Match Report


Bristol RoversBristol Rovers     Macclesfield TownMacclesfield Town
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Jason RankinJ. Rankin54
G
1
G
52Ledley EdwardsL. Edwards
John PearceJ. Pearce57
D
2
D
62Darius McgrealD. Mcgreal
Stephen CharltonS. Charlton53
D
3
D
61Kemal ThompsonK. Thompson
Darren JamesD. James50
D
4captain
D
58Ruel McgrealR. Mcgreal
Edward WallworkE. Wallwork45
D
5
D
52Peter BarryP. Barry
Greg SalmonG. Salmon53
M
6
M
64Jon PeckhamJ. Peckham
John SwiftJ. Swift50
M
7
M
61Joe DeaneJ. Deane
Alistair JeffersA. Jeffers55
A
8
M
57Simon SmitheS. Smithe
Simon MikeS. Mike55
A
captain9
A
69Xavier RodriguezX. Rodriguez
George StandingG. Standing54
A
10
A
64Norman StandingN. Standing
Mick WiltordM. Wiltord51
A
11
A
58Edward PowerE. Power
 
Jermaine GranvilleJ. Granville49
M
12
M
54Craig ClaphamC. Clapham
Noel HuckerbyN. Huckerby48
G
13
M
52Colin McinnesC. Mcinnes
Guilherme GomesG. Gomes47
M
14
G
51Nicholas DrydenN. Dryden

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Memorial Stadium where Bristol Rovers play host to Macclesfield Town. A crowd of 4,683 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Macclesfield Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Terry Taylor.


0.00
Macclesfield Town start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.14
Greg Salmon threads a neat ball through to Mick Wiltord. Mick Wiltord tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
4.04
Stephen Charlton makes a simple pass to John Swift. John Swift sees space and advances. John Swift shoots from outside the area. Ledley Edwards gets down and covers it.
6.41
Stephen Charlton hacks Xavier Rodriguez from behind! The referee brings Stephen Charlton to one side and gives him a warning! Xavier Rodriguez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.16
Joe Deane flicks a high ball forward to Xavier Rodriguez who takes it down. Xavier Rodriguez plays a scrappy one-two with Edward Power and advances towards the goal... Xavier Rodriguez strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
10.47
Kemal Thompson volleys a long ball forward. Edward Power sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
12.40
Simon Smithe flicks a high pass forward to Xavier Rodriguez who brings the ball under control. Xavier Rodriguez whips in a cross ball towards Norman Standing. Norman Standing gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
20.34
Simon Smithe passes the ball forward to Norman Standing. Norman Standing shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
22.29
John Swift flicks the ball to his team mate, Alistair Jeffers. Alistair Jeffers shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
24.47
Joe Deane threads a neat ball through to Norman Standing. Norman Standing shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
27.55
John Swift flicks a high ball forward to Alistair Jeffers who takes it down. Alistair Jeffers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.34
Mick Wiltord hacks Peter Barry from behind! The referee warns Mick Wiltord to calm down! Peter Barry runs off the knock.
32.01
Ruel Mcgreal flicks a high ball forward to Joe Deane who gracefully takes it down. Joe Deane sees space and advances. Joe Deane finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
34.15
Joe Deane takes it forward alone. Joe Deane tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
38.49
John Swift deftly passes the ball to his team mate, George Standing. George Standing knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Mike. Simon Mike connects with a diving header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
42.16
Jon Peckham hits a low pass to Xavier Rodriguez. Xavier Rodriguez shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
44.48
Simon Smithe flicks a high pass forward. Norman Standing collects the pass. Norman Standing shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
Jon Peckham passes the ball forward to Edward Power. Edward Power knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stephen Charlton.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Bristol Rovers have changed their lineup with Noel Huckerby replacing Stephen Charlton and Guilherme Gomes replacing George Standing. Macclesfield Town appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-2-1 formation.

