Match Report
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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Ashton Gate where Bristol City play host to Manchester City. A crowd of 8,336 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bristol City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Nigel Palmer.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bristol City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Nigel Palmer.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Bristol City kicking off!
2.53
0-0Ugo Duberry comes in with a very late challenge on Michael Naylor. Ugo Duberry is shown the red card!! Michael Naylor runs off the knock.
4.15
0-0Michael Naylor sees Jon Prior in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jon Prior deftly passes the ball to Michael Naylor, releasing him through on goal. Michael Naylor muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
10.19
Noel Parker threads the ball through to Ben Brown. Ben Brown flicks the ball to his team mate, Matthew Kirkland. Matthew Kirkland tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
16.11
1-0Jon Prior kicks a strong pass forward to Juan Torres. Juan Torres lofts in a cross ball towards Marco Bertotto. Marco Bertotto makes a looping header on goal. Marco Bertotto scores for Bristol City!!
21.45
1-0Andre Marques decides to run forward with the ball. Andre Marques makes a probing pass to Marco Bertotto. Marco Bertotto makes a pass forward but Graham Serrant is yards offside!
26.02
Edmundo Carmona makes a simple pass to Juan Torres. Juan Torres controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
28.38
1-0Andre Marques knocks the ball forward to Remco Veldman. Remco Veldman makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Graham Serrant. Graham Serrant shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Terry Stone smothers it!
34.35
Jon Prior flicks a high pass forward to Graham Serrant who brings the ball under control. Graham Serrant runs straight at the defence! Graham Serrant looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies just off target!
40.05
1-0Michael Naylor flicks a high pass forward. Juan Torres holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Juan Torres knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Terry Stone who gathers it comfortably.
44.44
Remco Veldman controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Mason. Paul Mason knocks in a cross ball towards Graham Serrant. Graham Serrant makes a deft header but it rises well off target!
45.00
1-0Paul Mason threads a neat ball through to Graham Serrant. Graham Serrant edges inside the box! Anthony Mendonca hacks Graham Serrant from behind! Graham Serrant appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
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. Manchester City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Manchester City kick off!
48.58
1-0Michael Naylor catches Martin Dichio on the ankles. Michael Naylor is shown the yellow card! Martin Dichio runs off the knock.
57.06
Michael Naylor deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Mason. Paul Mason plays a one-two with Juan Torres and rushes in on goal... Paul Mason shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The keeper, Terry Stone, sees it late!! Goal for Bristol City!
60.46
2-0Bristol City have made 3 substitutions with Sean De Icco replacing Juan Torres, Pierre G. Cristallini replacing Michael Naylor and Thierry Granville replacing Edmundo Carmona .
69.25
Matthew Kirkland runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Matthew Kirkland tries a spectacular long range effort but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
75.34
Sean De Icco makes a probing pass to Graham Serrant. Graham Serrant cuts inside the box! Graham Serrant cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Terry Stone.
76.09
2-0It's a corner kick. Graham Serrant loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Anthony Mendonca comes in with a tackle and wins the ball, clearing it upfield.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
0
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
73%
27%
Play Area
15.9%
49.2%
34.9%
Scorers
| Marco Bertotto 16 Paul Mason 57 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Paul Mason of Bristol City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Aladino Maiuri (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Edmundo Carmona (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Andre Marques (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dominic Law (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Paul Mason (MID) |  | 8 |
| 6. | Remco Veldman (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Michael Naylor (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Jon Prior (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Juan Torres (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Graham Serrant (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Marco Bertotto (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Sean De Icco (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Pierre G. Cristallini (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Thierry Granville (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Terry Stone (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Marc Dryden (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Anthony Mendonca (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ben Brown (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Neil Keane (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Martin Dichio (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ugo Duberry (MID) |  | 3 |
| 8. | Noel Parker (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Morris Gascoigne (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Matthew Kirkland (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jan Schröder (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Chris Davis (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jason Hulme (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alan Plowright (MID) | 0 | |