Match Report
| Bristol Rovers | Bristol Rovers |  |  | Hartlepool United | Hartlepool United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Mike Lua-Lua | M. Lua-Lua |  | 52 | G |  | 1 | | G | 54 |  | Manuel Cupi | M. Cupi | |||||||||
| Stephen Charlton | S. Charlton | | 53 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 49 | | Eddie Stewart | E. Stewart | |||||||||
| Steve Stockdale | S. Stockdale | | 51 | D | | 3 | | D | 47 | | Alexander Edwards | A. Edwards | |||||||||
| Jody Pearce | J. Pearce | | 50 | D | | 4 | |  | D | 47 | | James Gascoigne | J. Gascoigne | ||||||||
| Omer Coppinger | O. Coppinger | | 48 | D | | 5 | | D | 47 | | James Stockdale | J. Stockdale | |||||||||
| Greg Salmon | G. Salmon | | 56 | M | | 6 | | M | 61 |  | Nikolas Neuhaus | N. Neuhaus | |||||||||
| John Swift | J. Swift | | 56 | M | | 7 | | M | 47 | | Marcel Wilke | M. Wilke | |||||||||
| Alistair Jeffers | A. Jeffers | | 58 | A | | 8 | | M | 46 | | Eddie Richards | E. Richards | |||||||||
| Terry Woodcock | T. Woodcock | | 51 | A | | | 9 | | A | 63 |  | Guilherme Vieira | G. Vieira | ||||||||
| Del Keane | D. Keane | | 43 | A | | 10 | | A | 63 | | Rio Sharpe | R. Sharpe | |||||||||
| Nwankwo Wise | N. Wise | | 41 | A | | 11 | | A | 56 |  | Stuart Law | S. Law | |||||||||
| Guilherme Gomes | G. Gomes | | 50 | M | | 12 | | G | 51 | | Fredrik Grantt | F. Grantt | |||||||||
| Edward Wallwork | E. Wallwork | | 46 | D | | 13 | | A | 48 | | Scott Bishop | S. Bishop | |||||||||
| Wayne Young | W. Young | | 46 | M | | 14 | | M | 46 | | Alexander Todd | A. Todd | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Memorial Stadium where Bristol Rovers play host to Hartlepool United. A crowd of 4,534 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Hartlepool United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Titus Gilchrist.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Hartlepool United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Titus Gilchrist.
0.00
0-0Hartlepool United start the match!
3.00
0-0James Stockdale runs forward with the ball. James Stockdale hits a low pass to Rio Sharpe. Rio Sharpe finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Mike Lua-Lua. Excellent save.
4.18
1-0Stephen Charlton threads a neat ball through to John Swift. John Swift makes a simple pass to Alistair Jeffers. Alistair Jeffers deftly passes the ball to Del Keane, releasing him through on goal. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Del Keane provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
8.09
Greg Salmon knocks the ball to his team mate, Alistair Jeffers. Alistair Jeffers finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Manuel Cupi!
12.10
1-0Marcel Wilke flicks a high ball forward to Guilherme Vieira who takes it down. Guilherme Vieira plays a scrappy one-two with Rio Sharpe and advances towards the goal... Guilherme Vieira looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
20.41
Eddie Stewart sees Marcel Wilke in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Showing great composure, Marcel Wilke plays the ball forward to Stuart Law. Stuart Law tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
22.58
John Swift kicks a strong pass forward to Alistair Jeffers. Alistair Jeffers sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
26.07
Eddie Richards hits a low pass to Stuart Law. Stuart Law shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
33.39
Steve Stockdale makes a probing pass to John Swift. John Swift knocks the ball forward to Nwankwo Wise. Nwankwo Wise finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Manuel Cupi.
39.15
1-0Jody Pearce flicks a high pass forward. John Swift collects the pass. John Swift makes a probing pass to Del Keane. Del Keane lofts in a cross ball towards Alistair Jeffers. Alistair Jeffers knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but James Gascoigne is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
40.31
1-0Corner kick to Bristol Rovers. John Swift plays it to the far post. Manuel Cupi scoops up the ball.
