Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Memorial Stadium where Bristol Rovers play host to Aston Villa. A crowd of 8,493 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Bristol Rovers and Aston Villa are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Bristol Rovers looks especially fired up for this match.
Both Bristol Rovers and Aston Villa are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Bristol Rovers looks especially fired up for this match.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Bristol Rovers get the match underway!
4.56
0-0Elias Ocwirk chips the ball to his team mate, Datti Mohamed Gonzalez. Datti Mohamed Gonzalez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
8.12
1-0Elias Ocwirk makes a probing pass to Ashley Summerbell. Ashley Summerbell shoots from outside the area which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
12.52
Elias Ocwirk knocks the ball forward to Datti Mohamed Gonzalez. Datti Mohamed Gonzalez shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
18.16
Jon Bergmark flicks the ball to his team mate, Darryl Ackley. Darryl Ackley surges forward with the ball. Darryl Ackley goes all the way! Darryl Ackley tries a spectacular strike but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
24.03
1-0Neil Southgate boots it upfield. Jean-No‘l Kovacs shoots from outside the area but somehow Mick Waters manages to keep it out.
26.31
Edward Boggs kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Niven. Colin Niven plays a perfect one-two with Colin Todd and rushes in on goal... Colin Niven shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Don Hendry.
30.44
1-0Bristol Rovers are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Aston Villa's defence.
32.52
Oleg Mills knocks the ball to his team mate, Alec Niven. Alec Niven surges forward with the ball. Alec Niven plays a perfect one-two with João Barrera and rushes in on goal... Alec Niven shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Don Hendry easily smothers it.
33.36
Sidney Ducloux deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Todd. Colin Todd makes a beautiful pass to the feet of João Barrera. João Barrera shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
36.05
Sidney Ducloux threads the ball through to Colin Niven. Colin Niven finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
38.54
Darren Watson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sidney Ducloux. Sidney Ducloux makes a probing pass to João Barrera. João Barrera knocks the ball forward to Colin Todd. Colin Todd cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Don Hendry.
44.50
1-1Sidney Ducloux comes in with a late challenge on John Brooking. The referee calls over Sidney Ducloux and warns him to calm down! John Brooking runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Aston Villa kick off!
51.44
Sidney Ducloux kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Todd. Colin Todd shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
53.51
Alec Niven knocks the ball forward to Colin Todd. Colin Todd goes all the way! Colin Todd rockets a shot on goal. Don Hendry easily smothers it.
63.32
Jon Bergmark kicks a strong pass forward to Darryl Ackley. Darryl Ackley flicks the ball to his team mate, Ashley Summerbell. Ashley Summerbell goes all the way! Ashley Summerbell makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Mick Waters manages to gather it comfortably.
69.45
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
71.05
Elias Ocwirk makes a simple pass to Jean-No‘l Kovacs. Jean-No‘l Kovacs knocks in a cross ball towards Datti Mohamed Gonzalez. Datti Mohamed Gonzalez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Mick Waters has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
83.48
Darryl Ackley makes a beautiful solo run. Darryl Ackley shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Mick Waters!
87.48
Jon Bergmark makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Brooking. John Brooking flicks the ball to his team mate, Ashley Summerbell. Ashley Summerbell goes all the way! Ashley Summerbell tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Mick Waters easily smothers it!
90.00
Edward Boggs controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Niven. Colin Niven sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Don Hendry!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
6
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
29%
43.5%
27.4%
Scorers