Match Report


PortsmouthPortsmouth     Bristol CityBristol City
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Jon ScowcroftJ. Scowcroft70
G
1
G
57Ruel LinekerR. Lineker
Fredrik LisbieF. Lisbie68
D
2captain
D
55Graham WainwrightG. Wainwright
David ClaphamD. Clapham60
D
3
D
53Arthur KerrA. Kerr
Ralph BowyerR. Bowyer54
D
4
D
52Chris ShearerC. Shearer
Bill GoodwinB. Goodwin53
D
5
M
55Steven ScowcroftS. Scowcroft
Duncan NaysmithD. Naysmith64
M
6
M
55Paolo DaviesP. Davies
Graeme HigginbothamG. Higginbotham63
M
7
M
48Carlton GowerC. Gower
Sol HackworthS. Hackworth52
M
8
M
46John McgovernJ. Mcgovern
Noel BoatengN. Boateng62
A
captain9
A
56Edward GowerE. Gower
Djamel JeunechampD. Jeunechamp59
A
10
A
55Carl SinclairC. Sinclair
Graham EdghillG. Edghill50
A
11
A
52Marvin OakesM. Oakes
 
Alistair ClaphamA. Clapham51
G
12
D
51Shaun DixonS. Dixon
Carmelo AmbrosiniC. Ambrosini50
D
13
M
45Carl RichardsC. Richards
Stefan HermannS. Hermann49
A
14
A
44Graham MendoncaG. Mendonca

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Fratton Park where Portsmouth play host to Bristol City. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Portsmouth are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bristol City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Warren Middleton.


0.00
The first half starts with Bristol City kicking off!
3.13
John Mcgovern flicks a high ball forward to Carl Sinclair who takes it down. Carl Sinclair knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jon Scowcroft who gathers it comfortably.
8.31
Ralph Bowyer hits a low pass to Bill Goodwin. Bill Goodwin flicks a high pass forward to Djamel Jeunechamp who brings the ball under control. Djamel Jeunechamp skips past Graham Wainwright! Djamel Jeunechamp muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Djamel Jeunechamp!
14.03
Duncan Naysmith deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Noel Boateng. Noel Boateng plays a scrappy one-two with Djamel Jeunechamp and advances towards the goal... Noel Boateng comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it goes wide for a goal kick.
21.15
Sol Hackworth knocks the ball forward to Graham Edghill. Graham Edghill shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
26.40
Carlton Gower flicks the ball to his team mate, Edward Gower. Edward Gower puts a great ball through. Steven Scowcroft runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
30.37
Graham Wainwright flicks a high pass forward. Carl Sinclair collects the pass. Carl Sinclair lofts in a cross ball towards Edward Gower. Edward Gower connects with a diving header. It's miles wide!
32.42
Carlton Gower deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paolo Davies. Paolo Davies sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
39.12
Paolo Davies runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Paolo Davies edges inside the box! Paolo Davies shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
42.02
Arthur Kerr catches Graeme Higginbotham on the ankles. The referee brings Arthur Kerr to one side and gives him a warning! Graeme Higginbotham runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Portsmouth kick off and get the second half underway!
51.48
Sol Hackworth brings the ball forward. Sol Hackworth shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
54.23
Carlton Gower runs straight at the opposition's defence. Carlton Gower plays a quick one-two with Edward Gower and rushes in on goal... Carlton Gower takes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
57.25
Fredrik Lisbie passes the ball forward to Graeme Higginbotham. Graeme Higginbotham knocks the ball forward to Duncan Naysmith. Duncan Naysmith knocks in a cross ball towards Djamel Jeunechamp. Djamel Jeunechamp finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
59.03
Graeme Higginbotham flicks a high pass forward. Djamel Jeunechamp controls it well on his chest. Djamel Jeunechamp controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
61.56
Carlton Gower hits a low pass to Carl Sinclair. Carl Sinclair tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Jon Scowcroft.
65.06
Noel Boateng knocks the ball forward to Duncan Naysmith. Duncan Naysmith finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
75.16
Chris Shearer chips the ball to his team mate, Steven Scowcroft. Steven Scowcroft passes the ball forward to Edward Gower. Edward Gower shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
77.22
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
79.47
Duncan Naysmith runs up as David Clapham takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Duncan Naysmith knocks the ball to his team mate, Djamel Jeunechamp. Djamel Jeunechamp whips in a cross ball towards Sol Hackworth. Sol Hackworth makes a convincing header. What a cracker!! Ruel Lineker had no chance!! Goal for Portsmouth!
89.47
Arthur Kerr makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paolo Davies. Paolo Davies shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Portsmouth

Bristol City
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41%
59%
Play Area
27.9%
49.2%
23%

Scorers
Djamel Jeunechamp 8
Sol Hackworth 79
Paolo Davies 39

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Djamel Jeunechamp of Portsmouth

Match Ratings
1.Jon Scowcroft (GK)
6
2.Fredrik Lisbie (DEF)
6
3.David Clapham (DEF)
6
4.Ralph Bowyer (DEF)
6
5.Bill Goodwin (DEF)
7
6.Duncan Naysmith (MID)
6
7.Graeme Higginbotham (MID)
6
8.Sol Hackworth (MID)goal scored
8
9.Noel Boateng (ATT)
6
10.Djamel Jeunechamp (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Graham Edghill (ATT)
6
 
12.Alistair Clapham (GK)
0
13.Carmelo Ambrosini (DEF)
0
14.Stefan Hermann (ATT)
0

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)goal scored
8
7.Carlton Gower (MID)
7
8.John Mcgovern (MID)
6
9.Edward Gower (ATT)
6
10.Carl Sinclair (ATT)
6
11.Marvin Oakes (ATT)
6
 
12.Shaun Dixon (DEF)
0
13.Carl Richards (MID)
0
14.Graham Mendonca (ATT)
0