Match Report
| Scunthorpe United | Scunthorpe United |  |  | Bristol Rovers | Bristol Rovers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Chris Prior | C. Prior |  | 52 | G |  | 1 | | G | 44 | | Eddie Beattie | E. Beattie | |||||||||
| Craig McManaman | C. McManaman | | 60 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 55 | | Noel Andrews | N. Andrews | |||||||||
| Simon Myers | S. Myers | | 57 | D | | 3 | | D | 47 | | Les Owen | L. Owen | |||||||||
| Alfred Ljungberg | A. Ljungberg | | 54 | D | | 4 | | D | 44 | | Jonathan Hughes | J. Hughes | |||||||||
| Edward Smith | E. Smith | | 48 | D | | 5 | | D | 38 | | Kieron Kitson | K. Kitson | |||||||||
| Brendan Sharpe | B. Sharpe | | 53 | M | | 6 | | M | 54 | | Ian Davis | I. Davis | |||||||||
| Scott Hurst | S. Hurst | | 48 | M | | 7 | | M | 48 | | Julian Marr | J. Marr | |||||||||
| Peter Platt | P. Platt | | 45 | M | | 8 | | M | 48 | | Darren Proctor | D. Proctor | |||||||||
| Kemal Insley | K. Insley | | 62 | A | | 9 | | M | 47 | | Tommy Woodgate | T. Woodgate | |||||||||
| Omer Drake | O. Drake | | 60 | A | | 10 | | A | 60 | | Jermaine Serrant | J. Serrant | |||||||||
| Tim Peters | T. Peters | | 51 | A | | 11 | | A | 56 | | Dean Hughes | D. Hughes | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Ski France |
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Glanford Park where Scunthorpe United play host to Bristol Rovers. A crowd of 4,161 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Scunthorpe United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Scunthorpe United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Scunthorpe United get the match underway!
2.53
0-0Ian Davis makes a probing pass to Dean Hughes. Dean Hughes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alfred Ljungberg.
8.34
0-0Noel Andrews controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Darren Proctor. Darren Proctor controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dean Hughes. Dean Hughes knocks in a cross ball towards Jermaine Serrant. Jermaine Serrant is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Chris Prior!
10.22
1-0Simon Myers chips the ball to his team mate, Peter Platt. Peter Platt knocks the ball forward to Kemal Insley. Kemal Insley shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
15.24
Peter Platt makes a beautiful solo run. Peter Platt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.32
1-0Brendan Sharpe flicks the ball to his team mate, Tim Peters. Tim Peters whips in a cross ball towards Omer Drake. Omer Drake is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
24.14
Brendan Sharpe controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tim Peters. Tim Peters finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
26.45
Scott Hurst makes a simple pass to Tim Peters. Tim Peters lofts in a cross ball towards Omer Drake. Omer Drake directs the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
27.56
Alfred Ljungberg flicks the ball to his team mate, Brendan Sharpe. Brendan Sharpe flicks the ball to his team mate, Omer Drake. Omer Drake plays a perfect one-two with Kemal Insley and rushes in on goal... Omer Drake shoots from just inside the box. Eddie Beattie is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
33.53
Alfred Ljungberg knocks the ball to his team mate, Peter Platt. Peter Platt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tim Peters. Tim Peters knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Les Owen.
40.35
Simon Myers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Hurst. Scott Hurst makes a simple pass to Kemal Insley. Kemal Insley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Bristol Rovers start the second half!
51.12
Simon Myers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Peter Platt. Peter Platt makes a simple pass to Omer Drake. Omer Drake whips in a cross ball towards Kemal Insley. Kemal Insley connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
53.47
Brendan Sharpe knocks the ball to his team mate, Kemal Insley. Kemal Insley finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
54.14
Tommy Woodgate knocks the ball to his team mate, Jermaine Serrant. Jermaine Serrant knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.03
Noel Andrews controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Julian Marr. Julian Marr sees space and advances. Julian Marr lofts in a cross ball towards Jermaine Serrant. Jermaine Serrant is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
63.22
Brendan Sharpe deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Omer Drake. Omer Drake controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
65.15
Brendan Sharpe threads the ball through to Omer Drake. Omer Drake chips the ball to his team mate, Tim Peters. Tim Peters shoots from just inside the box but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
67.01
Darren Proctor makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jermaine Serrant. Jermaine Serrant knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Simon Myers.
71.41
Craig McManaman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Peter Platt. Peter Platt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kemal Insley. Kemal Insley whips in a cross ball towards Tim Peters. Tim Peters flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
73.52
2-0Jermaine Serrant barges into Edward Smith. Jermaine Serrant is given a warning by the referee! Edward Smith grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
78.02
Darren Proctor passes the ball forward to Jermaine Serrant. Jermaine Serrant knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Chris Prior who gathers it comfortably.
79.27
Julian Marr makes a probing pass to Dean Hughes. Dean Hughes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alfred Ljungberg.
81.50
Peter Platt knocks the ball forward to Omer Drake. Omer Drake finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
83.39
Jonathan Hughes makes a simple pass to Darren Proctor. Darren Proctor makes a simple pass to Dean Hughes. Dean Hughes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Chris Prior who gathers it comfortably.
85.14
Darren Proctor threads the ball through to Jermaine Serrant. Jermaine Serrant finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Chris Prior easily smothers it!
90.00
Scott Hurst makes a probing pass to Omer Drake. Omer Drake makes a simple pass to Kemal Insley. Kemal Insley rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Eddie Beattie!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
9
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.8%
39.2%
Play Area
32.9%
41.8%
25.3%
Scorers
| Kemal Insley 10 Omer Drake 28 |