Match Report


Bristol RoversBristol Rovers     Leicester CityLeicester City
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Nicholas DeanN. Dean58
G
1
G
55Stan JohnsonS. Johnson
Ronald BlinkerR. Blinker59
D
2
D
57Malcolm CroftM. Croft
Adam NewbyA. Newby57
D
captain3
D
56Stanley EhioguS. Ehiogu
Colin GreavesC. Greaves51
D
4
D
49Carlton LjungbergC. Ljungberg
Isaiah LawrenceI. Lawrence40
D
5
D
46Alan SmithA. Smith
Niccolo LumsdonN. Lumsdon66
M
6
M
59Emiliano CesariE. Cesari
Jose PoulardJ. Poulard62
M
7
M
55Tony DichioT. Dichio
Julian HendrieJ. Hendrie64
A
8
M
50Anthony BowerA. Bower
Adriano BianconeA. Biancone57
A
9
A
61Danny FletcherD. Fletcher
Dean LoweD. Lowe47
A
10captain
A
55Clive PetersC. Peters
Phil HarleyP. Harley42
A
11
A
50Peter HurstP. Hurst
 
Florian SeifertF. Seifert58
M
12
M
48Neil MccannN. Mccann
Tim ShearerT. Shearer55
M
13
M
47Adam MaddisonA. Maddison
Jermaine AdamsJ. Adams46
G
14
G
45Darius BoatengD. Boateng

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Memorial Stadium where Bristol Rovers play host to Leicester City. A crowd of 4,215 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Leicester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Boateng.


0.00
Bristol Rovers start the match!
3.46
Jose Poulard brings the ball forward. Jose Poulard knocks in a cross ball towards Phil Harley. With a superhuman jump, Phil Harley connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it misses the target by a large margin!
10.10
Carlton Ljungberg flicks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Bower. Anthony Bower makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Clive Peters. Clive Peters puts a great ball through. Peter Hurst runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
14.35
Colin Greaves threads a neat ball through to Jose Poulard. Jose Poulard makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Phil Harley. Phil Harley whips in a cross ball towards Dean Lowe. Dean Lowe fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Bristol Rovers!
33.31
Emiliano Cesari passes the ball forward to Danny Fletcher. Danny Fletcher makes a defence splitting pass to Peter Hurst. Peter Hurst cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
34.05
Jose Poulard flicks a high pass forward. Julian Hendrie collects the pass. Julian Hendrie knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stan Johnson who gathers it comfortably.
36.44
With some swift thinking, Carlton Ljungberg plays the ball forward to Tony Dichio. Tony Dichio knocks the ball to his team mate, Clive Peters. Clive Peters knocks in a cross ball towards Peter Hurst. Peter Hurst heads the ball goalwards but Nicholas Dean reads it well. Quality keeping!
38.50
Jose Poulard hacks Anthony Bower from behind! Jose Poulard is warned by the referee! Anthony Bower stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.46
Bristol Rovers are playing very deep making it very hard for their opposition to get back into the game.
44.22
Ronald Blinker threads a neat ball through to Niccolo Lumsdon. Niccolo Lumsdon runs straight at the opposition's defence. Niccolo Lumsdon knocks in a cross ball towards Phil Harley. Phil Harley makes a looping header on goal but it slams into the crowd!
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. Leicester City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Leicester City players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Leicester City kick off!
48.28
Isaiah Lawrence makes a strong solo run forward. Isaiah Lawrence plays the ball forward to Phil Harley. Phil Harley knocks in a cross ball towards Adriano Biancone. Adriano Biancone heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
49.40
Niccolo Lumsdon threads the ball through to Adriano Biancone. Adriano Biancone lofts in a cross ball towards Dean Lowe. Dean Lowe directs the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
54.54
Jose Poulard barges into Emiliano Cesari. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Emiliano Cesari hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.41
Tony Dichio takes it forward alone. Tony Dichio makes a probing pass to Clive Peters but he's offside!
60.07
Bristol Rovers have made 3 substitutions with Florian Seifert replacing Colin Greaves, Tim Shearer replacing Julian Hendrie and Jermaine Adams replacing Dean Lowe .
72.10
Tony Dichio flicks a high ball forward to Danny Fletcher who takes it down. Danny Fletcher plays a quick one-two with Peter Hurst and rushes in on goal... Danny Fletcher shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
77.22
Jose Poulard hacks Anthony Bower from behind! The referee warns Jose Poulard again to calm down! Anthony Bower gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
79.47
Jose Poulard threads a neat ball through to Tim Shearer. Tim Shearer whips in a cross ball towards Adriano Biancone. Adriano Biancone flicks the ball with his head. Stan Johnson is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
83.28
Jose Poulard makes a probing pass to Tim Shearer. Tim Shearer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stan Johnson who gathers it comfortably.
84.55
Jose Poulard flicks a high pass forward. Tim Shearer controls it well on his chest. Tim Shearer whips in a cross ball towards Jermaine Adams. Jermaine Adams knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Stan Johnson comfortably picks it out of the air!
87.39
Jose Poulard threads a neat ball through to Phil Harley. Phil Harley knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stanley Ehiogu.
89.41
Adam Newby flicks a high pass forward. Niccolo Lumsdon holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Niccolo Lumsdon flicks a high ball forward to Tim Shearer who takes it down. Tim Shearer lofts in a cross ball towards Adriano Biancone. Adriano Biancone knocks the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
Tim Shearer hacks Carlton Ljungberg from behind! Tim Shearer is shown the yellow card! Carlton Ljungberg stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Bristol Rovers

Leicester City
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
4
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.9%
43.1%
Play Area
29.2%
44.4%
26.4%

Scorers
Dean Lowe 14
Adriano Biancone 79

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Adriano Biancone of Bristol Rovers

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

1.Stan Johnson (GK)
6
2.Malcolm Croft (DEF)
6
3.Stanley Ehiogu (DEF)
6
4.Carlton Ljungberg (DEF)
7
5.Alan Smith (DEF)
6
6.Emiliano Cesari (MID)
7
7.Tony Dichio (MID)
7
8.Anthony Bower (MID)
7
9.Danny Fletcher (ATT)
6
10.Clive Peters (ATT)
6
11.Peter Hurst (ATT)
7
 
12.Neil Mccann (MID)
0
13.Adam Maddison (MID)
0
14.Darius Boateng (GK)
0