Match Report


Stoke CityStoke City     Bristol RoversBristol Rovers
Nicholas BroadNicholas Broad Computer Player Computer Player
Andres CamachoA. Camacho55
G
1
G
42Graham BeagrieG. Beagrie
Brian WallworkB. Wallwork45
D
2captain
D
54John Wright-PhillipsJ. Wright-Phillips
Steve MurphyS. Murphy47
D
captain3
D
54Lee BlakeL. Blake
Mick ShiltonM. Shilton51
D
4
D
52Warren MercerW. Mercer
Ivan MersonI. Merson50
M
5
D
49Nigel MooreN. Moore
Brian HulmeB. Hulme44
M
6
M
55Sebastiano ArtisticoS. Artistico
Ben PlowrightB. Plowright50
M
7
M
51Ian CookeI. Cooke
Ivan GalliI. Galli49
M
8
M
46Edward BoatengE. Boateng
Robbie GilchristR. Gilchrist42
A
9
M
38Neil BallN. Ball
Eusebio GrittiE. Gritti51
A
10
A
51Mike DrydenM. Dryden
Seth LampardS. Lampard44
A
11
A
50Glynn SimonsenG. Simonsen
 
Sylvain MarrS. Marr40
D
12
D
47Gareth HarrisonG. Harrison
James KahnJ. Kahn39
M
13
A
46Dean GallagherD. Gallagher
Seth BanksS. Banks36
A
14
A
41Carl JeffersC. Jeffers

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Bet 365 Stadium where Stoke City play host to Bristol Rovers. Its a sell-out today with the 10,500 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stoke City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Copping.


0.00
Stoke City start the match!
3.45
Sebastiano Artistico darts forward. Sebastiano Artistico lofts in a cross ball towards Mike Dryden. Mike Dryden connects with a diving header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
6.53
Warren Mercer barges into Ben Plowright. Warren Mercer is given a warning by the referee! Ben Plowright runs off the knock.
10.04
Brian Wallwork plays the ball forward to Brian Hulme. Brian Hulme deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eusebio Gritti. Eusebio Gritti makes a great pass forward. Seth Lampard runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
15.35
Steve Murphy flicks a high pass forward. Seth Lampard controls it well on his chest. Seth Lampard knocks in a cross ball towards Eusebio Gritti. Eusebio Gritti flicks the ball with his head. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Stoke City are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
18.03
Warren Mercer sees space and advances. Warren Mercer decides to run forward with the ball. Warren Mercer plays a one-two with Mike Dryden and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Warren Mercer provides some space. He shoots at goal. Andres Camacho is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
21.16
Ivan Merson knocks the ball to his team mate, Brian Hulme. Brian Hulme passes the ball forward but Eusebio Gritti is offside!
22.50
Seth Lampard catches Warren Mercer on the ankles. The referee calls over Seth Lampard and warns him to calm down! Warren Mercer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.03
Lee Blake makes a simple pass to Ian Cooke. Ian Cooke sees space and advances. Ian Cooke lofts in a cross ball towards Glynn Simonsen. With a superhuman jump, Glynn Simonsen connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
33.11
Brian Wallwork hits a low pass to Seth Lampard. Seth Lampard sees Eusebio Gritti just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Eusebio Gritti shoots from just inside the box but it curls horrendously wide!
34.30
Without breaking stride, Sebastiano Artistico plays the ball forward to Edward Boateng. Edward Boateng shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
36.54
Steve Murphy flicks a high ball forward to Mick Shilton who takes it down. Mick Shilton makes a probing pass to Brian Hulme. Brian Hulme threads the ball through to Ben Plowright but he's offside!
38.15
Brian Wallwork deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ben Plowright. Ben Plowright passes the ball forward to Robbie Gilchrist. Robbie Gilchrist knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Graham Beagrie who gathers it comfortably.
39.50
Nigel Moore deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ian Cooke. Ian Cooke flicks a high pass forward. Sebastiano Artistico controls it well on his chest. Sebastiano Artistico knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Bristol Rovers kick off the second half!
49.34
Ivan Merson plays the ball forward to Ben Plowright. Ben Plowright skips past Warren Mercer! Warren Mercer catches Ben Plowright on the ankles. Ben Plowright appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
51.20
Steve Murphy chips the ball to his team mate, Seth Lampard. Seth Lampard flicks the ball to his team mate, Robbie Gilchrist. Robbie Gilchrist passes the ball forward but Ben Plowright is offside!
59.45
Glynn Simonsen flicks the ball to his team mate, Mike Dryden. Mike Dryden whips in a cross ball towards Ian Cooke. Ian Cooke gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
65.46
Ben Plowright makes a probing pass to Eusebio Gritti. Eusebio Gritti lofts in a cross ball towards Robbie Gilchrist. Nigel Moore barges into Robbie Gilchrist. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
71.26
Brian Wallwork threads the ball through to Brian Hulme. Brian Hulme deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ivan Galli. Ivan Galli rushes past Sebastiano Artistico! Ivan Galli tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
72.49
Ben Plowright darts forward. Ben Plowright cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Ben Plowright provides some space. He shoots at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
73.18
Warren Mercer passes the ball forward to Mike Dryden. Mike Dryden knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andres Camacho who gathers it comfortably.
75.24
Steve Murphy passes the ball forward to Brian Wallwork. Brian Wallwork flicks a high pass forward. Robbie Gilchrist controls it well on his chest. Robbie Gilchrist knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Graham Beagrie who gathers it comfortably.
77.03
Stoke City have made a substitution with James Kahn replacing Ivan Merson .
83.31
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.
89.59
Brian Wallwork sweeps the ball long. Brian Hulme lofts in a cross ball towards Ben Plowright. Ben Plowright makes a convincing header. Graham Beagrie effortlessly picks it out of the air!
90.00
Sebastiano Artistico knocks the ball forward to Glynn Simonsen. Glynn Simonsen advances inside the box! Glynn Simonsen shoots from just inside the box. The ball strikes Mick Shilton's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
90.00
Corner kick to Bristol Rovers. Mike Dryden plays it short to Edward Boateng. Brian Wallwork comes in with a tackle and wins the ball, clearing it upfield.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Stoke City

Bristol Rovers
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
4
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.9%
45.1%
Play Area
24.4%
47.6%
28%

Scorers
Mike Dryden 3
Warren Mercer 18
Ian Cooke 59

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ian Cooke of Bristol Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Andres Camacho (GK)
6
2.Brian Wallwork (DEF)
7
3.Steve Murphy (DEF)
6
4.Mick Shilton (DEF)
6
5.Ivan Merson (MID)
6
6.Brian Hulme (MID)
6
7.Ben Plowright (MID)
7
8.Ivan Galli (MID)
6
9.Robbie Gilchrist (ATT)
6
10.Eusebio Gritti (ATT)
6
11.Seth Lampard (ATT)
6
 
12.Sylvain Marr (DEF)
0
13.James Kahn (MID)
6
14.Seth Banks (ATT)
0

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