Match Report


Bristol CityBristol City     Macclesfield TownMacclesfield Town
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Ruel LinekerR. Lineker57
G
1
G
60Omer VernazzaO. Vernazza
Graham WainwrightG. Wainwright55
D
captain2
D
62Max GalliM. Galli
Arthur KerrA. Kerr53
D
3captain
D
52Ashley WiseA. Wise
Chris ShearerC. Shearer52
D
4
D
49Steve CampbellS. Campbell
Steven ScowcroftS. Scowcroft55
M
5
D
45Thierry CadamarteriT. Cadamarteri
Paolo DaviesP. Davies55
M
6
M
59Eugenio MunozE. Munoz
Carlton GowerC. Gower48
M
7
M
58Brian HurstB. Hurst
John McgovernJ. Mcgovern46
M
8
A
60Terry NaylorT. Naylor
Edward GowerE. Gower56
A
9
A
46Neil CharlesN. Charles
Carl SinclairC. Sinclair55
A
10
A
45Dennis BrambleD. Bramble
Marvin OakesM. Oakes52
A
11
A
43Anthony SouthgateA. Southgate
 
Shaun DixonS. Dixon51
D
12
G
56Jon DeaneJ. Deane
Carl RichardsC. Richards45
M
13
M
54Tim MontagueT. Montague
Graham MendoncaG. Mendonca44
A
14
M
54Mick PriorM. Prior

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Ashton Gate where Bristol City play host to Macclesfield Town. A crowd of 4,888 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bristol City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Macclesfield Town appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Daniel Beagrie.


