Match Report
| Bristol City | Bristol City |  |  | Darlington | Darlington | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Ruel Lineker | R. Lineker |  | 57 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 49 | | Lomano Jackson | L. Jackson | ||||||||
| Graham Wainwright | G. Wainwright | | 54 | D | |  | 2 |  | D | 49 | | Syd Boateng | S. Boateng | ||||||||
| Arthur Kerr | A. Kerr | | 53 | D | | 3 | | D | 40 | | Nicholas Westwood | N. Westwood | |||||||||
| Chris Shearer | C. Shearer | | 52 | D | | 4 | | D | 37 | | Daniel Griffin | D. Griffin | |||||||||
| Carlton Gower | C. Gower | | 47 | M | | 5 | | M | 38 | | Alberto Beagrie | A. Beagrie | |||||||||
| John Mcgovern | J. Mcgovern | | 45 | M | | 6 | | M | 38 | | Omer Stamp | O. Stamp | |||||||||
| Eddie Clegg | E. Clegg | | 43 | M | | 7 | | M | 37 | | Michael Goldberg | M. Goldberg | |||||||||
| Nicholas Clarke | N. Clarke | | 38 | M | | 8 | | M | 36 | | Clive Deane | C. Deane | |||||||||
| Edward Gower | E. Gower | | 54 | A | | 9 | | A | 49 | | Jason Neville | J. Neville | |||||||||
| Marvin Oakes | M. Oakes | | 52 | A | | 10 | | A | 47 | | Robert Cutler | R. Cutler | |||||||||
| Rio Redknapp | R. Redknapp | | 41 | A | | 11 | | A | 38 | | Duncan Summerbee | D. Summerbee | |||||||||
| Shaun Dixon | S. Dixon | | 50 | D | | 12 | | G | 45 | | James Mowbray | J. Mowbray | |||||||||
| Robert Evans | R. Evans | | 44 | D | | 13 | | A | 37 | | Danny Parker | D. Parker | |||||||||
| Tim Rankin | T. Rankin | | 42 | G | | 14 | | A | 37 | | Syd Oliver | S. Oliver | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by ALAC |
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Ashton Gate where Bristol City play host to Darlington. A crowd of 2,593 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Bristol City and Darlington are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by John Christie.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Bristol City and Darlington are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by John Christie.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Bristol City kicking off!
4.38
0-0Nicholas Westwood flicks a high ball forward to Michael Goldberg who takes it down. Michael Goldberg flicks the ball to his team mate, Robert Cutler. Robert Cutler sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
10.23
John Mcgovern makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlton Gower. Carlton Gower plays a quick one-two with John Mcgovern and rushes in on goal... Carlton Gower makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
14.20
0-0Chris Shearer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rio Redknapp. Rio Redknapp knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.49
0-0Duncan Summerbee surges forward with the ball. Duncan Summerbee shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Ruel Lineker manages to gather it.
16.36
Daniel Griffin makes an attacking run forward. Daniel Griffin plays the ball forward to Michael Goldberg who has made a great run into the box. Michael Goldberg comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it's well over the bar!
27.06
Chris Shearer launches a long ball forward into the other half. John Mcgovern makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Carlton Gower. Carlton Gower rockets a shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
32.44
Showing composure, Michael Goldberg plays the ball forward to Omer Stamp. Omer Stamp plays a quick one-two with Jason Neville and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Omer Stamp provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
38.57
0-0Duncan Summerbee clumsily knocks into Arthur Kerr. The referee calls over Duncan Summerbee and shows him a yellow card! Arthur Kerr runs off the knock.
40.10
John Mcgovern knocks the ball to his team mate, Rio Redknapp. Rio Redknapp rushes past Daniel Griffin! Rio Redknapp strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
44.35
Arthur Kerr flicks a high pass forward. Carlton Gower collects the pass. Carlton Gower controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edward Gower. Edward Gower flicks the ball to his team mate, John Mcgovern. John Mcgovern shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
0-0Alberto Beagrie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robert Cutler. Robert Cutler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jason Neville but the linesman indicates offside!
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. Darlington have changed their lineup with Syd Oliver replacing Robert Cutler.
45.00
The whistle blows and Darlington kick off!
51.48
John Mcgovern passes the ball forward to Eddie Clegg. Eddie Clegg runs straight at the defence! Eddie Clegg cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
57.02
John Mcgovern knocks the ball to his team mate, Edward Gower. Edward Gower tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
60.50
0-0Darlington have made 2 substitutions with James Mowbray replacing Clive Deane and Danny Parker replacing Jason Neville .
72.17
0-0Graham Wainwright flicks a high pass forward. Carlton Gower controls it well on his chest. Carlton Gower flicks a high pass forward. Edward Gower collects the pass. Edward Gower lofts in a cross ball towards Rio Redknapp. Rio Redknapp outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but somehow Syd Boateng happens to be in the right place to block it.
77.17
Edward Gower threads a neat ball through to Marvin Oakes. Marvin Oakes kicks a strong pass forward to Edward Gower but the referee indicates it's offside!
78.59
0-0Omer Stamp flicks a high ball forward to Michael Goldberg who takes it down. Michael Goldberg plays a scrappy one-two with Alberto Beagrie and stumbles forward towards the goal... Chris Shearer catches Michael Goldberg on the ankles. Michael Goldberg appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
79.13
Nicholas Clarke makes a simple pass to Edward Gower. Edward Gower knocks in a cross ball towards Eddie Clegg. Eddie Clegg whips the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
85.27
0-0Marvin Oakes comes in with a late challenge on Daniel Griffin. The referee warns Marvin Oakes to calm down! Daniel Griffin grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
89.23
Michael Goldberg flicks a high pass forward. Syd Oliver collects the pass. Syd Oliver plays a scrappy one-two with Alberto Beagrie and advances towards the goal... Syd Oliver tries a spectacular strike but it is deflected wide by Arthur Kerr.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.5%
54.5%
Play Area
22.7%
48.5%
28.8%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Daniel Griffin of Darlington |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ruel Lineker (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Graham Wainwright (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Arthur Kerr (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Chris Shearer (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Carlton Gower (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | John Mcgovern (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Eddie Clegg (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Nicholas Clarke (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Edward Gower (ATT) | 8 | |
| 10. | Marvin Oakes (ATT) | 5 | |
| 11. | Rio Redknapp (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Shaun Dixon (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Robert Evans (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Tim Rankin (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Lomano Jackson (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Syd Boateng (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nicholas Westwood (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Daniel Griffin (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Alberto Beagrie (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Omer Stamp (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Michael Goldberg (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Clive Deane (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jason Neville (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Robert Cutler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Duncan Summerbee (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 12. | James Mowbray (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Danny Parker (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Syd Oliver (ATT) | 6 | |