Match Report


Bristol CityBristol City     Sheffield WednesdaySheffield Wednesday
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Ruel LinekerR. Lineker57
G
1
G
50Liam BouldL. Bould
Graham WainwrightG. Wainwright54
D
captain2
D
56Danny GrimandiD. Grimandi
Arthur KerrA. Kerr53
D
3
D
51Ashley CadamarteriA. Cadamarteri
Chris ShearerC. Shearer52
D
4captain
D
47Paul HackworthP. Hackworth
Carlton GowerC. Gower47
M
5
M
54Dominic BradyD. Brady
John McgovernJ. Mcgovern45
M
6
M
53Matthew MilliganM. Milligan
Eddie CleggE. Clegg43
M
7
M
52Robert BrambleR. Bramble
Nicholas ClarkeN. Clarke38
M
8
M
44Tony CraddockT. Craddock
Edward GowerE. Gower54
A
9
M
41Marcus DichioM. Dichio
Marvin OakesM. Oakes52
A
10
A
64Mark RodgersM. Rodgers
Rio RedknappR. Redknapp41
A
11
A
46Frederico CamineroF. Caminero
 
Shaun DixonS. Dixon50
D
12
G
46Nwankwo GoldbergN. Goldberg
Robert EvansR. Evans44
D
13
A
45Ralph MustoeR. Mustoe
Tim RankinT. Rankin42
G
14
D
45Brendan RobsonB. Robson

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Ashton Gate where Bristol City play host to Sheffield Wednesday. A crowd of 2,927 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bristol City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sheffield Wednesday appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Isaiah Impey.


