Match Report


Huddersfield TownHuddersfield Town     Bristol RoversBristol Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Torsten MasurT. Masur52
G
1
G
54Jason RankinJ. Rankin
Chris UpsonC. Upson64
D
2
D
57John PearceJ. Pearce
Arno ReimersA. Reimers63
D
captain3
D
53Stephen CharltonS. Charlton
Ben ShieldsB. Shields55
D
4
D
50Darren JamesD. James
Simon LofthouseS. Lofthouse65
M
5
D
45Edward WallworkE. Wallwork
Del ShiltonD. Shilton59
M
6
M
53Greg SalmonG. Salmon
Malcolm MckayM. Mckay50
M
7
M
50John SwiftJ. Swift
Lomano EdworthyL. Edworthy43
M
8
A
56Alistair JeffersA. Jeffers
Jacob AndertonJ. Anderton57
A
9captain
A
55Simon MikeS. Mike
Fredrik NichollsF. Nicholls55
A
10
A
54George StandingG. Standing
Daniele VieiraD. Vieira54
A
11
A
51Mick WiltordM. Wiltord
 
Norman CutlerN. Cutler53
D
12
M
49Jermaine GranvilleJ. Granville
Teddy WallworkT. Wallwork45
G
13
G
48Noel HuckerbyN. Huckerby
Alfred SmithA. Smith45
D
14
M
47Guilherme GomesG. Gomes

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at John Smiths Stadium where Huddersfield Town play host to Bristol Rovers. A crowd of 4,641 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Huddersfield Town 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 Gareth Lumsdon.


0.00
Bristol Rovers kick off and get the first half underway!
2.10
Malcolm Mckay threads a neat ball through to Daniele Vieira. Daniele Vieira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
3.39
Daniele Vieira hacks Darren James from behind! The referee calls over Daniele Vieira and shows him a yellow card! Darren James hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.46
Lomano Edworthy controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jacob Anderton. Jacob Anderton shoots from distance. Solid save from Jason Rankin.
8.41
Alistair Jeffers hacks Chris Upson from behind! Alistair Jeffers is shown the yellow card! Chris Upson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.47
Fredrik Nicholls comes in with a late challenge on John Pearce. The referee brings Fredrik Nicholls to one side and gives him a warning! John Pearce stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.46
Stephen Charlton flicks a high pass forward. John Swift controls it well on his chest. John Swift flicks a high pass forward. George Standing holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. George Standing tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
40.54
Lomano Edworthy flicks a high pass forward. Jacob Anderton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jacob Anderton plays a one-two with Fredrik Nicholls and advances towards the goal... Jacob Anderton makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
44.04
Ben Shields flicks a high pass forward to Malcolm Mckay who brings the ball under control. With imagination, Malcolm Mckay plays the ball forward to Jacob Anderton. Jacob Anderton makes a probing pass to Fredrik Nicholls but he's offside!
45.00
Arno Reimers knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Lofthouse. Simon Lofthouse flicks a high pass forward. Jacob Anderton controls it well on his chest. Jacob Anderton whips in a cross ball towards Fredrik Nicholls. Fredrik Nicholls heads the ball goalwards but it flies just wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Huddersfield Town 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
Huddersfield Town kick off!
47.54
John Swift passes the ball forward to Mick Wiltord. Mick Wiltord knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
48.43
Ben Shields threads the ball through to Del Shilton. Del Shilton makes a probing pass to Fredrik Nicholls. Fredrik Nicholls finds some space and shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Fredrik Nicholls!
54.57
Arno Reimers kicks a strong pass forward to Malcolm Mckay. Malcolm Mckay changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Malcolm Mckay shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
55.41
John Swift flicks a high pass forward. Simon Mike collects the pass. Simon Mike finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
60.28
Arno Reimers threads a neat ball through to Del Shilton. Del Shilton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniele Vieira. Daniele Vieira lofts in a cross ball towards Jacob Anderton. Jacob Anderton is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's a lousy effort!
65.49
Greg Salmon threads the ball through to Simon Mike. Simon Mike shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
69.50
Del Shilton flicks the ball to his team mate, Jacob Anderton. Jacob Anderton advances inside the box! Some awkward footwork from Jacob Anderton provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. Jason Rankin gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
71.02
Arno Reimers makes a simple pass to Malcolm Mckay. Malcolm Mckay hits a low pass to Jacob Anderton. Jacob Anderton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
72.32
Malcolm Mckay passes the ball forward to Fredrik Nicholls. Fredrik Nicholls tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
77.03
Ben Shields sees space and advances. Ben Shields hits a low pass to Fredrik Nicholls. Fredrik Nicholls knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Pearce.
83.26
John Swift flicks a high pass forward. Simon Mike collects the pass. Simon Mike shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
84.32
Greg Salmon knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Mike. Simon Mike shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
89.38
John Swift plays the ball forward to Alistair Jeffers. Alistair Jeffers shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Huddersfield Town

Bristol Rovers
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
6
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
66.2%
33.8%
Play Area
29.9%
40.3%
29.9%

Scorers
Fredrik Nicholls 48

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Malcolm Mckay of Huddersfield Town

Match Ratings
1.Torsten Masur (GK)
6
2.Chris Upson (DEF)
6
3.Arno Reimers (DEF)
7
4.Ben Shields (DEF)
8
5.Simon Lofthouse (MID)
7
6.Del Shilton (MID)
7
7.Malcolm Mckay (MID)
8
8.Lomano Edworthy (MID)
6
9.Jacob Anderton (ATT)
8
10.Fredrik Nicholls (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Daniele Vieira (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Norman Cutler (DEF)
0
13.Teddy Wallwork (GK)
0
14.Alfred Smith (DEF)
0

1.Jason Rankin (GK)
7
2.John Pearce (DEF)
6
3.Stephen Charlton (DEF)
6
4.Darren James (DEF)
6
5.Edward Wallwork (DEF)
6
6.Greg Salmon (MID)
7
7.John Swift (MID)
7
8.Alistair Jeffers (ATT)yellow card
5
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