Match Report
| Bristol Rovers | Bristol Rovers |  |  | Oldham Athletic | Oldham Athletic | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Eddie Beattie | E. Beattie |  | 44 | G |  | 1 | | G | 58 |  | Gavin Brady | G. Brady | |||||||||
| Noel Andrews | N. Andrews | | 55 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 59 | | Ivan Milligan | I. Milligan | |||||||||
| Les Owen | L. Owen | | 47 | D | | 3 | | D | 53 | | David Cole | D. Cole | |||||||||
| Jonathan Hughes | J. Hughes | | 44 | D | | 4 | | D | 43 | | Spencer Carter | S. Carter | |||||||||
| Kieron Kitson | K. Kitson | | 38 | D | | 5 | | M | 65 | | Kevin Sullivan | K. Sullivan | |||||||||
| Ian Davis | I. Davis | | 54 | M | | 6 | | M | 63 | | Daniele Riggott | D. Riggott | |||||||||
| Julian Marr | J. Marr | | 48 | M | | 7 | | M | 62 | | Alistair Best | A. Best | |||||||||
| Darren Proctor | D. Proctor | | 48 | M | | 8 | | M | 53 | | Lomano Thompson | L. Thompson | |||||||||
| Tommy Woodgate | T. Woodgate | | 47 | M | | 9 | | M | 47 | | Gavin Liddell | G. Liddell | |||||||||
| Jermaine Serrant | J. Serrant | | 60 | A | | 10 | | A | 64 | | Niccolo Oliver | N. Oliver | |||||||||
| Dean Hughes | D. Hughes | | 56 | A | | 11 | | A | 58 | | Nigel Summerbell | N. Summerbell | |||||||||
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Memorial Stadium where Bristol Rovers play host to Oldham Athletic. A crowd of 4,260 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Oldham Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Oldham Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Bristol Rovers get the match underway!
2.32
0-0Daniele Riggott kicks a strong pass forward to Nigel Summerbell. Nigel Summerbell goes all the way! Nigel Summerbell takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
3.09
Darren Proctor chips the ball to his team mate, Dean Hughes. Dean Hughes shoots from distance but somehow Gavin Brady manages to keep it out.
4.27
0-0Lomano Thompson threads the ball through to Niccolo Oliver. Niccolo Oliver goes all the way! Niccolo Oliver cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
6.19
0-0Dean Hughes comes in with a late challenge on David Cole. Dean Hughes is warned by the referee! David Cole grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
6.19
0-0Oldham Athletic are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Bristol Rovers's defence.
12.40
0-1David Cole threads the ball through to Gavin Liddell. Gavin Liddell passes the ball forward to Nigel Summerbell. Nigel Summerbell whips in a cross ball towards Niccolo Oliver. Niccolo Oliver is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Niccolo Oliver!
16.54
0-1David Cole makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniele Riggott. Daniele Riggott controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nigel Summerbell. Nigel Summerbell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jonathan Hughes.
22.29
Tommy Woodgate takes it forward alone. Tommy Woodgate lofts in a cross ball towards Jermaine Serrant. Jermaine Serrant powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Gavin Brady!
24.51
Ivan Milligan makes a beautiful solo run. Ivan Milligan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Oliver. Niccolo Oliver knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.16
Les Owen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tommy Woodgate. Tommy Woodgate surges forward with the ball. Tommy Woodgate knocks in a cross ball towards Dean Hughes. Dean Hughes connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Gavin Brady easily picks it out of the air!
28.23
Gavin Liddell makes a probing pass to Niccolo Oliver. Niccolo Oliver shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
30.21
Bristol Rovers are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Oldham Athletic's defence.
32.14
Darren Proctor flicks the ball to his team mate, Jermaine Serrant. Jermaine Serrant knocks in a cross ball towards Dean Hughes. Dean Hughes heads the ball goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
33.36
Spencer Carter kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Liddell. Gavin Liddell knocks the ball forward to Nigel Summerbell. Nigel Summerbell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
38.49
Ivan Milligan threads the ball through to Daniele Riggott. Daniele Riggott takes it forward alone. Daniele Riggott controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
39.40
Oldham Athletic are easily keeping Bristol Rovers at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
42.41
Gavin Liddell sees space and advances. Gavin Liddell shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Oldham Athletic start the second half!
49.16
0-1Kevin Sullivan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nigel Summerbell. Nigel Summerbell passes the ball forward but Niccolo Oliver is offside!
51.33
Daniele Riggott brings the ball forward. Daniele Riggott shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
66.43
Noel Andrews threads the ball through to Julian Marr. Julian Marr makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dean Hughes. Dean Hughes whips in a cross ball towards Jermaine Serrant. Jermaine Serrant connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
67.14
David Cole makes a beautiful solo run. David Cole controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nigel Summerbell. Nigel Summerbell tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
77.25
Gavin Liddell sees space and advances. Gavin Liddell 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!
79.16
Darren Proctor deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jermaine Serrant. Jermaine Serrant finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
83.40
Ivan Milligan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lomano Thompson. Lomano Thompson kicks a strong pass forward to Niccolo Oliver. Niccolo Oliver tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
84.02
Lomano Thompson makes a beautiful solo run. Lomano Thompson shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
85.57
Daniele Riggott knocks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Summerbell. Nigel Summerbell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Julian Marr chips the ball to his team mate, Dean Hughes. Dean Hughes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Brady who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
3
8
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
36.6%
63.4%
Play Area
28%
45.1%
26.8%
Scorers