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Post by thecuregalore94 on Nov 17, 2021 10:10:55 GMT
I almost went. ALMOST. Was still in the office approaching 6 o clock, never would have got home with all the laptop/IT gear and changed in time to make kick off. So I followed from home, in disbelief and elation, and honestly with a pang of regret I wasn't there. Would have been my first game back since pre-COVID, what a welcome home that would have been.
Such a pity I couldn't be there to see the joy leave đ's eyes up close, see the pain and impending sleepless night written across his face. To see that flash of unease as he hears the unmistakeable rendition of 'we're all having a party...' Praise for Bodin taking a ruthless finish, God knows where our defence went for the goal but nothing but respect for Bodin, a class act.
Emotional and uplifting to know there is still real fight left in the Gas and (regardless of who is manager or what you think of them) we can still create a hell of an atmosphere and turn up on a cold windy Tuesday night! UTG đ”âȘ đ€
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Post by Deleted on Nov 17, 2021 10:39:00 GMT
4-3 FT very good for team morale not so good for players' energy on Saturday not dull That is the most grudging acceptance of a Rovers victory by a "fan" that I have just about ever seen.
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Post by bluetornados on Nov 17, 2021 10:43:51 GMT
Think I'll have this on a permanent loop for the next 24 hours. Great to see that and the crowd in raptures, what was the attendance please,anyone ?EDIT great to see long shots from the team. Been ages since i saw any team try them, the modern way is to play it in sim itâs great to see attempts from further out, paid dividends too 4,918
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Post by bluetornados on Nov 17, 2021 10:47:42 GMT
Match Report From the BRFC Site:
Rovers are through to the second round of the Emirates FA Cup after a sensational game that saw the Gas score three goals in ten minutes in the second half of extra time.
Rovers made three changes for the game against Oxford United. Zain Westbrooke, Nick Anderton, and Luke Thomas came into the starting XI for the Emirates FA Cup tie.
Luke Thomas was involved in the first meaningful action of the first half after he was almost played in on goal by Antony Evans but was unable to take the ball into his stride as Oxford cleared the danger moments later.
Belshaw was called into action for the first time in the game on the 19th minutes after Sykes was one-on-one with the Rovers 'keeper. Belshaw did made himself big and turned the ball behind for a corner kick to the visitors.
Striker for the evening, Sam Nicholson, had thought he was through on goal but Oxford's keeper, Simon Eastwood was quick off of his line to deny the Scotsman having an effort at goal. EFL Young Player of the Month, Connor Taylor again showed his class to halt Oxford striker Daniel Agyej getting a shot on Belshaw's goal after the striker had been played in following a mistake in the middle of the pitch.
Rovers started the second half superbly. Antony Evans cut in from the right-hand side of the Oxford half and spotted Finley on the edge of the area who had time to pick his spot and find the bottom corner of the goal with a fine first-time finish.
Shortly after Rovers had broken the deadlock, Oxford levelled the game. Matty Taylor's converted penalty kick got the visitors back on level terms after Harry Anderson had fouled Ryan Williams in the area.
Rovers looked to respond with the same determination they have shown in recent weeks. The Gas almost got their reward when Zain Westbrooke's firm effort was blocked by Eastwood. Following Eastwood's save, the ball rebounded out of the box and Matty Taylor looked to be in on goal. Belshaw however, was on his toes to rush out to the ball and clear it away from the oncoming striker.
It was now the visitors pushing for a winner in the tie. Steve Seddon's goal-bound effort had to be deflected behind for a corner from the boot of Connor Taylor. Antony Evans came within inches of netting the winner right at the end of the second half but was unable to keep his looping header on target as it flew narrowly wide of the post.
Oxford scored early into extra time. Former Rovers player, Billy Bodin ran through on goal and found the bottom corner with his left-footed shot from the centre of the Rovers penalty area.
The visitors added a third goal shortly after Bodin had scored their second. Steve Seddon rose highest in the box to meet Taylor's cross and placed his header into the same corner that Bodin had found only moments before. Bodin came close to scoring his second and Oxford's fourth of the game, but two saves in quick succession by Belshaw denied the former Rovers player.
Rovers boss, Joey B***** made three changes in response. Coming off were Antony Evans, Zain Westbrooke, and Sam Finley. Coming onto the pitch for the last 25 minutes were Ryan Jones, Sion Spence, and Pablo Martinez.
