Match Report


Bristol RoversBristol Rovers     Plymouth ArgylePlymouth Argyle
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Nicholas DeanN. Dean58
G
1
G
64Ronnie HuckerbyR. Huckerby
Ronald BlinkerR. Blinker59
D
2
D
67Paolo MccannP. Mccann
Adam NewbyA. Newby57
D
captain3
D
54Stan PearceS. Pearce
Colin GreavesC. Greaves50
D
4
D
50Robert FormonR. Formon
Isaiah LawrenceI. Lawrence40
D
5
M
73Rio BlakeR. Blake
Niccolo LumsdonN. Lumsdon66
M
6
M
57Andy GemmillA. Gemmill
Jose PoulardJ. Poulard62
M
7captain
M
52Les HuckerbyL. Huckerby
Julian HendrieJ. Hendrie64
A
8
M
49Stan NichollsS. Nicholls
Adriano BianconeA. Biancone57
A
9
A
62Amedeo GrossiA. Grossi
Dean LoweD. Lowe47
A
10
A
57Renato De SoleR. De Sole
Phil HarleyP. Harley42
A
11
A
53Robert LampardR. Lampard
 
Florian SeifertF. Seifert58
M
12
G
61Mick MiddletonM. Middleton
Tim ShearerT. Shearer54
M
13
A
52Harvey EhioguH. Ehiogu
Jermaine AdamsJ. Adams46
G
14
A
50Ross WhiteR. White

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Memorial Stadium where Bristol Rovers play host to Plymouth Argyle. A crowd of 4,894 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Plymouth Argyle appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Boateng.


