Match Report


Bristol RoversBristol Rovers     Bolton WanderersBolton Wanderers
Computer Player Computer Player Jim Martin Jim Martin
Graham BeagrieG. Beagrie42
G
captain1
G
54Mark HeskeyM. Heskey
John Wright-PhillipsJ. Wright-Phillips54
D
2
D
45Jakob GelbJ. Gelb
Lee BlakeL. Blake54
D
3
D
44Teddy McgovernT. Mcgovern
Warren MercerW. Mercer52
D
4
D
48Dominic GallacherD. Gallacher
Nigel MooreN. Moore49
D
5
M
43Robert WestwoodR. Westwood
Sebastiano ArtisticoS. Artistico55
M
6
M
45Craig HibbsC. Hibbs
Ian CookeI. Cooke51
M
7
M
47Craig LoweC. Lowe
Edward BoatengE. Boateng46
M
8captain
M
48Isaiah TerryI. Terry
Neil BallN. Ball38
M
9
A
44Billy BurleyB. Burley
Mike DrydenM. Dryden51
A
10
A
57Stanley MoffatS. Moffat
Glynn SimonsenG. Simonsen50
A
11
A
48Spencer PetersS. Peters
 
Gareth HarrisonG. Harrison47
D
12
G
42Neil ChristieN. Christie
Dean GallagherD. Gallagher46
A
13
D
45Dean HarrisonD. Harrison
Carl JeffersC. Jeffers41
A
14
M
43Paul MortensenP. Mortensen

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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 Bolton Wanderers. 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 Bolton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marcus Sturridge.


0.00
Bolton Wanderers kick off!
3.04
Robert Westwood chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Hibbs. Craig Hibbs shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
4.29
Craig Lowe passes the ball forward to Stanley Moffat. Stanley Moffat shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
6.47
Teddy Mcgovern brings the ball forward. Teddy Mcgovern kicks a strong pass forward to Stanley Moffat. Stanley Moffat whips in a cross ball towards Robert Westwood. Robert Westwood rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
9.21
Robert Westwood runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Robert Westwood shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
15.44
Robert Westwood advances with the ball. Robert Westwood shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Graham Beagrie manages to gather it comfortably.
27.29
Teddy Mcgovern kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Lowe. Craig Lowe makes a probing pass to Stanley Moffat. Stanley Moffat shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
32.52
Teddy Mcgovern knocks the ball to his team mate, Stanley Moffat. Stanley Moffat passes the ball forward but Spencer Peters is offside!
33.45
Craig Hibbs passes the ball forward to Billy Burley. Billy Burley shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
34.42
Dominic Gallacher hits a low pass to Craig Hibbs. Craig Hibbs brings the ball forward. Craig Hibbs shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
42.03
Edward Boateng hits a low pass to Glynn Simonsen. Glynn Simonsen shoots from distance but somehow Mark Heskey manages to keep it out.
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. Bolton Wanderers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Bristol Rovers kick off!
48.09
Ian Cooke controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Ball. Neil Ball knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mark Heskey who gathers it comfortably.
53.32
Craig Lowe makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Spencer Peters. Spencer Peters knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Warren Mercer.
55.55
Sebastiano Artistico flicks the ball to his team mate, Edward Boateng. Edward Boateng finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
60.43
Craig Lowe threads a neat ball through to Stanley Moffat. Stanley Moffat sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
61.22
Edward Boateng comes in with a late challenge on Craig Lowe. The referee calls over Edward Boateng and warns him to calm down! Craig Lowe hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.31
Warren Mercer comes in with a late challenge on Billy Burley. The referee calls over Warren Mercer and shows him a yellow card! Billy Burley runs off the knock.
71.32
Craig Lowe knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Hibbs. Craig Hibbs flicks a high pass forward. Billy Burley collects the pass. Billy Burley whips in a cross ball towards Spencer Peters. Spencer Peters flicks the ball with his head. The keeper, Graham Beagrie, sees it late!! Goal for Bolton Wanderers!
77.17
Warren Mercer surges forward with the ball. Warren Mercer threads a neat ball through to Mike Dryden. Mike Dryden knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.40
Glynn Simonsen hacks Jakob Gelb from behind! Glynn Simonsen is warned by the referee! Jakob Gelb grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
Craig Hibbs comes in with a late challenge on Nigel Moore. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nigel Moore grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Bristol Rovers

Bolton Wanderers
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
1
7
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
38.6%
61.4%
Play Area
34.3%
48.6%
17.1%

Scorers
Robert Westwood 6
Spencer Peters 71

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Robert Westwood of Bolton Wanderers

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

1.Mark Heskey (GK)
6
2.Jakob Gelb (DEF)
6
3.Teddy Mcgovern (DEF)
7
4.Dominic Gallacher (DEF)
6
5.Robert Westwood (MID)goal scored
9
6.Craig Hibbs (MID)yellow card
6
7.Craig Lowe (MID)
7
8.Isaiah Terry (MID)
6
9.Billy Burley (ATT)
7
10.Stanley Moffat (ATT)
7
11.Spencer Peters (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Neil Christie (GK)
0
13.Dean Harrison (DEF)
0
14.Paul Mortensen (MID)
0