Match Report
| Wycombe Wanderers | Wycombe Wanderers |  |  | Bristol Rovers | Bristol Rovers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Billy Law | B. Law |  | 42 | G |  | 1 | | G | 54 |  | Jason Rankin | J. Rankin | |||||||||
| Gilles Cutler | G. Cutler | | 58 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 57 | | John Pearce | J. Pearce | |||||||||
| Adrian Bishop | A. Bishop | | 45 | D |  | | 3 | | D | 53 | | Stephen Charlton | S. Charlton | ||||||||
| David Taylor | D. Taylor | | 42 | D | | 4 | | D | 50 | | Darren James | D. James | |||||||||
| Nicholas Adams | N. Adams | | 52 | M | | 5 | | D | 45 | | Edward Wallwork | E. Wallwork | |||||||||
| Mike Potts | M. Potts | | 51 | M | | 6 | | M | 52 | | Greg Salmon | G. Salmon | |||||||||
| Paul King | P. King | | 50 | M | | 7 | | M | 50 | | John Swift | J. Swift | |||||||||
| Jermaine Mortensen | J. Mortensen | | 45 | M | | 8 | | A | 55 | | Alistair Jeffers | A. Jeffers | |||||||||
| Rio White | R. White | | 56 | A | | 9 | | | A | 55 | | Simon Mike | S. Mike | ||||||||
| Julian Midgley | J. Midgley | | 49 | A | | 10 | | A | 54 | | George Standing | G. Standing | |||||||||
| Rio Montague | R. Montague | | 49 | A | | 11 | | A | 51 | | Mick Wiltord | M. Wiltord | |||||||||
| Tim Marshall | T. Marshall | | 47 | A | | 12 | | M | 49 | | Jermaine Granville | J. Granville | |||||||||
| Danny Peckham | D. Peckham | | 40 | M | | 13 | | G | 48 | | Noel Huckerby | N. Huckerby | |||||||||
| Liam Mckay | L. Mckay | | 40 | D | | 14 | | M | 47 |  | Guilherme Gomes | G. Gomes | |||||||||
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Adams Park where Wycombe Wanderers play host to Bristol Rovers. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Wycombe Wanderers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Peter Eustace.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Wycombe Wanderers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Peter Eustace.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Bristol Rovers get the match underway!
2.05
0-0Darren James runs forward with the ball. Darren James hits a low pass to Mick Wiltord. Mick Wiltord knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Billy Law who gathers it comfortably.
3.46
0-0Nicholas Adams makes a probing pass to Rio White. Rio White whips in a cross ball towards Julian Midgley. Julian Midgley makes a looping header on goal but it's a lousy effort!
6.55
David Taylor knocks the ball forward to Jermaine Mortensen. Jermaine Mortensen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rio White. Rio White knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stephen Charlton.
8.35
1-0Mike Potts flicks a high pass forward. Rio White collects the pass. Rio White edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Rio White provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
15.11
David Taylor sees Mike Potts in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mike Potts threads a neat ball through to Rio White. Rio White shoots from outside the area. It's there!! Jason Rankin has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
18.23
2-0Paul King hits a low pass to Rio White. Rio White finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Jason Rankin manages to keep it out.
21.32
2-0Adrian Bishop takes the throw-in. David Taylor makes a simple pass to Nicholas Adams. Nicholas Adams deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julian Midgley. Julian Midgley advances inside the box! Julian Midgley makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Darren James is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
22.05
John Swift flicks a high pass forward. Mick Wiltord collects the pass. Mick Wiltord shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
30.25
2-0Alistair Jeffers barges into David Taylor. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! David Taylor hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.36
2-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
42.45
2-0Paul King hacks John Swift from behind! The referee calls over Paul King and warns him to calm down! John Swift hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
John Swift knocks the ball forward to George Standing. George Standing shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Wycombe Wanderers appear unchanged since the first half. Bristol Rovers have changed their lineup with Noel Huckerby replacing Stephen Charlton and Guilherme Gomes replacing George Standing.
45.00
Wycombe Wanderers kick off the second half!
47.49
John Swift hits a low pass to Mick Wiltord. Mick Wiltord finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Billy Law manages to keep it out.
53.53
John Swift catches Mike Potts on the ankles. The referee calls over John Swift and shows him a yellow card! Mike Potts hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.03
Mick Wiltord clumsily knocks into Adrian Bishop. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Adrian Bishop hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.53
David Taylor clumsily knocks into Simon Mike. The referee warns David Taylor to calm down! Simon Mike stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.47
Greg Salmon sees a break and surges forward. Greg Salmon knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gilles Cutler.
66.40
2-0Showing composure, Greg Salmon plays the ball forward to Mick Wiltord. Mick Wiltord puts a great ball through but Simon Mike is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
69.47
Nicholas Adams hits a low pass to Rio White. Rio White shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
73.30
John Swift knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Mike. Simon Mike lofts in a cross ball towards Guilherme Gomes. Guilherme Gomes connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's a lousy effort!
77.23
John Swift flicks a high pass forward. Guilherme Gomes collects the pass. Guilherme Gomes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.43
John Swift controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alistair Jeffers. Alistair Jeffers makes a probing pass to Mick Wiltord but he's offside!
83.18
Gilles Cutler clumsily knocks into Mick Wiltord. Gilles Cutler is warned by the referee! Mick Wiltord hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.14
John Swift chips the ball to his team mate, Alistair Jeffers. Alistair Jeffers knocks in a cross ball towards Guilherme Gomes. Guilherme Gomes outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it misses the target by a large margin!
90.00
Nicholas Adams makes a beautiful solo run. Nicholas Adams rushes past Edward Wallwork! Some good footwork from Nicholas Adams provides some space. He shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Jason Rankin had no chance!! Goal for Wycombe Wanderers!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
29.4%
44.1%
26.5%
Scorers
| Rio White 8, 15 Nicholas Adams 91 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rio White of Wycombe Wanderers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Billy Law (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gilles Cutler (DEF) | 5 | |
| 3. | Adrian Bishop (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | David Taylor (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nicholas Adams (MID) |  | 8 |
| 6. | Mike Potts (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Paul King (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jermaine Mortensen (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Rio White (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Julian Midgley (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Rio Montague (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Tim Marshall (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Danny Peckham (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Liam Mckay (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jason Rankin (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | John Pearce (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stephen Charlton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Darren James (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Edward Wallwork (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Greg Salmon (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | John Swift (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Alistair Jeffers (ATT) | | 5 |
| 9. | Simon Mike (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | George Standing (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Mick Wiltord (ATT) | | 5 |
| 12. | Jermaine Granville (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Noel Huckerby (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Guilherme Gomes (MID) | 6 | |