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 West Ham United. A crowd of 9,153 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Bristol Rovers and West Ham United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Bristol Rovers and West Ham United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Bristol Rovers kick off!
2.22
0-0Don Liddell flicks the ball to his team mate, Datti Mohamed Gonzalez. Datti Mohamed Gonzalez shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
3.30
0-0Sjaak Koeman controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matthias Rohrschneider. Matthias Rohrschneider knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.25
Del Deane flicks the ball to his team mate, Don Liddell. Don Liddell makes a simple pass to Jean-No‘l Kovacs. Jean-No‘l Kovacs goes all the way! Jean-No‘l Kovacs shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
6.35
Darren McManaman kicks a strong pass forward to John Brooking. John Brooking passes the ball forward to Jean-No‘l Kovacs. Jean-No‘l Kovacs shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
10.12
0-0Luke Dryden knocks the ball forward to Sjaak Koeman. Sjaak Koeman chips the ball to his team mate, Matthias Rohrschneider. Matthias Rohrschneider shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Don Hendry manages to gather it comfortably.
12.31
Don Liddell makes a beautiful solo run. Don Liddell shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
22.20
Del Deane controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Elias Ocwirk. Elias Ocwirk brings the ball forward. Elias Ocwirk knocks the ball to his team mate, Jean-No‘l Kovacs. Jean-No‘l Kovacs makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Trevor Barrett easily smothers it.
24.57
Elias Ocwirk knocks the ball to his team mate, Ashley Summerbell. Ashley Summerbell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Luke Dryden.
27.15
Darren McManaman knocks the ball to his team mate, Don Liddell. Don Liddell chips the ball to his team mate, Jean-No‘l Kovacs. Jean-No‘l Kovacs finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
28.45
Sjaak Koeman sees space and advances. Sjaak Koeman finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
30.49
Sjaak Koeman chips the ball to his team mate, Matthias Rohrschneider. Matthias Rohrschneider goes all the way! Matthias Rohrschneider rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Don Hendry easily smothers it!
34.08
0-0Elias Ocwirk hacks Gerard Maes from behind! Elias Ocwirk is given a warning by the referee! Gerard Maes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.15
Elias Ocwirk makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Datti Mohamed Gonzalez. Datti Mohamed Gonzalez whips in a cross ball towards Jean-No‘l Kovacs. Jean-No‘l Kovacs powers a header at goal but Trevor Barrett is on top of it.
44.55
Neil Southgate kicks a strong pass forward to John Brooking. John Brooking makes a simple pass to Jean-No‘l Kovacs. Jean-No‘l Kovacs shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Trevor Barrett manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
West Ham United kick off the second half!
47.57
1-0Don Liddell makes a beautiful solo run. Don Liddell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Datti Mohamed Gonzalez. Datti Mohamed Gonzalez shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
59.48
Elias Ocwirk makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ashley Summerbell. Ashley Summerbell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.14
Jean-No‘l Kovacs barges into Robert Christie. The referee calls over Jean-No‘l Kovacs and warns him to calm down! Robert Christie hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.48
John Brooking knocks the ball forward to Jean-No‘l Kovacs. Jean-No‘l Kovacs shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
71.58
Darren McManaman flicks the ball to his team mate, John Brooking. John Brooking makes a probing pass to Ashley Summerbell. Ashley Summerbell shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
78.53
Sjaak Koeman sees a break and surges forward. Sjaak Koeman controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
85.40
Neil Southgate knocks the ball to his team mate, John Brooking. John Brooking flicks the ball to his team mate, Ashley Summerbell. Ashley Summerbell plays a perfect one-two with Jean-No‘l Kovacs and rushes in on goal... Ashley Summerbell shoots from just inside the box but it curls horrendously wide!
87.08
Elias Ocwirk chips the ball to his team mate, Datti Mohamed Gonzalez. Datti Mohamed Gonzalez shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
9
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.6%
42.4%
Play Area
22.4%
44.7%
32.9%
Scorers