At time a goal seemed like coming at some stage during this encounter, but truth be told, both keepers could still be there now without having been called up to do a great deal.
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There were moments in this match when both sides threatened, but in truth neither keeper was tested too often as the Cherries and Robins cancelled themselves out.
Jalal was tested in the first half when Cheltenham's Richards managed to create a clear shooting chance, which Jalal dealt with by sticking out a boot to clear the danger. Brown, in the Robins goal, was only severely tested in the 92nd minute when a Pitman free kick was curved around the wall, only to be parried away. Otherwise neither keeper was tested, which sums up the attacking prowess of both sides.
Jalal - hardly had anything to do, but when called upon did well. Bradbury - poor distribution of the ball all afternoon Garry - did well this afternoon against a lively Cheltenham front line Pearce - was tested this afternoon against a lively Cheltenham front line Wiggins - great to see him back in a Cherries shirt at Dean Court. Got a warm reception at the start of the game and had a superb game all round Feeney - you can see what he's trying to do, but the rest of League Two have sussed him out now. Needs to show more invention Hollands - had a reasonable game McQuoid - a strong contender for the man of the match until he went off. Didn't do anything wrong in my book Fletcher - a quiet game for him Pitman - had a few chances, but was disappointing, but a great free kick at the the end of the match which could have won it
My man of the match goes to Rhoys Wiggins.
AFCB: Jalal, Bradbury, Garry, Pearce, Wiggins, Feeney, Hollands, Robinson, McQuoid, Fletcher, Pitman Subs: Thomas, Bartley (for McQuoid, 53 mins), Connell (for Fletcher, 70 mins), Goulding (for Bartley, 80 mins) Andy Burton, Portsmouth |