Match Report


Bristol RoversBristol Rovers     West Bromwich AlbionWest Bromwich Albion
Computer Player Computer Player Paul Gillman Paul Gillman
Graham BeagrieG. Beagrie42
G
1
G
52Danny ScowcroftD. Scowcroft
John Wright-PhillipsJ. Wright-Phillips54
D
2
D
43Jacob CoppingJ. Copping
Lee BlakeL. Blake54
D
3
D
52Callum SounessC. Souness
Warren MercerW. Mercer52
D
4captain
D
43Tommy HughesT. Hughes
Nigel MooreN. Moore49
D
5
M
48Chris WauC. Wau
Sebastiano ArtisticoS. Artistico55
M
captain6
M
54Marc BarryM. Barry
Ian CookeI. Cooke51
M
7
M
41Brian BoertienB. Boertien
Edward BoatengE. Boateng46
M
8
M
52Marino PadalinoM. Padalino
Neil BallN. Ball38
M
9
A
48Ashley EtheringtonA. Etherington
Mike DrydenM. Dryden51
A
10
A
51Oscar Jr. RiccioO. Riccio
Glynn SimonsenG. Simonsen50
A
11
M
46Lomano MasonL. Mason
 
Gareth HarrisonG. Harrison47
D
12
D
49Paul ShearerP. Shearer
Dean GallagherD. Gallagher46
A
13
M
40Del EadieD. Eadie
Carl JeffersC. Jeffers41
A
14
D
44Paul BaileyP. Bailey

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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Memorial Stadium where Bristol Rovers play host to West Bromwich Albion. Its a sell-out today with the 10,500 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while West Bromwich Albion appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Daniel Kirkland.


0.00
West Bromwich Albion kick off!
2.57
Jacob Copping flicks the ball to his team mate, Lomano Mason. Lomano Mason knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Graham Beagrie who gathers it comfortably.
3.35
Tommy Hughes breaks forward. Tommy Hughes knocks the ball forward to Chris Wau. Chris Wau knocks in a cross ball towards Ashley Etherington. Ashley Etherington is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is shockingly off target!
4.20
Brian Boertien sees Lomano Mason in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lomano Mason knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ian Cooke.
10.10
Neil Ball advances with the ball. Neil Ball hits a low pass to Glynn Simonsen. Glynn Simonsen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.25
Mike Dryden sees Glynn Simonsen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Glynn Simonsen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.18
Neil Ball controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edward Boateng. Edward Boateng knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Ball. Neil Ball rises majestically and gets a header on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
28.09
Warren Mercer makes a simple pass to Ian Cooke. Ian Cooke sees Glynn Simonsen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Glynn Simonsen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.35
Lee Blake threads the ball through to Edward Boateng. Edward Boateng knocks the ball forward to Mike Dryden. Mike Dryden knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Danny Scowcroft who gathers it comfortably.
38.14
Jacob Copping flicks a high pass forward to Brian Boertien who brings the ball under control. Brian Boertien knocks the ball forward to Ashley Etherington. Ashley Etherington knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.53
Lee Blake chips the ball to his team mate, Ian Cooke. Ian Cooke flicks a high ball forward to Mike Dryden who takes it down. Mike Dryden shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
45.00
Under pressure, Warren Mercer clears the ball far upfield. Glynn Simonsen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jacob Copping.
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. West Bromwich Albion also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Bristol Rovers kick off and get the second half underway!
48.05
Warren Mercer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mike Dryden. Mike Dryden flicks a high ball forward to Glynn Simonsen who gracefully takes it down. Glynn Simonsen finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
57.30
Warren Mercer knocks the ball to his team mate, Sebastiano Artistico. With some swift thinking, Sebastiano Artistico plays the ball forward to Glynn Simonsen. Glynn Simonsen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Danny Scowcroft who gathers it comfortably.
59.36
Brian Boertien decides to run forward with the ball. Brian Boertien makes an attacking run forward. Brian Boertien knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Graham Beagrie who gathers it comfortably.
60.51
Lee Blake flicks a high pass forward. Glynn Simonsen controls it well on his chest. Glynn Simonsen lofts in a cross ball towards Mike Dryden. Mike Dryden gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. What a cracker!! Danny Scowcroft had no chance!! Goal for Bristol Rovers!
65.25
Lee Blake threads a neat ball through to Edward Boateng. Edward Boateng chips the ball to his team mate, Mike Dryden. Mike Dryden tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
75.04
Brian Boertien flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Jr. Riccio holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oscar Jr. Riccio shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Graham Beagrie. Excellent save.
81.33
Nigel Moore takes it forward alone. Nigel Moore threads a neat ball through to Glynn Simonsen. Glynn Simonsen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Danny Scowcroft who gathers it comfortably.
83.07
Tommy Hughes threads the ball through to Marc Barry. Marc Barry passes the ball forward to Oscar Jr. Riccio. Oscar Jr. Riccio shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
85.57
Neil Ball takes it forward alone. Neil Ball whips in a cross ball towards Edward Boateng. With a superhuman jump, Edward Boateng connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Magnificent save by Danny Scowcroft!
90.00
Ian Cooke flicks a high pass forward. Glynn Simonsen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Glynn Simonsen plays a one-two with Edward Boateng and advances towards the goal... Glynn Simonsen shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Bristol Rovers

West Bromwich Albion
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
65.2%
34.8%
Play Area
27.2%
45.7%
27.2%

Scorers
Mike Dryden 61
Glynn Simonsen 91

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Glynn Simonsen of Bristol Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Graham Beagrie (GK)
6
2.John Wright-Phillips (DEF)
6
3.Lee Blake (DEF)
7
4.Warren Mercer (DEF)
6
5.Nigel Moore (DEF)
7
6.Sebastiano Artistico (MID)
6
7.Ian Cooke (MID)
7
8.Edward Boateng (MID)
8
9.Neil Ball (MID)
7
10.Mike Dryden (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Glynn Simonsen (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Gareth Harrison (DEF)
0
13.Dean Gallagher (ATT)
0
14.Carl Jeffers (ATT)
0

1.Danny Scowcroft (GK)
6
2.Jacob Copping (DEF)
6
3.Callum Souness (DEF)
6
4.Tommy Hughes (DEF)
7
5.Chris Wau (MID)
6
6.Marc Barry (MID)
6
7.Brian Boertien (MID)
7
8.Marino Padalino (MID)
6
9.Ashley Etherington (ATT)
6
10.Oscar Jr. Riccio (ATT)
6
11.Lomano Mason (MID)
6
 
12.Paul Shearer (DEF)
0
13.Del Eadie (MID)
0
14.Paul Bailey (DEF)
0