Jones was involved in the action straight away as he ran through on goal and attempted to shoot underneath Eastwood's legs. The goalkeeper was quick to read what Jones was trying to do and snapped his legs together to prevent Jones from pulling one back for Rovers.
Rovers needed a fast start in the final period of extra time to pull something out of the game and a fast start is exactly what they got. Sion Spence met Nick Anderton's cross and the Welshman's thumping header flew past Eastwood to set up a grandstand finish at the Mem.
Five minutes later, Aaron Collins stepped up with his first Rovers goal and a definite contender for goal of the season. A ferocious left-footed strike from 25 yards out straight into the top corner sent the Mem wild with five minutes left to play.
Three minutes later, it was absolute pandemonium at the Mem. Anderson looked for Grant in the Oxford penalty area but looked to have overhit his cross. Grant did brilliantly to keep the ball in play with a clever backheel where Spence ran onto the ball and smashed it into the net to send the Gasheads behind the goal and in the entire stadium wild.
The win means Rovers now face Sutton United in the second round of the Emirates FA Cup. Second round ties will be played across the weekend of Friday 3 until Monday 6 December.
Rovers: James Belshaw, Harry Anderson, Nick Anderton, Paul Coutts ©, Antony Evans (97'), Sam Finley (97'), Cian Harries, Sam Nicholson (80'), Connor Taylor, Luke Thomas (73'), Zain Westbrooke (97').
Subs: Jed Ward, Josh Grant (73'), Pablo Martinez (97'), Ryan Jones (97'), Sion Spence (97'), Aaron Collins (80'), Owen Brain, Lucas Vaughan, Harvey Greenslade.
Oxford: Eastwood, Thorniley, Williams, Sykes, Forde, Mousinho, McNally, McGuane, Agyei, Kane, Bodin.
Subs: Long, Moore, Taylor, Henry, Hanson, Cooper, Holland, Seddon
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Post by baselswh on Nov 17, 2021 10:57:33 GMT
BBC describe Rovers win as "SENSATIONAL".
Nice to read such positive analysis.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 17, 2021 11:16:44 GMT
That went very wrong very quickly. Hope they don't pile on more goals and make B***** angry This aged well. Threw everything forward, got lucky. It happens.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 17, 2021 11:43:31 GMT
Threw everything forward, got lucky. It happens. Alternatively: 1) The squad have a vastly improved self confidence, inspired by recent deserved victories against sides riding high. 2) They don't capitulate like they used to. 3) Their combined refusal to accept defeat inspires us as supporters to get behind them and (cliché time) become the 12th man. 4) Oxford couldn't cope with the quick, play on the break response.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 17, 2021 11:56:09 GMT
Threw everything forward, got lucky. It happens. Alternatively: 1) The squad have a vastly improved self confidence, inspired by recent deserved victories against sides riding high. 2) They don't capitulate like they used to. 3) Their combined refusal to accept defeat inspires us as supporters to get behind them and (cliché time) become the 12th man. 4) Oxford couldn't cope with the quick, play on the break response. Maybe all of the above. The record book will show a victory against a team from a higher division, who, as far as I can see, didn't rest any key players. B***** out.
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Post by alftupper on Nov 17, 2021 13:40:31 GMT
Threw everything forward, got lucky. It happens. Alternatively: 1) The squad have a vastly improved self confidence, inspired by recent deserved victories against sides riding high. 2) They don't capitulate like they used to. 3) Their combined refusal to accept defeat inspires us as supporters to get behind them and (cliché time) become the 12th man. 4) Oxford couldn't cope with the quick, play on the break response. I think that`s right. When our third goal went in, Oxford heads went down, and I think they accepted that it wasn`t going to be their night. Something, we resolutely refused to accept for the entire 120 minutes.
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Post by Colyton Gas. on Nov 17, 2021 13:51:01 GMT
Celebrations better than Browner's promotion winner!!
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Post by baselswh on Nov 17, 2021 13:53:30 GMT
Alternatively: 1) The squad have a vastly improved self confidence, inspired by recent deserved victories against sides riding high. 2) They don't capitulate like they used to. 3) Their combined refusal to accept defeat inspires us as supporters to get behind them and (cliché time) become the 12th man. 4) Oxford couldn't cope with the quick, play on the break response. I think that`s right. When our third goal went in, Oxford heads went down, and I think they accepted that it wasn`t going to be their night. Something, we resolutely refused to accept for the entire 120 minutes.
