Match Report
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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Ashton Gate where Bristol City play host to Wolverhampton Wanderers. A crowd of 9,372 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Bristol City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Wolverhampton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alfred Lofthouse.
The pitch is in great condition.
Bristol City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Wolverhampton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alfred Lofthouse.
0.00
0-0Wolverhampton Wanderers kick off the first half!
3.39
0-0Paul Mason comes in with a late challenge on Darius Rodgers. The referee warns Paul Mason to calm down! Darius Rodgers runs off the knock.
4.19
0-0Showing composure, Abel Pinheiro laces a through ball forward to Gary Ritchie. Gary Ritchie shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
6.37
0-0Steve Maclean catches Dave Johnson on the ankles. The referee calls over Steve Maclean and shows him a yellow card! Dave Johnson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.11
0-0Bakary Kaiser sees space and advances. Bakary Kaiser plays the ball forward to Vasco Oliveira who has made a great run into the box. Vasco Oliveira takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
21.00
Bakary Sammer kicks a strong pass forward to Steve Maclean. Steve Maclean finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
26.58
0-0Sven Töpfer threads a neat ball through to Bakary Kaiser. Bakary Kaiser knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adrian Mendonca who gathers it comfortably.
33.37
0-0Dominic Law flicks a high pass forward. Michael Naylor collects the pass. Michael Naylor makes a probing pass to Bakary Kaiser but he's offside!
36.56
Steve Maclean flicks a high pass forward. Gary Ritchie controls it well on his chest. Gary Ritchie knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Aladino Maiuri who gathers it comfortably.
39.51
0-0Bakary Kaiser hacks Abel Pinheiro from behind! The referee calls over Bakary Kaiser and shows him a yellow card! Abel Pinheiro carries on, but is struggling a bit.
40.29
1-0Farid Capiaux passes the ball forward to Sven Töpfer. Sven Töpfer flicks a high pass forward to Bakary Kaiser who brings the ball under control. Bakary Kaiser plays a quick one-two with Vasco Oliveira and rushes in on goal... Some superb footwork from Bakary Kaiser provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Bakary Kaiser!
45.00
Michael Naylor threads a neat ball through to Juan Torres. Juan Torres knocks in a cross ball towards Sven Töpfer. Sven Töpfer gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bristol City appear unchanged since the first half. Wolverhampton Wanderers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Wolverhampton Wanderers players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Bristol City kick off and get the second half underway!
47.45
Jose Sanchez flicks a high pass forward. Scott Sinclair holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott Sinclair threads a neat ball through to Jacob Rowett. Jacob Rowett shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
51.07
Michael Naylor runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Michael Naylor knocks the ball forward to Bakary Kaiser but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
53.09
Bakary Sammer threads a neat ball through to Gary Ritchie. Gary Ritchie shoots from long range but it flies wide!
60.48
1-0Bristol City have made 3 substitutions with Paul Bishop replacing Bakary Kaiser, Remco Veldman replacing Michael Naylor and Andre Marques replacing Farid Capiaux .
61.49
Showing composure, Bakary Sammer plays the ball forward to Duncan Jacobs. Duncan Jacobs puts a great ball through. Steve Maclean runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
65.15
Scott Sinclair hacks Sven Töpfer from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sven Töpfer stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.20
Remco Veldman knocks the ball forward to Juan Torres. Juan Torres makes a probing pass between the defence to Paul Bishop. Paul Bishop looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
69.28
Jonathan Giacchetta knocks the ball to his team mate, Vasco Oliveira. Vasco Oliveira shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
72.15
Andre Marques flicks a high ball forward to Vasco Oliveira who takes it down. Vasco Oliveira chips the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Giacchetta. Jonathan Giacchetta tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Adrian Mendonca.
73.49
1-0Corner kick to Bristol City. Jonathan Giacchetta chips it to the near post. Juan Torres muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
75.03
Juan Torres comes in with a late challenge on Darius Rodgers. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Darius Rodgers gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
77.19
Jonathan Giacchetta makes a beautiful solo run. Jonathan Giacchetta skips past Abel Pinheiro! Jonathan Giacchetta shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Adrian Mendonca!
78.50
Remco Veldman catches Gary Ritchie on the ankles. The referee calls over Remco Veldman and shows him a yellow card! Gary Ritchie stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.07
Bakary Sammer flicks a high pass forward to Steve Maclean who brings the ball under control. Steve Maclean edges inside the box! Steve Maclean strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
84.19
1-1Vasco Oliveira runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Vasco Oliveira passes the ball forward to Juan Torres. Juan Torres takes a shot at goal but somehow Darius Rodgers happens to be in the right place to block it.
85.32
Remco Veldman threads a neat ball through to Paul Mason. Paul Mason lofts in a cross ball towards Vasco Oliveira. Vasco Oliveira jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
Remco Veldman sees Jonathan Giacchetta in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jonathan Giacchetta flicks a high pass forward. Vasco Oliveira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Vasco Oliveira threads the ball through to Paul Bishop but he's offside!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
3
2
Fouls
4
2
Yellow Cards
3
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
19%
44.3%
36.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jonathan Giacchetta of Bristol City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Aladino Maiuri (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Dave Johnson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dominic Law (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Farid Capiaux (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Sven Töpfer (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Michael Naylor (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jonathan Giacchetta (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Paul Mason (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Juan Torres (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 10. | Vasco Oliveira (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Bakary Kaiser (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Paul Bishop (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Remco Veldman (MID) | | 6 |
| 14. | Andre Marques (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Adrian Mendonca (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Karim Van Gobbel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Darius Rodgers (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Abel Pinheiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jose Sanchez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Bakary Sammer (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Gary Ritchie (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Scott Sinclair (MID) | | 5 |
| 9. | Jacob Rowett (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Duncan Jacobs (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Steve Maclean (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Jason Evans (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Mervin Riggott (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Craig Westwood (MID) | 0 | |