Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Ashton Gate where Bristol City play host to Leeds United. A crowd of 15,627 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bristol City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Daniel Britton.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bristol City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Daniel Britton.
0.00
The whistle blows and Bristol City kick off!
8.40
Cory Diaz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tobías Artime. Tobías Artime lofts in a cross ball towards Jakob Gravesen. Jakob Gravesen knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
10.12
Rui Bento deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Samuel Nunes. Samuel Nunes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
21.45
Patricio Guardiola flicks a high pass forward. Colin Hansen controls it well on his chest. Colin Hansen plays a scrappy one-two with Robert Hupkes and advances towards the goal... Colin Hansen looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
22.58
Cory Diaz flicks a high ball forward to Samuel Nunes who takes it down. Samuel Nunes shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Kemal Thompson.
24.07
Corner kick to Leeds United. Cory Diaz plays it to the near post. Jannes Graaven reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
26.20
Colin Hansen barges into Houssin Kachloul. Colin Hansen is given a warning by the referee! Houssin Kachloul runs off the knock.
27.03
Tomislav Prosinecki knocks the ball to his team mate, Isaiah Byrne. Isaiah Byrne runs straight at the opposition's defence. Isaiah Byrne knocks in a cross ball towards Samuel Nunes. Samuel Nunes gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is deflected wide by Kevin Sullivan.
28.22
32.35
Cory Diaz makes a probing pass to Tobías Artime. Tobías Artime makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Samuel Nunes. Some awkward footwork from Samuel Nunes provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Leeds United!
36.08
Jannick Deschamps makes a simple pass to Jannes Graaven. Jannes Graaven flicks a high pass forward. Miel De Visser controls it well on his chest. Miel De Visser knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.33
Tomislav Prosinecki threads the ball through to Rui Bento. Rui Bento threads a neat ball through to Jakob Gravesen. Jakob Gravesen shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bristol City appear unchanged since the first half. Leeds United have changed their lineup with Roberto Marquitos replacing Juro Nakajima.
45.00
Leeds United kick off and get the second half underway!
47.35
Samuel Nunes hacks Jody Duberry from behind! The referee calls over Samuel Nunes and warns him to calm down! Jody Duberry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
48.32
Isaiah Byrne knocks the ball to his team mate, Samuel Nunes. Samuel Nunes rushes past Kevin Sullivan! Some good footwork from Samuel Nunes provides some space. He shoots at goal. Good keeping from Kemal Thompson as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
49.49
It's a corner kick. Cory Diaz loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Samuel Nunes shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
54.05
Kevin Sullivan chips the ball to his team mate, Luis Oliveira. Luis Oliveira runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Luis Oliveira makes a probing pass between the defence to Robert Hupkes. Robert Hupkes shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
55.27
59.19
Houssin Kachloul barges into Colin Hansen. Houssin Kachloul is given a warning by the referee! Colin Hansen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.14
Leeds United have made a substitution with Rafael Of Hesselink replacing Isaiah Byrne .
69.30
Luis Oliveira comes in with a late challenge on Rafael Of Hesselink. The referee calls over Luis Oliveira and warns him to calm down! Rafael Of Hesselink carries on, but is struggling a bit.
71.32
Rafael Of Hesselink flicks a high pass forward. Samuel Nunes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Samuel Nunes shoots from distance. Kemal Thompson easily gets down and covers it.
72.47
Rafael Of Hesselink flicks a high pass forward to Samuel Nunes who brings the ball under control. Samuel Nunes edges inside the box! Samuel Nunes tries a spectacular strike but somehow Jody Duberry happens to be in the right place to block it.
77.09
Bristol City have made 3 substitutions with Gilles Bould replacing Jannes Graaven, James Youds replacing Robert Hupkes and Steven Oliver replacing Luis Oliveira .
78.16
Rafael Of Hesselink knocks the ball forward to Tobías Artime. Tobías Artime cuts inside the box! Tobías Artime cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
80.16
Leeds United have made a substitution with Gerard Wau replacing Samuel Nunes .
87.38
Patricio Guardiola flicks a high pass forward. James Youds controls it well on his chest. James Youds shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
90.00
Rafael Of Hesselink makes an attacking run forward. Rafael Of Hesselink edges inside the box! Rafael Of Hesselink shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! Kemal Thompson had no chance!! Goal for Leeds United!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
1
8
Shots off Target
2
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
37.7%
62.3%
Play Area
33.3%
43.5%
23.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rafael Of Hesselink of Leeds United |
Match Ratings
1. | Kemal Thompson (GK) | 7 | |
2. | Jannick Deschamps (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Malcolm Philips (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Kevin Sullivan (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Jody Duberry (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Jannes Graaven (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Patricio Guardiola (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Luis Oliveira (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Colin Hansen (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Miel De Visser (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Robert Hupkes (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Gilles Bould (ATT) | 6 | |
13. | Steven Oliver (ATT) | 6 | |
14. | James Youds (GK) | 6 |
1. | Florian Krüger (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Juro Nakajima (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Dave Prior (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Tomislav Prosinecki (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Houssin Kachloul (DEF) | 5 | |
6. | Isaiah Byrne (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Cory Diaz (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Rui Bento (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Jakob Gravesen (MID) | 6 | |
10. | Samuel Nunes (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
11. | Tobías Artime (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
12. | Roberto Marquitos (DEF) | 6 | |
13. | Rafael Of Hesselink (MID) | ![]() | 9 |
14. | Gerard Wau (MID) | 6 |