Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Ashton Gate where Bristol City play host to Blackburn Rovers. A crowd of 9,655 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bristol City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Midgley.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bristol City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Midgley.
0.00
0-0Blackburn Rovers kick off and get the first half underway!
4.41
0-0Ricardo Andres deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mark Talan. Mark Talan flicks a high pass forward. Wouter Van Mol holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Wouter Van Mol makes a simple pass, allowing Artur Lopes to run into the box. Artur Lopes muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Aladino Maiuri comfortably gets down and covers it.
6.57
Arturo Ramirez makes a simple pass to Artur Lopes. Artur Lopes lofts in a cross ball towards Arturo Ramirez. Arturo Ramirez connects with a diving header but Aladino Maiuri is on top of it.
9.59
0-0Mark Talan darts forward. Mark Talan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.11
0-0Mark Talan makes a probing pass to Artur Lopes. Artur Lopes shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
15.27
Ricardo Andres picks a pass forward to Wouter Van Mol. Wouter Van Mol plays a quick one-two with Alassan Dabo and rushes in on goal... Wouter Van Mol muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
20.44
1-0Alex Dickov knocks the ball forward to Carlton Hibbs. Carlton Hibbs makes an attacking run forward. Carlton Hibbs makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Bill May. Bill May makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Bill May!
24.01
Ludovic Diawara flicks a high pass forward to Bill May who brings the ball under control. Bill May knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Oliver Spengler.
26.32
Anthony Ljungberg makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bill May. Bill May knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ricardo Andres.
27.30
1-0Mark Talan hacks Dominic Law from behind! The referee calls over Mark Talan and warns him to calm down! Dominic Law stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.20
Edgar Postiga decides to run forward with the ball. Edgar Postiga laces a weighted ball forward to Wouter Van Mol. Wouter Van Mol cuts inside the box! Wouter Van Mol muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
36.55
Arturo Ramirez passes the ball forward to Mark Talan. Mark Talan tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Aladino Maiuri.
38.44
1-0Corner kick to Blackburn Rovers. Arturo Ramirez chips it out wide. Artur Lopes makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
40.25
1-0Dominic Law advances with the ball. Dominic Law advances with the ball. Dominic Law makes a great pass forward. Sean De Icco runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
42.43
1-0Michael Naylor hacks Ricardo Andres from behind! The referee calls over Michael Naylor and shows him a yellow card! Ricardo Andres stretches but gets up unharmed.
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. Blackburn Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Blackburn Rovers players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Bristol City kick off!
48.26
Artur Lopes comes in with a late challenge on Dominic Law. The referee calls over Artur Lopes and shows him a yellow card! Dominic Law hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.13
Mark Talan receives the ball from a throw-in from Gerald Diallo. Mark Talan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arturo Ramirez. Arturo Ramirez whips in a cross ball towards Wouter Van Mol. With a superhuman jump, Wouter Van Mol connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Aladino Maiuri is on top of his game. Fabulous stop!
55.26
Oliver Spengler makes a simple pass to Gerald Diallo. Gerald Diallo changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gerald Diallo kicks a strong pass forward to Mark Talan but the referee indicates it's offside!
57.13
Mark Talan flicks a high pass forward. Alassan Dabo controls it well on his chest. Alassan Dabo puts a great ball through. Gerald Diallo runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
60.49
1-0Bristol City have made 3 substitutions with Marco Bertotto replacing Ludovic Diawara, Jon Prior replacing Paul Mason and Thierry Granville replacing Carlton Hibbs .Blackburn Rovers have made 3 substitutions with Carlton Barmby replacing Edgar Postiga, Julian Leon replacing Gerald Diallo and Craig Hendry replacing Artur Lopes .
63.29
Showing composure, Michael Naylor laces a through ball forward to Sean De Icco. Sean De Icco sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
67.06
Michael Naylor catches Abel Neves on the ankles. The referee calls over Michael Naylor and warns him to calm down! Abel Neves hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.53
Thierry Granville flicks a high pass forward. Pierre G. Cristallini collects the pass. Pierre G. Cristallini makes a simple pass to Marco Bertotto. Marco Bertotto knocks in a cross ball towards Bill May. With a superhuman jump, Bill May connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
75.40
Seeing a gap ahead, Carlton Barmby plays the ball forward to Julian Leon. Julian Leon flicks a high pass forward to Alassan Dabo who brings the ball under control. Alassan Dabo whips in a cross ball towards Craig Hendry. Craig Hendry finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
79.08
Marco Bertotto flicks a high pass forward. Bill May collects the pass. Bill May sees Pierre G. Cristallini just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Pierre G. Cristallini takes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
87.30
With a delightful solo run, Pierre G. Cristallini stretches the opposition's defence. Pierre G. Cristallini cuts inside the box! Pierre G. Cristallini comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it rises well off target!
89.02
Julian Leon plays the ball forward to Mark Talan. Mark Talan sees Craig Hendry just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Craig Hendry tries a spectacular strike but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.7%
55.3%
Play Area
28.2%
43.5%
28.2%
Scorers
| Bill May 20 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Bill May of Bristol City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Aladino Maiuri (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Dominic Law (DEF) | 8 | |
| 3. | Carlton Hibbs (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Alex Dickov (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Anthony Ljungberg (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Michael Naylor (MID) |  | 5 |
| 7. | Pierre G. Cristallini (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Paul Mason (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ludovic Diawara (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Bill May (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Sean De Icco (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Marco Bertotto (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Jon Prior (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Thierry Granville (DEF) | 7 | |
| 1. | Jonas Bierhoff (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Abel Neves (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ricardo Andres (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Oliver Spengler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Edgar Postiga (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Arturo Ramirez (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Gerald Diallo (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Mark Talan (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Alassan Dabo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Artur Lopes (ATT) | | 6 |
| 11. | Wouter Van Mol (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Carlton Barmby (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Julian Leon (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Craig Hendry (MID) | 6 | |