Match report
Bristol Rovers Defeat Cardiff 1-0 in League Cup Clash
Bristol Rovers
1–0
AET
Cardiff
Aug 11, 2016
Bristol Rovers stunned Cardiff with a 1-0 victory in the League Cup, capitalizing on a late goal by Chris Lines. Despite Cardiff's numerous substitutions, the hosts defended resolutely to secure the win. Tom Lockyer and B. Ecuele Manga received yellow cards late in the game, but it was Bristol Rovers who emerged victorious in this crucial competition match.
Key Facts
- • Bristol Rovers 1-0 Cardiff
- • Goal: Chris Lines (115')
- • Yellow Cards: Tom Lockyer (90'), B. Ecuele Manga (99')
- • Substitutions: Stuart Sinclair (78'), E. Harrison (78'), D. Leadbitter (94') for Bristol Rovers
- • Substitutions: K. Zohoré (63'), C. Noone (74'), Matthew Connolly (87') for Cardiff
Lineups
Bristol Rovers
Formation: 5-3-2
Starting XI
- 1 S. Mildenhall (G)
- 6 P. Hartley (D)
- 15 J. Clarke (D)
- 3 L. Brown (D)
- 2 D. Leadbitter (D)
- 4 T. Lockyer (D)
- 14 C. Lines (M)
- 8 O. Clarke (M)
- 24 S. Sinclair (M)
- 10 M. Taylor (F)
- 9 E. Harrison (F)
Substitutes
- 23 B. Bodin
- 30 R. Gaffney
- 21 C. Montaño
- 5 M. McChrystal
- 25 W. Puddy
- 29 L. James
- 17 J. Easter
Cardiff
Formation: 5-3-2
Starting XI
- 21 S. Moore (G)
- 16 M. Connolly (D)
- 5 B. Écuélé Manga (D)
- 4 S. Morrison (D)
- 6 J. Richards (D)
- 12 D. John (D)
- 17 A. Gunnarsson (M)
- 11 C. Noone (M)
- 22 S. O'Keefe (M)
- 8 J. Ralls (M)
- 26 K. Zohorè (F)
Substitutes
- 13 A. Pilkington
- 9 F. Gounongbe
- 23 M. Kennedy
- 2 L. Peltier
- 7 P. Whittingham
- 29 S. Ajayi
- 30 B. Wilson
Timeline
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63' Cardiff subst · Substitution 1Off: K. Zohorè · On: A. Pilkington
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74' Cardiff subst · Substitution 2Off: C. Noone · On: F. Gounongbe
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78' Bristol Rovers subst · Substitution 1Off: Stuart Sinclair · On: B. Bodin
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78' Bristol Rovers subst · Substitution 2Off: E. Harrison · On: Rory Gaffney
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87' Cardiff subst · Substitution 3Off: Matthew Connolly · On: M. Kennedy
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90' Bristol Rovers Card · Yellow CardTom Lockyer
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94' Bristol Rovers subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Leadbitter · On: C. Montaño
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99' Cardiff Card · Yellow CardB. Ecuele Manga
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115' Bristol Rovers Goal · Normal GoalC. Lines · Assist: C. Montaño
Match Stats
| Stat | Bristol Rovers | Cardiff |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 7 | 9 |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | 1 | 2 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 11 | 12 |
| Corners | 6 | 8 |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | — | — |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 4 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 8 |
| Possession | 45% | 55% |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | 4 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Chris Lines scored the decisive goal in the 115th minute, securing the win for Bristol Rovers.
- ▸ Cardiff made several substitutions, including K. Zohoré and C. Noone, but were unable to break Bristol Rovers' defense.