0.00
The whistle blows and Macclesfield Town kick off!
2.36
Brian Hurst takes it forward alone. Brian Hurst shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
4.08
Ashley Wise chips the ball to his team mate, Brian Hurst. Brian Hurst chips the ball to his team mate, Dennis Bramble. Dennis Bramble sees Brian Hurst just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Brian Hurst shows great control and tries a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
8.37
Ashley Wise deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anthony Southgate. Anthony Southgate plays a scrappy one-two with Brian Hurst and advances towards the goal... Anthony Southgate shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it rises well off target!
9.43
Thierry Cadamarteri knocks the ball to his team mate, Ashley Wise. Ashley Wise flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Southgate controls it well on his chest. Anthony Southgate shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
10.25
Steven Scowcroft flicks a high pass forward. Marvin Oakes controls it well on his chest. Marvin Oakes shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
12.15
John Mcgovern makes a simple pass to Edward Gower. Edward Gower shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
18.53
Chris Shearer flicks a high pass forward. Paolo Davies collects the pass. Paolo Davies sees Carl Sinclair in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carl Sinclair makes a probing pass between the defence to Marvin Oakes. Some superb footwork from Marvin Oakes provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. Marvin Oakes scores for Bristol City!!
21.31
Carlton Gower darts forward. Carlton Gower shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
24.04
Edward Gower comes in with a late challenge on Steve Campbell. Edward Gower is given a warning by the referee! Steve Campbell stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.50
John Mcgovern hacks Brian Hurst from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Brian Hurst runs off the knock.
32.24
Paolo Davies makes a probing pass to Edward Gower. Edward Gower kicks a strong pass forward to Carl Sinclair but the referee indicates it's offside!
33.29
Anthony Southgate receives the ball from a throw-in from Brian Hurst. Anthony Southgate flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Charles. Neil Charles shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
34.20
Brian Hurst makes a probing pass to Anthony Southgate. Anthony Southgate knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.19
Showing composure, Graham Wainwright plays the ball forward to John Mcgovern. John Mcgovern flicks a high pass forward. Marvin Oakes collects the pass. Marvin Oakes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.56
With imagination, Eugenio Munoz plays the ball forward to Brian Hurst. Brian Hurst flicks a high ball forward to Neil Charles who gracefully takes it down. Neil Charles shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
40.55
Eugenio Munoz barges into Carlton Gower. Eugenio Munoz is given a warning by the referee! Carlton Gower stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.18
Paolo Davies makes a simple pass to Carl Sinclair. Carl Sinclair sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Omer Vernazza is on top of it.
44.47
Arthur Kerr deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlton Gower. Carlton Gower makes a probing pass to Marvin Oakes. Marvin Oakes flicks a high pass forward. Edward Gower controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Edward Gower shoots from just inside the box but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Bristol City appear unchanged since the first half. Macclesfield Town also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Bristol City get the second half underway!
48.49
Max Galli chips the ball to his team mate, Brian Hurst. Brian Hurst hits a low pass to Anthony Southgate. Anthony Southgate finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
49.08
Brian Hurst makes a probing pass to Anthony Southgate. Anthony Southgate plays a one-two with Neil Charles and advances towards the goal... Anthony Southgate strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
57.00
Ashley Wise sees a break and surges forward. Ashley Wise makes a probing pass to Anthony Southgate. Anthony Southgate whips in a cross ball towards Eugenio Munoz. Eugenio Munoz powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Ruel Lineker!
60.18
Thierry Cadamarteri chips the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Munoz. Eugenio Munoz threads a neat ball through to Brian Hurst. Brian Hurst whips in a cross ball towards Neil Charles. Neil Charles jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Ruel Lineker is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
66.34
Edward Gower comes in with a late challenge on Eugenio Munoz. The referee warns Edward Gower again to calm down! Eugenio Munoz stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.57
Max Galli passes the ball forward to Brian Hurst. Brian Hurst takes it forward alone. Brian Hurst shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.20
Graham Wainwright flicks a high ball forward to Edward Gower who takes it down. Edward Gower threads the ball through to Carl Sinclair. Carl Sinclair shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
79.51
Brian Hurst threads a neat ball through to Terry Naylor. Terry Naylor knocks the ball forward to Anthony Southgate but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
81.31
Brian Hurst flicks a high ball forward to Eugenio Munoz who takes it down. Eugenio Munoz knocks in a cross ball towards Dennis Bramble. With a superhuman jump, Dennis Bramble connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but is denied by Ruel Lineker. Excellent save.
83.07
Brian Hurst sees a break and surges forward. Brian Hurst surges forward with the ball. Brian Hurst knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Graham Wainwright.
84.50
Brian Hurst chips the ball to his team mate, Terry Naylor. Terry Naylor knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Neil Charles is offside!
85.34
John Mcgovern threads the ball through to Carlton Gower. Carlton Gower edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Carlton Gower provides some space. He shoots at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Omer Vernazza!
87.15
Ashley Wise brings the ball forward. Ashley Wise finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
89.46
Eugenio Munoz flicks a high pass forward. Brian Hurst holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Brian Hurst finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Bristol City

Macclesfield Town
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
4
9
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.3%
53.7%
Play Area
27.4%
45.3%
27.4%

Scorers
Marvin Oakes 19
Neil Charles 60
Brian Hurst 74, 89

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Brian Hurst of Macclesfield Town

Match Ratings
1.Ruel Lineker (GK)
6
2.Graham Wainwright (DEF)
6
3.Arthur Kerr (DEF)
6
4.Chris Shearer (DEF)
6
5.Steven Scowcroft (MID)
6
6.Paolo Davies (MID)
7
7.Carlton Gower (MID)
6
8.John Mcgovern (MID)yellow card
6
9.Edward Gower (ATT)
6
10.Carl Sinclair (ATT)
6
11.Marvin Oakes (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Shaun Dixon (DEF)
0
13.Carl Richards (MID)
0
14.Graham Mendonca (ATT)
0

1.Omer Vernazza (GK)
6
2.Max Galli (DEF)
6
3.Ashley Wise (DEF)
7
4.Steve Campbell (DEF)
6
5.Thierry Cadamarteri (DEF)
6
6.Eugenio Munoz (MID)
6
7.Brian Hurst (MID)goal scoredgoal scored
9
8.Terry Naylor (ATT)
6
9.Neil Charles (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Dennis Bramble (ATT)
6
11.Anthony Southgate (ATT)
6
 
12.Jon Deane (GK)
0
13.Tim Montague (MID)
0
14.Mick Prior (MID)
0