Match Report
| Bristol City | Bristol City |  |  | Port Vale | Port Vale | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Kemal Thompson | K. Thompson |  | 65 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 50 |  | Stefano Ferreri | S. Ferreri | ||||||||
| Jannick Deschamps | J. Deschamps |  | 74 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 60 | | Jason Mccann | J. Mccann | |||||||||
| Kevin Sullivan | K. Sullivan |  | 59 | D | | 3 | | D | 56 | | Clive Taylor | C. Taylor | |||||||||
| Jody Duberry | J. Duberry | | 57 | D | | 4 | | D | 50 | | Carl Salmon | C. Salmon | |||||||||
| Carl Moore | C. Moore | | 57 | D | | 5 | | M | 55 | | Clive Drake | C. Drake | |||||||||
| Patricio Guardiola | P. Guardiola |  | 67 | M | | 6 | | M | 54 | | Jacob Wiltord | J. Wiltord | |||||||||
| Scott Tolley | S. Tolley | | 67 | M | | 7 | | | M | 52 | | Kelvin Walker | K. Walker | ||||||||
| Oliver Sammer | O. Sammer |  | 56 | M | | 8 | | M | 46 | | Gavin Johnson | G. Johnson | |||||||||
| Colin Hansen | C. Hansen | | 68 | A | | 9 | | A | 74 | | Ross Murrin | R. Murrin | |||||||||
| Gilles Bould | G. Bould | | 67 | A | | 10 | | A | 67 |  | Sebastiao Bento | S. Bento | |||||||||
| Miel De Visser | M. De Visser |  | 67 | A | | 11 | | A | 66 | | Edwin Sopalski | E. Sopalski | |||||||||
| Robert Hupkes | R. Hupkes | | 67 | A | | 12 | | A | 57 | | Nigel Moss | N. Moss | |||||||||
| Steven Oliver | S. Oliver | | 66 | A | | 13 | | A | 49 | | Noel Platt | N. Platt | |||||||||
| Eoin Hulme | E. Hulme | | 63 | A | | 14 | | G | 49 | | Scott Croft | S. Croft | |||||||||
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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Ashton Gate where Bristol City play host to Port Vale. A crowd of 9,523 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bristol City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Port Vale appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Adam Minto.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bristol City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Port Vale appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Adam Minto.
0.00
0-0Port Vale kick off and get the match underway!
3.11
0-0Clive Drake takes it forward alone. Clive Drake knocks in a cross ball towards Ross Murrin. Ross Murrin directs the ball goalwards with his head. Kemal Thompson didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
4.02
0-0Jody Duberry catches Edwin Sopalski on the ankles. The referee calls over Jody Duberry and shows him a yellow card! Edwin Sopalski grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
6.31
With vision, Patricio Guardiola laces a through ball forward to Gilles Bould. Gilles Bould knocks the ball forward, putting Colin Hansen through on goal. Colin Hansen rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
8.46
0-1Jacob Wiltord hits a low pass to Ross Murrin. Ross Murrin makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Edwin Sopalski. Edwin Sopalski tries a spectacular strike. Edwin Sopalski scores for Port Vale!!
14.54
0-1Jacob Wiltord flicks a high pass forward. Sebastiao Bento holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sebastiao Bento whips in a cross ball towards Ross Murrin. Ross Murrin makes a deft header but it is shockingly off target!
18.54
0-1Kelvin Walker makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sebastiao Bento. Sebastiao Bento knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.21
Jannick Deschamps flicks a high ball forward to Scott Tolley who takes it down. Scott Tolley threads a neat ball through to Miel De Visser. Miel De Visser plays a scrappy one-two with Gilles Bould and advances towards the goal... Miel De Visser looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Stefano Ferreri is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
28.07
Kelvin Walker makes a probing pass to Ross Murrin. Ross Murrin flicks the ball to his team mate, Edwin Sopalski. Edwin Sopalski strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
32.56
Clive Taylor threads a neat ball through to Jacob Wiltord. Jacob Wiltord flicks a high pass forward to Ross Murrin who brings the ball under control. Ross Murrin rushes past Kevin Sullivan! Ross Murrin rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Kemal Thompson effortlessly smothers it!