0.00
Sheffield Wednesday kick off!
2.33
Paul Hackworth makes a strong solo run forward. Paul Hackworth deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Frederico Caminero. Frederico Caminero shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
8.05
Carlton Gower kicks a strong pass forward to Marvin Oakes. Marvin Oakes shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
9.20
Paul Hackworth sees space and advances. Paul Hackworth passes the ball forward to Frederico Caminero. Frederico Caminero plays a scrappy one-two with Matthew Milligan and stumbles forward towards the goal... Frederico Caminero cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
10.04
Dominic Brady catches Nicholas Clarke on the ankles. Dominic Brady is shown the yellow card! Nicholas Clarke hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.22
Eddie Clegg flicks a high pass forward. Carlton Gower controls it well on his chest. Carlton Gower shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
14.41
Ashley Cadamarteri makes a simple pass to Marcus Dichio. Marcus Dichio advances with the ball. Marcus Dichio shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Ruel Lineker!
16.54
Marcus Dichio hits a low pass to Mark Rodgers. Mark Rodgers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.07
Danny Grimandi threads the ball through to Tony Craddock. Tony Craddock threads the ball through to Frederico Caminero. Frederico Caminero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mark Rodgers but the linesman indicates offside!
26.53
Matthew Milligan decides to run forward with the ball. Matthew Milligan plays a scrappy one-two with Mark Rodgers and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Matthew Milligan provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
30.06
Eddie Clegg makes a probing pass to Nicholas Clarke. Nicholas Clarke flicks a high pass forward. Rio Redknapp controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Rio Redknapp comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. What a cracker!! Liam Bould had no chance!! Goal for Bristol City!
34.36
Matthew Milligan threads a neat ball through to Mark Rodgers. Mark Rodgers tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
36.10
Seeing a gap ahead, Tony Craddock plays the ball forward to Matthew Milligan. Matthew Milligan makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Frederico Caminero. Frederico Caminero comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
42.50
Edward Gower catches Paul Hackworth on the ankles. Edward Gower is warned by the referee! Paul Hackworth stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Carlton Gower takes a quick throw-in, which Nicholas Clarke takes on the chest. Nicholas Clarke decides to run forward with the ball. Nicholas Clarke knocks in a cross ball towards Rio Redknapp. Rio Redknapp makes a looping header on goal but it's well over the bar!
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. Sheffield Wednesday also appear unchanged since the first half. The Sheffield Wednesday players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Bristol City kick off and get the second half underway!
47.31
John Mcgovern threads the ball through to Carlton Gower. Carlton Gower advances inside the box! Carlton Gower comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's miles wide!
49.08
Chris Shearer knocks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Clegg. Eddie Clegg makes a simple pass to Carlton Gower. Carlton Gower plays a scrappy one-two with Rio Redknapp and stumbles forward towards the goal... Carlton Gower makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
55.26
Marcus Dichio catches Graham Wainwright on the ankles. Marcus Dichio is warned by the referee! Graham Wainwright stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.55
Rio Redknapp catches Ashley Cadamarteri on the ankles. The referee brings Rio Redknapp to one side and gives him a warning! Ashley Cadamarteri stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.30
Sheffield Wednesday have made a substitution with Ralph Mustoe replacing Tony Craddock .
65.57
Graham Wainwright makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Mcgovern. John Mcgovern threads a neat ball through to Marvin Oakes. Marvin Oakes lofts in a cross ball towards Rio Redknapp. Rio Redknapp connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is miles over!
67.17
Paul Hackworth threads a neat ball through to Frederico Caminero. Frederico Caminero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mark Rodgers. Mark Rodgers runs straight at the defence! Mark Rodgers comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but is denied by Arthur Kerr. Excellent block.
69.18
Ralph Mustoe makes a beautiful solo run. Ralph Mustoe advances inside the box! Ralph Mustoe rockets a shot on goal but Ruel Lineker is on top of it.
71.04
John Mcgovern runs straight at the opposition's defence. John Mcgovern cuts inside the box! John Mcgovern side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
72.36
Ralph Mustoe flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Caminero comfortably collects the pass. Frederico Caminero tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
75.16
John Mcgovern controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicholas Clarke. Nicholas Clarke controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
77.38
Sheffield Wednesday have made 2 substitutions with Nwankwo Goldberg replacing Ashley Cadamarteri and Brendan Robson replacing Mark Rodgers .
79.06
Chris Shearer passes the ball forward to John Mcgovern. John Mcgovern flicks a high ball forward to Marvin Oakes who takes it down. Marvin Oakes knocks the ball to his team mate, Rio Redknapp. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Rio Redknapp provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball comes in low, but Liam Bould smothers it!
83.11
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
85.33
Graham Wainwright chips the ball to his team mate, Chris Shearer. Chris Shearer flicks a high ball forward to John Mcgovern who takes it down. John Mcgovern knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Liam Bould who gathers it comfortably.
89.40
Danny Grimandi flicks a high ball forward to Paul Hackworth who takes it down. Paul Hackworth passes the ball forward to Brendan Robson. Brendan Robson shoots from long range but Ruel Lineker is on top of it.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Bristol City

Sheffield Wednesday
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
6
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.2%
57.8%
Play Area
27.8%
42.2%
30%

Scorers
Rio Redknapp 30
Carlton Gower 49

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Carlton Gower of Bristol City

Match Ratings
1.Ruel Lineker (GK)
7
2.Graham Wainwright (DEF)
7
3.Arthur Kerr (DEF)
6
4.Chris Shearer (DEF)
6
5.Carlton Gower (MID)goal scored
9
6.John Mcgovern (MID)
8
7.Eddie Clegg (MID)
7
8.Nicholas Clarke (MID)
8
9.Edward Gower (ATT)
5
10.Marvin Oakes (ATT)
6
11.Rio Redknapp (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Shaun Dixon (DEF)
0
13.Robert Evans (DEF)
0
14.Tim Rankin (GK)
0

1.Liam Bould (GK)
6
2.Danny Grimandi (DEF)
7
3.Ashley Cadamarteri (DEF)
6
4.Paul Hackworth (DEF)
8
5.Dominic Brady (MID)yellow card
6
6.Matthew Milligan (MID)
7
7.Robert Bramble (MID)
6
8.Tony Craddock (MID)
6
9.Marcus Dichio (MID)
6
10.Mark Rodgers (ATT)
6
11.Frederico Caminero (ATT)
6
 
12.Nwankwo Goldberg (GK)
6
13.Ralph Mustoe (ATT)
7
14.Brendan Robson (DEF)
6