Match Report


Bristol CityBristol City     AFC BournemouthAFC Bournemouth
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Kemal ThompsonK. Thompson64
G
captain1
G
66Helder MarquesH. Marques
Jannick DeschampsJ. Deschamps74
D
2
D
62Martial CésarM. César
Malcolm PhilipsM. Philips59
D
3
D
56Damien AbrielD. Abriel
Kevin SullivanK. Sullivan58
D
4
D
54Gennaro SbagliaG. Sbaglia
Jody DuberryJ. Duberry57
D
5
D
53Niccolo LloydN. Lloyd
Jannes GraavenJ. Graaven75
M
6
M
69Des LeeD. Lee
Patricio GuardiolaP. Guardiola67
M
7
M
68Shaun GrimandiS. Grimandi
Luis OliveiraL. Oliveira60
M
8
A
72Tommy MoffatT. Moffat
Colin HansenC. Hansen68
A
9
A
71John LisbieJ. Lisbie
Miel De VisserM. De Visser67
A
10captain
A
66Nicholas BosnichN. Bosnich
Robert HupkesR. Hupkes67
A
11
A
48Warren BeresfordW. Beresford
 
Gilles BouldG. Bould66
A
12
M
65Aimo Di SalvatoreA. Di Salvatore
Steven OliverS. Oliver66
A
13
M
64Alexei FerreiraA. Ferreira
James YoudsJ. Youds57
G
14
M
63Marvin EvansM. Evans

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Ashton Gate where Bristol City play host to AFC Bournemouth. A crowd of 15,153 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bristol City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while AFC Bournemouth appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Leon Vassell.


0.00
Bristol City kick off and get the first half underway!
2.22
Damien Abriel hits a low pass to Shaun Grimandi. Shaun Grimandi makes a probing pass to Warren Beresford. Warren Beresford threads the ball through into the box. Nicholas Bosnich muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
6.00
Gennaro Sbaglia deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Shaun Grimandi. Shaun Grimandi threads the ball through to John Lisbie. John Lisbie sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
15.19
Patricio Guardiola passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Miel De Visser. Miel De Visser shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
18.03
Patricio Guardiola runs straight at the opposition's defence. Patricio Guardiola plays a scrappy one-two with Robert Hupkes and stumbles forward towards the goal... Patricio Guardiola tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Helder Marques!
20.23
Jannes Graaven barges into Des Lee. The referee calls over Jannes Graaven and shows him a yellow card! Des Lee gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
20.23
AFC Bournemouth are dictating the run of play here today.
24.53
Shaun Grimandi clumsily knocks into Luis Oliveira. The referee warns Shaun Grimandi to calm down! Luis Oliveira hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.52
Kevin Sullivan flicks the ball to his team mate, Luis Oliveira. Luis Oliveira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robert Hupkes. Robert Hupkes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
30.40
Luis Oliveira flicks a high pass forward. Robert Hupkes controls it well on his chest. Robert Hupkes whips in a cross ball towards Colin Hansen. Colin Hansen fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
33.50
Nicholas Bosnich comes in with a late challenge on Jannick Deschamps. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jannick Deschamps runs off the knock.
34.09
Des Lee flicks a high pass forward to Nicholas Bosnich who brings the ball under control. Nicholas Bosnich knocks in a cross ball towards Tommy Moffat. Tommy Moffat connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Kemal Thompson effortlessly picks it out of the air!
36.55
Shaun Grimandi knocks the ball forward to John Lisbie. John Lisbie cuts inside the box! John Lisbie shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Kemal Thompson reads it well. Fabulous save!
38.32
Malcolm Philips makes a simple pass to Luis Oliveira. Luis Oliveira flicks the ball to his team mate, Robert Hupkes. Robert Hupkes shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
39.12
Des Lee threads a neat ball through to Nicholas Bosnich. Nicholas Bosnich plays a one-two with Warren Beresford and rushes in on goal... Nicholas Bosnich muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
42.02
Des Lee knocks the ball forward to John Lisbie. John Lisbie knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kemal Thompson who gathers it comfortably.
44.12
Martial César flicks a high ball forward to Des Lee who takes it down. Des Lee threads a neat ball through to Warren Beresford. Warren Beresford knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Bristol City appear unchanged since the first half. AFC Bournemouth also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
AFC Bournemouth start the second half!
49.04
Shaun Grimandi threads the ball through to John Lisbie. John Lisbie knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jody Duberry.
53.01
Damien Abriel flicks a high pass forward. Des Lee collects the pass. Des Lee flicks a high pass forward. Nicholas Bosnich collects the pass. Nicholas Bosnich plays a scrappy one-two with Warren Beresford and stumbles forward towards the goal... Nicholas Bosnich muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Magnificent block by Jody Duberry!
57.14
Damien Abriel knocks the ball to his team mate, Des Lee. Des Lee sees Tommy Moffat in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tommy Moffat runs straight at the defence! Tommy Moffat muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
60.57
Jannes Graaven sees Miel De Visser in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Miel De Visser knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Hupkes. Robert Hupkes knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
63.14
Jannes Graaven flicks a high ball forward to Robert Hupkes who takes it down. Robert Hupkes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Martial César.
66.18
Patricio Guardiola flicks a high ball forward to Miel De Visser who takes it down. Miel De Visser runs straight at the defence! Miel De Visser shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Helder Marques is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
73.48
Des Lee runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Des Lee shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
77.41
Bristol City have made 3 substitutions with Gilles Bould replacing Jannes Graaven, James Youds replacing Robert Hupkes and Steven Oliver replacing Luis Oliveira .
81.13
Patricio Guardiola kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Hansen. Colin Hansen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, James Youds but the linesman indicates offside!
83.09
Shaun Grimandi decides to run forward with the ball. Shaun Grimandi makes a simple pass, allowing Nicholas Bosnich to run into the box. Nicholas Bosnich makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
89.43
Des Lee makes a simple pass to John Lisbie. John Lisbie flicks the ball to his team mate, Warren Beresford. Warren Beresford side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
Kevin Sullivan catches Warren Beresford on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Warren Beresford runs off the knock.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Bristol City

AFC Bournemouth
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
37.5%
62.5%
Play Area
26.4%
40.3%
33.3%

Scorers
Colin Hansen 30
Miel De Visser 66
John Lisbie 6
Nicholas Bosnich 83

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Shaun Grimandi of AFC Bournemouth

Match Ratings
1.Kemal Thompson (GK)
6
2.Jannick Deschamps (DEF)
6
3.Malcolm Philips (DEF)
6
4.Kevin Sullivan (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Jody Duberry (DEF)
6
6.Jannes Graaven (MID)yellow card
6
7.Patricio Guardiola (MID)
8
8.Luis Oliveira (MID)
6
9.Colin Hansen (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Miel De Visser (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Robert Hupkes (ATT)
6
 
12.Gilles Bould (ATT)
6
13.Steven Oliver (ATT)
6
14.James Youds (GK)
6

1.Helder Marques (GK)
6
2.Martial César (DEF)
6
3.Damien Abriel (DEF)
6
4.Gennaro Sbaglia (DEF)
6
5.Niccolo Lloyd (DEF)
6
6.Des Lee (MID)
7
7.Shaun Grimandi (MID)
8
8.Tommy Moffat (ATT)
6
9.John Lisbie (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Nicholas Bosnich (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
11.Warren Beresford (ATT)
6
 
12.Aimo Di Salvatore (MID)
0
13.Alexei Ferreira (MID)
0
14.Marvin Evans (MID)
0