Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Memorial Stadium where Bristol Rovers play host to Norwich City. A crowd of 7,348 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Bristol Rovers kicking off!
3.14
0-0Daniel Vickers threads the ball through to Ashley Wallwork. Ashley Wallwork passes the ball forward to Ivan Pirri. Ivan Pirri knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Don Hendry who gathers it comfortably.
8.23
Marco Cvitanovic deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexander Oliver. Alexander Oliver makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Ruiz. Martin Ruiz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Neil Southgate.
9.39
0-0Norwich City are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Bristol Rovers's defence.
12.45
0-0Alexander Oliver makes a probing pass to Ivan Pirri. Ivan Pirri controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Ruiz. Martin Ruiz makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
18.29
1-0Elias Ocwirk knocks the ball to his team mate, Datti Mohamed Gonzalez. Datti Mohamed Gonzalez plays a perfect one-two with Ashley Summerbell and rushes in on goal... Datti Mohamed Gonzalez shoots from just inside the box. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
26.40
1-0Alexander Oliver kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Ruiz. Martin Ruiz kicks a strong pass forward to Ivan Pirri but the referee indicates it's offside!
44.16
Jon Bergmark threads the ball through to Elias Ocwirk. Elias Ocwirk makes a probing pass to Ashley Summerbell. Ashley Summerbell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Norwich City kick off!
47.28
Neil Southgate sweeps the ball long. Jean-No‘l Kovacs kicks a strong pass forward to Datti Mohamed Gonzalez. Datti Mohamed Gonzalez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
49.22
John Brooking knocks the ball forward to Ashley Summerbell. Ashley Summerbell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jean-No‘l Kovacs but the linesman indicates offside!
53.10
1-0Paolo Cervantes barges into John Brooking. Paolo Cervantes is warned by the referee! John Brooking runs off the knock.
55.55
1-0Marco Cvitanovic chips the ball to his team mate, Paolo Cervantes. Paolo Cervantes knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Ruiz. Martin Ruiz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Don Hendry manages to keep it out.
57.24
Darren McManaman threads the ball through to Don Liddell. Don Liddell makes a simple pass to Ashley Summerbell. Ashley Summerbell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.52
Armin Dörner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ashley Wallwork. Ashley Wallwork passes the ball forward to Martin Ruiz. Martin Ruiz goes all the way! Martin Ruiz rockets a shot on goal. Don Hendry easily smothers it.
66.15
Neil Southgate makes a simple pass to John Brooking. John Brooking controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jean-No‘l Kovacs. Jean-No‘l Kovacs goes all the way! Jean-No‘l Kovacs cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Noah Sammer manages to gather it comfortably.
72.24
Paolo Cervantes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Ruiz. Martin Ruiz goes all the way! Martin Ruiz rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
78.11
John Brooking deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Datti Mohamed Gonzalez. Datti Mohamed Gonzalez lofts in a cross ball towards Jean-No‘l Kovacs. Jean-No‘l Kovacs heads the ball goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
81.15
Don Liddell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ashley Summerbell. Ashley Summerbell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.21
Alexander Oliver knocks the ball forward to Ivan Pirri. Ivan Pirri shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57%
43%
Play Area
26.6%
43%
30.4%
Scorers