Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Memorial Stadium where Bristol Rovers play host to Tottenham Hotspur. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Bristol Rovers and Tottenham Hotspur are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Bristol Rovers and Tottenham Hotspur are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Bristol Rovers start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.11
0-0Jose Fortes Marquez chips the ball to his team mate, Graham Sharpe. Graham Sharpe deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Elliott. Gavin Elliott plays a perfect one-two with Armand Ali Sangaré and rushes in on goal... Gavin Elliott shoots from just inside the box. Peter Okon easily smothers it.
10.58
0-0Des Davies flicks the ball to his team mate, Armand Ali Sangaré. Armand Ali Sangaré knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Peter Okon who gathers it comfortably.
14.30
0-1Diogo Pinto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Danny Barrett. Danny Barrett whips in a cross ball towards Haukur Ingólfsson. Haukur Ingólfsson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Haukur Ingólfsson!
18.39
Andre Augusto Nocera deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arnar Gudjohnsen. Arnar Gudjohnsen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jørgen Myssing. Jørgen Myssing knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Cosmin Noica.
22.01
0-1The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
24.18
0-1Arnar Gudjohnsen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Danny Barrett. Danny Barrett shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
28.52
0-1Arnar Gudjohnsen barges into Graham Sharpe. Arnar Gudjohnsen is given a warning by the referee! Graham Sharpe stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.03
Des Davies threads the ball through to Gavin Elliott. Gavin Elliott controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
36.05
Andre Augusto Nocera threads the ball through to Arnar Gudjohnsen. Arnar Gudjohnsen sees a break and surges forward. Arnar Gudjohnsen whips in a cross ball towards Jørgen Myssing. Jørgen Myssing heads the ball goalwards but René Friedli is on top of it.
39.16
Dmitri Yanowski hacks Yoshito Ishigawa from behind! Dmitri Yanowski is given a warning by the referee! Yoshito Ishigawa runs off the knock.
40.30
Dmitri Yanowski sees a break and surges forward. Dmitri Yanowski lofts in a cross ball towards Danny Barrett. Danny Barrett connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
44.41
Cosmin Noica comes in with a late challenge on Jørgen Myssing. Cosmin Noica is given a warning by the referee! Jørgen Myssing runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Tottenham Hotspur kick off!
47.10
Andre Augusto Nocera makes a simple pass to Diogo Pinto. Diogo Pinto knocks the ball forward to Danny Barrett. Danny Barrett knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose Fortes Marquez.
48.25
Des Davies knocks the ball to his team mate, Mark Addo. Mark Addo shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Peter Okon easily smothers it!
54.21
Jose Fortes Marquez plays a long ball forward. Gavin Elliott knocks in a cross ball towards Mark Addo. Mark Addo directs the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
60.16
Cosmin Noica chips the ball to his team mate, Des Davies. Des Davies flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Elliott. Gavin Elliott goes all the way! Gavin Elliott makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Peter Okon is on top of it.
61.38
Andre Augusto Nocera kicks a strong pass forward to Dmitri Yanowski. Dmitri Yanowski makes a beautiful solo run. Dmitri Yanowski controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but René Friedli manages to gather it comfortably.
63.10
Yoshito Ishigawa makes a simple pass to Armand Ali Sangaré. Armand Ali Sangaré sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
65.40
Aatos Arctopolitanus makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Diogo Pinto. Diogo Pinto takes it forward alone. Diogo Pinto lofts in a cross ball towards Jørgen Myssing. Jørgen Myssing is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
69.26
Des Davies makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mark Addo. Mark Addo lofts in a cross ball towards Armand Ali Sangaré. Armand Ali Sangaré is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Peter Okon!
75.37
Des Davies clumsily knocks into Aatos Arctopolitanus. Des Davies is warned by the referee! Aatos Arctopolitanus hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.52
Tottenham Hotspur are easily keeping Bristol Rovers at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
78.40
Joel Ahla powers a long ball forward. Armand Ali Sangaré shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Peter Okon easily smothers it!
81.49
Tiago Thome sees space and advances. Tiago Thome makes a simple pass to Gavin Elliott. Gavin Elliott knocks in a cross ball towards Armand Ali Sangaré. Armand Ali Sangaré powers a header at goal. It's there!! Peter Okon has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
85.56
Diogo Pinto catches Cosmin Noica on the ankles. Diogo Pinto is given a warning by the referee! Cosmin Noica hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Yoshito Ishigawa makes a probing pass to Mark Addo. Mark Addo lofts in a cross ball towards Armand Ali Sangaré. Armand Ali Sangaré is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Peter Okon.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
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