through to Miguel Ramos. Miguel Ramos threads a neat, attacking ball through to Anton Babbel. Anton Babbel comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
38.58
Anton Babbel barges into Leonardo Marquez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Leonardo Marquez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.23
Guillermo Sanz threads a neat ball through to Anton Babbel. Anton Babbel threads a neat, attacking ball through to Guillermo Sanz. Guillermo Sanz tries a spectacular strike but it is shockingly off target!
44.03
Darren Myers changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Darren Myers controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Jonas Pfeiffer!
45.00
With a delightful solo run, Jose Fortes Pastor stretches the opposition's defence. Jose Fortes Pastor makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Duncan Hopkin. Duncan Hopkin takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Jonas Pfeiffer!
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. Port Vale also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Bristol Rovers start the second half!
54.26
Gianfranco Albertini flicks a high pass forward to Eddy Blasi who brings the ball under control. Eddy Blasi runs straight at the defence! Eddy Blasi tries a spectacular strike. Solid save from Scott Kirkland.
55.34
Gianfranco Albertini runs up as Guillermo Sanz takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Gianfranco Albertini flicks a high pass forward. Eddy Blasi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eddy Blasi finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
57.51
Dayo Zanetti sees Duncan Hopkin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Duncan Hopkin whips in a cross ball towards Darren Myers. Darren Myers directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's drastically wayward!
60.11
Gianfranco Albertini flicks the ball to his team mate, Julian Clegg. Julian Clegg edges inside the box! Julian Clegg rockets a shot on goal but is denied by Scott Kirkland. Excellent save.
63.44
Giorgio Vergassola kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Fortes Pastor. Jose Fortes Pastor flicks a high ball forward to Duncan Hopkin who takes it down. Duncan Hopkin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jonas Pfeiffer who gathers it comfortably.
69.35
Jose Fortes Pastor makes a probing pass to Dayo Zanetti. Dayo Zanetti darts forward. Dayo Zanetti shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Jonas Pfeiffer manages to gather it.
72.45
David Morrison chips the ball to his team mate, Dayo Zanetti. Dayo Zanetti shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
75.40
Jose Fortes Pastor barges into Gianfranco Albertini. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gianfranco Albertini hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.54
Hassan Abdellaoui hacks Miguel Ramos from behind! Hassan Abdellaoui is shown the red card!! Miguel Ramos stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.30
Guillermo Sanz plays the ball forward to Anton Babbel. Anton Babbel knocks in a cross ball towards Miguel Ramos. Miguel Ramos gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it curls horrendously wide!
85.40
David Morrison laces a weighted ball forward to Dayo Zanetti. Dayo Zanetti shoots from 25 yards but somehow Jonas Pfeiffer manages to keep it out.
87.28
James Morris flicks a high pass forward. Julian Clegg holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Julian Clegg makes a simple pass to Miguel Ramos. Miguel Ramos plays a one-two with Eddy Blasi and rushes in on goal... Some awkward footwork from Miguel Ramos provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Scott Kirkland!
89.07
Albrecht Netzer threads a neat ball through to Julian Clegg. Julian Clegg deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Miguel Ramos. Miguel Ramos plays a one-two with Gianfranco Albertini and advances towards the goal... Miguel Ramos makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Scott Kirkland is on top of it.
90.00
Julian Clegg breaks forward. Julian Clegg flicks a high pass forward to Anton Babbel who brings the ball under control. Anton Babbel plays a quick one-two with Eddy Blasi and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Anton Babbel provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Scott Kirkland.
90.00
Julian Clegg takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Eddy Blasi comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Bristol Rovers

Port Vale
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
48.1%
51.9%
Play Area
26.6%
48.1%
25.3%

Scorers
Dayo Zanetti 8

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dayo Zanetti of Port Vale

Match Ratings