Match Report
| Portsmouth | Portsmouth |  |  | Bristol Rovers | Bristol Rovers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Marc Laver | M. Laver |  | 65 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 54 | | Jason Rankin | J. Rankin | ||||||||
| Seth Davies | S. Davies | | 52 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 57 | | John Pearce | J. Pearce | |||||||||
| Frank Barry | F. Barry | | 49 | D | | 3 | | D | 53 | | Stephen Charlton | S. Charlton | |||||||||
| Arthur Bloomer | A. Bloomer | | 41 | D | | 4 | | D | 50 | | Darren James | D. James | |||||||||
| Steve Barry | S. Barry | | 40 | D | | 5 | | D | 45 | | Edward Wallwork | E. Wallwork | |||||||||
| William Dzodic | W. Dzodic |  | 61 | M | | 6 | | M | 53 | | Greg Salmon | G. Salmon | |||||||||
| Armin Sachs | A. Sachs |  | 61 | M | | 7 | | M | 50 | | John Swift | J. Swift | |||||||||
| Glynn Beckham | G. Beckham | | 63 | A | | 8 | | A | 55 | | Alistair Jeffers | A. Jeffers | |||||||||
| Harry Harrison | H. Harrison | | 47 | A | | 9 | | | A | 55 | | Simon Mike | S. Mike | ||||||||
| Niccolo Hurst | N. Hurst | | 44 | A | | 10 | | A | 54 | | George Standing | G. Standing | |||||||||
| David Bishop | D. Bishop | | 44 | A | | 11 | | A | 51 | | Mick Wiltord | M. Wiltord | |||||||||
| Ashley Griffin | A. Griffin | | 55 | M | | 12 | | M | 49 | | Jermaine Granville | J. Granville | |||||||||
| Damien Brown | D. Brown | | 55 | M | | 13 | | G | 48 | | Noel Huckerby | N. Huckerby | |||||||||
| Billy Maddison | B. Maddison | | 49 | M | | 14 | | M | 47 |  | Guilherme Gomes | G. Gomes | |||||||||
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Fratton Park where Portsmouth play host to Bristol Rovers. A crowd of 4,619 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Portsmouth and Bristol Rovers are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Brian Standing.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Portsmouth and Bristol Rovers are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Brian Standing.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Bristol Rovers kicking off!
2.11
0-0With imagination, Edward Wallwork plays the ball forward to John Swift. John Swift flicks a high pass forward to Alistair Jeffers who brings the ball under control. Alistair Jeffers shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
3.28
0-0Steve Barry threads the ball through to Armin Sachs. Armin Sachs threads a neat ball through to Glynn Beckham. Glynn Beckham shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
8.33
0-0Armin Sachs hacks John Swift from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! John Swift hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.24
0-0Armin Sachs flicks a high ball forward to Harry Harrison who takes it down. Harry Harrison plays a quick one-two with Niccolo Hurst and rushes in on goal... Stephen Charlton hacks Harry Harrison from behind! Harry Harrison appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
15.30
With vision, John Swift picks a pass forward to Alistair Jeffers. Alistair Jeffers shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
16.40
Without breaking stride, Seth Davies plays the ball forward to Armin Sachs. Armin Sachs deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Hurst. Niccolo Hurst sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
20.14
Frank Barry comes in with a late challenge on Alistair Jeffers. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alistair Jeffers stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.43
William Dzodic flicks the ball to his team mate, Harry Harrison. Harry Harrison shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Jason Rankin!
34.38
Darren James sees space and advances. Darren James sees space and advances. Darren James knocks in a cross ball towards George Standing. George Standing rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
36.01
Stephen Charlton surges forward with the ball. Stephen Charlton flicks a high ball forward to Alistair Jeffers who takes it down. Alistair Jeffers shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
38.06
John Swift flicks a high ball forward to Alistair Jeffers who takes it down. Alistair Jeffers finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
42.41
David Bishop comes in with a late challenge on Stephen Charlton. David Bishop is shown the yellow card! Stephen Charlton stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
John Swift controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alistair Jeffers. Alistair Jeffers shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Portsmouth appear unchanged since the first half. Bristol Rovers have changed their lineup with Noel Huckerby replacing Stephen Charlton and Guilherme Gomes replacing George Standing. The Portsmouth players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Portsmouth kick off!
47.31
Steve Barry clumsily knocks into John Swift. The referee calls over Steve Barry and shows him a yellow card! John Swift hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.16
Armin Sachs sees a break and surges forward. Armin Sachs advances inside the box! Armin Sachs takes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
53.20
1-0William Dzodic sees space and advances. William Dzodic plays a scrappy one-two with David Bishop and stumbles forward towards the goal... William Dzodic side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jason Rankin with no chance!! Goal for Portsmouth!
57.02
Armin Sachs threads a neat ball through to David Bishop. David Bishop shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
63.27
Frank Barry flicks the ball to his team mate, William Dzodic. William Dzodic flicks a high ball forward to David Bishop who takes it down. David Bishop tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
73.37
Armin Sachs takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of William Dzodic. William Dzodic flicks a high pass forward. Harry Harrison controls it well on his chest. Harry Harrison plays a one-two with Glynn Beckham and advances towards the goal... Harry Harrison tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
75.44
John Swift darts forward. John Swift shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
77.17
Greg Salmon kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Mike. Simon Mike whips in a cross ball towards Mick Wiltord. Mick Wiltord powers a header at goal but it's well over the bar!
78.53
Armin Sachs controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Harry Harrison. Harry Harrison whips in a cross ball towards David Bishop. David Bishop makes a deft header. Jason Rankin effortlessly punches it away to safety.
83.18
Noel Huckerby knocks the ball forward to Greg Salmon. Greg Salmon changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Greg Salmon lofts in a cross ball towards Alistair Jeffers. Alistair Jeffers is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies just wide!
85.39
Armin Sachs decides to run forward with the ball. Armin Sachs finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
89.33
William Dzodic catches Greg Salmon on the ankles. The referee calls over William Dzodic and shows him a yellow card! Greg Salmon stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Greg Salmon knocks the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Gomes. Guilherme Gomes shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
6
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
5
0
Yellow Cards
5
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.5%
53.5%
Play Area
28.2%
40.8%
31%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to William Dzodic of Portsmouth |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Marc Laver (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Seth Davies (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Frank Barry (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Arthur Bloomer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Steve Barry (DEF) | | 5 |
| 6. | William Dzodic (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Armin Sachs (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Glynn Beckham (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Harry Harrison (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Niccolo Hurst (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | David Bishop (ATT) | | 6 |
| 12. | Ashley Griffin (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Damien Brown (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Billy Maddison (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jason Rankin (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | John Pearce (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stephen Charlton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Darren James (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Edward Wallwork (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Greg Salmon (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | John Swift (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Alistair Jeffers (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Simon Mike (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | George Standing (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Mick Wiltord (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jermaine Granville (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Noel Huckerby (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Guilherme Gomes (MID) | 6 | |