45.00
The second half starts with Bristol Rovers kicking off!
47.59
Kemal Thompson catches Simon Mike on the ankles. Kemal Thompson is shown the yellow card! Simon Mike carries on, but is struggling a bit.
49.34
Ruel Mcgreal deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joe Deane. Joe Deane threads a neat ball through to Xavier Rodriguez. Xavier Rodriguez shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
53.28
Kemal Thompson flicks a high pass forward to Joe Deane who brings the ball under control. Joe Deane passes the ball forward to Norman Standing. Norman Standing plays a scrappy one-two with Edward Power and stumbles forward towards the goal... Norman Standing cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
57.26
John Swift makes a probing pass to Guilherme Gomes. Guilherme Gomes shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
60.08
Macclesfield Town have made 2 substitutions with Colin Mcinnes replacing Xavier Rodriguez and Nicholas Dryden replacing Joe Deane .
63.12
Jon Peckham makes a probing pass to Colin Mcinnes. Colin Mcinnes shoots from 25 yards. Jason Rankin gets down and covers it.
66.22
Ruel Mcgreal makes a simple pass to Simon Smithe. Simon Smithe knocks the ball forward to Colin Mcinnes. Colin Mcinnes shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
67.53
Nicholas Dryden threads a neat ball through to Norman Standing. Norman Standing knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jason Rankin who gathers it comfortably.
69.02
John Swift hits a low pass to Mick Wiltord. Mick Wiltord tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
71.42
John Swift flicks the ball to his team mate, Alistair Jeffers. Alistair Jeffers controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
73.15
Edward Wallwork makes a beautiful solo run. Edward Wallwork makes a probing pass to Guilherme Gomes. Guilherme Gomes whips in a cross ball towards Mick Wiltord. Mick Wiltord directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's drastically wayward!
77.15
Macclesfield Town have made a substitution with Craig Clapham replacing Norman Standing .
79.06
John Swift decides to run forward with the ball. John Swift shoots from distance. Good keeping from Ledley Edwards as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
80.30
It's a corner kick which John Swift takes quickly, playing the ball short to Edward Wallwork. Edward Wallwork chests the ball down and with a fluid motion, flicks the ball across into the box. Peter Barry chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
84.50
Jon Peckham knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Mcinnes. Colin Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.37
Kemal Thompson knocks the ball forward to Simon Smithe. Simon Smithe sees Edward Power in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Edward Power sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
89.56
Edward Wallwork knocks the ball forward to Greg Salmon. Greg Salmon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alistair Jeffers. Alistair Jeffers shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Bristol Rovers

Macclesfield Town
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
5
11
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
40.4%
59.6%
Play Area
32.6%
41.6%
25.8%

Scorers
Simon Mike 38

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to John Swift of Bristol Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Jason Rankin (GK)
7
2.John Pearce (DEF)
6
3.Stephen Charlton (DEF)
6
4.Darren James (DEF)
6
5.Edward Wallwork (DEF)
7
6.Greg Salmon (MID)
6
7.John Swift (MID)
9
8.Alistair Jeffers (ATT)
6
9.Simon Mike (ATT)goal scored
8
10.George Standing (ATT)
7
11.Mick Wiltord (ATT)
6
 
12.Jermaine Granville (MID)
0
13.Noel Huckerby (GK)
6
14.Guilherme Gomes (MID)
6

1.Ledley Edwards (GK)
8
2.Darius Mcgreal (DEF)
6
3.Kemal Thompson (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Ruel Mcgreal (DEF)
7
5.Peter Barry (DEF)
6
6.Jon Peckham (MID)
7
7.Joe Deane (MID)
8
8.Simon Smithe (MID)
7
9.Xavier Rodriguez (ATT)
6
10.Norman Standing (ATT)
6
11.Edward Power (ATT)
6
 
12.Craig Clapham (MID)
6
13.Colin Mcinnes (MID)
6
14.Nicholas Dryden (GK)
6