36.21
Jacob Wiltord makes a high pass forward. Edwin Sopalski shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Edwin Sopalski lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastiao Bento. Sebastiao Bento beats his man to it with a header. The keeper, Kemal Thompson, sees it late!! Goal for Port Vale!
40.05
1-2Patricio Guardiola catches Kelvin Walker on the ankles. The referee calls over Patricio Guardiola and shows him a yellow card! Kelvin Walker hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.45
1-2Kevin Sullivan barges into Sebastiao Bento. The referee calls over Kevin Sullivan and warns him to calm down! Sebastiao Bento stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bristol City appear unchanged since the first half. Port Vale also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Bristol City kick off!
48.48
Kevin Sullivan passes the ball forward to Patricio Guardiola. Patricio Guardiola flicks a high ball forward to Colin Hansen who takes it down. Colin Hansen shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
49.07
Oliver Sammer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Hansen. Colin Hansen tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
51.05
Clive Drake changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Clive Drake finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
53.50
Scott Tolley sees space and advances. Scott Tolley shoots from long range but it is miles over!
54.16
Scott Tolley makes a simple pass to Gilles Bould. Gilles Bould tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
57.51
Oliver Sammer passes the ball forward to Colin Hansen. Colin Hansen tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
60.38
Kelvin Walker threads a neat ball through to Sebastiao Bento. Sebastiao Bento chips the ball to his team mate, Ross Murrin. Ross Murrin rockets a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
69.08
Jody Duberry flicks the ball to his team mate, Oliver Sammer. Oliver Sammer darts forward. Oliver Sammer plays a scrappy one-two with Gilles Bould and stumbles forward towards the goal... Oliver Sammer comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Bristol City!
75.18
Carl Moore comes in with a late challenge on Ross Murrin. The referee calls over Carl Moore and shows him a yellow card! Ross Murrin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.19
2-2Bristol City have made 3 substitutions with Robert Hupkes replacing Patricio Guardiola, Eoin Hulme replacing Miel De Visser and Steven Oliver replacing Oliver Sammer .
81.36
Gilles Bould clumsily knocks into Clive Taylor. Gilles Bould is shown the yellow card! Clive Taylor runs off the knock.
83.27
Gavin Johnson clumsily knocks into Robert Hupkes. Gavin Johnson is given a warning by the referee! Robert Hupkes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.37
Jody Duberry chips the ball to his team mate, Robert Hupkes. Robert Hupkes flicks a high pass forward. Gilles Bould holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gilles Bould controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
85.52
Jacob Wiltord sees space and advances. Jacob Wiltord plays a scrappy one-two with Edwin Sopalski and advances towards the goal... Jacob Wiltord tries a spectacular strike. The ball takes a deflection leaving Kemal Thompson with no chance!! Goal for Port Vale!
90.00
Robert Hupkes makes a probing pass to Gilles Bould. Gilles Bould rushes past Carl Salmon! Some good footwork from Gilles Bould provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Bristol City!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
5
1
Yellow Cards
4
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56%
44%
Play Area
33.3%
45.3%
21.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jacob Wiltord of Port Vale |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Kemal Thompson (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jannick Deschamps (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kevin Sullivan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jody Duberry (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Carl Moore (DEF) | | 5 |
| 6. | Patricio Guardiola (MID) | | 5 |
| 7. | Scott Tolley (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Oliver Sammer (MID) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Colin Hansen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Gilles Bould (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Miel De Visser (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Robert Hupkes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Steven Oliver (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Eoin Hulme (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Stefano Ferreri (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jason Mccann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Clive Taylor (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Carl Salmon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Clive Drake (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jacob Wiltord (MID) | | 8 |
| 7. | Kelvin Walker (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Gavin Johnson (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ross Murrin (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Sebastiao Bento (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Edwin Sopalski (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Nigel Moss (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Noel Platt (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Scott Croft (GK) | 0 | |