Match Report


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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Keepmoat Stadium where Doncaster Rovers play host to Scunthorpe United. A crowd of 4,403 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Doncaster Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Scunthorpe United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Jason Fletcher.


0.00
Doncaster Rovers kick off!
4.17
Adam Pearce runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Adam Pearce finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
9.17
Philipp Kaiser sees Michael Mccann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Without breaking stride, Michael Mccann plays the ball forward to Alex Ferguson. Alex Ferguson shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
10.14
Omer Andrews changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Omer Andrews knocks the ball to his team mate, Stan Godber. Stan Godber makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
12.37
Kemal Impey threads the ball through to Simon Platt. Simon Platt shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
14.47
Philipp Kaiser surges forward with the ball. Philipp Kaiser knocks the ball to his team mate, Isaiah Wright. Isaiah Wright shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
18.55
Ian Collymore flicks a high pass forward. Kelvin Perry collects the pass. Kelvin Perry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Platt. Simon Platt skips past Darren Crooks! Simon Platt tries a spectacular strike but is denied by Jonathan Riza. Excellent save.
20.23
Omer Andrews flicks a high pass forward. Stan Godber collects the pass. Stan Godber lofts in a cross ball towards Daniele Mills. Daniele Mills is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Martin Weir comfortably picks it out of the air!
26.38
Omer Andrews kicks a strong pass forward to Alex Ferguson. Alex Ferguson knocks in a cross ball towards Daniele Mills. Daniele Mills directs the ball goalwards with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
27.38
Duncan Mortensen flicks a high pass forward to Kelvin Perry who brings the ball under control. Kelvin Perry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Platt. Simon Platt controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
28.32
Omer Andrews hits a low pass to Isaiah Wright. Isaiah Wright shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
30.37
Anthony Jobson knocks the ball to his team mate, Omer Andrews. Omer Andrews deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alex Ferguson. Alex Ferguson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Martin Weir who gathers it comfortably.
32.59
Kemal Impey sees Anthony Gardner in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Anthony Gardner edges inside the box! Anthony Gardner tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Anthony Gardner!
40.24
Kelvin Perry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anthony Gardner. Anthony Gardner controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
44.57
Kemal Impey darts forward. Kemal Impey deftly passes the ball to Anthony Gardner, releasing him through on goal. Anthony Gardner cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Doncaster Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Scunthorpe United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Scunthorpe United players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Scunthorpe United kick off the second half!
47.41
Ian Collymore threads a neat ball through to Adam Pearce. Adam Pearce brings the ball forward. Adam Pearce plays a scrappy one-two with Garry Gallacher and advances towards the goal... Adam Pearce comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
54.16
Anthony Jobson takes a quick throw-in, which Neil Naysmith takes on the chest. Neil Naysmith flicks a high ball forward to Omer Andrews who gracefully takes it down. Omer Andrews flicks a high pass forward. Daniele Mills holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniele Mills threads a neat, attacking ball through to Isaiah Wright. Isaiah Wright cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.38
Michael Mccann chips the ball to his team mate, Isaiah Wright. Isaiah Wright lofts in a cross ball towards Stan Godber. Stan Godber outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is miles over!
59.29
Ross Lockley takes it forward alone. Ross Lockley makes a beautiful solo run. Ross Lockley shoots from distance. Jonathan Riza comfortably gets down and covers it.
60.26
Scunthorpe United appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
60.26
Adam Pearce knocks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Gardner. Anthony Gardner lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Platt. Simon Platt connects with a diving header but it flies wide!
72.03
Michael Mccann barges into Kelvin Perry. The referee calls over Michael Mccann and warns him to calm down! Kelvin Perry runs off the knock.
73.30
Duncan Mortensen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kelvin Perry. Kelvin Perry flicks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Gardner. Anthony Gardner rushes past Philipp Kaiser! Anthony Gardner comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it slams into the crowd!
77.45
Doncaster Rovers have made a substitution with Dominic Morrison replacing Anthony Gardner .
78.50
Omer Andrews takes it forward alone. Omer Andrews lofts in a cross ball towards Stan Godber. Stan Godber whips the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Denny Huizingh. Excellent block.
81.43
Anthony Jobson clumsily knocks into Dominic Morrison. The referee warns Anthony Jobson to calm down! Dominic Morrison hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.02
Daniele Mills changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Daniele Mills whips in a cross ball towards Isaiah Wright. Isaiah Wright heads the ball goalwards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
87.29
Garry Gallacher barges into Philipp Kaiser. The referee calls over Garry Gallacher and shows him a yellow card! Philipp Kaiser stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Anthony Jobson makes a strong solo run forward. Anthony Jobson takes it forward alone. Anthony Jobson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Martin Weir who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
7
7
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.4%
46.6%
Play Area
25%
46.6%
28.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Adam Pearce of Doncaster Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Martin Weir (GK)
6
2.Denny Huizingh (DEF)
6
3.Duncan Mortensen (DEF)
6
4.Ian Collymore (DEF)
6
5.Ross Lockley (DEF)
7
6.Adam Pearce (MID)goal scored
9
7.Kemal Impey (MID)
7
8.Kelvin Perry (MID)
7
9.Simon Platt (ATT)
6
10.Anthony Gardner (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Garry Gallacher (ATT)yellow card
6
 
12.David Carrick (ATT)
0
13.John Robson (GK)
0
14.Dominic Morrison (DEF)
6

1.Jonathan Riza (GK)
6
2.Darren Crooks (DEF)
6
3.Philipp Kaiser (DEF)
7
4.Anthony Jobson (DEF)
7
5.Neil Naysmith (DEF)
6
6.Michael Mccann (MID)
6
7.Omer Andrews (MID)
8
8.Daniele Mills (ATT)
7
9.Isaiah Wright (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Alex Ferguson (ATT)
6
11.Stan Godber (ATT)
6
 
12.Alec Burley (GK)
0
13.Chris Banks (DEF)
0
14.Brendan Fletcher (MID)
0