Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Ashton Gate where Bristol City play host to Macclesfield Town. A crowd of 9,698 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bristol City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Macclesfield Town appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Patrick Stuart.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bristol City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Macclesfield Town appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Patrick Stuart.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Macclesfield Town kick off!
2.04
0-0Scott Tolley surges forward with the ball. Scott Tolley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Hansen but the linesman indicates offside!
3.38
0-0Jody Duberry decides to run forward with the ball. With a delightful solo run, Jody Duberry stretches the opposition's defence. Jody Duberry controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
9.47
0-0Cristiano Valente barges into Miel De Visser. Cristiano Valente is given a warning by the referee! Miel De Visser stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.17
0-0Scott Tolley plays the ball forward to Colin Hansen. Colin Hansen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Henry Unsworth reads it well. Nice save!
12.56
0-0Cristiano Valente knocks the ball forward to Nigel Robson. Nigel Robson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mark Stuart. Mark Stuart knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kemal Thompson who gathers it comfortably.
16.25
Neil Pearce makes an attacking run forward. Neil Pearce knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kemal Thompson who gathers it comfortably.
18.44
Scott Tolley plays the ball forward to Gilles Bould. Gilles Bould shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
21.30
Cristiano Valente clumsily knocks into Colin Hansen. The referee warns Cristiano Valente again to calm down! Colin Hansen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.17
Neil Pearce flicks a high pass forward. Syd Bloomer controls it well on his chest. Syd Bloomer shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
27.17
With a delightful solo run, Neil Pearce stretches the opposition's defence. Neil Pearce runs straight at the defence! Neil Pearce looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
32.46
0-0Bristol City are in full control of this game.
33.48
Kevin Sullivan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Tolley. Scott Tolley makes an attacking run forward. Scott Tolley shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
34.57
Oliver Sammer makes a simple pass to Miel De Visser. Miel De Visser controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
36.29
Carl Moore barges into Neil Pearce. The referee warns Carl Moore to calm down! Neil Pearce hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.41
Kevin Sullivan pushes up the pitch. Kevin Sullivan flicks a high ball forward to Colin Hansen who takes it down. Colin Hansen shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
39.35
Jannick Deschamps flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Sammer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oliver Sammer flicks a high pass forward. Colin Hansen collects the pass. Colin Hansen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Miel De Visser but the linesman indicates offside!
40.21
Richard Wilcox chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Pearce. Neil Pearce kicks a strong pass forward to Syd Bloomer. Syd Bloomer lofts in a cross ball towards Mick Fortune. Mick Fortune is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
44.59
1-0With imagination, Oliver Sammer laces a weighted ball forward to Miel De Visser. Miel De Visser runs straight at the defence! Miel De Visser muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Henry Unsworth had no chance!! Goal for Bristol City!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bristol City appear unchanged since the first half. Macclesfield Town also appear unchanged since the first half. The Macclesfield Town players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Bristol City start the second half!
47.48
Nigel Robson passes the ball forward to Mick Fortune. Mick Fortune whips in a cross ball towards Syd Bloomer. Syd Bloomer is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Kemal Thompson punches it away to safety.
49.18
1-0Carl Moore catches Nigel Robson on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nigel Robson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.48
Neil Pearce chips the ball to his team mate, Mark Stuart. Mark Stuart whips in a cross ball towards Syd Bloomer. Syd Bloomer makes a deft header but it's drastically wayward!
57.03
Neil Pearce hacks Scott Tolley from behind! Neil Pearce is warned by the referee! Scott Tolley stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.47
Scott Tolley flicks a high ball forward to Miel De Visser who takes it down. Miel De Visser knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Henry Unsworth who gathers it comfortably.
75.28
Scott Tolley makes a probing pass to Miel De Visser. Miel De Visser makes a great pass forward. Colin Hansen runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
77.53
1-0Bristol City have made 3 substitutions with Robert Hupkes replacing Patricio Guardiola, Eoin Hulme replacing Miel De Visser and Steven Oliver replacing Oliver Sammer .
78.62
1-0Colin Hansen hacks Richard Wilcox from behind! The referee brings Colin Hansen to one side and gives him a warning! Richard Wilcox carries on, but is struggling a bit.
84.39
Neil Pearce deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Simonsen. Ronnie Simonsen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Kemal Thompson comfortably smothers it!
89.37
Jannick Deschamps hacks Mick Fortune from behind! The referee brings Jannick Deschamps to one side and gives him a warning! Mick Fortune stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.37
1-0Free kick to Macclesfield Town just outside the area...
90.00
Mark Stuart takes a long run up and drives a low ball which goes under the wall. The keeper is in a good position and gathers the ball.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
4
3
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.9%
45.1%
Play Area
23.9%
45.1%
31%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Neil Pearce of Macclesfield Town |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Kemal Thompson (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Jannick Deschamps (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kevin Sullivan (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Jody Duberry (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Carl Moore (DEF) |  | 4 |
| 6. | Patricio Guardiola (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Scott Tolley (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Oliver Sammer (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Colin Hansen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Gilles Bould (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Miel De Visser (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Robert Hupkes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Steven Oliver (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Eoin Hulme (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Henry Unsworth (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Steve Adams (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Richard Wilcox (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Cristiano Valente (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nick Dodd (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nigel Robson (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Neil Pearce (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Ronnie Simonsen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Mick Fortune (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Mark Stuart (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Syd Bloomer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Marcus Salako (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Thierry Kasper (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Bill Southgate (GK) | 0 | |