Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Sixfields Stadium where Northampton Town play Bristol City in this friendly game. A crowd of 14,603 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Northampton Town are playing in a 4-5-1 formation while Bristol City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Northampton Town are playing in a 4-5-1 formation while Bristol City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Northampton Town kick off and get the match underway!
12.42
0-0Malcolm Philips runs forward with the ball. Malcolm Philips flicks a high pass forward. Miel De Visser controls it well on his chest. Miel De Visser finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Sean Bresciano manages to gather it.
20.12
0-0Nick Stockdale makes a probing pass to Brian Draper. Brian Draper controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Noah Weigel. Noah Weigel sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
26.24
0-0Patricio Guardiola deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robert Hupkes. Robert Hupkes makes a great pass forward. Colin Hansen runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
27.45
Craig Strachan darts forward. Craig Strachan shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
28.29
0-1Patricio Guardiola brings the ball forward. Patricio Guardiola lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Hansen. Colin Hansen makes a deft header. Sean Bresciano is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
32.17
Brian Draper knocks the ball to his team mate, Noah Weigel. Noah Weigel tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Northampton Town appear unchanged since the first half. Bristol City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Bristol City kick off!
49.37
0-1Luis Oliveira threads a neat ball through to Colin Hansen. Colin Hansen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.31
Brian Draper chips the ball to his team mate, Noah Weigel. Noah Weigel controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Kemal Thompson. Excellent save.
53.37
0-1Noah Weigel hacks Jody Duberry from behind! The referee calls over Noah Weigel and shows him a yellow card! Jody Duberry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.50
Jakob Roth sees a break and surges forward. Jakob Roth knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Malcolm Philips.
59.14
Jannes Graaven takes it forward alone. Jannes Graaven shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
66.25
Seeing a gap ahead, Jannes Graaven plays the ball forward to Miel De Visser. Miel De Visser controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Robert Hupkes through on goal. Robert Hupkes rockets a shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
77.30
0-1Bristol City have made 3 substitutions with Gilles Bould replacing Jannes Graaven, James Youds replacing Robert Hupkes and Steven Oliver replacing Luis Oliveira .
79.44
Jakob Roth takes it forward alone. Jakob Roth whips in a cross ball towards Noah Weigel. Noah Weigel makes a deft header. Kemal Thompson manages to gather it.
81.59
Mick Brooking flicks a high pass forward. Noah Weigel easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Noah Weigel finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
85.03
Nick Stockdale makes a beautiful solo run. Nick Stockdale sees a break and surges forward. Nick Stockdale sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
89.56
Nick Stockdale chips the ball to his team mate, Alistair Dean. Alistair Dean surges forward with the ball. Alistair Dean knocks in a cross ball towards Noah Weigel. Noah Weigel outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
90.00
Max Mcgovern chips the ball to his team mate, Mick Brooking. Mick Brooking flicks a high ball forward to Noah Weigel who takes it down. Noah Weigel shoots from long range. What a cracker!! Kemal Thompson had no chance!! Goal for Northampton Town!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.9%
37.1%
Play Area
22.5%
49.4%
28.1%
Scorers
| Noah Weigel 90 | Colin Hansen 28 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Noah Weigel of Northampton Town |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Sean Bresciano (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Nick Stockdale (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Max Mcgovern (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Msaddeck Borios (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Stephen Meiklejohn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alistair Dean (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Brian Draper (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Mick Brooking (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Jakob Roth (MID) | 8 | |
| 10. | Craig Strachan (MID) | 6 | |
| 11. | Noah Weigel (ATT) |   | 9 |
| 12. | Alejandro Suarez (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Marcos Zubizarreta (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Daan de Bruin (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Kemal Thompson (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Jannick Deschamps (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Malcolm Philips (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Kevin Sullivan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jody Duberry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jannes Graaven (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Patricio Guardiola (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Luis Oliveira (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Colin Hansen (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Miel De Visser (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Robert Hupkes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gilles Bould (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Steven Oliver (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | James Youds (GK) | 6 | |