Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Memorial Stadium where Bristol Rovers play host to Swindon Town. A crowd of 4,223 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Swindon Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nigel Ferdinand.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Swindon Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nigel Ferdinand.
0.00
0-0Swindon Town kick off and get the first half underway!
3.21
0-0Phil Campbell passes the ball forward to Sékou Irié Bi Séhi. Sékou Irié Bi Séhi flicks a high pass forward to Pontus Partin who brings the ball under control. Pontus Partin knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Steve Mowbray is offside!
4.48
0-1Richard Burgess passes the ball forward to Richard Oakley. Richard Oakley deftly passes the ball to Ian Boertien, releasing him through on goal. Ian Boertien tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
15.08
0-1With imagination, Sékou Irié Bi Séhi laces a through ball forward to Pontus Partin. Pontus Partin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steve Proctor who gathers it comfortably.
16.52
Gavin King hits a low pass to Phil Marsden. Phil Marsden knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.41
0-1Ian Boertien catches Duncan Armstrong on the ankles. The referee calls over Ian Boertien and shows him a yellow card! Duncan Armstrong stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.26
Richard Hitchcock flicks the ball to his team mate, Pontus Partin. Pontus Partin knocks the ball forward to Antonio Rey but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
27.48
Francisco Jardim flicks a high pass forward to Alberto Di Meglio who brings the ball under control. Alberto Di Meglio makes a probing pass to Richard Burgess. Richard Burgess whips in a cross ball towards Ian Boertien. Ian Boertien powers a header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Swindon Town!
40.15
Francisco Jardim flicks a high pass forward. Ian Boertien collects the pass. Ian Boertien passes the ball forward but Francisco Jardim is offside!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bristol Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Swindon Town also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Bristol Rovers get the second half underway!
48.53
Jason Evans knocks the ball forward to Richard Burgess. Richard Burgess flicks a high pass forward to Phil Marsden who brings the ball under control. Phil Marsden lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Oakley. Richard Oakley knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
51.14
0-3Duncan Armstrong sees Richard Hitchcock in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Richard Hitchcock flicks a high pass forward to Pontus Partin who brings the ball under control. Pontus Partin shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
55.45
0-3Duncan Armstrong threads a neat ball through to Richard Hitchcock. Richard Hitchcock passes the ball forward to Simón Romero. Simón Romero whips in a cross ball towards Pontus Partin. Pontus Partin makes a convincing header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
61.32
Duncan Armstrong hacks Richard Oakley from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Richard Oakley stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.10
Antonio Rey takes it forward alone. Antonio Rey whips in a cross ball towards Simón Romero. Simón Romero gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
71.25
Richard Hitchcock knocks the ball forward to Simón Romero. Simón Romero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.38
Duncan Armstrong makes a simple pass to Steve Mowbray. Steve Mowbray passes the ball forward to Antonio Rey. Antonio Rey lofts in a cross ball towards Simón Romero. Simón Romero beats his man to it with a header but it slams into the crowd!
77.16
1-3Swindon Town have made 2 substitutions with Phil Impey replacing Richard Oakley and Niccolo Ripley replacing Richard Burgess .
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Simón Romero 67 | Ian Boertien 4, 27 Richard Oakley 49 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Lauren Bisan-E. Souchard (GK)
6
2. Duncan Armstrong (DEF)
6
3. Phil Campbell (DEF)
6
4. Adam Owen (DEF)
6
5. Noel Lawrence (DEF)
6
6. Sékou Irié Bi Séhi (MID)
6
7. Antonio Rey (MID)
7
8. Richard Hitchcock (MID)
6
9. Steve Mowbray (MID)
6
10. Simón Romero (ATT)
8
11. Pontus Partin (ATT)
6
12. Mike Bolton (ATT)
0
13. Yyvind Bratseth (MID)
0
14. Nick Hitchcock (MID)
0
1. Steve Proctor (GK)
6
2. Gavin Chadwick (DEF)
6
3. Diego Helder (DEF)
6
4. Jason Evans (DEF)
7
5. Gavin King (MID)
6
6. Alberto Di Meglio (MID)
6
7. Francisco Jardim (MID)
6
8. Richard Burgess (MID)
7
9. Richard Oakley (ATT)
9
10. Ian Boertien (ATT)
9
11. Phil Marsden (ATT)
7
12. Phil Impey (ATT)
6
13. Robert Benjamin (ATT)
0
14. Niccolo Ripley (ATT)
6