0.00
Plymouth Argyle start the match!
2.13
Niccolo Lumsdon flicks a high pass forward. Dean Lowe controls it well on his chest. Dean Lowe whips in a cross ball towards Phil Harley. Phil Harley fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
6.12
Colin Greaves knocks the ball forward to Niccolo Lumsdon. Niccolo Lumsdon kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Hendrie. Julian Hendrie deftly passes the ball to Adriano Biancone, releasing him through on goal. Adriano Biancone rockets a shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
12.26
Colin Greaves pushes mid-way up the pitch. Colin Greaves makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Hendrie. Julian Hendrie knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Robert Formon.
16.37
Rio Blake flicks the ball to his team mate, Amedeo Grossi. Amedeo Grossi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nicholas Dean who gathers it comfortably.
20.43
Stan Pearce flicks a high pass forward. Andy Gemmill controls it well on his chest. Andy Gemmill advances with the ball. Andy Gemmill knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Lampard. Robert Lampard makes a looping header on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
24.47
Ronald Blinker flicks the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Lumsdon. Niccolo Lumsdon flicks a high pass forward. Dean Lowe holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dean Lowe knocks in a cross ball towards Adriano Biancone. Adriano Biancone connects with a diving header but it is shockingly off target!
28.39
Jose Poulard sees Phil Harley in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Phil Harley whips in a cross ball towards Dean Lowe. Dean Lowe directs the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
33.21
From the throw-in, Andy Gemmill picks out Les Huckerby. Les Huckerby flicks a high pass forward. Amedeo Grossi collects the pass. Amedeo Grossi lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Lampard. Robert Lampard heads the ball goalwards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
34.42
Bristol Rovers are keeping most of the possession.
38.21
Robert Formon flicks a high pass forward. Andy Gemmill holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andy Gemmill knocks the ball forward to Renato De Sole. Renato De Sole lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Lampard. Robert Lampard is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's a woeful effort!
39.32
Adam Newby flicks a high pass forward to Niccolo Lumsdon who brings the ball under control. Niccolo Lumsdon makes an attacking run forward. Niccolo Lumsdon tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
42.31
Robert Lampard comes in with a late challenge on Adam Newby. The referee calls over Robert Lampard and shows him a yellow card! Adam Newby stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.23
Paolo Mccann breaks forward. Paolo Mccann threads a neat ball through to Amedeo Grossi. Amedeo Grossi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Bristol Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Plymouth Argyle also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Bristol Rovers kick off!
49.02
Stan Pearce knocks the ball forward to Andy Gemmill. Andy Gemmill makes a probing pass to Robert Lampard. Robert Lampard whips in a cross ball towards Amedeo Grossi. Amedeo Grossi knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Superb reactions from Nicholas Dean. What a save!
53.22
Niccolo Lumsdon threads the ball through to Dean Lowe. Dean Lowe knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stan Pearce.
57.34
Les Huckerby makes a probing pass to Robert Lampard. Robert Lampard knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.43
Andy Gemmill deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robert Lampard. Robert Lampard knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.55
Bristol Rovers have made 3 substitutions with Florian Seifert replacing Colin Greaves, Tim Shearer replacing Julian Hendrie and Jermaine Adams replacing Dean Lowe .
67.59
With vision, Andy Gemmill picks a pass forward to Robert Lampard. Robert Lampard whips in a cross ball towards Amedeo Grossi. Amedeo Grossi connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
69.03
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
72.46
Stan Nicholls makes a simple pass to Robert Lampard. Robert Lampard knocks in a cross ball towards Renato De Sole. Renato De Sole beats his man to it with a header. Nicholas Dean comfortably punches it away to safety.
77.54
Plymouth Argyle have made 3 substitutions with Ross White replacing Stan Nicholls, Harvey Ehiogu replacing Les Huckerby and Mick Middleton replacing Rio Blake .
78.62
Isaiah Lawrence launches a long ball forward into the other half. Adriano Biancone knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paolo Mccann.
79.14
Adam Newby makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Poulard. Jose Poulard flicks a high pass forward. Adriano Biancone holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Adriano Biancone shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
81.13
Jose Poulard chips the ball to his team mate, Jermaine Adams. Jermaine Adams knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.14
Florian Seifert passes the ball forward to Jose Poulard. Jose Poulard flicks a high pass forward to Tim Shearer who brings the ball under control. Tim Shearer knocks in a cross ball towards Phil Harley. Phil Harley connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Ronnie Huckerby punches it away to safety.
84.17
Florian Seifert kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Poulard. Jose Poulard flicks a high pass forward. Jermaine Adams collects the pass. Jermaine Adams whips in a cross ball towards Phil Harley. Phil Harley heads the ball goalwards. Ronnie Huckerby is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Bristol Rovers

Plymouth Argyle
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.6%
44.4%
Play Area
37%
38.3%
24.7%

Scorers
Phil Harley 84
Robert Lampard 20

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Andy Gemmill of Plymouth Argyle

Match Ratings
1.Nicholas Dean (GK)
7
2.Ronald Blinker (DEF)
6
3.Adam Newby (DEF)
6
4.Colin Greaves (DEF)
7
5.Isaiah Lawrence (DEF)
6
6.Niccolo Lumsdon (MID)
7
7.Jose Poulard (MID)
7
8.Julian Hendrie (ATT)
6
9.Adriano Biancone (ATT)
6
10.Dean Lowe (ATT)
6
11.Phil Harley (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Florian Seifert (MID)
6
13.Tim Shearer (MID)
6
14.Jermaine Adams (GK)
7

1.Ronnie Huckerby (GK)
7
2.Paolo Mccann (DEF)
6
3.Stan Pearce (DEF)
6
4.Robert Formon (DEF)
7
5.Rio Blake (MID)
6
6.Andy Gemmill (MID)
9
7.Les Huckerby (MID)
6
8.Stan Nicholls (MID)
6
9.Amedeo Grossi (ATT)
6
10.Renato De Sole (ATT)
6
11.Robert Lampard (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
9
 
12.Mick Middleton (GK)
6
13.Harvey Ehiogu (ATT)
6
14.Ross White (ATT)
6