Match Report
| Bristol Rovers | Bristol Rovers |  |  | Sheffield United | Sheffield United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Frank Flintlock | F. Flintlock |  | 49 | G |  | 1 | | G | 48 | | Nick Newby | N. Newby | |||||||||
| Danny Midgley | D. Midgley | | 53 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 52 |  | Duncan Hendry | D. Hendry | |||||||||
| Wes Laver | W. Laver | | 48 | D | | 3 | | D | 50 | | Eddie Simonsen | E. Simonsen | |||||||||
| Phil Roberts | P. Roberts | | 48 | D | | 4 | | D | 47 | | Carlton Lockley | C. Lockley | |||||||||
| Nicholas Le Saux | N. Le Saux | | 49 | M | | 5 | | D | 43 | | Ian Lloyd | I. Lloyd | |||||||||
| Luigi Baronio | L. Baronio |  | 47 | M | | 6 | | M | 61 | | Eddie Myers | E. Myers | |||||||||
| Marvin Sturridge | M. Sturridge | | 47 | M | | 7 | | M | 54 | | Ivan Galli | I. Galli | |||||||||
| Mike Myers | M. Myers | | 42 | M | | 8 | | M | 51 | | Peter Naylor | P. Naylor | |||||||||
| Nigel Johnson | N. Johnson | | 49 | A | | 9 | | M | 35 | | Jacob Pearson | J. Pearson | |||||||||
| Gavin Beresford | G. Beresford | | 45 | A | | 10 | | A | 46 | | Tony Lee | T. Lee | |||||||||
| Ugo Milburn | U. Milburn | | 44 | A | | 11 | | A | 44 | | Ledley Flintlock | L. Flintlock | |||||||||
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Memorial Stadium where Bristol Rovers play host to Sheffield United. A crowd of 3,967 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sheffield United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sheffield United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Sheffield United kick off and get the first half underway!
4.55
0-0Peter Naylor kicks a strong pass forward to Ledley Flintlock. Ledley Flintlock knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.57
0-0Marvin Sturridge threads the ball through to Gavin Beresford. Gavin Beresford shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Nick Newby easily smothers it!
8.57
1-0Luigi Baronio chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Beresford. Gavin Beresford knocks in a cross ball towards Nigel Johnson. Nigel Johnson powers a header at goal. It's there!! Nick Newby has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
14.14
Peter Naylor makes a simple pass to Ledley Flintlock. Ledley Flintlock knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Phil Roberts.
15.23
1-0Luigi Baronio knocks the ball forward to Gavin Beresford. Gavin Beresford shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
18.50
Danny Midgley makes a probing pass to Luigi Baronio. Luigi Baronio knocks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Johnson. Nigel Johnson knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Beresford. Gavin Beresford connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Nick Newby!
22.49
Danny Midgley kicks a strong pass forward to Luigi Baronio. Luigi Baronio controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ugo Milburn. Ugo Milburn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ian Lloyd.
24.50
Nicholas Le Saux deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ugo Milburn. Ugo Milburn shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
26.31
Eddie Simonsen threads the ball through to Peter Naylor. Peter Naylor threads the ball through to Tony Lee. Tony Lee knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Wes Laver.
27.14
Ivan Galli takes it forward alone. Ivan Galli tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
28.40
Marvin Sturridge flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Beresford. Gavin Beresford knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.04
Wes Laver kicks a strong pass forward to Marvin Sturridge. Marvin Sturridge makes a simple pass to Nigel Johnson. Nigel Johnson lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Beresford. Gavin Beresford heads the ball goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gavin Beresford!
34.00
Luigi Baronio makes a simple pass to Nigel Johnson. Nigel Johnson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Bristol Rovers kick off the second half!
59.12
Marvin Sturridge makes a probing pass to Nigel Johnson. Nigel Johnson knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Beresford. Gavin Beresford is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is miles over!
61.13
2-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
65.46
Peter Naylor knocks the ball to his team mate, Tony Lee. Tony Lee shoots from long range but it flies wide!
71.50
Luigi Baronio sees a break and surges forward. Luigi Baronio controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nigel Johnson. Nigel Johnson rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
72.52
Carlton Lockley kicks a strong pass forward to Ivan Galli. Ivan Galli threads the ball through to Tony Lee. Tony Lee knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Frank Flintlock who gathers it comfortably.
73.37
Ivan Galli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ledley Flintlock. Ledley Flintlock knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Wes Laver.
75.35
Marvin Sturridge sees a break and surges forward. Marvin Sturridge controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
77.50
Nicholas Le Saux controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ugo Milburn. Ugo Milburn shoots from outside the area but Nick Newby is on top of it.
78.37
Eddie Myers chips the ball to his team mate, Tony Lee. Tony Lee controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
79.25
Mike Myers kicks a strong pass forward to Nigel Johnson. Nigel Johnson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nick Newby who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Phil Roberts deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luigi Baronio. Luigi Baronio threads the ball through to Ugo Milburn. Ugo Milburn controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
0
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
63.6%
36.4%
Play Area
23.9%
45.5%
30.7%
Scorers