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14/08/2058, Memorial Stadium, Bristol, England
FA Trophy, Round 1

Bristol Rovers Vs Alfreton Town

Bristol Rovers play in a 3-5-2 Def formation, and line up with: I Malloye (GK) , P Duffus (CB) , M Gaddis (CB) , J Lynn (CB) , D Sayer (CM) , R Donoghue (CM) , J McCaleb (CDM) , J Gibbs (RM) , R Toshack (LM) , B McClammy (ST) , O De Capua (ST) And the subs are: P Donkin (CB) , R Gberu (CM) , S McNevin (CM) , J McClard (ST)

Alfreton Town play in a 4-1-2-1-2 formation, and line up with: B Grandison (GK) , J McCort (CB) , R Kinnie (CB) , J Halker (RB) , A Mearns (LB) , D Rees (CM) , I Burke (CM) , E McAleer (CDM) , L Teague (CAM) , J Taylor (ST) , C Ukpolo (ST) And the subs are: B Rowan (CB) , M Driscoll (CB) , J Murray (CM) , J Cummins (CM) , R Munn (ST)

Welcome to Memorial Stadium in Bristol, England where Bristol Rovers will face Alfreton Town.  This is round 1 of the FA Trophy.  The attendance is 4037.

1' - Bristol Rovers kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

4' - Rhod Toshack plays the ball to John Lynn.  John Lynn passes the ball to Peter Duffus.  Peter Duffus spots a run from Ollie De Capua.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Ollie De Capua takes the ball.  Ollie De Capua tries to hit the ball past the keeper...and its in! It's a lovely goal from Ollie De Capua for Bristol Rovers!  The ball flew past the diving keepers hand!

4' - Alfreton Town kick the ball off for the restart.  

10' - Eric McAleer slides the ball to Jacob Halker.  Jacob Halker passes the ball to Jim McCort.  Jim McCort hits the ball long to Eric McAleer.  Mark Gaddis dispossesses Eric McAleer and takes possession.  Mark Gaddis finds Danny Sayer with a long ball.  Danny Sayer hits the ball from long range, aiming for the corner of the net...and its in! It's a beautiful goal from Danny Sayer for Bristol Rovers!  The ball flew past the diving keepers hand!

10' - Alfreton Town kick the ball off for the restart.  

15' - Robert Kinnie finds Jim McCort with a short pass.  Jim McCort plays a short pass to Darryl Rees.  Darryl Rees plays a long ball to Jim McCort.  Jim McCort sees a run from Ian Burke.  He attempts to play a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

25' - Robert Kinnie passes the ball to Jim McCort.  Jim McCort plays the ball to Amon Mearns.  James McCaleb successfully tackles Amon Mearns and gains possession for his team.  James McCaleb speeds past Callum Ukpolo.  

28' - James McCaleb plays a long ball to John Lynn.  John Lynn finds James McCaleb with a short pass.  James McCaleb crosses the ball into the box, finding Josh Gibbs.  Josh Gibbs looks to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is saved by Bruce Grandison!  

35' - James McCaleb successfully tackles Ian Burke and gains possession for his team.  James McCaleb chips a long ball to Peter Duffus.  Peter Duffus spots a run from Ollie De Capua.  He attempts to play a throughball, and Ollie De Capua runs on to the ball.  Ollie De Capua tries to slide the ball past the keeper...but the shot is deflected out of play by the keeper!  The linesman flags for a corner for  Bristol Rovers.  Brendan McClammy gets ready to take the corner.  He hits the ball into the box, but Eric McAleer intercepts the ball.  

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

46' - Alfreton Town kick the ball off for the start of the second half.  

50' - Robert Donoghue sees a run from Ollie De Capua.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Ollie De Capua has strayed offside!  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Callum Ukpolo is going to be taken off.  Rob Munn joins the game from the bench.  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Robert Kinnie is going to be taken off.  Bart Rowan joins the game from the bench.  

60' - Danny Sayer finds Robert Donoghue with a long pass.  Robert Donoghue passes to Ollie De Capua.  Ollie De Capua finds Mark Gaddis with a long ball.  Amon Mearns tackles Mark Gaddis and the ball goes loose.  James McCaleb spots a run from Danny Sayer.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Danny Sayer runs on to the ball.  Danny Sayer tries to hit the ball past the keeper...but the shot is stopped by the keeper!  He is unable to hold it though...Ollie De Capua pounces on the loose ball...Ollie De Capua attempts to strike the ball into the corner of the net...and its in! It's a nice goal from Ollie De Capua for Bristol Rovers!  The diving keeper couldn't get near the ball!

61' - Alfreton Town kick the ball off for the restart.  

64' - Brendan McClammy attempts to outskill Eric McAleer and succeeds, neatly slipping past the opposing player!  

64' - Brendan McClammy sees a run from Robert Donoghue.  He attempts a quick throughball, but Robert Donoghue is caught offside!  

68' - Peter Duffus hits the ball long to James McCaleb.  James McCaleb attempts to outskill Amon Mearns, but is tripped.  That will be a freekick for Bristol Rovers.  

69' - Danny Sayer prepares to take the freekick.  He lifts the ball into the box, but opposing player Jacob Halker takes possession.  

74' - Danny Sayer successfully tackles Leon Teague and gains possession for his team.  Danny Sayer tries to hit a long range shot...but the shot is deflected out of play by the keeper!  The linesman signals its a corner for Bristol Rovers.  Brendan McClammy places the ball to take the corner.  He whips the ball into the box, and manages to find Josh Gibbs.  Josh Gibbs flicks a header attempting to beat Bruce Grandison...but the shot is saved by Bruce Grandison!  

74' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Brendan McClammy will come off.  Rich Gberu is going to be brought on.  

76' - Bruce Grandison passes a long ball to Jim McCort.  Jim McCort sees a run from Ian Burke.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

78' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Jim McCort is going to be taken off.  Matthew Driscoll joins the game from the bench.  

79' - There is going to be a subsitution.  John Lynn is going to be taken off.  Patrick Donkin is brought on from the bench.  

80' - James McCaleb takes the ball past Eric McAleer with a turn of pace.  

82' - James McCaleb looks to hit a long range shot...but the shot is parried by Bruce Grandison!  Darryl Rees manages to clear the ball for the defending team.

85' - Robert Donoghue spots a run from Josh Gibbs.  He attempts to play a throughball, and Josh Gibbs is able to control the ball.  Josh Gibbs tries to shoot the ball into the top of the net...and its in! It's a good goal from Josh Gibbs for Bristol Rovers!  The ball went in off the upright!

86' - Alfreton Town kick the ball off for the restart.  

92' - Ollie De Capua successfully tackles Eric McAleer and the ball goes loose.  Danny Sayer spots a run from Rich Gberu.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Rich Gberu is able to take the ball.  Rich Gberu looks to place the ball past the keeper...but the shot is tipped around the post by Bruce Grandison!  That will be a corner for  Bristol Rovers.  Ollie De Capua places the ball to take the corner.  He hits the ball into the box, but no one is able to get to the ball.  

92' - The referee blows the whistle for full time. 



The match has ended Bristol Rovers 4 - 0 Alfreton Town.