Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Memorial Stadium where Bristol Rovers play host to Millwall. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Millwall appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Bristol Rovers looks especially fired up for this match.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Millwall appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Bristol Rovers looks especially fired up for this match.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Millwall kick off!
9.55
0-0Emile Higginbotham hacks Elias Ocwirk from behind! Emile Higginbotham is given a warning by the referee! Elias Ocwirk carries on, but is struggling a bit.
10.05
0-0Jean-Pierre Javary controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ralph Davies. Ralph Davies flicks the ball to his team mate, Ruud Bomers. Ruud Bomers lofts in a cross ball towards Salomon Song. Salomon Song is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Don Hendry easily smothers it.
12.28
0-0Neil Southgate comes in with a late challenge on Ruud Bomers. Neil Southgate is given a warning by the referee! Ruud Bomers runs off the knock.
15.46
0-0Elias Ocwirk surges forward with the ball. Elias Ocwirk sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
22.01
Jon Bergmark flicks the ball to his team mate, Elias Ocwirk. Elias Ocwirk controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jean-No‘l Kovacs. Jean-No‘l Kovacs shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
24.16
0-0Del Deane comes in with a late challenge on Ruud Bomers. The referee calls over Del Deane and shows him a yellow card! Ruud Bomers runs off the knock.
30.22
0-0Emile Higginbotham makes a simple pass to Cristiano Jesus. Cristiano Jesus knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.54
Emile Higginbotham passes the ball forward to Cristiano Jesus. Cristiano Jesus lofts in a cross ball towards Salomon Song. Salomon Song powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
33.07
Del Deane threads the ball through to Elias Ocwirk. Elias Ocwirk threads the ball through to Datti Mohamed Gonzalez. Datti Mohamed Gonzalez finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
39.59
0-0Elias Ocwirk takes it forward alone. Elias Ocwirk kicks a strong pass forward to Datti Mohamed Gonzalez but the referee indicates it's offside!
42.03
Jon Bergmark makes a probing pass to Don Liddell. Don Liddell kicks a strong pass forward to Ashley Summerbell. Ashley Summerbell shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
Elias Ocwirk knocks the ball to his team mate, Jean-No‘l Kovacs. Jean-No‘l Kovacs tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Bristol Rovers kick off and get the second half underway!
51.10
Stuart Neville makes a probing pass to Ruud Bomers. Ruud Bomers sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
54.36
Darren McManaman knocks the ball to his team mate, Don Liddell. Don Liddell knocks the ball forward to Jean-No‘l Kovacs. Jean-No‘l Kovacs plays a perfect one-two with Ashley Summerbell and rushes in on goal... Jean-No‘l Kovacs tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Dave Andrews.
55.33
Darryl Ackley chips 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 shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
57.56
Elias Ocwirk threads the ball through to Ashley Summerbell. Ashley Summerbell finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
60.51
Del Deane knocks the ball forward to Don Liddell. Don Liddell sees space and advances. Don Liddell whips in a cross ball towards Jean-No‘l Kovacs. Jean-No‘l Kovacs connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
63.03
1-0Elias Ocwirk brings the ball forward. Elias Ocwirk lofts in a cross ball towards Datti Mohamed Gonzalez. Datti Mohamed Gonzalez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Dave Andrews is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
67.23
Darryl Ackley knocks the ball forward to Jean-No‘l Kovacs. Jean-No‘l Kovacs lofts in a cross ball towards Ashley Summerbell. Ashley Summerbell is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Dave Andrews easily smothers it.
71.55
Shane Kewell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ralph Davies. Ralph Davies deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Salomon Song. Salomon Song knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Don Hendry who gathers it comfortably.
72.06
Elias Ocwirk makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ashley Summerbell. Ashley Summerbell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
77.58
1-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
79.07
Stuart Neville controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ruud Bomers. Ruud Bomers controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
89.24
Stuart Neville chips the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Jesus. Cristiano Jesus finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
9
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.5%
37.5%
Play Area
23.9%
44.3%
31.8%
Scorers