I think it was a blow,our GOTS contender equaliser but I don't think United "accepted " any perceived inevitable defeat. Our winner took fight and fitness then a decent cross,Josh Grant showed great technique and awareness flick the ball back infront of the goal and a no messing finish from a ball that bounced a little awkwardly high.
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Post by kingswood Polak on Nov 17, 2021 15:12:14 GMT
I almost went. ALMOST. Was still in the office approaching 6 o clock, never would have got home with all the laptop/IT gear and changed in time to make kick off. So I followed from home, in disbelief and elation, and honestly with a pang of regret I wasn't there. Would have been my first game back since pre-COVID, what a welcome home that would have been. Such a pity I couldn't be there to see the joy leave đ's eyes up close, see the pain and impending sleepless night written across his face. To see that flash of unease as he hears the unmistakeable rendition of 'we're all having a party...' Praise for Bodin taking a ruthless finish, God knows where our defence went for the goal but nothing but respect for Bodin, a class act. Emotional and uplifting to know there is still real fight left in the Gas and (regardless of who is manager or what you think of them) we can still create a hell of an atmosphere and turn up on a cold windy Tuesday night! UTG đ”âȘ đ€ If it were me id just say this, its massive innit. The first words he uttered when he stepped onto trashton hate pitch
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Post by kingswood Polak on Nov 17, 2021 15:21:33 GMT
Attendance was 4,918. Shame there weren't more there to see that one. I think the early kick off made it impossible for some people to attend. Not really, we have had kick offs at that time before and had larger crowds. The reality is that some are still not going due to you know who. If you really wanted to go hen arrangements would be made. Iâve gone in early, to leave early. The other reason many wouldnât have gone is our last few years of doing very badly in any cup competition
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Post by kingswood Polak on Nov 17, 2021 15:23:02 GMT
Great to see that and the crowd in raptures, what was the attendance please,anyone ?EDIT great to see long shots from the team. Been ages since i saw any team try them, the modern way is to play it in sim itâs great to see attempts from further out, paid dividends too 4,918 Many thanks
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Post by kingswood Polak on Nov 17, 2021 15:30:03 GMT
4-3 FT very good for team morale not so good for players' energy on Saturday not dull That is the most grudging acceptance of a Rovers victory by a "fan" that I have just about ever seen. Itâs true though but forgetting one big thing, a winning team will want to play as much as possible. It, like most othe things, becomes a habit. Winning is a great habit to have
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Post by kingswood Polak on Nov 17, 2021 16:03:21 GMT
Celebrations better than Browner's promotion winner!! Not having that, not for one minute. Were you at the daggers game / i have never seen such scenes as after Brownâs goal and the carnival aferwards
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Post by The Concept on Nov 17, 2021 16:26:26 GMT
I love this video for many reasons: great ball into the pocket by Harries; nice turn, create space, and shot by Collins; the goal itself; the celebrations; the crowd scenes ... but my favourite bit is when the camera pans up and into the crowd, zooms in on the middle of the Thatchers end, then in amongst all the flailing limbs, and crazy jumping about, is one individual, pretty much centre screen, seemingly oblivious to all going on around, stood stock-still and seemingly just intent on checking their phone!
The fact that they are so still is like a reverse drawing attention to themselves. :-) ... Go full screen if you can.
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Post by absent on Nov 17, 2021 16:41:57 GMT
I think the early kick off made it impossible for some people to attend. Not really, we have had kick offs at that time before and had larger crowds. The reality is that some are still not going due to you know who. If you really wanted to go hen arrangements would be made. Iâve gone in early, to leave early. The other reason many wouldnât have gone is our last few years of doing very badly in any cup competition I'm not sure that's true KP. Prior to lockdown the only games that kicked off that early were Paint Pot games with very low crowds, and then during lockdown 'real' games kicked off at 7pm but there were no fans to inconvenience.
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Post by Colyton Gas. on Nov 17, 2021 16:42:44 GMT
Celebrations better than Browner's promotion winner!! Not having that, not for one minute. Were you at the daggers game / i have never seen such scenes as after Brwos goal and the carnival aferwards I was there KP.Only getting carried away a bit after last night as we ain't had much to enthuse about of late!!! Attachments:
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Post by warehamgas on Nov 17, 2021 16:45:31 GMT
BBC describe Rovers win as "SENSATIONAL". Nice to read such positive analysis. Yes, this morning there were 3 articles of completely good stuff on their front football page with the quarters showing loud and clear! The type of publicity we like to see. (2 were repeats but still good). UTG!
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