Match Report
| Bristol Rovers | Bristol Rovers |  |  | Ipswich Town | Ipswich Town | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Christopher Terrell | Christopher Terrell | ||||||||||||||||||
| Graham Beagrie | G. Beagrie |  | 42 | G |  | 1 | | G | 50 | | Alan Howells | A. Howells | |||||||||
| John Wright-Phillips | J. Wright-Phillips | | 54 | D |  |  | 2 |  | D | 43 | | Patrick Lumsdon | P. Lumsdon | ||||||||
| Lee Blake | L. Blake | | 54 | D | | 3 | | D | 45 | | Jason Granville | J. Granville | |||||||||
| Warren Mercer | W. Mercer | | 52 | D | | 4 | | D | 41 | | Lomano Philips | L. Philips | |||||||||
| Nigel Moore | N. Moore | | 49 | D | | 5 | | M | 45 | | Colin Lowe | C. Lowe | |||||||||
| Sebastiano Artistico | S. Artistico |  | 55 | M | | 6 | | M | 44 | | Chris Parker | C. Parker | |||||||||
| Ian Cooke | I. Cooke | | 52 | M | | 7 | | M | 42 |  | Pascal Wesselmann | P. Wesselmann | |||||||||
| Edward Boateng | E. Boateng | | 46 | M | | 8 | | M | 49 | | Marc Kistner | M. Kistner | |||||||||
| Neil Ball | N. Ball | | 38 | M | | 9 | | A | 38 | | Mervin Boyd | M. Boyd | |||||||||
| Mike Dryden | M. Dryden | | 51 | A | | 10 | | A | 40 | | Scott Potts | S. Potts | |||||||||
| Glynn Simonsen | G. Simonsen | | 50 | A | | 11 | | | A | 45 | | Mark Haynes | M. Haynes | ||||||||
| Gareth Harrison | G. Harrison | | 47 | D | | 12 | | D | 41 | | Jacob Ball | J. Ball | |||||||||
| Dean Gallagher | D. Gallagher | | 46 | A | | 13 | | G | 40 |  | Carlos Salinas | C. Salinas | |||||||||
| Carl Jeffers | C. Jeffers | | 41 | A | | 14 | | M | 33 | | Steve Potts | S. Potts | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Joe Jacks Fish Shack |
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Memorial Stadium where Bristol Rovers play host to Ipswich Town. A crowd of 9,461 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Ipswich Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marcus Sturridge.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Ipswich Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marcus Sturridge.
0.00
0-0Bristol Rovers kick off the first half!
2.51
1-0Ian Cooke decides to run forward with the ball. Showing composure, Ian Cooke laces a through ball forward to Sebastiano Artistico. Sebastiano Artistico passes the ball forward to Glynn Simonsen. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Glynn Simonsen provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Alan Howells with no chance!! Goal for Bristol Rovers!
8.52
1-0Mike Dryden clumsily knocks into Jason Granville. Mike Dryden is shown the yellow card! Jason Granville stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.28
1-0Marc Kistner threads the ball through to Mervin Boyd. Mervin Boyd shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
16.51
1-0Nigel Moore flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Ball. Neil Ball plays the ball forward to Mike Dryden. Mike Dryden knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.47
Lomano Philips plays the ball forward to Chris Parker. Chris Parker kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Potts. Scott Potts finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
24.43
John Wright-Phillips flicks a high pass forward. Ian Cooke collects the pass. Ian Cooke sees Mike Dryden in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mike Dryden knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jason Granville.
26.09
1-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
30.03
Scott Potts comes in with a late challenge on Lee Blake. Scott Potts is shown the yellow card! Lee Blake hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.25
Lomano Philips threads the ball through to Chris Parker. Chris Parker flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Potts. Scott Potts knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Warren Mercer.
33.11
1-0Edward Boateng controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ian Cooke. Ian Cooke whips in a cross ball towards Glynn Simonsen. Glynn Simonsen heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
34.22
1-0Warren Mercer passes the ball forward to Mike Dryden. Mike Dryden knocks the ball forward to Glynn Simonsen. Glynn Simonsen skips past Lomano Philips! Lomano Philips clumsily knocks into Glynn Simonsen. Glynn Simonsen appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
38.39
Marc Kistner flicks a high pass forward. Mervin Boyd controls it well on his chest. Mervin Boyd whips in a cross ball towards Chris Parker. Chris Parker jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it's a lousy effort!
42.50
Lee Blake threads a neat ball through to Neil Ball. Neil Ball threads a neat ball through to Mike Dryden. Mike Dryden knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Warren Mercer kicks a strong pass forward to Sebastiano Artistico. With vision, Sebastiano Artistico plays the ball forward to Glynn Simonsen. Glynn Simonsen finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bristol Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Ipswich Town also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Ipswich Town kick off!
47.30
Lomano Philips surges forward with the ball. Lomano Philips flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Lowe. Colin Lowe lofts in a cross ball towards Mark Haynes. Mark Haynes finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
51.01
Nigel Moore flicks a high pass forward to Glynn Simonsen who brings the ball under control. Glynn Simonsen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alan Howells who gathers it comfortably.
54.40
1-0Lee Blake hacks Mark Haynes from behind! The referee brings Lee Blake to one side and gives him a warning! Mark Haynes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.57
Jason Granville hoofs the ball up the pitch. Mark Haynes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!! That brings them level!
60.32
Warren Mercer flicks a high ball forward to Glynn Simonsen who takes it down. Glynn Simonsen threads a neat ball through to Mike Dryden. Mike Dryden shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
65.47
Chris Parker flicks a high ball forward to Scott Potts who takes it down. Scott Potts controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Graham Beagrie smothers it!
66.33
Colin Lowe flicks a high ball forward to Mark Haynes who takes it down. Mark Haynes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
73.19
Nigel Moore threads a neat ball through to Edward Boateng. Edward Boateng flicks a high pass forward. Mike Dryden collects the pass. Mike Dryden lofts in a cross ball towards Glynn Simonsen. Glynn Simonsen finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
75.25
Jason Granville threads a neat ball through to Chris Parker. Chris Parker flicks a high pass forward. Mark Haynes collects the pass. Mark Haynes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Wright-Phillips.
78.47
With intelligent vision, Edward Boateng plays the ball forward to Ian Cooke. Ian Cooke shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Alan Howells smothers it!
79.28
Chris Parker knocks the ball forward to Marc Kistner. Marc Kistner edges inside the box! Marc Kistner looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
83.36
Bristol Rovers are in full control of this game.
89.06
Patrick Lumsdon pushes up the pitch. Patrick Lumsdon advances with the ball. Patrick Lumsdon knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Parker. Chris Parker jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
3
7
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
32.9%
42.4%
24.7%
Scorers
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) | 6 | |
| 4. | Warren Mercer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nigel Moore (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Sebastiano Artistico (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Ian Cooke (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Edward Boateng (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Neil Ball (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Mike Dryden (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 11. | Glynn Simonsen (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Gareth Harrison (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Dean Gallagher (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Carl Jeffers (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Alan Howells (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Patrick Lumsdon (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Jason Granville (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Lomano Philips (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Colin Lowe (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Chris Parker (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Pascal Wesselmann (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Marc Kistner (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Mervin Boyd (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Scott Potts (ATT) | | 5 |
| 11. | Mark Haynes (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Jacob Ball (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Carlos Salinas (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Steve Potts (MID) | 0 | |