42.03
James Gascoigne makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcel Wilke. Marcel Wilke threads a neat ball through to Guilherme Vieira. Guilherme Vieira knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Law. Stuart Law powers a header at goal. Stuart Law scores for Hartlepool United!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bristol Rovers have changed their lineup with Edward Wallwork replacing Steve Stockdale and Wayne Young replacing Del Keane. Hartlepool United appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Bristol Rovers kick off the second half!
47.20
Omer Coppinger deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Swift. John Swift flicks a high pass forward. Nwankwo Wise controls it well on his chest. Nwankwo Wise controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Manuel Cupi!
49.33
Omer Coppinger kicks a strong pass forward to John Swift. John Swift deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Terry Woodcock. Terry Woodcock finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
54.54
1-1Nikolas Neuhaus chips the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Vieira. Guilherme Vieira knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Edward Wallwork.
60.29
Marcel Wilke flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Law collects the pass. Stuart Law cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Stuart Law provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
66.23
Alexander Edwards hits a low pass to Eddie Richards. Eddie Richards surges forward with the ball. Eddie Richards knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stephen Charlton.
67.28
Eddie Stewart hits a low pass to Nikolas Neuhaus. Nikolas Neuhaus knocks the ball forward to Rio Sharpe. Rio Sharpe knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.21
1-1Jody Pearce decides to run forward with the ball. Jody Pearce makes a probing pass to Wayne Young. Wayne Young lofts in a cross ball towards Nwankwo Wise. Alexander Edwards hacks Nwankwo Wise from behind! Penalty not given!!
72.07
Seeing a gap ahead, Eddie Richards laces a through ball forward to Stuart Law. Stuart Law shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
73.35
John Swift chips the ball to his team mate, Wayne Young. Wayne Young knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by James Gascoigne.
79.09
Nikolas Neuhaus flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Law. Stuart Law shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
81.28
Eddie Richards flicks a high pass forward. Guilherme Vieira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Guilherme Vieira plays a scrappy one-two with Rio Sharpe and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Guilherme Vieira provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
83.09
Marcel Wilke makes a probing pass to Rio Sharpe. Rio Sharpe knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Edward Wallwork.
89.47
1-1Nikolas Neuhaus clumsily knocks into Greg Salmon. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Greg Salmon runs off the knock.
90.00
Eddie Richards hits a low pass to Guilherme Vieira. Guilherme Vieira edges inside the box! Guilherme Vieira looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Mike Lua-Lua is on top of his game. Fabulous stop!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Del Keane 4 | Stuart Law 42 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Stuart Law of Hartlepool United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Mike Lua-Lua (GK)
7
2. Stephen Charlton (DEF)
6
3. Steve Stockdale (DEF)
6
4. Jody Pearce (DEF)
7
5. Omer Coppinger (DEF)
6
6. Greg Salmon (MID)
6
7. John Swift (MID)
8
8. Alistair Jeffers (ATT)
7
9. Terry Woodcock (ATT)
6
10. Del Keane (ATT)
8
11. Nwankwo Wise (ATT)
6
12. Guilherme Gomes (MID)
0
13. Edward Wallwork (DEF)
6
14. Wayne Young (MID)
6
1. Manuel Cupi (GK)
8
2. Eddie Stewart (DEF)
6
3. Alexander Edwards (DEF)
6
4. James Gascoigne (DEF)
6
5. James Stockdale (DEF)
6
6. Nikolas Neuhaus (MID)
6
7. Marcel Wilke (MID)
7
8. Eddie Richards (MID)
7
9. Guilherme Vieira (ATT)
8
10. Rio Sharpe (ATT)
6
11. Stuart Law (ATT)
9
12. Fredrik Grantt (GK)
0
13. Scott Bishop (ATT)
0
14. Alexander Todd (MID)
0