Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Ashton Gate where Bristol City play host to Walsall. A crowd of 8,398 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Bristol City and Walsall are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Edworthy.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Bristol City and Walsall are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Edworthy.
0.00
The whistle blows and Bristol City kick off!
2.17
Dean Marshall darts forward. Dean Marshall whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Goodwin. Daniel Goodwin connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Aladino Maiuri!
4.30
Kewullay Di Livio hits a low pass to Alfred Davies. Alfred Davies threads the ball through to Oscar Jr. Gissi. Oscar Jr. Gissi lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Goodwin. Daniel Goodwin whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Walsall!
9.17
Jose Fortes Marin flicks a high pass forward. Jonathan Giacchetta collects the pass. Jonathan Giacchetta flicks a high pass forward. Graham Serrant controls it well on his chest. Graham Serrant shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Eoin Brand.
10.30
It's a corner kick. Linus Lindemann loops the ball over to the far post. Daniel Goodwin reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
12.20
Stephen Hurst brings the ball forward. Stephen Hurst deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brendan Benjamin. Brendan Benjamin knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Martin. Rafael Martin makes a convincing header but it rises well off target!
14.19
Dominic Law makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Bishop. Paul Bishop whips in a cross ball towards Jonathan Giacchetta. Jonathan Giacchetta makes a looping header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
18.37
Michael Naylor runs straight at the opposition's defence. Michael Naylor lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Bishop. Paul Bishop rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The shot is on target but blocked by Francis Moncur. That should have been a goal!
21.58
Daniel Goodwin comes in with a late challenge on Paul Mason. The referee calls over Daniel Goodwin and warns him to calm down! Paul Mason runs off the knock.
22.51
Dominic Law makes a probing pass to Linus Lindemann. Linus Lindemann makes a simple pass to Graham Serrant. Graham Serrant skips past Stephen Hurst! Some silky footwork from Graham Serrant provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Eoin Brand reads it well. Fabulous save!
24.19
Dean Marshall makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Morris Seaman. Morris Seaman plays a quick one-two with Oscar Jr. Gissi and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Morris Seaman provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
32.13
Morris Seaman threads a neat ball through to Rafael Martin. Rafael Martin lofts in a cross ball towards Morris Seaman. Morris Seaman directs the ball goalwards with his head. Aladino Maiuri punches it away to safety.
34.05
Stephen Hurst comes in with a very late challenge on Michael Naylor. Stephen Hurst is shown the red card!! Michael Naylor hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.27
Bristol City are keeping most of the possession.
39.46
Brendan Benjamin catches Dominic Law on the ankles. The referee brings Brendan Benjamin to one side and gives him a warning! Dominic Law hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.06
Dominic Law knocks the ball forward to Linus Lindemann. Linus Lindemann threads a neat ball through to Graham Serrant. Graham Serrant knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Paul Bishop is offside!
44.20
Daniel Goodwin barges into Jonathan Giacchetta. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jonathan Giacchetta stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.20
Free kick to Bristol City just outside the area...
45.00
Paul Bishop slowly runs up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bristol City appear unchanged since the first half. Walsall also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Walsall kick off and get the second half underway!
48.50
Marco Bertotto flicks a high pass forward to Linus Lindemann who brings the ball under control. Linus Lindemann plays a one-two with Graham Serrant and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Linus Lindemann provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Magnificent block by Kewullay Di Livio!
49.14
Dominic Law makes a beautiful solo run. Dominic Law flicks a high pass forward to Marco Bertotto who brings the ball under control. Marco Bertotto knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Francis Moncur.
53.39
Dominic Law flicks the ball to his team mate, Michael Naylor. Michael Naylor flicks a high pass forward. Marco Bertotto controls it well on his chest. Marco Bertotto makes a pass forward but Graham Serrant makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
54.24
Jose Fortes Marin chips the ball to his team mate, Marco Bertotto. Marco Bertotto plays the ball forward to Graham Serrant. Graham Serrant edges inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Graham Serrant provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
55.54
Kewullay Di Livio clumsily knocks into Linus Lindemann. The referee calls over Kewullay Di Livio and shows him a yellow card! Linus Lindemann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.44
Linus Lindemann flicks a high pass forward. Graham Serrant holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Graham Serrant rushes past Francis Moncur! Graham Serrant rockets a shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
59.46
Seeing a gap ahead, Alfred Davies plays the ball forward to Dean Marshall. Dean Marshall passes the ball forward but Rafael Martin is offside!
60.26
Bristol City have made 3 substitutions with Vasco Oliveira replacing Graham Serrant, Remco Veldman replacing Michael Naylor and Farid Capiaux replacing Edmundo Carmona .
65.15
Dominic Law controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Remco Veldman. Remco Veldman knocks the ball forward to Jonathan Giacchetta. Jonathan Giacchetta kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Bishop but the referee indicates it's offside!
77.02
Walsall have made a substitution with Neil Brooking replacing Rafael Martin .
78.02
With a delightful solo run, Jose Fortes Marin stretches the opposition's defence. Jose Fortes Marin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kewullay Di Livio.
81.12
Morris Seaman sees a break and surges forward. Morris Seaman knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Brooking. Neil Brooking whips the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
83.34
Linus Lindemann picks a pass forward to Marco Bertotto. Marco Bertotto whips in a cross ball towards Paul Mason. Paul Mason knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Eoin Brand punches it away to safety.
85.22
Kewullay Di Livio flicks a high pass forward. Dean Marshall collects the pass. Dean Marshall surges forward with the ball. Dean Marshall makes a defence splitting pass to Oscar Jr. Gissi. Oscar Jr. Gissi tries a spectacular strike. The ball curls but is blocked by Dominic Law's outstretched leg.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
0
5
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
70.9%
29.1%
Play Area
25.3%
45.6%
29.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Morris Seaman of Walsall |
Match Ratings
1. | Aladino Maiuri (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Dominic Law (DEF) | 7 | |
3. | Edmundo Carmona (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Jose Fortes Marin (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Paul Mason (MID) | 6 | |
6. | Jonathan Giacchetta (MID) | ![]() | 8 |
7. | Michael Naylor (MID) | 7 | |
8. | Linus Lindemann (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Marco Bertotto (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Graham Serrant (ATT) | 7 | |
11. | Paul Bishop (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Vasco Oliveira (ATT) | 6 | |
13. | Remco Veldman (MID) | 6 | |
14. | Farid Capiaux (DEF) | 6 |
1. | Eoin Brand (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Kewullay Di Livio (DEF) | ![]() | 6 |
3. | Stephen Hurst (DEF) | ![]() | 3 |
4. | Francis Moncur (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Rafael Martin (MID) | 6 | |
6. | Morris Seaman (MID) | ![]() | 8 |
7. | Dean Marshall (MID) | 7 | |
8. | Alfred Davies (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Oscar Jr. Gissi (ATT) | 7 | |
10. | Brendan Benjamin (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Daniel Goodwin (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 7 |
12. | Giovanni Ganci (GK) | 0 | |
13. | Neil Brooking (ATT) | 6 | |
14. | James Venus (DEF) | 0 |